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Medium: Gold (7053)
Medium: Gold (7053)
Altarpiece with The Passion of Christ
Master of the Schlägl Altarpiece (German)
1951.453CCCC0
The Crucifixion with a Carthusian Monk
Rogier van der Weyden (Flemish, c. 1399–1464)
1931.449CCCC0
Table Fountain
France, Paris
1924.859CCCC0
Saint Lawrence
Tilman Riemenschneider (German, active Würzburg, c. 1460–1531)
1959.42CCCC0
Amitabha Triad
Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910)
1918.501CCCC0
Saint Stephen
Tilman Riemenschneider (German, active Würzburg, c. 1460–1531)
1959.43CCCC0
Tea Caddy
Paul Jacques de Lamerie (British, 1688–1751)
1943.179CCCC0
Disk Pendant (akrafokɔnmu)
Africa, West Africa, Ghana, Asante Empire/Kingdom, probably Kumasi, member of the goldsmiths’ guild
1935.310CCCC0
Necklace
John Paul Miller (American, 1918–2013)
1953.181©
Settee
Thomas Hope (British, 1769–1831) and 1 other
2011.3CCCC0
Tea and Coffee Service
Carlo Bugatti (Italian, 1856–1940) and 1 other
1980.74CCCC0
Disk Pendant (akrafokɔnmu)
Africa, West Africa, Ghana, Asante Empire/ Kingdom, member of the goldsmiths’ guild
1944.290CCCC0
Seated Buddha
Japan, Heian period (794–1185)
1973.85CCCC0
Altarpiece with Relics
Joseph Matthias Götz (German, 1696–1760) and 1 other
1964.357CCCC0
Pendant: Crocodile
Africa, West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, probably Baule-style goldsmith
1952.265CCCC0
Disk Pendant (akrafokɔnmu)
Africa, West Africa, Ghana, Asante Empire/ Kingdom, member of the goldsmiths’ guild
1952.84CCCC0
Lime Dipper
Colombia, Calima region, Yotoco style, 1st-9th Century
1957.22CCCC0
Lime Dipper
Colombia, Calima region, Yotoco style, 1st-9th Century
1947.30CCCC0
Figural Pendant
Panama, Darién or Venado Beach region, Openwork style, 5th-8th Century
1946.80CCCC0
Curly-Tailed Animal Pendant
Panama, Initial style, 2nd-8th century
1943.288CCCC0
Monster Face: Door Ring Holder (Pushou)
China, Henan province, Northern Dynasties period (386-581)
1930.731CCCC0
Salver
Carlo Bugatti (Italian, 1856–1940) and 1 other
1991.46CCCC0
Woman and Water Buffalo Rhyton
Sasanian, Iran, 600s or Turk Shahi dynasty, Kabul, Afghanistan, 500s
1964.96CCCC0
Lime Dipper
Colombia, Calima region, Yotoco style, 1st-9th Century
1946.461CCCC0
Knife Handle Cover
Africa, West Africa, Ghana, Asante Empire/Kingdom, Kumasi or probably Kumasi, member of the goldsmiths' guild
1935.311CCCC0
Imperial Barometer
Johan Viktor Aarne (Finnish, 1863–1934) and 1 other
1966.484CCCC0
Octagonal Pendant with Corinthian Column Spacers and Clasp Set
Byzantium, Late Roman, Eastern Mediterranean, (probably Sirium or Nicomedia), Byzantine period
1994.98CCCC0
Amitabha
China, Yunnan province, Dali kingdom (938–1253)
1942.1082CCCC0
Two-Handled Cup and Cover
England, London, 17th century (James II)
1935.145CCCC0
Monstrance with a Relic of Saint Sebastian
Germany, Lower Saxony, Brunswick, Gothic period, 15th century
1931.65CCCC0
Christ at the Column
Johann Baptist Hagenauer (Austrian, 1732–1810)
1953.286CCCC0
Microscope
France, mid-18th century
1974.15CCCC0
Standing Amitabha
Korea, Unified Silla period (676-935)
1988.34CCCC0
Mat Weight in the Form of a Bear
China, Western Han dynasty (206 BCE–8 CE)
1994.203CCCC0
Finger Ring with Frog
Egypt, New Kingdom (1540–1069 BCE), Dynasty 18, reign of Akhenaten (1351–1334 BCE)
1916.658CCCC0
Pectoral (Chest Plaque)
Intermediate Region, Panama, Conte style, 5th-10th Century
1952.459CCCC0
Plaque
Peru, North Coast, Chongoyape(?), Chavín style (900-200 BCE)
1938.431CCCC0
Two-Handled Cup and Cover
England, London, 17th century (Charles II)
1958.422CCCC0
Taft Anniversary Necklace
John Paul Miller (American, 1918–2013)
2017.202©
Close Helmet (from a funerary achievement?)
Holland (?), late 16th-early 17th Century
1916.1787CCCC0
Monteith Bowl
Benjamin Pyne (English, active 1693–1727)
1965.467CCCC0
Box Mirror with Head of Athena
Greece, Hellenistic period
1972.66CCCC0
Communion Cup
England, London
1980.79CCCC0
Pair of Plaques (Appliqué)
Spain (Hispano-Moresque), 14th century
1946.425CCCC0
Fire Screen
Herter Brothers (American)
1997.58CCCC0
Bodhisattva Guanyin
China, Liao dynasty (916-1125)
1976.14CCCC0
Bell Push
House of Fabergé (Russian, 1842–1918)
1966.472CCCC0
Dog-shaped Paperweight
Korea, Unified Silla period (676-935)
1987.160CCCC0
Pendant
Panama, International Style, 5th-8th century
1939.509CCCC0
Solidus of Justinian I
Byzantium, Constantinople, Byzantine period, 6th century
1968.55CCCC0
Tea Service
Feodor Ivanovich Rückert (Russian, 1840–1917) and 1 other
1966.500CCCC0
Pill or Snuff Box
Feodor Ivanovich Rückert (Russian, 1840–1917) and 1 other
1966.466CCCC0
Vesperbild (Pietà)
Master of Rabenden (German)
1938.294CCCC0
Belt Buckle
Korea, Goryeo period (918-1392)
1917.1023CCCC0
Ornament with Carp and Lotus Design
Korea, Goryeo period (918-1392)
1917.1040CCCC0
Powder Flask
Italy, 16th century
1916.666CCCC0
Hookah Base
India, Mughal Dynasty (1526-1756)
1961.44CCCC0
Shakyamuni as an Ascetic
China, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
1966.116CCCC0
Wine Ewer
Paul Storr (British, 1771–1844) and 1 other
1943.181CCCC0
Staff Head(?)
Colombia or Panama, International style, 5th-8th Century
1944.319CCCC0
Gorget (from a funerary achievement?)
Netherlands(?), late 16th-early 17th Century
1916.1806CCCC0
Hand Mirror
Félix Bracquemond (French, 1833–1914) and 3 others
1978.43CCCC0
Pendant: Face
Africa, West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, possibly Baule-style goldsmith
1954.602CCCC0
Tankard
England, London, 17th century (Charles II)
1936.352CCCC0
Box
Thomas Heming (British, 1722/23–1801)
1976.17CCCC0
Knife-sheath tip (sika boha)
Africa, West Africa, Ghana, Asante Empire/Kingdom, Kumasi or probably Kumasi, member of the goldsmiths' guild
1935.308CCCC0
Statue of Amitabha
Korea, Unified Silla period (676-935)
1998.79CCCC0
Court Sword
England, London or Birmingham, late 18th Century
1916.1095CCCC0
Pauldron for Right Shoulder
Italy, 17th century
1916.1524CCCC0
Small Sword
Germany, 18th century
1916.1501CCCC0
Trophy Cup and Cover
Peter Bateman (British, 1740–1825) and 1 other
1968.30CCCC0
Animal-Headed Figure Pendant
Panama, Veraguas or Parita style, c. 1000-1550
1998.1CCCC0
Finial with Bird (Harpy Eagle with Royal Flycatcher Crest?)
Isthmian Region (Colombia), Sinú (Zenú), 5th century-11th century
2015.3CCCC0
Seven-Flanged Mace
Italy (?), 16th century
1916.1589CCCC0
Rapier
Clemens Horn (German, 1586–1617)
1916.697CCCC0
Pendant
Egypt, Third Intermediate (1069–715 BCE), Dynasties 21–22
1989.39CCCC0
Solidus of Maurice Tiberius
Byzantine, 6th-7th century
2004.150CCCC0
Knife-sheath tip (sika boha)
Africa, West Africa, Ghana, Asante Empire/Kingdom, Kumasi or probably Kumasi, member of the goldsmiths' guild
1935.312CCCC0
Turtle Bell Push
House of Fabergé (Russian, 1842–1918)
1966.473CCCC0
Partisan
France, 17th century
1916.33CCCC0
Knife-sheath tip (sika boha)
Africa, West Africa, Ghana, Asante Empire/Kingdom, Kumasi or probably Kumasi, member of the goldsmiths' guild
1935.309CCCC0
Pendant: Face in Crescent
Africa, West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, probably Baule-style goldsmith
1952.118CCCC0
Finial with Two Deer
Isthmian Region (Colombia), Sinú (Zenú), 5th century-11th century
2015.5CCCC0
Insect Bell Pendant
Isthmian Region (Panama), Coclé, 5th century-12th century
2015.12CCCC0
Finial with Long-Beaked Bird
Isthmian Region (Colombia), Sinú (Zenú), 5th century-11th century
2015.4CCCC0
Pendant
Panama, International style, 5th-7th century
1952.325CCCC0
Pauldron for Right shoulder
Italy, 16th century
1916.1528CCCC0
Feline Pendant
Isthmian Region, Panama-Costa Rica, Veraguas-Chiriquí style, 11th century-16th century
2015.11CCCC0
Adoring Monk
China, Northern Wei dynasty (386-534)
1962.213CCCC0
Half Tremissis of Justinian I
Byzantinium, Constantinople, Byzantine period, 6th century
2004.149CCCC0
Miniature Chair
House of Fabergé (Russian, 1842–1918)
1966.454CCCC0
Silver Vessels
Central Asia or Tibet, early 8th century
1988.67CCCC0
Animal-Headed Figure Pendant
Colombia, Quimbaya or Yotoco style, 5th-10th Century
1939.514CCCC0
Venus with a Burning Urn
Northern Italy, 16th century
1948.171CCCC0
Head of an Angel
Joseph Anton Feuchtmayer (German, 1696–1770)
1989.154CCCC0
Sutra Container
Korea, Goryeo period (918-1392)
1998.121CCCC0
Lime Dipper or Pin with Owl
Isthmian Region (Colombia), Calima, Yotoco period
2015.10CCCC0
Bird Pendant
Colombia, Tairona
1965.466CCCC0
Frame for a Portable Reliquary Icon
Italy, Siena, 14th century
1978.26CCCC0
Flower Study of a Lily of the Valley
House of Fabergé (Russian, 1842–1918)
1966.443CCCC0
Mouton d'Or of King Jean le Bon of France, 1350-1364
France, Gothic period, 14th century
1964.372CCCC0
Ewer (Pitcher) with Game, Seafood, and Wine Scenes
Byzantium, Syria?, early Byzantine period, late 4th century
1957.497CCCC0
Crocodile Pendant
Panama, Azuero Peninsula, Parita style, 11th-16th century
1990.160CCCC0
Bird Pendant
Panama, Veraguas-Chiriquí style, 10th-16th century
1943.289CCCC0
Plate with a Scene of Revelry
Northwestern India, possibly Tanesara Mahadeva, Gupta period (320-647)
1972.71CCCC0
Lobster Pendant
Costa Rica, Diquís region, 11th-16th century
1943.290CCCC0
Double-Arm Reliquary Cross
Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Gothic period, 12th century
1983.208CCCC0
Figural Pendant
Isthmian Region (Colombia), Tolima, 1st-8th century
2015.1CCCC0
Goddess Uma
Nepal
1982.49CCCC0
Bat-Nosed Figures Pendant
Panama, Azuero Peninsula, Parita style, 11th-16th century
1951.153CCCC0
Horse-Shaped Drinking Vessel
Iran, Sasanian, 3rd-4th Century
1964.41CCCC0
Miniature Teapot
Mikhail Evlampievich Perkhin (Russian, 1860–1903) and 1 other
1966.479CCCC0
Miniature Bathroom Chair (Bidet)
Henrik Wigström (Russian, 1862–1923) and 1 other
1966.455©
Dish: The Goddess Anahita
Iran, Sasanian, 5th-6th Century
1962.295CCCC0
Two Pound Piece: George III (obverse); St. George and the Dragon (reverse)
Benedetto Pistrucci (Italian, 1784–1855)
1969.213CCCC0
Five Pound Piece: Victoria (obverse); Una (reverse)
William Wyon (British, 1795–1851)
1969.217CCCC0
Five Pound Piece: Victoria (obverse); St. George and the Dragon (reverse)
Benedetto Pistrucci (Italian, 1784–1855) and 1 other
1969.219CCCC0
Noble: Henry VI in Ship with Shield of Arms (obverse); Ornamental Cross...
England, Henry VI, 1422-1461 (restored 1470-1471)
1969.165CCCC0
Necklace Bead and Pair of Pendants in the Shape of an Auspicious Symbol
India, Uttar Pradesh or Madhya Pradesh, Shunga period (185–78 BCE)
1973.66CCCC0
Head Beaker
Central Andes (Peru), Lambayeque (Sicán) people, 10th century-12th century
2015.6CCCC0
Portrait of a Young Man
Dosso Dossi (Italian, c. 1490-aft 1541)
1916.803CCCC0
Portable Altar of Countess Gertrude
Germany, Lower Saxony?, Romanesque period, 11th century
1931.462CCCC0
Broad: Charles II (obverse); Shields (reverse)
Thomas Simon (British, c. 1623–1665)
1969.198CCCC0
Figure of a Warrior
Central Mexico, Tetzcoco?, Aztec, Post-Classic Period
1984.37CCCC0
Clock
Henrik Wigström (Russian, 1862–1923) and 1 other
1966.475©
Child's Throne
Pierre-Marie Balny le Jeune (French, 1832)
1988.58CCCC0
Ring Money
England
1969.142CCCC0
Two Guineas: James II (obverse); Four Shields of Arms (reverse)
John Roettier (British, 1631–1703)
1969.200CCCC0
Five Guineas: George III (obverse); Shield of Arms (reverse)
Richard Yeo (British, 1720–1779)
1969.211CCCC0
Sovereign: George III (obverse); St. George and the Dragon (reverse)
Benedetto Pistrucci (Italian, 1784–1855)
1969.212CCCC0
Sovereign: Victoria (obverse); Shield of Arms (reverse)
William Wyon (British, 1795–1851)
1969.218CCCC0
Leopard d'Or of Edward III of England
England, Anglo-Gallic, Gothic period, 14th century
1964.373CCCC0
Tunjos (Votive Offering Figurine)
Colombia, Muisca style, 10th-16th century
1957.25CCCC0
Tab
Byzantium, Avaric, 7th century
1947.32CCCC0
Five Pound Piece: Victoria (obverse); St. George and the Dragon (reverse)
Benedetto Pistrucci (Italian, 1784–1855) and 1 other
1969.220CCCC0
Two Pound Piece: George V (obverse); St. George and the Dragon (reverse)
Bertram Mackennal (Australian, 1863–1931) and 1 other
1969.222CCCC0
Miniature Table with Compass
House of Fabergé (Russian, 1842–1918) and 1 other
1966.480CCCC0
Ornament from Sitio Conte: Small Plaque
Panama, Conte style, 5th - 10th century
1951.155CCCC0
Ryal: Edward IV in Ship with a Shield of Arms and Rose (obverse); Sun...
England, Edward IV (first reign 1461-1470, second reign 1471-1483)
1969.166CCCC0
Unite: Charles I (obverse); Crowned Shield (reverse)
Nicholas Briot (French, c. 1579–1646)
1969.194CCCC0
Guinea: George III (obverse); Shield of Arms (reverse)
Richard Yeo (British, 1720–1779)
1969.209CCCC0
Two Guinea Piece: George III (obverse); Shield of Arms (reverse)
John Sigismund Tanner (British, 1705–1775)
1969.210CCCC0
Askos
Greece, Ptolemaic Dynasty
1964.92CCCC0
Pectoral (Chest Ornament)
Isthmian Region (Colombia), Calima, Yotoco period
2015.2CCCC0
Animal-Headed Figure Pendant
Colombia, Quimbaya or Yotoco style
1947.15CCCC0
Standing Cup
Virgilius Solis (German, 1514–1562)
1962.286CCCC0
Five Pound Piece: Edward VII (obverse); St. George and the Dragon (reverse)
Benedetto Pistrucci (Italian, 1784–1855) and 1 other
1969.221CCCC0
Standing Cup and Cover
London, England, late 16th century
1968.241CCCC0
Saint George and the Dragon
South Germany or Austria, late 17th century
1959.341CCCC0
Tunjos (Votive Offering Figurine)
Colombia, Muisca style, 10th-16th century
1947.23CCCC0
Bird Pendant
Panama, Veraguas-Chiriquí style, 11th - 16th century
1956.669CCCC0
Unite: Charles I (obverse); Crowned Shield (reverse)
England, Charles I, 1625-1649
1969.192CCCC0
Two Pound Piece: George IV (obverse); St. George and the Dragon (reverse)
Benedetto Pistrucci (Italian, 1784–1855) and 2 others
1969.214CCCC0
Seedpod Pin
John Paul Miller (American, 1918–2013)
2017.204©
Hevajra and Consort
Tibet, 17th century
1969.120CCCC0
Standing Buddha
Southern Myanmar (Burma), Pegu, or northwestern Thailand
1987.154CCCC0
Recumbent Bull
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1985.74CCCC0
Cephalopod Pendant Brooch
John Paul Miller (American, 1918–2013)
2019.181©
Coin of Chandragupta II
India, Chandragupta II, Gupta Period, late 4th-early 5th century
1977.62CCCC0
Half Pound: Elizabeth II (obverse); Springbok (reverse)
Mary Gaskell Gillick (1881–1965, London, England)
1969.225©
Imperial Red Cross Easter Egg
Peter Carl Fabergé (Russian, 1846–1920) and 2 others
1963.673©
Angel: St. George Slaying the Dragon (obverse); Ship with Shield of Arms...
England, Henry VI 1422-1461 (restored 1470-1471)
1969.167CCCC0
Five Pound Piece: George IV (obverse); Shield of Arms (reverse)
Jean Baptiste Merlen (French, 1769–1850)
1969.215CCCC0
Two Pound Piece: George IV (obverse); Shield of Arms (reverse)
Jean Baptiste Merlen (French, 1769–1850) and 1 other
1969.216CCCC0
Five Pound Piece: George VI (obverse); St. George and the Dragon (reverse)
Thomas Humphrey Paget (British, 1893–1974) and 1 other
1969.223©
Five Guineas: Charles II (obverse); Four Shields (reverse)
John Roettier (British, 1631–1703)
1969.199CCCC0
Frog Pendant
Panama, Veraguas-Chiriquí style, 11th-16th century
1963.250CCCC0
Pendant: Face
Africa, West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, probably Baule-style goldsmith
1942.172©
God the Father
Johann Peter Schwanthaler (Austrian, 1720–1795)
1961.30CCCC0
Decanter Stand
Paul Storr (British, 1771–1844) and 1 other
1941.598CCCC0
Head of Buddha
Korea, Goryeo period (918-1392)
1985.190CCCC0
Locket
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Jaipur
1960.198CCCC0
Bat-Nosed Figures Pendant
Panama, Azuero Peninsula, Parita style, 11th-16th century
1998.2CCCC0
Set of Gold and Enamel Jewelry
John Paul Miller (American, 1918–2013)
2009.92©
Fibula (Pin)
South Italy, Campania
1947.504CCCC0
Pound: Elizabeth II (obverse); Springbok (reverse)
Mary Gaskell Gillick (1881–1965, London, England)
1969.224©
Vulture Headdress Inlay
Egypt, Greco-Roman period (332 BCE–395 CE), Ptolemaic dynasty (305–30 BCE)
1920.1991CCCC0
Animal-Headed Figure Pendant
Costa Rica, Diquís region, 11th-16th century
1948.18CCCC0
Box decorated with Shiva, Vishnu, Krishna, and Ganesa
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Jaipur
1989.353CCCC0
Saint John the Baptist
Italy, Venice, 16th century
1947.28CCCC0
Double Bird-Headed Figure Pendant
Costa Rica, Diquís region, 11th-16th century
1951.442CCCC0
Uma-Maheshvara
Nepal, 14th century
1984.3CCCC0
Tremissis of Honorius
Byzantium, Ravenna, Byzantine period, late 4th-early 5th Century
1968.51CCCC0
Water and Moon (Potala) Guanyin
China, Five dynasties (907-960) - Song dynasty (960-1279)
1984.7CCCC0
Bird Pendant
Costa Rica, Diquís region, or Panama, 11th-16th century
1946.223CCCC0
Covered Cup
Johann Andreas Thelot (German, 1655–1734)
1966.111CCCC0
Necklace
England or France
1964.35CCCC0
Putto
Ignaz Günther (German, 1725–1775)
1961.413CCCC0
Kneeling Saint
Germany, Munich, second half 18th century
1961.414CCCC0
Tunjos (Votive Offering Figurine)
Colombia, Muisca style, 10th-16th century
1947.18CCCC0
Solidus of Theodosius I the Great
Byzantium, Constantinople, Byzantine period, 4th century
1968.52CCCC0
Tunjos (Votive Offering Figurine)
Colombia, Muisca style, 10th-16th century
1947.22CCCC0
Saint Sebastian
Germany, early 17th century
1980.41CCCC0
Pair of Andirons (Chenet)
France, 18th century
1944.126CCCC0
Beaker with Shells
Central Andes (Peru), Lambayeque (Sicán) people, 10th century-12th century
2015.8CCCC0
Lapis Lazuli Easter Egg
Peter Carl Fabergé (Russian, 1846–1920) and 1 other
1966.436CCCC0
No image available
Germany, Aachen, Byzantine period, 14th century
1951.445.2CCCC0
Figure Pendant
Colombia, Tairona
1998.3CCCC0
The Immaculate Conception
Ignaz Günther (German, 1725–1775)
1963.294CCCC0
Vase
Firm of Ferdinand Barbedienne (French, 1810–1892) and 1 other
1996.295CCCC0
Reliquary in Purse Form
Germany, Upper Rhine, Southern Swabia, Gothic period, 14th century
1932.422CCCC0
Solidus of Theodosius II and Valentinian III
Byzantium, Constantinople, Byzantine period, 5th century
1968.54CCCC0
Vasudhara, Goddess of Abundance
Nepal, 14th-15th century
1947.493CCCC0
Pendant in the Shape of a Fish-Tailed Elephant
India, Shunga period (185–78 BCE)
1973.63CCCC0
Ring
Greece or Italy, Rome (?)
1916.103CCCC0
Stater: Head of Athena (obverse); Nike (reverse)
Greek, Macedonian, minted at Salamis (Cyprus)
1916.979CCCC0
Three-pronged Vajra Pestle (Sankosho)
Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333)
1974.264CCCC0
Belt Ornament
Korea, Goryeo period (918-1392)
1917.1053CCCC0
Tunjos (Votive Offering Figurine)
Colombia, Muisca style, 10th-16th century
1947.17CCCC0
Tunjos (Votive Offering Figurine)
Colombia, Muisca style, 10th-16th century
1947.24CCCC0
Cinerary Urn with Amida's Pure Land
Japan, Heian period (794–1185)
1960.55CCCC0
Pyx
Austria, probably Salzburg, 14th century
1970.125CCCC0
Five-pronged Vajra Bell (Gokorei)
Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333)
2016.38CCCC0
Vanity Case (Nécessaire)
England, mid 18th century
2009.69CCCC0
Octodrachm: Head of Arsinoe II (obverse); Double Cornucopia (reverse)
Greek, Ptolemaic, minted at Alexandreia (Egypt), reign of Ptolemy V Epiphanes or Ptolemy VI Philometor
1965.552CCCC0
Ascetic Holding a Skull
China, Northern Wei dynasty (386-534)
1980.25CCCC0
Putti Pair
Ferdinand Tietz (Austrian, 1708–1777)
1971.8CCCC0
Tunjos (Votive Offering Figurine)
Colombia, Muisca style, 10th-16th century
1947.20CCCC0
Mounted Rock Crystal
Byzantium, Byzantine period, 6th-7th centuries
1953.640CCCC0
Bowl
Greece, late Hellenistic period
1986.24CCCC0
Bodhisattva Guanyin
China, Sui dynasty (581-618)
1962.217CCCC0
Solidus of Arkadios
Byzantium, Constantinople, Byzantine period, late 4th-early 5th century
1968.53CCCC0
Coin of Kushan King Vasudeva I
India, Mathura, Kushan Period (1st Century-320)
1999.226CCCC0
Staff Head
Colombia, Sinú style, 5th-10th Century
1947.25CCCC0
Cylindrical Container with Cover (Lian)
China, Han dynasty (202 BCE–220 CE)
1972.44CCCC0
Chalice and Paten
Hungary, Budapest?, 15th century
1990.3CCCC0
Scales
Wenzel Jamnitzer I (German, 1508/09–1585)
1950.382CCCC0
Coin
India, Mathura, Kushan Period (1st Century-320)
1999.227CCCC0
Pair of Stools
Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené (French, 1748–1803)
1954.385CCCC0
Beaker with Frogs
Central Andes (Peru), Lambayeque (Sicán) people, 10th century-12th century
2015.9CCCC0
Flower Study of a Pansy
House of Fabergé (Russian, 1842–1918)
1966.438CCCC0
Pendant: Face in Diamond
Africa, West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, probably Baule-style goldsmith
1942.171CCCC0
Flower Study of a Wild Rose
House of Fabergé (Russian, 1842–1918)
1966.440CCCC0
Ring
England, 14th century
1950.383CCCC0
Plaque
Peru, North Coast, Chongoyape(?), Chavín style (900-200 BCE)
1946.117CCCC0
Pair of Covered Vases
Meissen Porcelain Factory (German, est. c. 1710)
1944.229CCCC0
Plaque with Vishnu
Thailand, Sri Deb Style, Mon-Dvaravati period, c. 7th-8th Century
1973.75CCCC0
Coin of Kushan King Vima Kadphises
India, Mathura, Kushan period (AD 1-320)
1999.225CCCC0
Pendant with Matsya (fish incarnation of Vishnu) defeating Hayagriva
Northwestern India, Rajasthan Pratapgarh
1916.119CCCC0
Pendant
Panama, International Style, 5th-7th century
1957.24CCCC0
Signet Ring
England
1916.125CCCC0
Histamenon of Romanus III
Byzantium, 11th century
2011.213CCCC0
Brooch in the Form of a Six-Pointed Star
Frankish, early Carolingian, late 8th century - early 9th century
2009.344CCCC0
Beaker with Frontal Figures
Central Andes (Peru), Lambayeque (Sicán) people, 10th century-12th century
2015.7CCCC0
Pendant Cross
Byzantium, early Byzantine period, 6th century
1948.711CCCC0
Crescent-Shaped Earring
Byzantium, Constantinople?, Byzantine period, 11th century
1946.493CCCC0
Shell Pendant
Mexico, Oaxaca, Mixtec style
1952.86CCCC0
Pendant
Africa, West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, probably Baule-style goldsmith
1952.85CCCC0
Figurine Pendant
Western Panama, Veraguas-Gran Chiriquí Style, 11th-16th century
1951.177CCCC0
Allegory  of Jealousy?
Peter Flötner (German, 1485–1546)
1952.460CCCC0
Nose Ornament with Serpents and Long-necked Birds
Peru, North Coast, Moche culture (50-800 CE), Early Intermediate Period
2005.177CCCC0
Ring
Italy, Roman
1916.101CCCC0
Pair of Pendants in the Shape of an Auspicious Symbol
India, Shunga period (185–78 BCE)
1973.61CCCC0
Box with Military Scenes from Antiquity
Workshop of the Cleveland Casket (Italian)
1981.8CCCC0
Caparisoned Elephant
China, Liao dynasty (916-1125)
1980.24CCCC0
Medallion
India
1916.284CCCC0
Centerpiece
Charles-Nicolas Odiot (French, 1826–1868)
1980.272CCCC0
Collar with Medallion and Pendant
Egypt, Alexandria, Roman, 3rd century
1948.419CCCC0
Cabinet Clock
James Cox (British)
2009.77CCCC0
Snuff Box
Germany or England
2009.61CCCC0
Vanity Set (Nécessaire)
England, London
2009.70CCCC0
Vanity Case (Nécessaire)
James Barbot (British)
2009.72CCCC0
Staff Head
Colombia, Sinú style, 5th-10th Century
1954.594CCCC0
Pendant
Panama, International Style, 5th-7th century
1943.287CCCC0
Figure of a Maitreya on a Tiered Pedestal
Nepal, late 12th-early 13th century
1972.220CCCC0
Rhinoceros Brooch
John Paul Miller (American, 1918–2013)
1979.35©
Spoon with Human Figure
Peru, North Highlands, Chavín de Huantar(?), Chavín style
1958.177CCCC0
The Crucifixion
Du Paquier Porcelain Manufactory (Austrian, active 1719–1864)
1997.185CCCC0
Gospel Book with Commentaries
Byzantium, Constantinople
1942.152CCCC0
Mask
Peru, 3rd-10th Century
1950.414CCCC0
Angel from an Architectural Reliquary
Franco-Netherlands or Paris, 15th century
1972.74CCCC0
Almond-Shaped Seal: Coronation of the Virgin with a Kneeling Monk
England or Germany, Gothic period, 14th century
1974.11CCCC0
Allegory
possibly Northern Italy, 16th century
1968.29CCCC0
Almond-Shaped Seal: Coronation of the Virgin with a Kneeling Monk
England or Germany, Gothic period, 14th century
1974.12CCCC0
Buddhist Sutra Container
Korea, Goryeo period (918-1392)
1998.122CCCC0
Beaker
Iran, Marlik
1965.26CCCC0
Flower Study of an Anemone
Henrik Wigström (Russian, 1862–1923) and 1 other
1966.441©
Writing Tablet (Aide-Mémoire)
England, 18th century
2009.59CCCC0
Straight Pin
Etruscan
1978.25CCCC0
Llama Figurine
Peru, Bolivia, Chile or Ecuador, Inka style (1400-1532)
1955.374CCCC0
Portrait of Philip II, King of Spain
Alessandro Cesati (Italian, bef 1538-aft 1564)
2012.53CCCC0
Filigree Disk Brooch with Central Boss
Frankish (late Merovingian), 7th century
2007.163CCCC0
Flute
Peru, Northern Highlands, Chavín de Huantar(?), Chavín style
1957.398CCCC0
Monkey Figure
Ingeborg Plockross-Iminger (Danish, 1872–1962) and 1 other
2009.109CCCC0
Saint John the Evangelist
South Netherlands, probably Malines, 15th century
1951.315CCCC0
Cross-Shaped Ornament
Peru, North Highlands, Chavín de Huantar(?), Chavín style
1957.399CCCC0
Seashell (Coquillage) Compact
Jean Schlumberger (French, 1907–1987)
2020.203©
Pair of Doors
Spain, early 15th century
1915.565CCCC0
Saint Elizabeth of Hungary
Mätthaus Kreniss (German)
1971.274CCCC0
Forehead Ornament
Peru, South Coast, Nasca
1940.509CCCC0
Vase Feuille d'Eau
Sèvres Porcelain Factory (French, est. 1756) and 2 others
1993.6CCCC0
Supports with Addorsed Figures
Tibet, Densatil Monastery, 15th century
2011.144CCCC0
Title, DateArtist / CultureAccession numberMediumDimensionsCredit lineRights
Altarpiece with The Passion of Christ
Master of the Schlägl Altarpiece (German)
1951.453oil and gold on woodFramed: 88.9 x 157.5 x 8.3 cm (35 x 62 x 3 1/4 in.); Unframed: 74.3 x 69.8 cm (29 1/4 x 27 1/2 in.); Part 1: 84.9 x 81.4 x 8.3 cm (33 7/16 x 32 1/16 x 3 1/4 in.); Part 2: 84.6 x 152.2 x 8.3 cm (33 5/16 x 59 15/16 x 3 1/4 in.); Part 3: 84.6 x 78.7 x 8.3 cm (33 5/16 x 31 x 3 1/4 in.); Panel: 36.2 x 35 cm (14 1/4 x 13 3/4 in.)Mr. and Mrs. William H. Marlatt FundCCCC0
The Crucifixion with a Carthusian Monk
Rogier van der Weyden (Flemish, c. 1399–1464)
1931.449oil and gold on woodImage: 37.1 x 27.3 cm (14 5/8 x 10 3/4 in.); Framed: 57.5 x 48 x 7 cm (22 5/8 x 18 7/8 x 2 3/4 in.); Unframed: 38.4 x 29.2 cm (15 1/8 x 11 1/2 in.)Delia E. Holden and L. E. Holden FundsCCCC0
Table Fountain
France, Paris
1924.859gilt-silver and translucent enamelsOverall: 33.8 x 25.4 x 26 cm (13 5/16 x 10 x 10 1/4 in.)Gift of J. H. WadeCCCC0
Saint Lawrence
Tilman Riemenschneider (German, active Würzburg, c. 1460–1531)
1959.42lindenwood with polychromy and gildingOverall: 93.8 x 38.5 x 21.8 cm (36 15/16 x 15 3/16 x 8 9/16 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Amitabha Triad
Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910)
1918.501bronze with traces of gildingOverall: 40.6 x 16.5 x 54.6 cm (16 x 6 1/2 x 21 1/2 in.)Worcester R. Warner CollectionCCCC0
Eleven-Headed Bodhisattva of Compassion (Avalokiteshvara)
Western Himalayas
1975.101gilt bronze with silver and copper inlayOverall: 39.4 x 14 x 7.6 cm (15 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 3 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Saint Stephen
Tilman Riemenschneider (German, active Würzburg, c. 1460–1531)
1959.43lindenwood with polychromy and gildingOverall: 93.5 x 35 x 23.5 cm (36 13/16 x 13 3/4 x 9 1/4 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Dish with King Hormizd II or Hormizd III Hunting Lions
Iran, Sasanian, 5th-6th Century
1962.150silver giltOverall: 4.6 x 20.8 cm (1 13/16 x 8 3/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Tea Caddy
Paul Jacques de Lamerie (British, 1688–1751)
1943.179silver giltOverall: 13.4 x 9.6 x 5.8 cm (5 1/4 x 3 3/4 x 2 5/16 in.)The Thomas S. Grasselli Memorial CollectionCCCC0
Disk Pendant (akrafokɔnmu)
Africa, West Africa, Ghana, Asante Empire/Kingdom, probably Kumasi, member of the goldsmiths’ guild
1935.310GoldDiameter: 9.8 cm (3 7/8 in.); Overall: 1.3 cm (1/2 in.)Dudley P. Allen FundCCCC0
Necklace
John Paul Miller (American, 1918–2013)
1953.181goldOverall: 43.2 cm (17 in.); Pendant: 7 x 4.6 cm (2 3/4 x 1 13/16 in.)Silver Jubilee Treasure Fund©
Portrait of Phagmo Drupa Dorje Gyalpo (1110–1170)
Central Tibet
1993.160gilt bronze with gold, silver, copper, turquoise, lapis, and coral inlayOverall: 13.5 x 12 x 8.5 cm (5 5/16 x 4 3/4 x 3 3/8 in.); Base: 8 x 19 x 14 cm (3 1/8 x 7 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Settee
Thomas Hope (British, 1769–1831) and 1 other
2011.3gilt-wood, reproduction wool upholsteryOverall: 102.2 x 113 x 71.1 cm (40 1/4 x 44 1/2 x 28 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Tea and Coffee Service
Carlo Bugatti (Italian, 1856–1940) and 1 other
1980.74gilt silver and ivoryThe Thomas L. Fawick Memorial CollectionCCCC0
Disk Pendant (akrafokɔnmu)
Africa, West Africa, Ghana, Asante Empire/ Kingdom, member of the goldsmiths’ guild
1944.290GoldOverall: 7 x 7.6 x 1.6 cm (2 3/4 x 3 x 5/8 in.)James Albert Ford Memorial FundCCCC0
Seated Buddha
Japan, Heian period (794–1185)
1973.85gilded woodOverall: 145.4 cm (57 1/4 in.); Figure: 88.2 cm (34 3/4 in.); Pedestal: 57.2 cm (22 1/2 in.)Gift of Takako Setsu and her husband, Iwao, in memory of her father-in-law, Inosuke Setsu, and his long friendship with Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Altarpiece with Relics
Joseph Matthias Götz (German, 1696–1760) and 1 other
1964.357gilded wood, with relics in niches: gilded wood, mother-of-pearl, ebony, red silk, gold wire, seed pearls, rock crystal, pen and ink on paperOverall: 165.1 x 108 x 20 cm (65 x 42 1/2 x 7 7/8 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Pendant: Crocodile
Africa, West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, probably Baule-style goldsmith
1952.265GoldOverall: 4.9 cm (1 15/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Disk Pendant (akrafokɔnmu)
Africa, West Africa, Ghana, Asante Empire/ Kingdom, member of the goldsmiths’ guild
1952.84GoldDiameter: 11 cm (4 5/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Lime Dipper
Colombia, Calima region, Yotoco style, 1st-9th Century
1957.22goldOverall: 25.6 cm (10 1/16 in.)Gift of the Hanna FundCCCC0
Lime Dipper
Colombia, Calima region, Yotoco style, 1st-9th Century
1947.30goldOverall: 22.8 cm (9 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Figural Pendant
Panama, Darién or Venado Beach region, Openwork style, 5th-8th Century
1946.80cast goldOverall: 7.8 x 5.3 x 2.3 cm (3 1/16 x 2 1/16 x 7/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. Benjamin P. BoleCCCC0
Curly-Tailed Animal Pendant
Panama, Initial style, 2nd-8th century
1943.288goldOverall: 1.8 x 4 x 2.7 cm (11/16 x 1 9/16 x 1 1/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Monster Face: Door Ring Holder (Pushou)
China, Henan province, Northern Dynasties period (386-581)
1930.731gilt bronzeOverall: 13.6 x 20 cm (5 3/8 x 7 7/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Salver
Carlo Bugatti (Italian, 1856–1940) and 1 other
1991.46Gilt silver and ivoryOverall: 14.6 x 33 cm (5 3/4 x 13 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Woman and Water Buffalo Rhyton
Sasanian, Iran, 600s or Turk Shahi dynasty, Kabul, Afghanistan, 500s
1964.96silver, with mercury gilding and glass inlaysOverall: 19.1 cm (7 1/2 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Lime Dipper
Colombia, Calima region, Yotoco style, 1st-9th Century
1946.461goldGift of Mrs. Benjamin P. BoleCCCC0
Knife Handle Cover
Africa, West Africa, Ghana, Asante Empire/Kingdom, Kumasi or probably Kumasi, member of the goldsmiths' guild
1935.311GoldOverall: 4.3 cm (1 11/16 in.)Dudley P. Allen FundCCCC0
Imperial Barometer
Johan Viktor Aarne (Finnish, 1863–1934) and 1 other
1966.484palisander, silver gilt, rubyOverall: 14 x 12.5 cm (5 1/2 x 4 15/16 in.)The India Early Minshall CollectionCCCC0
Octagonal Pendant with Corinthian Column Spacers and Clasp Set
Byzantium, Late Roman, Eastern Mediterranean, (probably Sirium or Nicomedia), Byzantine period
1994.98goldLeonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Amitabha
China, Yunnan province, Dali kingdom (938–1253)
1942.1082gilt bronzeOverall: 23 cm (9 1/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Two-Handled Cup and Cover
England, London, 17th century (James II)
1935.145silver giltOverall: 23.9 x 32.4 cm (9 7/16 x 12 3/4 in.)Inspired by the great benefits accomplished for humanity by Dr. Geroge W. Crile, I give this James II cup to the Cleveland Museum of Art in his honor, gift of Grace Studebaker FishCCCC0
Monstrance with a Relic of Saint Sebastian
Germany, Lower Saxony, Brunswick, Gothic period, 15th century
1931.65gilded silver, rock crystalOverall: 47 cm (18 1/2 in.)Gift of Julius F. Goldschmidt, Z. M. Hackenbroch, and J. Rosenbaum in memory of the Exhibition of the Guelph Treasure held in the Cleveland Museum of Art from 10 January to 1 February 1931CCCC0
Christ at the Column
Johann Baptist Hagenauer (Austrian, 1732–1810)
1953.286gilt bronzeOverall: 19.6 x 10.2 x 11.3 cm (7 11/16 x 4 x 4 7/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Microscope
France, mid-18th century
1974.15gilt bronze mountsOverall: 28.6 x 15.4 x 11.5 cm (11 1/4 x 6 1/16 x 4 1/2 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Standing Amitabha
Korea, Unified Silla period (676-935)
1988.34gilt bronzeOverall: 25.4 cm (10 in.); with tang: 26 cm (10 1/4 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Mat Weight in the Form of a Bear
China, Western Han dynasty (206 BCE–8 CE)
1994.203gilt bronzeOverall: 15.7 x 14.6 x 17.3 cm (6 3/16 x 5 3/4 x 6 13/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Finger Ring with Frog
Egypt, New Kingdom (1540–1069 BCE), Dynasty 18, reign of Akhenaten (1351–1334 BCE)
1916.658goldDiameter: 2.3 cm (7/8 in.); Overall: 1.3 cm (1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. WadeCCCC0
Pectoral (Chest Plaque)
Intermediate Region, Panama, Conte style, 5th-10th Century
1952.459gold alloyOverall: 25.1 x 26.7 cm (9 7/8 x 10 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. R. Henry Norweb, Mrs. Albert S. Ingalls, with additions from the John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Plaque
Peru, North Coast, Chongoyape(?), Chavín style (900-200 BCE)
1938.431hammered and cut goldOverall: 12.5 x 13.8 cm (4 15/16 x 5 7/16 in.)Dudley P. Allen FundCCCC0
Two-Handled Cup and Cover
England, London, 17th century (Charles II)
1958.422silver and silver giltOverall: 17.2 x 11.5 cm (6 3/4 x 4 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. Eugene R. Miles in honor of William Mathewson Milliken in appreciation of his interests in Cleveland artistsCCCC0
Taft Anniversary Necklace
John Paul Miller (American, 1918–2013)
2017.202gold50 x 3.5 x 1 cm (19 11/16 x 1 3/8 x 3/8 in.)Bequest of Frances P. Taft, Trustee of the Cleveland Museum of Art, 1973-2017©
Close Helmet (from a funerary achievement?)
Holland (?), late 16th-early 17th Century
1916.1787gilded steel (invaded with rust); red velvet lining, plume holderOverall: 33 x 34 x 21.3 cm (13 x 13 3/8 x 8 3/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Monteith Bowl
Benjamin Pyne (English, active 1693–1727)
1965.467silver giltDiameter: 32.9 cm (12 15/16 in.); Overall: 26.9 x 37.5 cm (10 9/16 x 14 3/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Warren H. CorningCCCC0
Box Mirror with Head of Athena
Greece, Hellenistic period
1972.66bronze, partially giltDiameter: 11.3 cm (4 7/16 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Communion Cup
England, London
1980.79silver giltOverall: 25.3 x 12.9 cm (9 15/16 x 5 1/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Pair of Plaques (Appliqué)
Spain (Hispano-Moresque), 14th century
1946.425translucent enamel on goldOverall: 2 x 3 cm (13/16 x 1 3/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Fire Screen
Herter Brothers (American)
1997.58gilded wood, painted and gilded wood panels, brocaded silk, embossed paperOverall: 131.8 x 76.2 x 58.3 cm (51 7/8 x 30 x 22 15/16 in.)The Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Bodhisattva Guanyin
China, Liao dynasty (916-1125)
1976.14gilt bronzeOverall: 43.8 cm (17 1/4 in.); Diameter of base: 14.6 cm (5 3/4 in.)The Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Bell Push
House of Fabergé (Russian, 1842–1918)
1966.472silver gilt, enamel, bowenite, cabochon sapphireDiameter: 3.5 x 5.8 cm (1 3/8 x 2 5/16 in.)The India Early Minshall CollectionCCCC0
Dog-shaped Paperweight
Korea, Unified Silla period (676-935)
1987.160gilt bronzeOverall: 5 x 2.7 cm (1 15/16 x 1 1/16 in.)Gift of Robert H. Ellsworth in honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Pendant
Panama, International Style, 5th-8th century
1939.509cast goldOverall: 7.4 x 5.2 x 5.2 cm (2 15/16 x 2 1/16 x 2 1/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Solidus of Justinian I
Byzantium, Constantinople, Byzantine period, 6th century
1968.55goldDiameter: 2 cm (13/16 in.)Gift of William Mathewson Milliken, in memory of his father Thomas Kennedy MillikenCCCC0
Tea Service
Feodor Ivanovich Rückert (Russian, 1840–1917) and 1 other
1966.500silver gilt, opaque cloisonné enamelThe India Early Minshall CollectionCCCC0
Pill or Snuff Box
Feodor Ivanovich Rückert (Russian, 1840–1917) and 1 other
1966.466silver gilt and enamelDiameter: 5.8 cm (2 5/16 in.)The India Early Minshall CollectionCCCC0
Kneeling Prophet from the Reliquary Chasse of Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Jean de Clichy (French) and 2 others
1964.360gilt bronzeOverall: 13.8 x 9.3 x 8.7 cm (5 7/16 x 3 11/16 x 3 7/16 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Vesperbild (Pietà)
Master of Rabenden (German)
1938.294lindenwood, polychromed and gilded Overall: 89.1 x 78.7 x 32.4 cm (35 1/16 x 31 x 12 3/4 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Belt Buckle
Korea, Goryeo period (918-1392)
1917.1023Gilt bronzeDiameter: 5 cm (1 15/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Ornament with Carp and Lotus Design
Korea, Goryeo period (918-1392)
1917.1040gilt bronzeOverall: 3.2 x 2 cm (1 1/4 x 13/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Powder Flask
Italy, 16th century
1916.666gilt brass over fabric covered woodOverall: 19.4 x 12.7 cm (7 5/8 x 5 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Hookah Base
India, Mughal Dynasty (1526-1756)
1961.44gold on blue glassOverall: 19.8 cm (7 13/16 in.)Cornelia Blakemore Warner FundCCCC0
Shakyamuni as an Ascetic
China, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
1966.116gilt bronze with polychromyOverall: 44.2 x 31.8 cm (17 3/8 x 12 1/2 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Wine Ewer
Paul Storr (British, 1771–1844) and 1 other
1943.181silver giltOverall: 30.5 x 15.6 cm (12 x 6 1/8 in.)The Thomas S. Grasselli Memorial CollectionCCCC0
Staff Head(?)
Colombia or Panama, International style, 5th-8th Century
1944.319cast goldOverall: 8.3 x 7.2 x 2.4 cm (3 1/4 x 2 13/16 x 15/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Brooch (Element of Garment Clasp)
France, Paris
1961.403gold, gilt silver and pearlsDiameter: 2 cm (13/16 in.)Gift of James J. RorimerCCCC0
Brooch (Element of Garment Clasp)
France, Paris
1961.404gold, gilt silver and pearlsDiameter: 1.6 cm (5/8 in.)Gift of James J. RorimerCCCC0
Gorget (from a funerary achievement?)
Netherlands(?), late 16th-early 17th Century
1916.1806gilded steel (invaded with rust); red velvet lining, plume holderOverall: 32.4 x 24.8 x 19.1 cm (12 3/4 x 9 3/4 x 7 1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Hand Mirror
Félix Bracquemond (French, 1833–1914) and 3 others
1978.43gold, enamel, and ivoryOverall: 32.2 x 16.1 x 1.2 cm (12 11/16 x 6 5/16 x 1/2 in.)Gift of Ralph King, by exchangeCCCC0
Pendant: Face
Africa, West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, possibly Baule-style goldsmith
1954.602GoldOverall: 7.6 x 5 cm (3 x 1 15/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Tankard
England, London, 17th century (Charles II)
1936.352silver giltDiameter: 20.7 x 14.3 cm (8 1/8 x 5 5/8 in.)Gift of Grace Studebaker Fish in memory of her father, John Mohler StudebakerCCCC0
Box
Thomas Heming (British, 1722/23–1801)
1976.17silver giltOverall: 12.4 x 18 x 14.4 cm (4 7/8 x 7 1/16 x 5 11/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Knife-sheath tip (sika boha)
Africa, West Africa, Ghana, Asante Empire/Kingdom, Kumasi or probably Kumasi, member of the goldsmiths' guild
1935.308GoldOverall: 6.9 cm (2 11/16 in.)Dudley P. Allen FundCCCC0
Statue of Amitabha
Korea, Unified Silla period (676-935)
1998.79gilt bronzeOverall: 22.5 x 7.2 x 7.2 cm (8 7/8 x 2 13/16 x 2 13/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Solidus of Constans II and Constantine IV
Byzantium, 7th century
2012.22goldDiameter: 1.9 cm (3/4 in.)Gift of Dr. Norman ZaworskiCCCC0
Court Sword
England, London or Birmingham, late 18th Century
1916.1095steel; silver hilt, polished and faceted; blade partially blued and gildedOverall: 99.7 cm (39 1/4 in.); Blade: 82.9 cm (32 5/8 in.); Guard: 8.3 cm (3 1/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Pauldron for Right Shoulder
Italy, 17th century
1916.1524blued steel with gilt bordersOverall: 27.4 x 24.3 cm (10 13/16 x 9 9/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Small Sword
Germany, 18th century
1916.1501steel, gilt-brass, porcelain gripOverall: 90.5 cm (35 5/8 in.); Blade: 76.9 cm (30 1/4 in.); Grip: 11.3 cm (4 7/16 in.); Hilt: 8.3 cm (3 1/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Trophy Cup and Cover
Peter Bateman (British, 1740–1825) and 1 other
1968.30silver giltOverall: 59.7 x 40 cm (23 1/2 x 15 3/4 in.)Anonymous gift in memory of Margaret Quayle Kerruish; the Thomas S. Grasselli Memorial Collection, and various donors by exchangeCCCC0
Animal-Headed Figure Pendant
Panama, Veraguas or Parita style, c. 1000-1550
1998.1cast goldOverall: 10.5 x 9.8 x 2 cm (4 1/8 x 3 7/8 x 13/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Finial with Bird (Harpy Eagle with Royal Flycatcher Crest?)
Isthmian Region (Colombia), Sinú (Zenú), 5th century-11th century
2015.3gold, castOverall: 11.4 x 7.2 x 6 cm (4 1/2 x 2 13/16 x 2 3/8 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Seven-Flanged Mace
Italy (?), 16th century
1916.1589gilded russet steel; with chiseled foliate decorationOverall: 64.5 cm (25 3/8 in.); Head: 11.4 cm (4 1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Rapier
Clemens Horn (German, 1586–1617)
1916.697steel, blued and gildedOverall: 111.1 cm (43 3/4 in.); Blade: 89.2 cm (35 1/8 in.); Quillions: 21.3 cm (8 3/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Pendant
Egypt, Third Intermediate (1069–715 BCE), Dynasties 21–22
1989.39gold and turquoiseOverall: 5.1 x 2.3 cm (2 x 7/8 in.)Gift of Vivian MerrinCCCC0
Solidus of Maurice Tiberius
Byzantine, 6th-7th century
2004.150goldDiameter: 2.2 cm (7/8 in.)Gift of Dr. Thomas S. and Marion KorllosCCCC0
Knife-sheath tip (sika boha)
Africa, West Africa, Ghana, Asante Empire/Kingdom, Kumasi or probably Kumasi, member of the goldsmiths' guild
1935.312GoldOverall: 8.7 cm (3 7/16 in.)Dudley P. Allen FundCCCC0
Turtle Bell Push
House of Fabergé (Russian, 1842–1918)
1966.473agate, gold, silver, diamonds, rubiesOverall: 2.6 x 7.7 x 6.1 cm (1 x 3 1/16 x 2 3/8 in.)The India Early Minshall CollectionCCCC0
Partisan
France, 17th century
1916.33steel, gilt, etched and chiselledOverall: 209.5 cm (82 1/2 in.); Blade: 32.4 cm (12 3/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Knife-sheath tip (sika boha)
Africa, West Africa, Ghana, Asante Empire/Kingdom, Kumasi or probably Kumasi, member of the goldsmiths' guild
1935.309GoldOverall: 6.4 x 2.1 cm (2 1/2 x 13/16 in.)Dudley P. Allen FundCCCC0
Pendant: Face in Crescent
Africa, West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, probably Baule-style goldsmith
1952.118GoldOverall: 7 x 7.4 cm (2 3/4 x 2 15/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Finial with Two Deer
Isthmian Region (Colombia), Sinú (Zenú), 5th century-11th century
2015.5gold, castOverall: 6.8 x 4.3 x 7.4 cm (2 11/16 x 1 11/16 x 2 15/16 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Brooch (Element of Garment Clasp)
France, Paris
1961.400gold, gilt silver and pearlsDiameter: 2.6 cm (1 in.)Gift of James J. RorimerCCCC0
Brooch (Element of Garment Clasp)
France, Paris
1961.402gold, gilt silver and pearlsDiameter: 1.8 cm (11/16 in.)Gift of James J. RorimerCCCC0
Insect Bell Pendant
Isthmian Region (Panama), Coclé, 5th century-12th century
2015.12gold, castOverall: 2.2 x 1.1 cm (7/8 x 7/16 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Finial with Long-Beaked Bird
Isthmian Region (Colombia), Sinú (Zenú), 5th century-11th century
2015.4gold, castOverall: 11.1 x 4.3 x 9.5 cm (4 3/8 x 1 11/16 x 3 3/4 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Pendant
Panama, International style, 5th-7th century
1952.325cast goldOverall: 7.5 x 4.2 cm (2 15/16 x 1 5/8 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Pauldron for Right shoulder
Italy, 16th century
1916.1528steel, blued and gildedOverall: 26.4 x 28 cm (10 3/8 x 11 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Feline Pendant
Isthmian Region, Panama-Costa Rica, Veraguas-Chiriquí style, 11th century-16th century
2015.11gold, castOverall: 3.4 x 3 cm (1 5/16 x 1 3/16 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Adoring Monk
China, Northern Wei dynasty (386-534)
1962.213gilt bronzeOverall: 14.9 cm (5 7/8 in.); Base: 3.6 x 5.2 x 3.9 cm (1 7/16 x 2 1/16 x 1 9/16 in.); Figure: 11.5 cm (4 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. John Lyon Collyer in memory of her mother, Mrs. G. M. G. FormanCCCC0
Brooch (Element of Garment Clasp)
France, Paris
1961.401gold, gilt silver and pearlsDiameter: 2.9 cm (1 1/8 in.)Gift of James J. RorimerCCCC0
Half Tremissis of Justinian I
Byzantinium, Constantinople, Byzantine period, 6th century
2004.149goldDiameter: 1.5 cm (9/16 in.)Gift of Dr. Thomas S. and Marion KorllosCCCC0
Miniature Chair
House of Fabergé (Russian, 1842–1918)
1966.454gold, silver gilt, enamel, rubies, diamondsOverall: 10.5 x 5.3 x 4.8 cm (4 1/8 x 2 1/16 x 1 7/8 in.)The India Early Minshall CollectionCCCC0
Silver Vessels
Central Asia or Tibet, early 8th century
1988.67silver with gildingOverall: 22.9 cm (9 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Animal-Headed Figure Pendant
Colombia, Quimbaya or Yotoco style, 5th-10th Century
1939.514cast goldOverall: 5 x 4.2 x 1.3 cm (1 15/16 x 1 5/8 x 1/2 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Venus with a Burning Urn
Northern Italy, 16th century
1948.171gilt bronzeOverall: 19.6 x 6.3 x 4 cm (7 11/16 x 2 1/2 x 1 9/16 in.); with base: 28.6 x 7 x 7 cm (11 1/4 x 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Head of an Angel
Joseph Anton Feuchtmayer (German, 1696–1770)
1989.154painted and gilded woodOverall: 48.1 x 64.3 x 23.6 cm (18 15/16 x 25 5/16 x 9 5/16 in.)Bequest of Mrs. Severance A. MillikinCCCC0
Sutra Container
Korea, Goryeo period (918-1392)
1998.121gilt bronze with incised and high relief decorationOverall: 10.2 x 6.5 x 1.5 cm (4 x 2 9/16 x 9/16 in.)Gift of Mitsuru TajimaCCCC0
Stater: Plain (obverse); Horse (reverse)
England
1969.145goldDiameter: 1.7 cm (11/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Lime Dipper or Pin with Owl
Isthmian Region (Colombia), Calima, Yotoco period
2015.10gold, castOverall: 22.4 x 2 x 1.6 cm (8 13/16 x 13/16 x 5/8 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Bird Pendant
Colombia, Tairona
1965.466cast goldOverall: 8.1 x 6.3 x 3.6 cm (3 3/16 x 2 1/2 x 1 7/16 in.)In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Humphreys, gift of their daughter HelenCCCC0
Frame for a Portable Reliquary Icon
Italy, Siena, 14th century
1978.26gilded wood, modeled gesso, verre églomisé, glass cabochons, and relicsOverall: 66.7 x 51.3 x 25.3 cm (26 1/4 x 20 3/16 x 9 15/16 in.)Gift of Ruth Blumka in memory of Leopold BlumkaCCCC0
Flower Study of a Lily of the Valley
House of Fabergé (Russian, 1842–1918)
1966.443pearls, diamonds, jade, rock crystal, silver, goldOverall: 12.1 x 3.1 cm (4 3/4 x 1 1/4 in.)The India Early Minshall CollectionCCCC0
Mouton d'Or of King Jean le Bon of France, 1350-1364
France, Gothic period, 14th century
1964.372goldDiameter: 3.1 cm (1 1/4 in.)The Mr. and Mrs. Lewis B. Williams CollectionCCCC0
Ewer (Pitcher) with Game, Seafood, and Wine Scenes
Byzantium, Syria?, early Byzantine period, late 4th century
1957.497silver with traces of gildingOverall: 40 x 14.3 cm (15 3/4 x 5 5/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund with the addition of a gift from Mrs. Edward B. GreeneCCCC0
Crocodile Pendant
Panama, Azuero Peninsula, Parita style, 11th-16th century
1990.160cast gold, modern greenstoneOverall: 6.5 x 5.5 x 4.4 cm (2 9/16 x 2 3/16 x 1 3/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. GruenerCCCC0
Bird Pendant
Panama, Veraguas-Chiriquí style, 10th-16th century
1943.289cast goldOverall: 5.6 x 6.5 x 2 cm (2 3/16 x 2 9/16 x 13/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Laurel: James I (obverse); Shield of Arms (reverse)
England, James I, 1603-1625
1969.191goldDiameter: 3.7 cm (1 7/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Triple Unite or Three Pound Piece: Charles I (obverse); Declaration on...
England, Charles I, 1625-1649
1969.196goldDiameter: 3.9 cm (1 9/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Five Guineas: George II (obverse); Shield of Arms (reverse)
England, George II, 1727-1760
1969.208goldDiameter: 3.7 cm (1 7/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Plate with a Scene of Revelry
Northwestern India, possibly Tanesara Mahadeva, Gupta period (320-647)
1972.71silver with alloy of tin and lead with traces of gildingDiameter: 18.7 cm (7 3/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Lobster Pendant
Costa Rica, Diquís region, 11th-16th century
1943.290cast goldOverall: 8.3 x 5.8 cm (3 1/4 x 2 5/16 in.)James Albert Ford Memorial FundCCCC0
Double-Arm Reliquary Cross
Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Gothic period, 12th century
1983.208goldOverall: 10.5 x 5.3 x 1.5 cm (4 1/8 x 2 1/16 x 9/16 in.); Former: 11.5 cm (4 1/2 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Figural Pendant
Isthmian Region (Colombia), Tolima, 1st-8th century
2015.1gold, cast and hammeredOverall: 29.4 x 16.2 x 1 cm (11 9/16 x 6 3/8 x 3/8 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Tasciovanus Stater: Crossed Wreaths (obverse); Horse and Bucranium (Head...
England, Catuvellauni
1969.150goldDiameter: 1.7 cm (11/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Goddess Uma
Nepal
1982.49gilt bronze and semiprecious stonesOverall: 35.6 x 27.9 x 25.4 cm (14 x 11 x 10 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Bat-Nosed Figures Pendant
Panama, Azuero Peninsula, Parita style, 11th-16th century
1951.153cast goldOverall: 4.2 x 8.1 x 1.6 cm (1 5/8 x 3 3/16 x 5/8 in.)Thirty-fifth anniversary gift of Mrs. Albert IngallsCCCC0
Triple Unite or Three Pound Piece: Charles I (obverse); Declaration on...
England, Charles I, 1625-1649
1969.195goldDiameter: 4.6 cm (1 13/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Half Pound: Elizabeth I (obverse); Crowned Shield of Arms (reverse)
England, Elizabeth I, 1558-1603
1969.186goldDiameter: 2.9 cm (1 1/8 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Tasciovanus Stater: Wreath (obverse); Horse and Armed Rider (reverse)
England, Catuvellauni
1969.151goldDiameter: 1.7 cm (11/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Half Pound: Elizabeth I (obverse); Crowned Shield of Arms (reverse)
England, Elizabeth I, 1558-1603
1969.187goldDiameter: 3.3 cm (1 5/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Horse-Shaped Drinking Vessel
Iran, Sasanian, 3rd-4th Century
1964.41silver, partially giltOverall: 12 x 10.8 x 32.7 cm (4 3/4 x 4 1/4 x 12 7/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Sovereign: Mary Enthroned (obverse); Shield of Royal Arms on a Tudor...
England, Mary, 1553-1554
1969.179goldDiameter: 4.3 cm (1 11/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Miniature Teapot
Mikhail Evlampievich Perkhin (Russian, 1860–1903) and 1 other
1966.479gold, boweniteOverall: 5.8 x 10.9 cm (2 5/16 x 4 5/16 in.)The India Early Minshall CollectionCCCC0
Miniature Bathroom Chair (Bidet)
Henrik Wigström (Russian, 1862–1923) and 1 other
1966.455gold, nephrite, enamel, pearlsOverall: 8.3 x 3.5 x 4.5 cm (3 1/4 x 1 3/8 x 1 3/4 in.)The India Early Minshall Collection©
Pair of Deity Earrings with Vishnu on Garuda (front) and chepu (monster...
Nepal, Kathmandu Valley
1915.338Gold set with precious and semi-precious stonesOverall: 9.5 x 6.9 cm (3 3/4 x 2 11/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. WadeCCCC0
Cunobeline Stater: Tablet on Wreath (reverse); Two Horses and Wheel ...
England
1969.152goldDiameter: 1.8 cm (11/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Stater: Head (obverse); Horse with Victory (reverse)
England
1969.143goldDiameter: 2.3 cm (7/8 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Verica Stater: Sunken Tablet (obverse); Horse and Rider (reverse)
England
1969.146goldDiameter: 1.7 cm (11/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Dish: The Goddess Anahita
Iran, Sasanian, 5th-6th Century
1962.295silver giltOverall: 4.6 x 21.6 cm (1 13/16 x 8 1/2 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Witmen Tremissis: Bust and Trident (obverse); Cross Fourchée (reverse)
England, Anglo-Saxon, early 7th century
1969.159goldDiameter: 1.1 cm (7/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Pound: Elizabeth I (obverse); Crowned Shield of Arms (reverse)
England, Elizabeth I, 1558-1603
1969.185goldDiameter: 3.8 cm (1 1/2 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Broad: Oliver Cromwell Lord Protector (obverse); Crowned Shield of Arms ...
Thomas Simon (British)
1969.197goldDiameter: 2.9 cm (1 1/8 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Two Pound Piece: George III (obverse); St. George and the Dragon (reverse)
Benedetto Pistrucci (Italian, 1784–1855)
1969.213goldDiameter: 2.9 cm (1 1/8 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Five Pound Piece: Victoria (obverse); Una (reverse)
William Wyon (British, 1795–1851)
1969.217goldDiameter: 3.7 cm (1 7/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Five Pound Piece: Victoria (obverse); St. George and the Dragon (reverse)
Benedetto Pistrucci (Italian, 1784–1855) and 1 other
1969.219goldDiameter: 3.7 cm (1 7/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Noble: Henry VI in Ship with Shield of Arms (obverse); Ornamental Cross...
England, Henry VI, 1422-1461 (restored 1470-1471)
1969.165goldDiameter: 3.4 cm (1 5/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Necklace Bead and Pair of Pendants in the Shape of an Auspicious Symbol
India, Uttar Pradesh or Madhya Pradesh, Shunga period (185–78 BCE)
1973.66goldJohn L. Severance FundCCCC0
Head Beaker
Central Andes (Peru), Lambayeque (Sicán) people, 10th century-12th century
2015.6gold, hammeredOverall: 23.5 x 19.8 cm (9 1/4 x 7 13/16 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Portrait of a Young Man
Dosso Dossi (Italian, c. 1490-aft 1541)
1916.803oil and gold on woodFramed: 128.2 x 102.2 x 11.5 cm (50 1/2 x 40 1/4 x 4 1/2 in.); Unframed: 97.2 x 77.5 cm (38 1/4 x 30 1/2 in.)Holden CollectionCCCC0
Portable Altar of Countess Gertrude
Germany, Lower Saxony?, Romanesque period, 11th century
1931.462gold, cloisonné enamel, porphyry, gems, pearls, niello, wood coreOverall: 10.5 x 27.5 x 21 cm (4 1/8 x 10 13/16 x 8 1/4 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Broad: Charles II (obverse); Shields (reverse)
Thomas Simon (British, c. 1623–1665)
1969.198goldDiameter: 3.4 cm (1 5/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Figure of a Warrior
Central Mexico, Tetzcoco?, Aztec, Post-Classic Period
1984.37gold-silver-copper alloy (cast)Overall: 11.2 x 6.1 cm (4 7/16 x 2 3/8 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Clock
Henrik Wigström (Russian, 1862–1923) and 1 other
1966.475nephrite, gold, enamel, diamondsOverall: 7.9 x 3.4 x 2.5 cm (3 1/8 x 1 5/16 x 1 in.)The India Early Minshall Collection©
Child's Throne
Pierre-Marie Balny le Jeune (French, 1832)
1988.58carved and gilded wood, leather upholsteryOverall: 84 x 45.1 x 42 cm (33 1/16 x 17 3/4 x 16 9/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Ring Money
England
1969.142goldDiameter: 1.8 cm (11/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Unite: Charles I (obverse); Crowned Shield (reverse)
England, Charles I, 1625-1649
1969.193goldDiameter: 3.2 cm (1 1/4 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Two Guineas: James II (obverse); Four Shields of Arms (reverse)
John Roettier (British, 1631–1703)
1969.200goldDiameter: 3.7 cm (1 7/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Five Guineas: George I (obverse); Shields and Star of the Order of the...
England, George I, 1714-1727
1969.206goldDiameter: 3.7 cm (1 7/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Five Guineas: George III (obverse); Shield of Arms (reverse)
Richard Yeo (British, 1720–1779)
1969.211goldDiameter: 3.8 cm (1 1/2 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Sovereign: George III (obverse); St. George and the Dragon (reverse)
Benedetto Pistrucci (Italian, 1784–1855)
1969.212goldDiameter: 2.2 cm (7/8 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Sovereign: Victoria (obverse); Shield of Arms (reverse)
William Wyon (British, 1795–1851)
1969.218goldDiameter: 2.2 cm (7/8 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Leopard d'Or of Edward III of England
England, Anglo-Gallic, Gothic period, 14th century
1964.373goldDiameter: 3.4 cm (1 5/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Tunjos (Votive Offering Figurine)
Colombia, Muisca style, 10th-16th century
1957.25cast goldOverall: 10.3 x 2.7 x 0.8 cm (4 1/16 x 1 1/16 x 5/16 in.)Gift of the Hanna FundCCCC0
Tab
Byzantium, Avaric, 7th century
1947.32goldOverall: 5.8 x 2 cm (2 5/16 x 13/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Half Sovereign: Henry VIII (obverse); Crowned Arms (reverse)
England, Henry VIII, 1509-1547
1969.174goldDiameter: 3.4 cm (1 5/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Half Sovereign: Edward VI (obverse); Crowned Royal Arms (reverse)
England, Edward VI, 1547-1553
1969.175goldDiameter: 2.9 cm (1 1/8 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Five Pound Piece: Victoria (obverse); St. George and the Dragon (reverse)
Benedetto Pistrucci (Italian, 1784–1855) and 1 other
1969.220goldDiameter: 3.7 cm (1 7/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Two Pound Piece: George V (obverse); St. George and the Dragon (reverse)
Bertram Mackennal (Australian, 1863–1931) and 1 other
1969.222goldDiameter: 2.8 cm (1 1/8 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Miniature Table with Compass
House of Fabergé (Russian, 1842–1918) and 1 other
1966.480gold, enamel, glass, steelOverall: 5.6 x 4.2 cm (2 3/16 x 1 5/8 in.)The India Early Minshall CollectionCCCC0
Ornament from Sitio Conte: Small Plaque
Panama, Conte style, 5th - 10th century
1951.155hammered goldOverall: 9.3 x 10 cm (3 11/16 x 3 15/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Dubnovellaunos Stater: Wreath and Crescents (obverse); Horse with Branch...
England, Trinovantes
1969.148goldDiameter: 1.8 cm (11/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Aureus: Bust of Claudius I (obverse); Triumphal Arch with Equestrian...
England, Roman, Claudius I, 41-54 A.D.
1969.158goldDiameter: 1.9 cm (3/4 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Noble: Edward III Standing in Ship with Shield of Arms (obverse);...
England, Edward III, 1327-1377
1969.161goldDiameter: 3.4 cm (1 5/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Ryal: Edward IV in Ship with a Shield of Arms and Rose (obverse); Sun...
England, Edward IV (first reign 1461-1470, second reign 1471-1483)
1969.166goldDiameter: 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Half Angel: Angel Slaying a Dragon (obverse); Ship with Shield of Arms ...
England, Henry VIII, 1509-1547
1969.171goldDiameter: 2.2 cm (7/8 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Sovereign: Henry VIII (obverse); Crowned Shield of Arms (reverse)
England, Henry VIII, 1509-1547
1969.173goldDiameter: 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Ryal: Elizabeth I in Ship (obverse); Rose over Radiate Sun (reverse)
England, Elizabeth I, 1558-1603
1969.183goldDiameter: 3.4 cm (1 5/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Unite: James I (obverse); Shield of Arms (reverse)
England, James I, 1603-1625
1969.189goldDiameter: 3.7 cm (1 7/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Unite: Charles I (obverse); Crowned Shield (reverse)
Nicholas Briot (French, c. 1579–1646)
1969.194goldDiameter: 3.3 cm (1 5/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Guinea: George III (obverse); Shield of Arms (reverse)
Richard Yeo (British, 1720–1779)
1969.209goldDiameter: 2.4 cm (15/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Two Guinea Piece: George III (obverse); Shield of Arms (reverse)
John Sigismund Tanner (British, 1705–1775)
1969.210goldDiameter: 3.2 cm (1 1/4 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Askos
Greece, Ptolemaic Dynasty
1964.92agate and goldOverall: 6.5 cm (2 9/16 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Cunobeline Quarter Stater: Corn (obverse); Horse and Branch (reverse)
England
1969.153goldDiameter: 1.2 cm (1/2 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Pectoral (Chest Ornament)
Isthmian Region (Colombia), Calima, Yotoco period
2015.2gold, hammeredOverall: 22.7 x 28.5 x 2.9 cm (8 15/16 x 11 1/4 x 1 1/8 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Quarter Stater: Tree (obverse); Plain Field (reverse)
England
1969.144goldDiameter: 1 cm (3/8 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Addedomaros Stater: Crescents (obverse); Horse, Branch, and Spiral Sun ...
England, Catuvellauni
1969.147goldDiameter: 2.1 cm (13/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Catti Stater: Tree Symbol on Plain Field (obverse); Horse and Wheel ...
England, Dobunni
1969.154goldDiameter: 2 cm (13/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Stater: Three-Petal Flower (obverse); Horse and wheels (reverse)
England, Iceni
1969.156goldDiameter: 1.9 cm (3/4 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Animal-Headed Figure Pendant
Colombia, Quimbaya or Yotoco style
1947.15cast goldOverall: 5.5 x 3.9 x 1.9 cm (2 3/16 x 1 9/16 x 3/4 in.)In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Humphreys, gift of their daughter HelenCCCC0
Standing Cup
Virgilius Solis (German, 1514–1562)
1962.286gilt silverOverall: 50.8 x 20.4 cm (20 x 8 1/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Stater: Wreath, Crescents, and Wheel (obverse); Horse and Diamond (reverse)
England, Corieltauvi
1969.157goldDiameter: 1.8 cm (11/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Stater: Wreath, Cloak, and Crescents (obverse); Horse and Wing Motif ...
England, Catuvellauni
1969.149goldDiameter: 1.9 cm (3/4 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Stater: BODVOC on plain field (obverse); Horse, Wheel, and Crescent ...
England, Dobunni
1969.155goldDiameter: 1.8 cm (11/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Five Guineas: Anne (obverse); Shields and rose (reverse)
England, Anne, 1702-1714
1969.203goldDiameter: 2.9 cm (1 1/8 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Sovereign of Thirty Shillings: Edward VI Enthroned (obverse); Shield of...
England, Edward VI, 1547-1553
1969.177goldDiameter: 4.3 cm (1 11/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Halfcrown: Elizabeth I (obverse); Crowned Shield of Arms (reverse)
England, Elizabeth I, 1558-1603
1969.184goldDiameter: 1.5 cm (9/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Five Pound Piece: Edward VII (obverse); St. George and the Dragon (reverse)
Benedetto Pistrucci (Italian, 1784–1855) and 1 other
1969.221goldDiameter: 3.7 cm (1 7/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Standing Cup and Cover
London, England, late 16th century
1968.241silver, partially giltOverall: 19.3 x 7.4 cm (7 5/8 x 2 15/16 in.)Given in memory of Howard Parmelee Eells, 1855-1919, Member of the Advisory Council of the Cleveland Museum of Art, 1914-1919, by his daughter, MaudCCCC0
Pair of Earrings with Four-Armed Vishnu Riding Garuda with Nagas ...
Nepal, Kathmandu Valley
1915.346repousse gold with pearlsGift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. WadeCCCC0
Saint George and the Dragon
South Germany or Austria, late 17th century
1959.341painted and gilded woodOverall: 100.9 x 75.5 x 29 cm (39 3/4 x 29 3/4 x 11 7/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Severance A. MillikinCCCC0
Tunjos (Votive Offering Figurine)
Colombia, Muisca style, 10th-16th century
1947.23cast goldOverall: 9.5 x 2.2 x 0.8 cm (3 3/4 x 7/8 x 5/16 in.)In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Humphreys, gift of their daughter HelenCCCC0
Bird Pendant
Panama, Veraguas-Chiriquí style, 11th - 16th century
1956.669cast goldOverall: 11.1 x 4.3 x 3.5 cm (4 3/8 x 1 11/16 x 1 3/8 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Noble: Henry V in Ship with Shield of Arms (obverse); Ornamental Cross...
England, Henry V, 1413-1422
1969.164goldDiameter: 3.2 cm (1 1/4 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Sovereign: Henry VIII Enthroned (obverse); Royal Arms on Tudor Rose ...
England, Henry VIII, 1509-1547
1969.170goldDiameter: 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Half Sovereign: Edward VI (obverse); Crowned Royal Arms
England, Edward VI, 1547-1553
1969.176goldDiameter: 2.9 cm (1 1/8 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Sovereign of Twenty Shillings: Edward VI (obverse); Crowned Shield of...
England, Edward VI, 1547-1553
1969.178goldDiameter: 3.7 cm (1 7/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Unite: Charles I (obverse); Crowned Shield (reverse)
England, Charles I, 1625-1649
1969.192goldDiameter: 3.4 cm (1 5/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Two Pound Piece: George IV (obverse); St. George and the Dragon (reverse)
Benedetto Pistrucci (Italian, 1784–1855) and 2 others
1969.214goldDiameter: 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Seedpod Pin
John Paul Miller (American, 1918–2013)
2017.204goldBequest of Frances P. Taft, Trustee of the Cleveland Museum of Art, 1973-2017©
Hevajra and Consort
Tibet, 17th century
1969.120gilt bronze inlaid with semi-precious stonesOverall: 18.4 cm (7 1/4 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Sovereign: Henry VII (obverse); Shield of Arms in Tudor Rose (reverse)
England, Henry VII, 1485-1509
1969.169goldDiameter: 4.1 cm (1 5/8 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Sovereign of Thirty Shillings: Elizabeth I (obverse); Shield of Arms on...
England, Elizabeth I, 1558-1603
1969.181goldDiameter: 4.3 cm (1 11/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Five Guineas: William III (obverse); Four Shields and Lion of Nassau ...
England, William III, 1694-1702
1969.202goldDiameter: 3.7 cm (1 7/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Standing Buddha
Southern Myanmar (Burma), Pegu, or northwestern Thailand
1987.154gold repousséOverall: 13.8 x 5.7 cm (5 7/16 x 2 1/4 in.)Gift of Maxine and Morris StoneCCCC0
Noble: Henry IV Standing in Ship with Shield of Arms (obverse);...
England, Henry IV, 1399-1413
1969.163goldDiameter: 3.4 cm (1 5/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Halfcrown: Elizabeth I (obverse); Crowned Shield of Arms (reverse)
England, Elizabeth I, 1558-1603
1969.182goldDiameter: 1.7 cm (11/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Recumbent Bull
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1985.74gilt bronzeOverall: 3.5 x 7 cm (1 3/8 x 2 3/4 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Cephalopod Pendant Brooch
John Paul Miller (American, 1918–2013)
2019.181Gold7 x 5.5 x 1 cm (2 3/4 x 2 3/16 x 3/8 in.)Gift of Aileen and Julian Kassen©
Coin of Chandragupta II
India, Chandragupta II, Gupta Period, late 4th-early 5th century
1977.62goldDiameter: 1.9 cm (3/4 in.)Cornelia Blakemore Warner FundCCCC0
Angel: St. George Slaying the Dragon (obverse); Ship with Shield of Arms...
England, Richard III, 1483-1485
1969.168goldDiameter: 2.8 cm (1 1/8 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Angel: An Angel Slaying a Dragon (obverse); Ship with Shield of Arms ...
England, Mary, 1553-1554
1969.180goldDiameter: 2.9 cm (1 1/8 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Sovereign: James I (obverse); Crowned Shield (reverse)
England, James I, 1603-1625
1969.188goldDiameter: 3.8 cm (1 1/2 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Rose Ryal: James I (obverse); Shield of Arms (reverse)
England, James I, 1603-1625
1969.190goldDiameter: 4.3 cm (1 11/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Five Guineas: George II (obverse); Shield of Arms (reverse)
England, George II, 1727-1760
1969.207goldDiameter: 3.7 cm (1 7/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Half Pound: Elizabeth II (obverse); Springbok (reverse)
Mary Gaskell Gillick (1881–1965, London, England)
1969.225goldDiameter: 1.9 cm (3/4 in.)The Norweb Collection©
Imperial Red Cross Easter Egg
Peter Carl Fabergé (Russian, 1846–1920) and 2 others
1963.673gold, silver gilt, enamel, glass, ivoryOverall: 8.6 x 6.4 cm (3 3/8 x 2 1/2 in.)The India Early Minshall Collection©
Noble: Edward III Standing in Ship with Shield of Arms (obverse);...
England, Edward III, 1327-1377
1969.160goldDiameter: 3.4 cm (1 5/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Noble: Richard II Standing on Ship with Shield of Arms (obverse);...
England, Richard II, 1377-1399
1969.162goldDiameter: 3.4 cm (1 5/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Angel: St. George Slaying the Dragon (obverse); Ship with Shield of Arms...
England, Henry VI 1422-1461 (restored 1470-1471)
1969.167goldDiameter: 2.9 cm (1 1/8 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Crown of the Double Rose: Crowned Double Rose (obverse); Crowned Royal...
England, Henry VIII, 1509-1547
1969.172goldDiameter: 2.5 cm (1 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Five Guineas: William & Mary (obverse); Crowned Shield of Arms (reverse)
England, William and Mary, 1688-1694
1969.201goldDiameter: 3.6 cm (1 7/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Five Pound Piece: George IV (obverse); Shield of Arms (reverse)
Jean Baptiste Merlen (French, 1769–1850)
1969.215goldDiameter: 3.8 cm (1 1/2 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Two Pound Piece: George IV (obverse); Shield of Arms (reverse)
Jean Baptiste Merlen (French, 1769–1850) and 1 other
1969.216goldDiameter: 3.8 cm (1 1/2 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Five Pound Piece: George VI (obverse); St. George and the Dragon (reverse)
Thomas Humphrey Paget (British, 1893–1974) and 1 other
1969.223goldDiameter: 3.7 cm (1 7/16 in.)The Norweb Collection©
Five Guineas: Charles II (obverse); Four Shields (reverse)
John Roettier (British, 1631–1703)
1969.199goldDiameter: 3.7 cm (1 7/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Frog Pendant
Panama, Veraguas-Chiriquí style, 11th-16th century
1963.250cast goldOverall: 2 x 6.8 x 0.7 cm (13/16 x 2 11/16 x 1/4 in.)Gift of Mrs. Malcolm L. McBrideCCCC0
Pendant: Face
Africa, West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, probably Baule-style goldsmith
1942.172GoldOverall: 5.8 x 3.9 cm (2 5/16 x 1 9/16 in.)James Albert Ford Memorial Fund©
God the Father
Johann Peter Schwanthaler (Austrian, 1720–1795)
1961.30painted and gilded woodOverall: 141.6 x 104.2 x 35.6 cm (55 3/4 x 41 x 14 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Decanter Stand
Paul Storr (British, 1771–1844) and 1 other
1941.598silver giltDiameter: 8.3 x 13.7 cm (3 1/4 x 5 3/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. Otto MillerCCCC0
Head of Buddha
Korea, Goryeo period (918-1392)
1985.190gilt bronzeOverall: 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.)Gift of Robert H. Ellsworth in honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Locket
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Jaipur
1960.198gold and enamelCase: 3.1 x 3.5 cm (1 1/4 x 1 3/8 in.)Gift of the Twentieth Century ClubCCCC0
Bat-Nosed Figures Pendant
Panama, Azuero Peninsula, Parita style, 11th-16th century
1998.2cast goldOverall: 7.2 x 11.8 x 2.3 cm (2 13/16 x 4 5/8 x 7/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Half Guinea: Anne (obverse); Shields and Rose (reverse)
England, Anne, 1702-1714
1969.205goldDiameter: 2.1 cm (13/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Set of Gold and Enamel Jewelry
John Paul Miller (American, 1918–2013)
2009.92gold, enamelGift of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert F. Leisy and family©
Fibula (Pin)
South Italy, Campania
1947.504goldOverall: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Pound: Elizabeth II (obverse); Springbok (reverse)
Mary Gaskell Gillick (1881–1965, London, England)
1969.224goldDiameter: 2.2 cm (7/8 in.)The Norweb Collection©
Vulture Headdress Inlay
Egypt, Greco-Roman period (332 BCE–395 CE), Ptolemaic dynasty (305–30 BCE)
1920.1991gold and semi-precious stonesOverall: 3 x 2.8 cm (1 3/16 x 1 1/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Animal-Headed Figure Pendant
Costa Rica, Diquís region, 11th-16th century
1948.18cast goldOverall: 8.7 x 9 x 3.1 cm (3 7/16 x 3 9/16 x 1 1/4 in.)James Albert Ford Memorial FundCCCC0
Box decorated with Shiva, Vishnu, Krishna, and Ganesa
Northwestern India, Rajasthan, Rajput Kingdom of Jaipur
1989.353gold with enamelOverall: 4.5 x 6.3 cm (1 3/4 x 2 1/2 in.)Bequest of Mrs. Severance A. MillikinCCCC0
Saint John the Baptist
Italy, Venice, 16th century
1947.28gilt bronzeOverall: 21.8 cm (8 9/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Severance A. MillikinCCCC0
Double Bird-Headed Figure Pendant
Costa Rica, Diquís region, 11th-16th century
1951.442cast and hammered goldOverall: 7.2 x 9.4 cm (2 13/16 x 3 11/16 in.)Thirty-fifth anniversary gift in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Humphreys, Gift of their daughter, HelenCCCC0
Uma-Maheshvara
Nepal, 14th century
1984.3gilt bronzeOverall: 29.8 x 27.2 cm (11 3/4 x 10 11/16 in.); with base: 32.6 cm (12 13/16 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Tremissis of Honorius
Byzantium, Ravenna, Byzantine period, late 4th-early 5th Century
1968.51goldDiameter: 1.5 cm (9/16 in.)Gift of William Mathewson Milliken, in memory of his father Thomas Kennedy MillikenCCCC0
Water and Moon (Potala) Guanyin
China, Five dynasties (907-960) - Song dynasty (960-1279)
1984.7gilt bronzeOverall: 17.6 cm (6 15/16 in.)The Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Bird Pendant
Costa Rica, Diquís region, or Panama, 11th-16th century
1946.223cast goldOverall: 10.6 x 12.7 x 2.5 cm (4 3/16 x 5 x 1 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. S. IngallsCCCC0
Covered Cup
Johann Andreas Thelot (German, 1655–1734)
1966.111silver and gilt silverOverall: 40 cm (15 3/4 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Bodhisattva Vajrapani
Nepal
1982.52copper with traces of giltOverall: 17.8 cm (7 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Guinea: Anne (obverse); Shields and rose (reverse)
England, Anne, 1702-1714
1969.204goldDiameter: 2.5 cm (1 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Necklace
England or France
1964.35gold, silver and brilliantsPart 1: 29.6 cm (11 5/8 in.); Part 2: 12.1 cm (4 3/4 in.)Gift of Mrs. Severance A. MillikinCCCC0
Putto
Ignaz Günther (German, 1725–1775)
1961.413painted and gilded woodOverall: 59 x 43.2 x 16.3 cm (23 1/4 x 17 x 6 7/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Kneeling Saint
Germany, Munich, second half 18th century
1961.414painted and gilded woodOverall: 118.1 x 90 x 50 cm (46 1/2 x 35 7/16 x 19 11/16 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Tunjos (Votive Offering Figurine)
Colombia, Muisca style, 10th-16th century
1947.18cast goldOverall: 12.9 x 5.1 x 0.6 cm (5 1/16 x 2 x 1/4 in.)In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Humphreys, gift of their daughter HelenCCCC0
Solidus of Theodosius I the Great
Byzantium, Constantinople, Byzantine period, 4th century
1968.52goldDiameter: 2.1 cm (13/16 in.)Gift of William Mathewson Milliken, in memory of his father Thomas Kennedy MillikenCCCC0
Solidus with Heraclius and his Son Heraclius Constantine
Byzantium, 7th century
1968.56goldDiameter: 2 cm (13/16 in.)Gift of William Mathewson Milliken, in memory of his father Thomas Kennedy MillikenCCCC0
Tunjos (Votive Offering Figurine)
Colombia, Muisca style, 10th-16th century
1947.22cast goldOverall: 10.1 x 2.4 x 0.7 cm (4 x 15/16 x 1/4 in.)In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Humphreys, gift of their daughter HelenCCCC0
Saint Sebastian
Germany, early 17th century
1980.41painted and gilded woodOverall: 139.5 x 54.6 x 45.1 cm (54 15/16 x 21 1/2 x 17 3/4 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Pair of Andirons (Chenet)
France, 18th century
1944.126gilt bronzeOverall: 50.3 x 46.3 x 14 cm (19 13/16 x 18 1/4 x 5 1/2 in.)The Elisabeth Severance Prentiss CollectionCCCC0
Beaker with Shells
Central Andes (Peru), Lambayeque (Sicán) people, 10th century-12th century
2015.8gold, hammeredOverall: 14.6 x 10.2 cm (5 3/4 x 4 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Daedalic Pendant with Potnia Theron (Mistress of the Animals)
Eastern Greece, Rhodian
2001.157gold and glass-like substanceOverall: 3 x 2 cm (1 3/16 x 13/16 in.)Gift of James E. and Elizabeth J. FerrellCCCC0
Bodhisattva of Wisdom (Manjushri)
Nepal
1956.8gilded copperOverall: 42.4 x 16.5 cm (16 11/16 x 6 1/2 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Lapis Lazuli Easter Egg
Peter Carl Fabergé (Russian, 1846–1920) and 1 other
1966.436gold, enamel, lapis lazuli, pearls, diamonds, rubiesOverall: 5.9 x 4.5 cm (2 5/16 x 1 3/4 in.)The India Early Minshall CollectionCCCC0
No image available
Germany, Aachen, Byzantine period, 14th century
1951.445.2gilt silverOverall: 6.8 x 6.3 x 1.6 cm (2 11/16 x 2 1/2 x 5/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Figure Pendant
Colombia, Tairona
1998.3cast goldOverall: 6.2 x 6.1 x 2.5 cm (2 7/16 x 2 3/8 x 1 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
The Immaculate Conception
Ignaz Günther (German, 1725–1775)
1963.294painted and gilded woodOverall: 78.6 x 34.5 x 19.2 cm (30 15/16 x 13 9/16 x 7 9/16 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Vase
Firm of Ferdinand Barbedienne (French, 1810–1892) and 1 other
1996.295gilt bronze with enamel decorationOverall: 78.7 x 27.3 cm (31 x 10 3/4 in.)The Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Reliquary in Purse Form
Germany, Upper Rhine, Southern Swabia, Gothic period, 14th century
1932.422copper, gilded and engraved; glass; rock crystal; precious stones; wood coreOverall: 17.2 x 13.4 x 7.7 cm (6 3/4 x 5 1/4 x 3 1/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Solidus of Theodosius II and Valentinian III
Byzantium, Constantinople, Byzantine period, 5th century
1968.54goldDiameter: 2.3 cm (7/8 in.)Gift of William Mathewson Milliken, in memory of his father Thomas Kennedy MillikenCCCC0
Vasudhara, Goddess of Abundance
Nepal, 14th-15th century
1947.493gilt bronze and semi-precious stonesOverall: 16.2 cm (6 3/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Pendant in the Shape of a Fish-Tailed Elephant
India, Shunga period (185–78 BCE)
1973.63goldJohn L. Severance FundCCCC0
Ring
Greece or Italy, Rome (?)
1916.103goldDiameter: 2 cm (13/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. WadeCCCC0
Stater: Head of Athena (obverse); Nike (reverse)
Greek, Macedonian, minted at Salamis (Cyprus)
1916.979goldDiameter: 1.9 cm (3/4 in.)Gift of J. H. WadeCCCC0
Three-pronged Vajra Pestle (Sankosho)
Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333)
1974.264gilt bronzeOverall: 17.5 x 5 cm (6 7/8 x 1 15/16 in.)Gift of Dr. Richard G. PaleyCCCC0
Belt Ornament
Korea, Goryeo period (918-1392)
1917.1053gilt bronze with repoussé reliefOverall: 4.8 x 4.8 cm (1 7/8 x 1 7/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Tunjos (Votive Offering Figurine)
Colombia, Muisca style, 10th-16th century
1947.17cast goldOverall: 11.6 x 2.6 x 0.8 cm (4 9/16 x 1 x 5/16 in.)In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Humphreys, gift of their daughter HelenCCCC0
Tunjos (Votive Offering Figurine)
Colombia, Muisca style, 10th-16th century
1947.24cast goldOverall: 6.9 x 1.9 x 0.3 cm (2 11/16 x 3/4 x 1/8 in.)In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Humphreys, gift of their daughter HelenCCCC0
Cinerary Urn with Amida's Pure Land
Japan, Heian period (794–1185)
1960.55gilt bronzeDiameter of mouth: 12.4 cm (4 7/8 in.); Overall: 26.1 cm (10 1/4 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Pyx
Austria, probably Salzburg, 14th century
1970.125silver and gilt silverDiameter: 4.8 x 7.8 cm (1 7/8 x 3 1/16 in.)Gift of the John B. Putnam FoundationCCCC0
Five-pronged Vajra Bell (Gokorei)
Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333)
2016.38gilt bronzeheight: 16.7 cm (6 9/16 in.); Diameter: 7.5 cm (2 15/16 in.)Lillian M. Kern Memorial FundCCCC0
Vanity Case (Nécessaire)
England, mid 18th century
2009.69gold, agate, interior fitted with gold-mounted implements, mirrorGift of Howard F. StirnCCCC0
Octodrachm: Head of Arsinoe II (obverse); Double Cornucopia (reverse)
Greek, Ptolemaic, minted at Alexandreia (Egypt), reign of Ptolemy V Epiphanes or Ptolemy VI Philometor
1965.552goldDiameter: 2.9 cm (1 1/8 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Ascetic Holding a Skull
China, Northern Wei dynasty (386-534)
1980.25gilt bronzeOverall: 19.4 cm (7 5/8 in.); Figure: 18.1 cm (7 1/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Putti Pair
Ferdinand Tietz (Austrian, 1708–1777)
1971.8painted and gilded woodOverall: 55.9 x 41.9 x 41.9 cm (22 x 16 1/2 x 16 1/2 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Tunjos (Votive Offering Figurine)
Colombia, Muisca style, 10th-16th century
1947.20cast goldOverall: 7.2 x 3 x 1.3 cm (2 13/16 x 1 3/16 x 1/2 in.)In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Humphreys, gift of their daughter HelenCCCC0
Mounted Rock Crystal
Byzantium, Byzantine period, 6th-7th centuries
1953.640gold, quartz, almandineOverall: 10.2 x 1.9 x 1.6 cm (4 x 3/4 x 5/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Bowl
Greece, late Hellenistic period
1986.24silver giltDiameter: 13.7 cm (5 3/8 in.); Overall: 7.5 cm (2 15/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Bodhisattva Guanyin
China, Sui dynasty (581-618)
1962.217gilt bronzeOverall: 8.3 cm (3 1/4 in.)Gift of Mrs. John Lyon Collyer in memory of her mother, Mrs. G. M. G. FormanCCCC0
Solidus of Arkadios
Byzantium, Constantinople, Byzantine period, late 4th-early 5th century
1968.53goldDiameter: 2 cm (13/16 in.)Gift of William Mathewson Milliken, in memory of his father Thomas Kennedy MillikenCCCC0
Coin of Kushan King Vasudeva I
India, Mathura, Kushan Period (1st Century-320)
1999.226goldOverall: 2.2 cm (7/8 in.)Anonymous GiftCCCC0
Staff Head
Colombia, Sinú style, 5th-10th Century
1947.25cast goldOverall: 7.5 x 3 x 7.5 cm (2 15/16 x 1 3/16 x 2 15/16 in.)In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Humphreys, gift of their daughter HelenCCCC0
Cylindrical Container with Cover (Lian)
China, Han dynasty (202 BCE–220 CE)
1972.44gilt bronze with openwork and chased designsDiameter: 16 cm (6 5/16 in.); Overall: 17.2 cm (6 3/4 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Chalice and Paten
Hungary, Budapest?, 15th century
1990.3gilt silver and filigree enamelOverall: 24.6 cm (9 11/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Scales
Wenzel Jamnitzer I (German, 1508/09–1585)
1950.382gilt bronze and silverOverall: 37.5 x 21 cm (14 3/4 x 8 1/4 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Coin
India, Mathura, Kushan Period (1st Century-320)
1999.227goldDiameter: 2.2 cm (7/8 in.)Anonymous GiftCCCC0
Pair of Stools
Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené (French, 1748–1803)
1954.385carved and gilded woodOverall: 44.8 x 71.5 x 51.6 cm (17 5/8 x 28 1/8 x 20 5/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Beaker with Frogs
Central Andes (Peru), Lambayeque (Sicán) people, 10th century-12th century
2015.9gold, hammeredOverall: 13.7 x 12.1 cm (5 3/8 x 4 3/4 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Flower Study of a Pansy
House of Fabergé (Russian, 1842–1918)
1966.438gold, jade, enamel, rock crystalOverall: 11.8 x 4.8 cm (4 5/8 x 1 7/8 in.)The India Early Minshall CollectionCCCC0
Pendant: Face in Diamond
Africa, West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, probably Baule-style goldsmith
1942.171GoldOverall: 9.2 x 8.9 cm (3 5/8 x 3 1/2 in.)James Albert Ford Memorial FundCCCC0
Flower Study of a Wild Rose
House of Fabergé (Russian, 1842–1918)
1966.440gold, silver, enamel, diamond, jade, rock crystalOverall: 10.2 x 4.5 cm (4 x 1 3/4 in.)The India Early Minshall CollectionCCCC0
Ring
England, 14th century
1950.383gilded silver, sapphireDiameter: 2.9 cm (1 1/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Plaque
Peru, North Coast, Chongoyape(?), Chavín style (900-200 BCE)
1946.117hammered and cut goldOverall: 21.8 x 10.8 cm (8 9/16 x 4 1/4 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Pair of Covered Vases
Meissen Porcelain Factory (German, est. c. 1710)
1944.229porcelain mounted in gilt bronzeOverall: 37.4 x 32.7 x 21 cm (14 3/4 x 12 7/8 x 8 1/4 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Plaque with Vishnu
Thailand, Sri Deb Style, Mon-Dvaravati period, c. 7th-8th Century
1973.75gold repousséOverall: 7.6 x 4.5 cm (3 x 1 3/4 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Coin of Kushan King Vima Kadphises
India, Mathura, Kushan period (AD 1-320)
1999.225goldDiameter: 2.2 cm (7/8 in.)Anonymous GiftCCCC0
Pendant with Matsya (fish incarnation of Vishnu) defeating Hayagriva
Northwestern India, Rajasthan Pratapgarh
1916.119gold, enamel, emeralds, and pearlsOverall: 11.8 x 5.8 cm (4 5/8 x 2 5/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. WadeCCCC0
Pendant
Panama, International Style, 5th-7th century
1957.24cast goldOverall: 10.8 x 3.9 cm (4 1/4 x 1 9/16 in.)Gift of the Hanna FundCCCC0
Signet Ring
England
1916.125goldDiameter: 1.8 cm (11/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. WadeCCCC0
Histamenon of Romanus III
Byzantium, 11th century
2011.213goldDiameter: 2.4 cm (15/16 in.)Gift of Dr. Norman ZaworskiCCCC0
Brooch in the Form of a Six-Pointed Star
Frankish, early Carolingian, late 8th century - early 9th century
2009.344gold with repoussé and filigree decoration; copper backplateDiameter: 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Beaker with Frontal Figures
Central Andes (Peru), Lambayeque (Sicán) people, 10th century-12th century
2015.7gold, hammeredOverall: 12.5 x 9.1 cm (4 15/16 x 3 9/16 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Pendant Cross
Byzantium, early Byzantine period, 6th century
1948.711goldOverall: 2.3 x 1.3 cm (7/8 x 1/2 in.)Grace Rainey Rogers FundCCCC0
Crescent-Shaped Earring
Byzantium, Constantinople?, Byzantine period, 11th century
1946.493gold filigree with cloisonné enamelAverage: 2.3 x 2.6 cm (7/8 x 1 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Shell Pendant
Mexico, Oaxaca, Mixtec style
1952.86goldOverall: 7.7 x 2.2 cm (3 1/16 x 7/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Pendant
Africa, West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, probably Baule-style goldsmith
1952.85GoldOverall: 3.6 x 7.7 cm (1 7/16 x 3 1/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Figurine Pendant
Western Panama, Veraguas-Gran Chiriquí Style, 11th-16th century
1951.177cast goldOverall: 4.6 x 2.8 x 0.9 cm (1 13/16 x 1 1/8 x 3/8 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Allegory  of Jealousy?
Peter Flötner (German, 1485–1546)
1952.460gilt bronzeOverall: 6.2 x 8.7 cm (2 7/16 x 3 7/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Nose Ornament with Serpents and Long-necked Birds
Peru, North Coast, Moche culture (50-800 CE), Early Intermediate Period
2005.177gold alloy and silverOverall: 7.6 x 13.9 cm (3 x 5 1/2 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Ring
Italy, Roman
1916.101goldDiameter: 2 cm (13/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. WadeCCCC0
Pair of Pendants in the Shape of an Auspicious Symbol
India, Shunga period (185–78 BCE)
1973.61goldJohn L. Severance FundCCCC0
Box with Military Scenes from Antiquity
Workshop of the Cleveland Casket (Italian)
1981.8pastiglia on gilded woodOverall: 20.3 x 29.9 x 21.6 cm (8 x 11 3/4 x 8 1/2 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Caparisoned Elephant
China, Liao dynasty (916-1125)
1980.24gilt bronzeOverall: 18.5 cm (7 5/16 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Medallion
India
1916.284silver gilt with rubies and emeraldsDiameter: 5.4 cm (2 1/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. WadeCCCC0
Centerpiece
Charles-Nicolas Odiot (French, 1826–1868)
1980.272silver giltOverall: 37 x 30.2 x 25.1 cm (14 9/16 x 11 7/8 x 9 7/8 in.)Bequest of Noah L. ButkinCCCC0
Collar with Medallion and Pendant
Egypt, Alexandria, Roman, 3rd century
1948.419goldDiameter of central pendant: 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.); Chain: 40.7 cm (16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul MallonCCCC0
Cabinet Clock
James Cox (British)
2009.77gold, agate, enamel dial, glassOverall: 16.5 x 8.9 cm (6 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.)Gift of Howard F. StirnCCCC0
Snuff Box
Germany or England
2009.61gold, agate, pearls, enamelGift of Howard F. StirnCCCC0
Vanity Set (Nécessaire)
England, London
2009.70gold, agate, interior fitted with gold-mounted implements, mirrorGift of Howard F. StirnCCCC0
Vanity Case (Nécessaire)
James Barbot (British)
2009.72gold, orange agate, enamelGift of Howard F. StirnCCCC0
Staff Head
Colombia, Sinú style, 5th-10th Century
1954.594cast goldOverall: 6.7 x 3 x 8.2 cm (2 5/8 x 1 3/16 x 3 1/4 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Pendant
Panama, International Style, 5th-7th century
1943.287cast goldAverage: 8.9 cm (3 1/2 in.)In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Humphreys, gift of their daughter HelenCCCC0
Figure of a Maitreya on a Tiered Pedestal
Nepal, late 12th-early 13th century
1972.220gilded wood with polychromeOverall: 21.3 x 14.6 cm (8 3/8 x 5 3/4 in.)Gift of George P. BickfordCCCC0
Rhinoceros Brooch
John Paul Miller (American, 1918–2013)
1979.35goldOverall: 5.1 x 5.1 cm (2 x 2 in.)In memory of Ann White Kennedy, gift of her family©
Spoon with Human Figure
Peru, North Highlands, Chavín de Huantar(?), Chavín style
1958.177hammered and cut goldOverall: 2.6 cm (1 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul TishmanCCCC0
The Crucifixion
Du Paquier Porcelain Manufactory (Austrian, active 1719–1864)
1997.185porcelain, ebonized wood cross with gilt bronze mountsOverall: 100 x 36.5 cm (39 3/8 x 14 3/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Gospel Book with Commentaries
Byzantium, Constantinople
1942.152ink, tempera, and gold on vellum; leather bindingSheet: 28 x 23 cm (11 x 9 1/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Mask
Peru, 3rd-10th Century
1950.414goldOverall: 7 x 8.6 cm (2 3/4 x 3 3/8 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Angel from an Architectural Reliquary
Franco-Netherlands or Paris, 15th century
1972.74gilt bronzeOverall: 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. Alfred M. RankinCCCC0
Almond-Shaped Seal: Coronation of the Virgin with a Kneeling Monk
England or Germany, Gothic period, 14th century
1974.11gilded bronzeDiameter: 3.9 cm (1 9/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. Herbert F. Leisy in honor of William Mathewson MillikenCCCC0
Allegory
possibly Northern Italy, 16th century
1968.29gilt bronzeDiameter: 3.6 cm (1 7/16 in.)Norman O. Stone and Ella A. Stone Memorial FundCCCC0
Almond-Shaped Seal: Coronation of the Virgin with a Kneeling Monk
England or Germany, Gothic period, 14th century
1974.12gilded bronzeOverall: 3.9 x 2.6 cm (1 9/16 x 1 in.)Gift of Mrs. Herbert F. Leisy in honor of William Mathewson MillikenCCCC0
Buddhist Sutra Container
Korea, Goryeo period (918-1392)
1998.122gilt silver with incised Buddhist designsOverall: 9.5 x 6 x 2.3 cm (3 3/4 x 2 3/8 x 7/8 in.)Gift of Mitsuru TajimaCCCC0
Beaker
Iran, Marlik
1965.26gold, low relief repoussé and incisedOverall: 14 x 9.3 cm (5 1/2 x 3 11/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Flower Study of an Anemone
Henrik Wigström (Russian, 1862–1923) and 1 other
1966.441mat white stone, gold, sapphires, jade, rock crystalOverall: 14.3 x 3.9 cm (5 5/8 x 1 9/16 in.)The India Early Minshall Collection©
Writing Tablet (Aide-Mémoire)
England, 18th century
2009.59gold, agate, gold-mounted pencils, ivory writing tablets, mirror, manicure setOverall: 9.5 x 1.3 x 5.7 cm (3 3/4 x 1/2 x 2 1/4 in.)Gift of Howard F. StirnCCCC0
Straight Pin
Etruscan
1978.25gold and glassOverall: 6.4 cm (2 1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Max RatnerCCCC0
Llama Figurine
Peru, Bolivia, Chile or Ecuador, Inka style (1400-1532)
1955.374hammered goldOverall: 5.2 cm (2 1/16 in.)Gift of W. J. GordonCCCC0
Portrait of Philip II, King of Spain
Alessandro Cesati (Italian, bef 1538-aft 1564)
2012.53citrine, mounted in a gold and enamel pendantPendant: 4.3 x 2.8 x 0.9 cm (1 11/16 x 1 1/8 x 3/8 in.); Gem: 3.2 x 2.5 cm (1 1/4 x 1 in.)By exchange: Bequests of Mrs. Severance A. Millikin and John L. Severance; Dudley P. Allen Fund; Gift of Carrie Moss Halle in memory of Salmon Portland Halle; Gift of S. Livingstone Mather, Constance Mather Bishop, Philip R. Mather, Katherine Hoyt Cross, CCCC0
Filigree Disk Brooch with Central Boss
Frankish (late Merovingian), 7th century
2007.163gilt silver, copper alloy, glass, almandineOverall: 4.2 x 4.3 x 1.8 cm (1 5/8 x 1 11/16 x 11/16 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Flute
Peru, Northern Highlands, Chavín de Huantar(?), Chavín style
1957.398hammered and cut goldOverall: 14 cm (5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul TishmanCCCC0
Monkey Figure
Ingeborg Plockross-Iminger (Danish, 1872–1962) and 1 other
2009.109porcelain, silver-giltOverall: 20 x 46.6 x 21 cm (7 7/8 x 18 3/8 x 8 1/4 in.)Bequest of Muriel ButkinCCCC0
Twelve Medallions Mounted as a Necklace
France, Paris
1947.507enameled gold, precious stones, and pearls; some later additions with modern chainDiameter: 4.5 x 1.6 cm (1 3/4 x 5/8 in.); Part 1: 70.9 cm (27 15/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Saint John the Evangelist
South Netherlands, probably Malines, 15th century
1951.315gilt bronze or brasswithout base: 29.9 x 11.8 cm (11 3/4 x 4 5/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Cross-Shaped Ornament
Peru, North Highlands, Chavín de Huantar(?), Chavín style
1957.399hammered and cut goldOverall: 14.6 x 14 cm (5 3/4 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul TishmanCCCC0
Seashell (Coquillage) Compact
Jean Schlumberger (French, 1907–1987)
2020.20318 karat goldOverall: 33 x 25.4 x 10.2 cm (13 x 10 x 4 in.)Nancy F. and Joseph P. Keithley Collection Gift©
Pair of Doors
Spain, early 15th century
1915.565gilded and painted wood (pine)Overall: 170.2 x 86.4 cm (67 x 34 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Saint Elizabeth of Hungary
Mätthaus Kreniss (German)
1971.274lindenwood with polychromy and gildingOverall: 131.8 x 53.3 x 28.3 cm (51 7/8 x 21 x 11 1/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. Carol L. BrewsterCCCC0
Forehead Ornament
Peru, South Coast, Nasca
1940.509hammered gold alloyOverall: 27.4 x 9.3 cm (10 13/16 x 3 11/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Vase Feuille d'Eau
Sèvres Porcelain Factory (French, est. 1756) and 2 others
1993.6porcelain with gilt bronze mountsOverall: 54.6 x 27.3 x 25.7 cm (21 1/2 x 10 3/4 x 10 1/8 in.)The Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Supports with Addorsed Figures
Tibet, Densatil Monastery, 15th century
2011.144gilt bronzeOverall: 33.5 x 9.5 x 8 cm (13 3/16 x 3 3/4 x 3 1/8 in.)Gift of Maxeen and John Flower in honor of Dr. Stanislaw CzumaCCCC0