Chinese Phoenix Ornament, Song dynasty
Accession Number: 24.32.2 Song dynasty (960–1279)
Chinese Burial Crown
Accession Number: 34.64.1 Song dynasty (960–1279) or later
Chinese Phoenix Ornament, Song dynasty
Accession Number: 24.32.1 Song dynasty (960–1279)
Bracelet, 11th century, Iran
Attributed to Iran
Vase in the form of a monster
The mounts with diamonds are later in date than the rock crystal vase. Workshop of The Saracchi, Milan
Watch, copper alloy
Peffenhauser, or Pepfenhauser, appears in the records of the Stadtarchiv Augsburg as a casemaker as well as a watchmaker. The case may, therefore, have been made at least in part by the clockmaker, perhaps inco... More
Forehead Ornament for a Deity
The four celestial Tathagata Buddhas, marking the directional Pure Lands, flank Vairochana, symbolized by the double-pronged vajra (thunderbolt) at center. The large diamond at its axis refers to Vajrayana bein... More
Standing cup with cover
Silver foot made by Vinzenz Hofer (active 1542–68)
Pendant, 15th century
Frame from a design by Reinhold Vasters (German, Erkelenz 1827–1909 Aachen)