Object Types

PHOTOGRAPHS
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Various
110 gelatin silver prints, chromogenic prints, cyanotypes, internal dye diffusion transfer prints, and halftone prints
2021.588.1-.110
1860s–1870s
Album of albumen silver prints from glass negatives, with applied color
2021.658
[Clinton T. Willour at Event]
1981
Gelatin silver print
2021.467
[Man with Moustache]
1890s–1910s
Tintype
2023.270
PRINTS
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Compte Rendu (Account Rendered)
c. 1819
Etching with engraving and watercolor on laid paper
B.2023.8
Tit for Tat or Wm. Hogarth Esqr. Principal Pannel Painter to his Majesty
1763
Etching with engraving on laid paper
B.2022.1
Ex-libris: papillon et libellule
Félix Hilaire Buhot
1877, published 1885
Etching and aquatint in black ink on painted yellow wove Chinese wrapping paper with specks of gold and red stencil, state II/III
2023.187
A Girl Searching for Fleas
Gerard Valck
Circa 1677–1726
Mezzotint with engraved lettering on laid paper, proof before state I/III
2023.183
CERAMICS
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Porcelain c. 1722–1735, ormulu c. 1750
Porcelain and gilt bronze
2021.360.A,.B
Porcelain c. 1735–1775, ormulu c. 1775
Porcelain and gilt bronze
2021.361
Basket with Stand
c. 1755–1765
Lead-glazed earthenware
B.60.22.1,.2
Front overall
c. 1930–c. 1940s
Earthenware
2022.406
METALWORK
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mid–late 19th century
Silver
2023.612.A,.B
c. 1750–1760
Gilt bronze
2021.366.1,.2
Porcelain c. 1722–1735, ormulu c. 1750
Porcelain and gilt bronze
2021.360.A,.B
DRAWINGS, PASTELS & WATERCOLORS
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sheet recto full
c. mid- to late 16th century-18th century
Pen and ink on ivory wove paper
2022.292
Studies for an Annunciation
17th century
Red chalk on buff laid paper
2022.745
Juno, Venus, and Minerva from a Judgement of Paris
17th century
Pen and ink, wash, on buff laid paper
2022.743
PAINTING
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Biombo with Views of Mexico City (Left Screen)
18th century
Six-panel folding screen; oil on red maki-e lacquer on panel, with gilt wood mounts and linen backing
2021.537.A
Biombo with Views of Mexico City (Right Screen)
18th century
Six-panel folding screen; oil on red maki-e lacquer on panel, with gilt wood mounts and linen backing
2021.537.B
Scene from The Tale of the Heike
c. 1800
One of a pair of six-panel screens; ink, pigment, gold powder, and gold leaf on paper
2021.216.1
Overall recto
Fragment mounted as a hanging scroll; gold and silver on indigo-dyed paper
2021.262
JEWELRY & ADORNMENT
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Sarpech (Turban Ornament)
early 18th century
Gold, silver, diamonds, and enamel
2021.44
Pair of Makara Bracelets
17th century
Gold, diamonds, and cloisonné enamel
2023.478.1,.2
Makara Bracelet (one of a pair)
17th century
Gold, diamonds, and cloisonné enamel
2023.478.2
Makara Bracelet (one of a pair)
17th century
Gold, diamonds, and cloisonné enamel
2023.478.1
SCULPTURE
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Female Twin Figure, Ere Ibeji, with Garment
1900–1930
Wood, glass beads, cotton cloth, nails, coconut shell beads, and traces of indigo and tukula
91.1448.A,.B
Overall recto.
c. 1700
Leather
2023.504
Torso of a Deity
late 20th century
Sandstone
99.1
A Toad
16th century
Bronze
BF.2021.5
COSTUME & ACCESSORIES
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late 18th–early 19th century
Silk and needle lace
2023.618
Habit à la française [Court Suit]
c. 1780
Silk, silk twill, lace, sequins, pearls, cabochons and faceted glass navettes
2022.278
Robe à la Française [Dress and Petticoat]
1765–1780
Silk brocade with silver floss and fluting
2022.115
One of a Pair, Sioux Beaded Buffalo Hide Possible Bags
c. 1875–1900
Thread and sinew-sewn
2022.55.2
FURNITURE
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c. 1755
Lacquered wood, gilt bronze and marble
2021.364.A,.B
Pair of Sconces
c. 1795–1810
Unidentified wood and gilded gesso
B.69.371.1,.2
Chief's Stool
early 20th century
Wood, beads, and string
2022.109