Works of Art (215)
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Aegis Pendant, 15th–19th century, Nigeria; Benin, Udo (?), Brass (1979.206.301) |
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Allegory of the Planets and Continents, sketch, 1752, Giovanni Battista Tiepolo (Italian, Venetian), Oil on canvas (1977.1.3) |
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Altar Bell: Portuguese Face, 16th–17th century, Nigeria; Edo peoples, court of Benin, Brass (cast) (1991.17.85) |
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Altar Ring, 17th–19th century, Nigeria; Edo peoples, court of Benin (?), Brass (1991.17.134a, b) |
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Altar Tableau: Queen Mother and Attendants, 18th century, Nigeria; Edo peoples, court of Benin, Brass (1991.17.111) |
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Altar to the Hand (Ikegobo), late 18th century, Nigeria; Edo peoples, court of Benin, Bronze (1979.206.218) |
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Amulet (Mohara Ody), 20th century, Madagascar; Menabe, Sakalava peoples, Horn (buffalo), wood, glass, beads, fiber (1995.549) |
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The Antechamber of the Sala del Maggior Consiglio, ca. 1765,
Francesco Guardi (Italian),
Oil on canvas (1997.117.4) |
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Armband, 15th–19th century, Nigeria; Yoruba, Ijebu subgroup, Brass (1979.206.302) |
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Armchair, 1640–1700, American; Essex County, Massachusetts, Oak (1995.98) |
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Armchair, ca. 1775, American, Mahogany, red oak, sweet gum (1984.287) |
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Armor of heavy cavalry, ca. 1610–20, Italian (Milan or Brescia), Steel, gold, leather, and textile (2002.130a–p) |
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The Baptism of Christ, Sebastiano Ricci (Italian, Venetian), Oil on canvas (1981.186) |
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Basin (Lebrillo) with Figure of a Woman, 1660–80, Attributed to Damian Hernández, Puebla, Tin-enameled earthenware, decorated in the aborronado style (11.87.3) |
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Basket, 1760–70, Myer Myers (American), Maker, American; Made in Mid-Atlantic, New York, New York, America, Silver (54.167) |
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Beaker and saucer, ca. 1775, Russian; Saint Petersburg, Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, Hard-paste porcelain (1982.60.177,.178) |
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Beaker, ca. 1683, Attributed to Jurian Blanck, Jr. (American), Silver (33.120.621); Beaker, 1711, Benjamin Wynkoop (American), Silver (33.120.622) |
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Bedroom from Sagredo Palace, Venice, 18th century (ca. 1718), Stuccowork probably by Abbondio Stazio of Massagno (1675–1745) and Carpoforo Mazzetti (ca. 1684–1748); ceiling painting probably by Gasparo Diziani of Belluno (1689–1767), Italian (Venice), Wood, stucco, marble, glass (06.1335.1a-d) |
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Bell: Horse Head, 19th–20th century, Nigeria; Lower Niger (?), Brass, iron (1991.17.140) |
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Bolster Cover, middle of the 18th century, Greece, Epirus, Cotton embroidered with silk (31.42) |
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Book of Prayers, Sura Yasin and Surat al-Fath, dated A.H. 1132/A.D. 1719–20,
Calligraphy: Ahmad Nairizi (Persian),
Illumination: Attributed to Muhammad Hadi,
Iran,
Ink, colors, and gold on paper; lacquer binding (2003.239) |
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Bottle, ca. 1862,
Attributed to Christopher Dresser (British),
Bone china (1996.94) |
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Box, ca. 1875,
French, Gold and enamel (2002.258) |
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Box, late 16th–early 17th century; Mughal, Indo-Portuguese style, Gujurat, India, Teak, ebony, ivory, and lac (2000.301) |
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Bracelet, 17th–19th century, Nigeria; Yoruba, Owo subgroup, Ivory, wood or coconut shell inlay (1991.17.138) |
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Bracelets: Crocodile Heads, 17th–19th century, Nigeria; Edo peoples, court of Benin, Brass, gilt (1991.17.80, 81) |
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The British Architect; or, The Builder's Treasury of Staircases…, 1775, Written by Abraham Swan (British); etching by John Norman (American); published by Robert Bell, Philadelphia, American, Etching (43.26.1) |
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Brocade, 17th century; Safavid, Iran, Silk and metal thread (59.58) |
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The Burial of Punchinello, ca. 1800, Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo (Italian, Venetian), Pen and brown ink, brown and yellow wash, over black chalk (1975.1.473) |
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Bust of Alexander Menshikov (ca. 1670–1729), ca. 1703–4,
Swiss, Austrian, or German artist (active Russia),
Red pine (pinus sylvestris), wrought iron (1996.7) |
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Bust of Voltaire (François-Marie Arouet, 1694–1778), 18th century (1778),
Jean-Antoine Houdon (French),
French (Paris),
Marble (1972.61) |
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Calvary Scene, 18th century, Ecuadoran (Quito), Wood, polychromed and gilded, with glass eyes and silver attachments (64.164.230–.233) |
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Cameo: Silhouette portrait of Grand Duchess Maria Feodorovna and Grand Duke Paul, dated 1791, Russian; Saint Petersburg, Cut glass (1999.525) |
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The Capture of Carthage, 1725–29, Giovanni Battista Tiepolo (Italian, Venetian), Oil on canvas (65.183.2) |
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Carpet, 17th century; Mughal, India, Wool (17.190.857) |
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Carpet, ca. 1650; Mughal, India, Cotton, wool (1970.321) |
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Carpet, late 18th century, Caucasus, Turkey, Woolen warp, weft, and pile (1970.302.10) |
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Carpet, Mughal, period of Shah Jahan (1628–58), India, Wool on silk foundation (14.40.725) |
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Catherine II, Empress of Russia, 1771, Jean-Baptiste Nini (French); Chaumont-sur-Loire, Cast terracotta (terre de Chaumont) (52.189.11) |
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Center table, ca. 1780–85,
Russia (Tula, Imperial Armory),
Steel, silver, gilded copper, gilded brass, basswood, mirror glass (replacement) (2002.115) |
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Chest of drawers, 1695–1720, American; New York City or western Long Island, Gumwood, yellow poplar, pine, oak (36.112a,b) |
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Chest of drawers, ca. 1762–75, American; Made in Mid-Atlantic, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, America, Mahogany, tulip poplar, yellow pine (18.110.4) |
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Chest, 1660–80, Attributed to William Searle (American); or Thomas Dennis (American), Made in New England, Ipswich, Massachusetts, America, Red oak, white oak (10.125.685) |
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Child's coat, 19th–20th century,
India (Amritsar), Wool (1983.494.10) |
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Chocolate pot, 1700–1710, Edward Winslow (American), Made in New England, Boston, Massachusetts, Silver (33.120.221) |
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Christ Bearing the Cross, ca. 1489–1500, Nicolaos Tzafouris , Greek (Crete), Oil and tempera on wood, gold ground (29.158.746) |
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The City and Hill Fortress of Ranthambhor, early 19th century, India (Rajasthan, Jaipur), Ink and opaque watercolor on paper (1996.100.6) |
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Clock, ca. 1780–90, Workshop of David Roentgen (German); Movement attributed to Elie Prudhomme, German; Neuwied, Oak, pine mahogany; brass and gilt-bronze mounts, enamel (2002.237) |
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Close helmet with mask visor, ca. 1515, Attributed to Kolman Helmschmid (German), Augsburg, Germany, Steel, embossed, etched, and gilt (04.3.286a) |
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Coffeepot, ca. 1725–35, Charles Le Roux (American), Silver (1997.498.1)
Salver, ca. 1725–35, Charles Le Roux (American), Silver (1997.498.2) |
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Corsage piece, ca. 1880–1900, Tiffany & Company (American), Gold, diamonds (41.84.20a-e) |
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Covered cup and saucer made for Empress Elizabeth Petrovna, ca. 1760, Russian; Saint Petersburg, Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, Hard-paste porcelain (1982.60.172a,b–.173) |
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Covered cup, milk jar, and sugar bowl, ca. 1775, Russian; Saint Petersburg, Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, Hard-paste porcelain (1982.60.171) |
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Creampot, 1763, Benjamin Burt (American), Silver (33.120.295) |
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Crucifix: Saint Anthony of Padua, 18th century, Angola/Democratic Republic of Congo; Kongo, Brass (1999.295.14) |
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Cup: Head with Headdress, 19th–20th century, Democratic Republic of Congo; Kuba peoples, Wood (1978.412.541) |
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Curtain, 18th century, Tunisia, Silk (09.160) |
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A Dance in the Country, ca. 1755, Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo (Italian, Venetian), Oil on canvas (1980.67) |
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A Design for a Chimney Piece in a Lower Story: Plate 51 of The British Architect; or, The Builder's Treasury of Staircases…, 1745, By Abraham Swan (British); engraving by Edward Rooker (British), British, Etching and engraving (41.100.30) |
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Desk-on-frame, 1695–1720, American; New York City, Gumwood, possibly mahogany veneer, yellow poplar (44.47) |
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Dining Room from Lansdowne House, 18th century (1765–68), London, England, Wood, plaster, and stone (32.12) |
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Dish, 19th century, Joseph-Théodore Deck (French, Earthenware with underglaze and enamel polychrome decoration ("Persian" faience) (1985.225) |
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Double Gourd-Shaped Bottle (Botellón), late 17th century, Puebla, Tin-enameled earthenware (11.87.30) |
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"Dutch" door, 1772, American, Gumwood, oak (34.79a,b) |
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The Empress Elizabeth of Russia (1709–1762) on Horseback, Attended by a Page, Georg Christoph Grooth (German), Oil on canvas (1978.554.2) |
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Ewer and basin (lavabo set), ca. 1680–85,
Moldavia (Chisinau), most likely court workshop,
Partially gilded silver (2005.62.1,.2a,b) |
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Ewer and basin, ca. 1726, English; London, Gilt silver (68.141.133,.134) |
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Fantastic Landscape, Francesco Guardi (Italian, Venetian), Oil on canvas (53.225.3) |
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Firescreen, 1771, Attributed to Thomas Affleck (British, active in America), American; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mahogany (49.51a,b) |
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[Four Seated Elephants with Western Travelers and Attendants, Jaipur, India], 1860s–70s,
India,
Albumen silver print from glass negative (1985.1168.59) |
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Frame, ca. 1765, American, White pine (08.1a) |
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Francis Brinley, 1729, John Smibert (Scottish), American, Oil on canvas (62.79.1) |
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Fruit Bat, ca. 1777–82,
Circle of Bhawani Das,
India,
Pen and ink with watercolor and gouache on paper (2008.312) |
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Gift-Bearing Figures (from a Nativity Group), 18th century, Guatemalan, Wood, polychromed and gilded (64.164.176–.179) |
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The Girandola at the Castel Sant'Angelo, ca. 1783, Francesco Piranesi (Italian) and Louis-Jean Desprez (French), Etching with colored washes (69.510) |
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The Glorification of Akbar: Leaf from the Shah Jahan Album, Mughal, period of Jahangir (1605—27), Attributed to Govardhan, Ink, color, and gold on paper (55.121.10.22) |
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Goa stone container with stone and sand, late 17th–early 18th century,
India (Goa or western India),
Container and stand; worked gold; Goa stone: organic and inorganic material, gilded (2004.244a–c) |
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Gustavus Hamilton (1710–1746), Second Viscount Boyne, in Masquerade Costume, Rosalba Carriera (Italian, Venetian) Pastel on blue paper, laid on canvas (2002.22) |
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Head of a Queen Mother (Iyoba), 1750–1800, Nigeria; Edo peoples, court of Benin, Brass (1977.187.36) |
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Head of Krishna, ca. 1800, Attributed to Sahib Ram, India (Rajasthan, Jaipur), Ink and watercolors on paper (1918.85.2) |
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Imaginary View of Venice (undivided plate), 1741
Canaletto (Giovanni Antonio Canal) (Italian, Venetian), Italian, Etching (1973.634) |
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Jar (Tibor), probably 18th century, Puebla, Tin-enameled earthenware (11.87.36) |
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Jar with Iron Collar (Chocolatero), ca. 1700, Puebla, Tin-enameled earthenware (11.87.7) |
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Johann Joachim Winckelmann (1717–1768), shortly after 1755, Anton Raphael Mengs (German), Oil on canvas (48.141) |
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Kalamkari wall hanging, ca. 1640–50; Mughal, India, Madras region, perhaps Pulicat, Cotton, resist dyed and painted (20.79) |
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Kast, 1650–1700, American; New York City or vicinity, White and red oak (1988.21) |
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Kast, 1690–1720, American; New York City, Yellow poplar, red oak, white pine (09.175) |
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Kero Carved in the Form of a Head, 17th–18th century, Peru, Wood with pigmented resin inlay (1994.35.26) |
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Kero Carved in the Form of a Head, 17th–18th century, Peru, Wood with pigmented resin inlay (1994.35.27) |
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Kero with Images of Figures in Andean Dress, Tocapus, and Flowers Interspersed with Carved Geometric Designs, 16th–18th century, Peru, Wood with pigmented resin inlay (1994.35.13) |
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Kero with Registers of Pumas, Parrots, and Flowers Separated by Bands of Carved Geometric Designs (Tocapus), 16th–18th century, Peru, Wood with pigmented resin inlay (1994.35.14) |
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Khorasan-type carpet fragment, late 16th or early 17th century; Safavid,
Iran,
Cotton and silk (foundation), wool (pile); asymmetrically knotted pile (2001.54) |
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Kilim, 1774, Ladik, Turkey, Wool, metal thread (62.156) |
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Kora (Harp-Lute), ca. 1960, Made by Mamadou Kouyaté Senegambia, Gourd, wood, leather, metal (1975.59) |
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Large Bowl with Equestrian Figure, ca. 1820, Puebla, Tin-enameled earthenware (11.87.68) |
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The Letter, 1746, Pietro Longhi (Pietro Falca) (Italian, Venetian), Oil on canvas (14.32.1) |
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Lidded Bowl, 17th–18th century, Nigeria; Yoruba, Owo subgroup, Ivory, wood or coconut shell inlay (1991.17.126a, b) |
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Lidded Gourd Container, 16th–19th century, Nigeria; Edo peoples, court of Benin, Brass (1991.17.66) |
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Linguist Staff (Oykeame), 19th–20th century, Ghana; Akan, Asante, Gold foil, wood, nails (1986.475a-c) |
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Lizard, ca. 1887,
Emmanuel Fremiet (French),
Stoneware, glazed (2003.280) |
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Looking glass, ca. 1775, American, Pine (1990.18) |
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Luster bottle, second half of 17th century, Iran, Earthenware, glazed (30.95.158) |
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Madonna and Child, probably late 1480s, Giovanni Bellini (Italian, Venetian), Oil on wood (08.183.1) |
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Maharaja Sardar Singh of Bikaner, ca. 1860–70, Chotu, India (Rajasthan, Bikaner), Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper (1996.100.7) |
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Man's robe, second half of 17th century; Mughal, India, Painted cotton with applied gold leaf (31.135) |
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Masquerade Element (Omama): Ram's Head, 17th–19th century, Nigeria; Yoruba, Owo subgroup, Ivory, wood or coconut shell inlay (1991.17.123) |
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Mater Dolorosa (Mourning Virgin), 18th century, Sino-Spanish, Wood with pigments, gilding, ivory, and silver (2002.133a,b) |
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Medallion rug with a field of flowers, 17th century; Safavid, Probably Kirman, Iran, Wool pile on cotton, wool, and silk foundation (1970.302.2) |
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Medallion Ushak carpet, first half of 17th century; Ottoman, Western Anatolia, Ushak region, Wool, about 90 symmetrical knots per square inch (1984.69) |
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Memorial Head, 17th century, Ghana; Akan, Twifo region, Hemang city, Terracotta, roots, quartz fragments (1978.412.563) |
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Memory Board (Lukasa), 19th–20th century, Democratic Republic of Congo; Luba, Wood (1977.467.3) |
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Monkey Group, ca. 1770, Russian; Verbilky, Gardner Porcelain Factory, Hard-paste porcelain (1982.60.157); Harlequin and Harlequin Dressed as Colombine, ca. 1770–80, Russian; Verbilky, Gardner Porcelain Factory, Hard-paste porcelain (1982.60.158) |
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Mrs. Ralph Izard (Alice DeLancey, 1746/47–1832), Thomas Gainsborough (British), Oil on canvas (66.88.1) |
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Nativity Group with Angel, 18th century, Guatemalan, Wood, polychromed and gilded, with glass eyes and silver-gilt halos (64.164.168ab–.172) |
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Nativity Scene, 18th century, Ecuadoran, with Hispano-Philippine ivory inserts, Bodies of wood, polychromed and gilded; faces and shoulders, ivory touched up with polychromy (64.164.172–.174) |
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Necklace with Pendant, 16th–18th century, Angola; Chokwe, Wood, ceramic, raffia (1996.456) |
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Nur al-Din Room, dated 1119 A.H. / 1707 A.D.; Ottoman, Attributed to Damascus, Syria, Wood, marble, stucco, glass, mother-of-pearl, ceramics, tile, stone, iron, colors, gold (1970.170) |
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Pair of Bottles with "Mosque" Motifs, late 18th century, Puebla, Tin-enameled earthenware (11.87.44); Covered Soup Bowl (Sopera con tapa), ca. 1808–21, Puebla, Tin-enameled earthenware (17.108.11,.12) |
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Pair of flintlock pistols of Empress Catherine the Great, 1786, Johan Adolph Grecke (Russian), Russian (Saint Petersburg), Steel, ivory, gold, and brass (1986.265.1–2) |
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Pair of Keros with Carved Feline Handles, 17th–18th century, Peru, Wood with pigmented resin inlay (1994.35.22,.23) |
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Pair of Keros with Registers of Figures in Andean Dress, Lozenges, and Flowers (Garway piñas), 16th–17th century, Peru, Wood with pigmented resin inlay (1994.35.15,.16) |
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Pair of vases, ca. 1795–1800, Nikolai Stepanovich Vereshchagin (Russian), Russian; Archangielsk, Walrus and elephant ivory (1998.13.1,.2) |
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Pair of wine coolers, 1766, Zacharias Deichman the Elder, Russian; Saint Petersburg, Silver (1981.367.1,.2) |
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Panel, 18th century, Algeria, Linen, silk, silver, and gold (28.109.3) |
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Paneling from Marmion, the Fitzhugh House, ca. 1758; painting ca. 1770-80,
King George County, Virginia (16.112) |
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Pectoral Badge (Akrafokonmu), 18th–19th century, Ghana; Akan, Asante, Gold (L.1982.92) |
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Pectoral Ornament: Face, 15th–17th century, Nigeria; Edo peoples, court of Benin, Brass, iron (1991.17.50) |
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Pectoral: Saint Anthony (Toni Malau), 18th century, Angola/Democratic Republic of Congo; Kongo, Brass (1999.295.1) |
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Pendant Mask: Iyoba, 16th century, Nigeria; Edo peoples, court of Benin, Ivory, iron, copper (?) (1978.412.323) |
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People of Russia, 1780–1800, Russian; Saint Petersburg, Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, Hard-paste porcelain (1982.60.167,.175) |
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Piazza San Marco, late 1720s,
Canaletto (Italian),
Oil on canvas (1988.162) |
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Pirna: The Obertor from the South, Bernardo Bellotto (Italian, Venetian), Oil on canvas (1991.306) |
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Plaque: Warrior and Attendants, 16th–17th century,
Nigeria; Edo peoples, Court of Benin,
Brass (1990.332) |
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Plate, ca. 1755–60, Russian; Saint Petersburg, Imperial Porcelain Manufactory, Hard-paste porcelain (65.47) |
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Plate, ca. 1820, Puebla, Tin-enameled earthenware (18.36) |
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"Polonaise" carpet, early 17th century; Safavid, Iran, Silk, gold and silver thread (50.190.1,2) |
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Portland Vase, early 19th century, Josiah Wedgwood (British), Jasper (94.4.172) |
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Portrait of a Portuguese, ca. 1630; Safavid, School of Riza cAbbasi (ca. 1565–1635), Colors and gilt on paper (55.121.23) |
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Portrait of a Young Man, ca. 1760–65, Pompeo Girolamo Batoni (Italian, Roman), Oil on canvas (03.37.1) |
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Prayer rug, 18th century; Mughal, Probably Kashmir, India, Wool pile on cotton and silk foundation (1970.302.7) |
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Prayer rug, late 16th–early 17th century; Ottoman, Egypt, probably Cairo, Wool (17.120.137) |
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Prestige Panel, 19th–20th century, Democratic Republic of Congo; Kuba peoples, Raffia palm fiber (1999.522.15) |
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A Prince Hunting Boars with His Retinue, late 18th–early 19th century, India (Rajasthan, Jhilai), Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper (1996.100.4) |
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Raffia Wrapper, 20th century, Madagascar; Malagasy, Raffia palm fiber (1999.47.114) |
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Rattle, whistle, and bells, 1755–68, Nicholas Roosevelt (American), Gold, coral (47.70) |
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The Ridotto, possibly ca. 1765,
Francesco Guardi (Italian, Venetian),
Oil on canvas (1997.117.5) |
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Rustam Caried by the Div Akvan: Folio 158 verso of the Shahnama (Book of Kings), mid-17th century; Safavid, Signed by Mucin Musavvir, Isfahan, Iran, Ink, colors, gold, and silver on paper (1974.290.43) |
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Salver, 1754–69, Daniel Christian Fueter (American), New York City, Silver (24.109.37) |
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Scarf with Old Testament scenes, 1648, India, Linen and silk thread (50.73) |
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Seal, ca. 1704, Jacob Boelen (American), Silver, wood (33.120.375) |
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Seated Chief (Mwanangara), before 1869, Angola; Chokwe, Wood, cloth, fiber, beads (1988.157) |
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Seated Male Figure, 19th–20th century, Ghana; Akan, Wood, kaolin (1980.429) |
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Seated Portuguese Figure, 18th century, Nigeria; Edo peoples, court of Benin, Brass (1991.17.31) |
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Secretary, ca. 1776, Attributed to Martin Carlin (French), Paris, Oak; tulipwood, purplewood, holly, and sycamore veneer; porcelain and tôle painted to imitate porcelain; gilt bronze (1976.155.110) |
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Set of three soup plates, 1866–75,
Félix Bracquemond (French); produced by Eugène Rousseau (French),
Creamware (1996.161.1–3) |
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Settee, 1760–90, American, Mahogany, maple, cedar, birch, white pine (30.120.59) |
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Shawl, 18th century; Mughal, Kashmir, India, Pashmina (1998.217) |
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Side chair, 1690–1720, American; New York City or vicinity, Cherry (1997.68) |
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Side chair, 1765–75, American, Mahogany, yellow pine (51.140) |
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Side chair, ca. 1770, Attributed to Thomas Affleck (British, active in America), American; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mahogany, northern white cedar (1974.325) |
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Silhouette of David Roentgen in Saint Petersburg, ca. 1784–86, Johann Friedrich Anthing (German, active in Russia), Russian; Saint Petersburg, Cut paper, ink, watercolor, gold foil (48.73.1) |
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Silver covers for a gospel, 1691, Signed Astuatsatur Shahamir, Kayseri, Turkey, Gilt-silver repoussé plaques (16.99) |
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Snuffbox, 1760–70, Myer Myers (American), New York City, Gold (66.102) |
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Snuffbox, ca. 1764–65, Possibly by Pierre-François-Mathis de Beaulieu (French), French; Paris, Four-color gold, enamel (17.190.1158) |
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Soup Bowl with Handles (Sopera con asas), ca. 1840, Puebla, Tin-enameled earthenware (11.87.51); Large Bowl, ca. 1840, Puebla, Tin-enameled earthenware (11.87.54); Footed Bowl with Heads, ca. 1845, Puebla, Tin-enameled earthenware (11.87.55) |
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Spoon, 1670–90, Jurian Blanck, Jr. (American), Silver (1989.193) |
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Staff: Saint Anthony (Toni Malau), 18th century, Angola/Democratic Republic of Congo; Kongo, Brass, wood (1999.295.2) |
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Stained-glass window, ca. 1656, Evert Duyckinck (American), Painted glass (52.77.46) |
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Standing Angel, 18th century, Ecuadoran (Quito), Wood, polychromed and gilded (64.164.234) |
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Standing Couple (Hazomanga?), 17th–late 18th century, Madagascar; Menabe, Sakalava peoples, Wood, pigment (2001.408) |
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Standing Female Figure, 18th century, Nigeria; Edo peoples, court of Benin, Ivory, metal (1978.412.302) |
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Standing Female Figure, 19th–20th century, Madagascar; Malagasy (?) Wood, patina stain (1978.412.577) |
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Standing Figure (Aloalo) with Superstructure, 20th century, Madagascar; Malagasy (Mahafaly) peoples, Wood (1998.317.1) |
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Stool: Kneeling Female Caryatid, 19th century (?), Democratic Republic of Congo; Luba or Shankadi, Wood, glass beads (1978.412.317) |
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Sugar bowl, 1760–75, John Bayly (American), Silver (39.23a,b) |
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Table snuffbox, ca. 1745–50, Russian; Probably region of Velikiy Ustyg, Partially polished green turban snail; gilded, matted, punched, and engraved silver; niello (1995.327) |
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Talisman Amulet (Ody), 20th century, Madagascar; South Malagasy, Merina, Wood, beads, hair, earth (1999.443) |
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Tankard, 1700–1710, Gerrit Onckelbag (American), Silver (33.120.517) |
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Tea and coffee service, 1773, Johan Henrik Blom (Finnish), Russian; Saint Petersburg, Parcel-gilt silver, enamel, ebonized fruitwood (47.51.1–.5) |
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Tea and coffee service, ca. 1800, Attributed to Christian Wiltberger (American), Silver (1980.503.1-4) |
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Tea caddy, 1725–40, Simeon Soumaine (American), Silver (64.249.5a,b) |
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Tea table, 1765–75, American, Mahogany (25.115.31) |
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Teakettle, 1710–20
Cornelius Kierstede (American), Silver (40.145a,b) |
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Teapot, 1700–1715, Jacob Boelen (American), Silver (61.246a,b) |
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Teapot, 1745–55, Josiah Austin (American), Silver (24.109.7) |
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Teapot, 1796, Paul Revere, Jr. (American), Silver (33.120.543) |
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Tent hanging, ca. 1628–58; Mughal, India, Red silk velvet and gold leaf (1981.321) |
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Textile Mantile (Lamba Mpanjaka), 1998, Madagascar; Malagasy (Merina) peoples, Silk (1999.102) |
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Textile Wrapper, 20th century, Ghana; Akan, Rayon, cotton (1993.384.2) |
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Thomas Jefferson, 1788, John Trumbull (American), Oil on mahogany (24.19.1) |
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Tile panel, 17th century, Syria, Six ceramic tiles, composite body, painted and glazed (22.185.13) |
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Titleholder Hat (Laket Mishiing), 19th–20th century, Democratic Republic of Congo; Kuba peoples, Raffia palm fibers, beads, metal (1974.83.14) |
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Tobacco Pipe, 19th–20th century, Democratic Republic of Congo; Chokwe (?), Wood, brass, leather (1977.462.1) |
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The Turanian King Afrasiyab Conferring with His Brother Garsivaz: Leaf from a Shahnama, folio 110 verso, dated 1107 A.H. / 1696 A.D.; Safavid, Attributed to Muhammad Zaman, Ink, colors, and gold on paper, 1913 (13.228.17) |
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Tureen with Cover, 1770–80, Chinese, Hard-paste porcelain decorated in enamel colors and gilt (51.86.28a,b) |
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Tureen with stand from the Orloff Service, 1770–71, Jacques-Nicolas Roettiers (Flemish), French; Paris, Silver (33.165.2a-c) |
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Two Lovers, 1630; Safavid, Riza cAbbasi (ca. 1565–1635), Isfahan, Iran, Tempera and gilt paint on paper (50.164) |
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Two scallop-shell dishes from the Orloff Service, 1772–73, Jacques-Nicolas Roettiers (Flemish), French; Paris, Silver (48.187.386,.387) |
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Two-handled bowl, 1700–1710, Cornelius Kierstede (American), Made in Mid-Atlantic, New York, Silver (38.63) |
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U-shaped vase, 1886 or 1889, Christopher Dresser (British), Hard-paste porcelain (1988.30) |
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Vaprio d'Adda, 1744, Bernardo Bellotto (Italian, Venetian), Oil on canvas (39.142) |
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Vase with cover, 1888–98,
William De Morgan (British); Manufacturer: Sand's End Pottery (British),
Lustered earthenware (23.163.2ab) |
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Victoria Terminus, Bombay, 1878–87,
India, Albumen silver print from glass negative (1985.1168.11) |
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View of Paris from Notre Dame to the Tournelle Bridge (Autre vue Particuliere de Paris depuis Notre Dame jusques au Pont de la Tournelle), 1720–54, Jacques Rigaud (French), Etching (53.600.1175) |
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View of St. Peter's and the Vatican from the Janiculum (Gianicolo), 1754, Richard Wilson (British), British, Black and white chalks with stumping, on gray paper laid down on original artist's mount, colored with purple wash (1972.118.294) |
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View of the Grand Facade of the Louvre (Vue de la Grande Façade du Vieux Louvre), 1752, Jacques Rigaud (French), Etching (53.600.1191) |
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View of the Villa Lante on the Janiculum (Gianicolo) in Rome, 1782–83, John Robert Cozens (British), British, Watercolor over traces of graphite on white laid paper (67.68) |
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Virgin of Quito, second half of 18th century, After a model by Bernardo Legarda, Ecuadoran (Quito), Wood, polychromed and gilded (64.164.236) |
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Virgin of the Immaculate Conception, 18th century, Hispano-Philippine, Ivory, partly polychromed and gilded, with glass eyes and silver halo (64.164.243) |
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Virgin of the Rosary of Guápulo, ca. 1680, Peruvian (Cuzco), Oil on canvas (64.164.385) |
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The Visit, 1746, Pietro Longhi (Pietro Falca) (Italian, Venetian), Oil on canvas (14.32.2) |
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Wall hanging, ca. 1750, India, Cotton (28.78.2) |
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Wall panel, first quarter of 17th century; Safavid, Probably from a garden pavilion in Isfahan, Iran Composite body, 28 square tiles, painted and glazed in cuerda seca technique over white slip, set on plaster (03.9a-c) |
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Warwick Castle: The East Front, 1752, Canaletto (Giovanni Antonio Canal) (Italian, Venetian), Pen and brown ink, gray wash (1975.1.297) |
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Writing box, late 16th–early 17th century,
India, Gujarat or Sindh,
Wood with ivory and sadeli decoration (2004.439) |
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