Works of Art (32)
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Armchair, ca. 1907–9,
Charles Sumner Greene (American) and Henry Mather Greene (American); Made by Peter and John Hall's Workshop,
Pasadena, California,
Honduras mahogany, ebony, fruitwood, silver, copper, and mother-of-pearl (1992.127) |
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Chandelier, 1907–9,
Charles Sumner Greene (American) and Henry Mather Greene (American); Made by Emil Lange,
Pasadena, California,
Mahogany, ebony, and leaded glass (1986.445) |
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Basket and toilet articles, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early co-reign of Thutmose III and Hatshepsut, ca. 1479—1473 B.C., Egyptian, Halfa grass and linen cord; Egyptian alabaster, linen, linen cord, ebony; boxwood and cypress (36.3.189,.190,.199) |
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Bookstand, 1839,
Designer: Charles-Auguste Questel (French); Maker: Georges-Alphonse Jacob Desmalter (French),
France; Paris,
Oak, maple, ebony, ebony veneer, ebonized maple, snakewood, ivory, mother-of-pearl, silk velvet, gilt bronze, and brass (2006.518)
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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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Bust of Marsyas, Balthasar Permoser (German), Marble on an ebony socle inlaid with marble panels (2002.468) |
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Cabinet on stand, ca. 1700–1710, Attributed to Jan van Mekeren (Dutch), Dutch; Amsterdam, Oak veneered with kingwood, tulipwood, rosewood, ebony, olive wood, holly, and other marquetry woods (1995.371) |
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Cabinet, 1926, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann (French), Designer, Macassar ebony, amaranth, and ivory (25.231.1) |
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Casket (cofanetto or scrigno), ca. 1575–1600,
Venice,
Beech wood, painted and decorated ebony with encrustations of mother-of-pearl; gilded ivory, and gouache miniatures on parchment under glass; later textile-lining (17.190.848) |
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Chair, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early co-reign of Thutmose III and Hatshepsut, ca. 1479–1473 B.C., Egyptian; From the tomb of Hatnofer and Ramose, western Thebes, Boxwood, cypress, ebony, linen cord (36.3.152) |
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Collector's Cabinet, ca. 1570–90, South German or Tyrolean, Pine, walnet, ash, various fruitwoods, maple, ebony, partly stained (marquetry veneer); gilt bronze (25.135.112) |
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Commode (commode à vantaux), ca. 1790, Stamped by Adam Weisweiler (French), Oak veneered with Japanese lacquer and European japanning, ebony, gilt-bronze mounts, violet brocatelle marble top (1977.1.12) |
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Commode, ca. 1710–32, André-Charles Boulle (French), Walnut veneered with ebony and marquetry of engraved brass and tortoiseshell, gilt-bronze mounts, verd antique marble top (1982.60.82) |
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Corner cabinet (encoignure) (one of a pair), 1745–49, Stamped by Bernard van Risenburgh (French), Oak veneered with ebony and Chinese Coromandel lacquer, cherry, and purple wood, gilt-bronze mounts, Spanish brocatelle marble (1983.185.1a,b) |
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Desk, 1890–92,
Designer: Mervyn Macartney (British); W. Hall for Kenton & Co., London,
Mahogany veneered with Macassar ebony, silver molding, silver-plated brass knobs (2006.4) |
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Hooded Wall Clock with Calendar, ca. 1660–65, Movement by Ahasuerus I Fromanteel (English), Case: oak veneered with ebony; gilt-brass mounts; Dial: gilded and silvered brass with black numerals; Movement: brass and steel (1974.28.93) |
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Jewelry casket, 1857,
Pietro Giusti (Italian),
Carved walnut, ebony, lined with red velvet (1998.19) |
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Longcase Regulator with Equation Work and Calendar (Régulateur à equation), ca. 1768–70, Movement by Ferdinand Berthoud (French); Case by Balthazar Lieutaud (French), Case: oak veneered with ebony, with gilt-bronze mounts and glass panel; Dial: white enamel with black numerals; Movement: brass and steel (1982.60.50) |
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Lute, 1596; converted into a guitar, 19th century, Made by Sixtus Rauchwolff, Augsberg, Germany, Spruce, ebony, and rosewood (89.2.157) |
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Mantel Clock (Pendule de chiminée), ca. 1757–60, Movement by the Workshop of Julien Le Roy (French); Case by Joseph Baumhauer (French), Case: gilded and patinated bronze, on a base of oak veneered with ebony; Dial: white enamel with black numerals; Movement: brass and steel (1991.8) |
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Mirror Frame, ca. 1568, Wenzel Jamnitzer (German, Nuremberg), Silver gilt, ebony, and mirror plate (17.190.620) |
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Pair of snaphaunce pistols, ca. 1690,
Matteo Cecchi, called Acquafresca (Italian),
Italy; Bargi,
Steel, silver, ebony (2006.471.1,2) |
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Pietre dure cabinet, 1615–20, Court workshop of the grand dukes of Tuscany (Italian, Florence), Various exotic hardwoods veneered on oak, with ebony moldings; plaques of hardstones and slate; pietre dure work of various hardstones, colored marbles, and rock crystal (1988.19) |
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Secretary (secrétaire à abattant), 1783, Jean-Henri Riesener (French), Oak veneered with ebony and black and gold Japanese lacquer, tulipwood, holly and black stained holly, amaranth, gilt-bronze mounts, white marble (20.155.11) |
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Sgabello, ca. 1489–91, Italian (Florence), Walnut, maple, ebony, ebonized wood, and fruitwood, traces of gilding and red paint (30.93.2) |
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Side chair, 1794–99, Attributed to Samuel McIntire (American), Made in New England, Salem, Massachusetts, America, Mahogany, ebony, ash, birch, white pine (62.16) |
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Side chair, 1870,
Edward Welby Pugin (British),
Stained oak, ebony, and brass (1993.134) |
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Soprano Recorder, ca. 1700, Thomas Boekhout (Dutch), Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Ebony and ivory (89.4.912) |
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Spoon holder, ca. 1878–81,
Christopher Dresser (British),
Silver-plated brass, ebony (1988.164) |
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Tea infuser and strainer, ca. 1924, Marianne Brandt (German), Silver and ebony (2000.63a–c) |
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Tea service, ca. 1910, Josef Hoffmann (Austrian), Silver, ebony, amethyst, carnelian (2000.278.1–.9) |
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