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"An Aesthetic Darkey" from the "Aiken and Vicinity" series, James A. Palmer Irish-American, Albumen silver print from glass negative, American — "An Aesthetic Darkey" from the "Aiken and Vicinity" series
James A. Palmer
1882

"Mr. O'Wilde, You are not the first one that has grasped at a Shadow" (published in "Harper's Bazar," February 11, 1882), Thomas Nast American, born Germany, Relief print and electrotype — "Mr. O'Wilde, You are not the first one that has grasped at a Shadow" (published in "Harper's Bazar," February 11, 1882)
Thomas Nast
Oscar Wilde
originally published 1882

Oscar Wilde, Napoleon Sarony American, born Canada, Albumen silver print — Oscar Wilde
Napoleon Sarony
Oscar Wilde
1882

Bottle with Birds and Peony Scroll
, Stoneware painted with cobalt blue under transparent glaze, Vietnam — Bottle with Birds and Peony Scroll
Vietnam
15th century

The Bodhisattva Maitreya, the Buddha of the Future, Copper alloy with gilding and color, Nepal — The Bodhisattva Maitreya, the Buddha of the Future
Nepal
11th century

Stem bowl with lotus pattern, Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue (Jingdezhen ware), China — Stem bowl with lotus pattern
China
mid-14th century

Covered jar, Porcelain, Korea — Covered jar
Korea
15th–16th century

Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Infinite Compassion, Copper alloy, Nepal (Kathmandu Valley) — Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Infinite Compassion
Nepal (Kathmandu Valley)
10th century

Helmet (<i>Zukinnari Kabuto</i>), Iron, lacquer, Japanese — Helmet (Zukinnari Kabuto)
Japanese
16th century

Hexagonal flower vase, Hamada Shōji Japanese, Stoneware with persimmon glaze and polychrome overglaze enamels, Japan — Hexagonal flower vase
Hamada Shōji
ca. 1960s

Lidded saltcellar, Temne or Bullom artist(s), Ivory, Temne or Bullom — Lidded saltcellar
Temne or Bullom artist(s)
ca. 1490–1530

Ducks in the Woods, Julie Hart Beers American, Oil on canvas, American — Ducks in the Woods
Julie Hart Beers
1875

Chest, Yellow pine, tulip poplar, American — Chest
American
ca. 1780

Moon flask with Islamicizing floral motifs, Minton(s) British, Bone china with enamel decoration and gilding, British, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire — Moon flask with Islamicizing floral motifs
Minton(s)
1872

Place card holder (one of a pair), Minton(s) British, Bone china with enamel decoration and gilding, British, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire — Place card holder (one of a pair)
Minton(s)
ca. or after 1872

Moon flask with crane and fish motifs, Christopher Dresser British, Scottish, Bone china with enamel decoration and gilding, British, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire — Moon flask with crane and fish motifs
Christopher Dresser
Minton(s)
1870

Vase with owl heads and "cloisonné" decoration, Minton(s) British, Bone china, British, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire — Vase with owl heads and "cloisonné" decoration
Minton(s)
1868

Vase , Minton(s) British, Bone china with enamel decoration and gilding, British, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire — Vase
Minton(s)
ca. 1891

Moon flask with "cloisonné" floral decoration, Minton(s) British, Bone china with enamel decoration and gilding, British, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire — Moon flask with "cloisonné" floral decoration
Minton(s)
1870–80

Hexagonal vase with cloisonné decoration, Minton(s) British, Bone china, British, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire — Hexagonal vase with cloisonné decoration
Minton(s)
1870–80

Spill vase with "cloisonné" decoration, Minton(s) British, Bone china with enamel decoration and gilding, British, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire — Spill vase with "cloisonné" decoration
Minton(s)
1869

Place card holder (one of a pair), Minton(s) British, Bone china with enamel decoration and gilding, British, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire — Place card holder (one of a pair)
Minton(s)
ca. or after 1872

Tea caddy in the form of a tea bundle, Minton(s) British, Bone china with enamel decoration and gilding, British, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire — Tea caddy in the form of a tea bundle
Minton(s)
ca. 1891–1900

Ewer with "cloisonné" decoration, Minton(s) British, Bone china with enamel decoration and gilding, British, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire — Ewer with "cloisonné" decoration
Minton(s)
1873

Tea caddy in the form of a tea bundle, Minton(s) British, Bone china, British, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire — Tea caddy in the form of a tea bundle
Minton(s)
1878

U-shaped vase with handle (one of a pair), Minton(s) British, Bone china, British, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire — U-shaped vase with handle (one of a pair)
Minton(s)
1869

Cylindrical vase with cattail motif, Minton(s) British, Bone china, British, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire — Cylindrical vase with cattail motif
Minton(s)
1860s

Fan-shape 'Persian' bottle with handles (one of a pair), Minton(s) British, Lead-glazed earthenware ("Minton's Majolica"), British, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire — Fan-shape 'Persian' bottle with handles (one of a pair)
Minton(s)
1870

Vase with "cloisonné" decoration, Minton(s) British, Bone china with enamel decoration and gilding, British, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire — Vase with "cloisonné" decoration
Minton(s)
1870–80

Towel or drying rack, United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing (“Shakers”) American, White pine, American — Towel or drying rack
United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing (“Shakers”)
ca. 1830

Salzedo Model Pedal Harp, Lyon & Healy American, Spruce, maple, metal, American — Salzedo Model Pedal Harp
Lyon & Healy
mid 1940s

Wine container (hu), Bronze, China — Wine container (hu)
China
ca. 1st century BCE–1st century CE

[Large Figures on the North Porch, Chartres Cathedral], Henri-Jean-Louis Le Secq French, Salted paper print from paper negative — [Large Figures on the North Porch, Chartres Cathedral]
Henri-Jean-Louis Le Secq
1852

Black Seto (Seto-guro) Tea Bowl, named Iron Mallet (Tettsui)
, Stoneware with black glaze (Mino ware, Black Seto type), Japan — Black Seto (Seto-guro) Tea Bowl, named Iron Mallet (Tettsui)
Japan
late 16th century

Male Palace Attendant, Earthenware with traces of pigment over white slip, China — Male Palace Attendant
China
early 6th century

Sweater, wool, probably American — Sweater
probably American
ca. 1895

Fan, mother-of-pearl, paper, gouache, metal, probably French — Fan
probably French
1840–70

Dress, Yohji Yamamoto Japanese, silk, Japanese — Dress
Yohji Yamamoto
spring/summer 2005

Shield with Hunting and Landscape Vignettes, Steel; with gold overlay — Shield with Hunting and Landscape Vignettes
second half 17th century

Inkstone cabinet, Persimmon wood, Korea — Inkstone cabinet
Korea
late 19th century