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Artifact images from various cultures, including netsuke, figurines, and ceremonial pottery, showcasing intricate designs and historical significance.

Ceremonial jug player, 3rd-5th century, 3 5/8 x 2 3/4 x 2 in. (9.2 x 7 x 5.1 cm), Earthenware with white slip, Mexico, 3rd-5th century
Ceremonial jug player, 3rd-5th century, 3 5/8 x 2 3/4 x 2 in. (9.2 x 7 x 5.1 cm), Earthenware with white slip, Mexico, 3rd-5th century
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Emilia-Romagna Ferrara Ferrara Museo Civico di Schifanoia36. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 General Notes: INCOMPLETE RECORD--NEGATIVES PROCESSED, PRINTS FILED German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Images are organized by geographic region in Italy, then by province, city, site complex and monument.Twelve Animals of the Chinese Zodiac. Culture: China. Dimensions: Overall (each approx.): H. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); W. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm). Date: 18th century.The twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac are popular decorative motifs and have been used in various media. This set, made of flawless pale green jade, must have been particularly prized during the Qing dynasty: two additional identical sets from the imperial collection are known (now in the Palace Museum, Beijing). With extraordinary talent and skill, the master carvers have created a lively group of individual characters with varied postures and accessories in their hands. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Netsuke of Toad on a Sandal. Culture: Japan. Dimensions: H. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm); W. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); D. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm). Date: 18th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Bronze horse's head shaped wall lamp, with inscription Pilonus Felix Fecit, from House of the Blacksmith, PompeiAnonymous. Hunter supporting his rifle. Porcelain, 1755. Paris, Cognacq-Jay museum. 79169-20 Fire weapon, satchel, hunter, hunting costume, standing, rifle, porcelain, shooting position, bag, statuette, hunting outfit, 18th 18th 18th 18th 18th 18th 18 centuryBrass design fitting on antique wooden camel, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India Copyright: xSafatxAli/DinodiaxPhotoxNetsuke of a Girl Carrying a Basket on her Back 19th century Japan. Netsuke of a Girl Carrying a Basket on her Back. Japan. 19th century. Ivory. Edo (1615-1868) or Meiji period (1868-1912). NetsukeVotive cow plaque. Dimensions: L. 3.9 cm (1 9/16 in.); H. 3.3 cm (1 5/16 in.). Dynasty: Dynasty 18. Reign: Joint reign of Hatshepsut and Thutmose III. Date: ca. 1479-1458 B.C.. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Pig with ridge on back (or 'Fish-Pig') still bank, 19th century, 3 x 7 x 2 1/2 in. (7.62 x 17.78 x 6.35 cm), Ceramic, England (possibly), 19th centurySugar caster (part of a service) model introduced 1738 Meissen Manufactory German This object was originally part of one of the most celebrated porcelain dinner services produced in the eighteenth century. The service, which numbered approximately 3000 pieces, was made for Heinrich, Count von Brühl (1700-1763), the director of the Meissen factory. It is commonly referred to as the Swan service” due to the motif of swans executed in low relief that appears on most of the components of the service. This composition of the swans swimming amid reeds is based on an etching of 1654 by Wenceslaus Hollar after Francis Barlow (ca. 1626-1702). Bruhl commissioned the service in 1737, and due to its size and complexity, it took approximately four years to produce.. Sugar caster (part of a service). German, Meissen. model introduced 1738. Hard-paste porcelain. Ceramics-PorcelainDog Talisman. Kenzan School (Japan, 18th-20th century). Japan, 19th century. Costumes; Accessories. Pottery with colored and crackled glazesVase. Culture: American. Dimensions: 2 5/8 x 2 1/4 x 1 1/4 in. (6.7 x 5.7 x 3.2 cm). Date: 1830-70. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Bird Figure; India; gold, enamel, gemstones; Overall: 7.3 x 6.4 x 6.8 cm (2 7/8 x 2 1/2 x 2 11/16 in.)Wooden horse carved wooden horse figure on white background Carved Wooden Horse figurine on white background copyright: xzoonar.com/heikexbrauerx 6809421Statuette of a woman holding a phiale (libation vessel) With vessel.. Statuette of a woman holding a phiale (libation vessel) 246401Boys and girls with grape bunches and flowers, Meissener Porzellan Manufaktur, c. 1775 - c. 1780 Group of Biscuit. On a round pedestal there is an open -worked rocaille postament, on which a boy stands with grape bunches in the hands and on the hat. Around him, but lower are two girls, one with grape bunches in her hand, the other with flowers in her apron and a boy with grape bunches in his hand. The image is not marked. Float biscuit (porcelain, material) Group of Biscuit. On a round pedestal there is an open -worked rocaille postament, on which a boy stands with grape bunches in the hands and on the hat. Around him, but lower are two girls, one with grape bunches in her hand, the other with flowers in her apron and a boy with grape bunches in his hand. The image is not marked. Float biscuit (porcelain, material)Delicious fresh colorful Christmas or New Year gingerbread cookies on a ceramic plate on a dark concrete backgroundA man figurine Koriak folk productsBadge in the shape of a ball that follows in form cross; 20th century (1901-00-00-2000-00-00);Anonymous. Revolutionary carrying a flag, around 1848 (obverse). Paris, Carnavalet museum. Medal, numismaticsDish of Fruit and Peach Blossoms. Culture: China. Dimensions: H. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm); Diam. 7 in. (17.8 cm). Date: 18th-19th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Chairmaker ca. 1755 Capodimonte Porcelain Manufactory. Chairmaker. Italian, Naples. ca. 1755. Soft-paste porcelain. Ceramics-PorcelainPunch Puppet; England; painted wood, cotton, other materialsHospital bed. Fontana, Jakub (1710-1773), designer, Redler, Jan Chryzostom (fl. ca 1743-1773), woodcarverMahavairochana 801 CE-1000 Central Java. Bronze .The Lily bysigmond Kisfaludi Strobl, marble sculpture, b. 1884, Russia, St. Petersburg, Hermitage MuseumToad Paperweight 19th century Japan. Toad Paperweight 59816Lamp PackersShowcase with four images of Meissen Porcelain: a monkey, an macaw, a pheasant and a cockatoo; Halls of crafts July 1962..Little deer. 10th c. Mozarabic art. Sculpture on bronze. SPAIN. ANDALUSIA. Cordoba. Archaeological Museum of Cordoba.Nativity figurine, donkey, Christmas decorationBronze statuette of a goddess ca. 3rd-1st century B.C. Italic The right arm is extended and holds a patera. The left is bent at the elbow and holds a pyxis.. Bronze statuette of a goddess 246418Close-up of a maneki nekoSichuan ceramics, pig shaped vessel, Chinese ArtWoman's head; Kuna, Henryk (1879-1945); around 1920 (1915-00-00-1925-00-00);Nanny cap (for the outside) with its pins. Dark blue silk silk. 2nd half of the 19th century. Nanny caps: pair of pendant balls. Esta, openwork, chopped and welded brass on an iron needle. Around 1900. Galliera, fashion museum of the city of Paris. Nanny and Pin Bonnet Iron needle, openness, dark blue, nanny cap, pendant ball, chisel, mouth, epingle, brass, feminine mode, pair, moree silk, sodaBROCHE CON FORMA DE DRAGON PROCEDENTE DE ESTADOS UNIDOS - 1941 - BISUTERIA - DISEÑO DE TRIFARI. Location: PRIVATE COLLECTION.Red Bull toy on a white backgroundTwo toy enamoured cats on a brown background Two enamoured cats looking against each other on the brown background Copyright: xZoonar.com/alexmakx 3810167Chess Piece Rook 1800-1899 Burslem. Stoneware (jasperware) . Wedgwood ManufactoryFigure in the form of a whale. Figure in the form of a whale.Seated bear with sack still bank, 20th century, 2 x 3 3/4 x 2 3/8 in. (5.08 x 9.53 x 6.03 cm), Ceramic, 20th century'Mars'. Italy. Venice, Late 16th century. Dimensions: height: 43,0 cm. Museum: State Hermitage, St. Petersburg.Dove (one of a pair) ca. 1750 Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory. Dove (one of a pair). British, Chelsea. ca. 1750. Soft-paste porcelain. Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory (British, 1744-1784). Ceramics-PorcelainMold and Impression for a Seated Buddha. Culture: Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara). Dimensions: H. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm). Date: 5th-7th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Sphinx Amulet. Dimensions: H. 1.4 cm (9/16 in). Dynasty: Dynasty 26-29. Date: 664-332 B.C.. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Traditional mexican handcrafted cat and dog statues isolated. Traditional mexican handcrafted cat and dog statuesCeramic figurine cat, isolated on white background Ceramic figurine cat, isolated on white background Copyright: xZoonar.com/OleksandrxKostiuchenkox 9786114Female Figure. Culture: American. Dimensions: 4 x 2 x 2 1/8 in. (10.2 x 5.1 x 5.4 cm). Date: 1830-70. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Candelabrum (one of a pair) 18th century French. Candelabrum (one of a pair) 210151Lluis Ventós / "Goddess", 2006, Sculpture, 28,3 x 8,9 x 9,4 cm.Wooden white metal candle stand, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India Copyright: xSafatxAli/DinodiaxPhotoxOil lamp India Copyright: xSatishxParashar/DinodiaxPhotoxMan in Green Robe 1700-1799 France. Glass; lampwork (verre de Nevers), metal armature .Bronze inlaid with gold figurine of god PtahFigure Dish. Culture: American. Dimensions: 4 1/4 x 4 3/8 x 5 3/8 in. (10.8 x 11.1 x 13.7 cm). Maker: McKee and Brothers (1856-89). Date: 1880-90. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Parrot (one of a pair) 1740 Meissen Manufactory German Porcelain birds have their origins in the princely tradition of maintaining collections of living animals and birds in menageries and aviaries, which were viewed as microcosms of the universe, and emblems of royal power and enlightenment. These collections often included exotic birds such as parrots, admired for their rarity, as well as more familiar native species.In 1731 the Meissen manufactory began a new genre in European porcelain, producing several hundred life-size and near-life-size porcelain birds and animals, many destined for the Japanese Palace of Augustus the Strong, Elector of Saxony (1670-1733). To create them, factory modelers found inspiration in nature, looking both to living and stuffed specimens, as well as zoological illustrations and Asian porcelain precedents. The great Meissen modeler Johann Joachim Kändler is known to have copied from life the birds kept at the royal aviary at Schloss Moritzburg.Surviving pLavender jade ornament on display in the Huahui Jade Factory and Showroom, Xian, ChinaChinese red cat statue against orange wall.Carp shaped vase unknownWasp and Hive. Naitō Toyomasa (Japan, 1773-1856). Japan, first half of 19th century. Costumes; Accessories. Wood with inlaysBronze horse. Roman art. Sculpture on bronze. SPAIN. EXTREMADURA. BADAJOZ. MŽrida. National Museum of Roman Art. Proc: SPAIN. EXTREMADURA. BADAJOZ. MŽrida.Cat and kitten Figure; probably Austria; cast and painted brassFemale Saint ca. 1520 Jan van Steffesweert. Female Saint. Jan van Steffesweert (Maastricht, ca. 1460-1531). South Netherlandish. ca. 1520. Oak with traces of polychromy. Sculpture-WoodPodium for product advertisement or restaurant menus minimalist designBenjamin Franklin's Exhibit, Bibl. Nationale. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and PersonnelBrown Ceramic Frog That Serves As A Rubber Band Holder That Is Isolated On A White BackgroundLloyd Broome, Horse Weather Vane, c 1938 Horse Weather VaneCarp shaped vase unknownFigure of a Pack of Horse and Attendant China. Figure of a Pack of Horse and Attendant. China. Porcelain. Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Qianlong period (1736-95). Ceramicsa figurine of elefant isolatedBoat with Three People and Objects, anonymous, c. 1279 - c. 1368 Image of stoneware in the form of a boat, covered with a transparent enamel with a light blue tint. In the middle of the boat a covered part under which two people are with an object in front of them; Behind them a third person in a tailor with a rowing spane next to him; For a few objects on the boat. Boot has been broken. Qingbai. China stoneware. glaze vitrification Image of stoneware in the form of a boat, covered with a transparent enamel with a light blue tint. In the middle of the boat a covered part under which two people are with an object in front of them; Behind them a third person in a tailor with a rowing spane next to him; For a few objects on the boat. Boot has been broken. Qingbai. China stoneware. glaze vitrificationFigure of an angel-cupid gold color isolated on a white background.Nodding Head Figure. Standing doll, presenting woman with staff in the right hand. She is wearing a long, black cloak with floral motifs, including a decorated blue and yellow dress. Hair in a knot; Black bough around the head. Black iron earrings with green stones. The head, to which a long iron rod with lead weight, so that the head can nod up and down, is loose in the collar. Inscription; Inside the collar: Chinese characters.black cat on white triangle sculpture isolatedStirrup spout bottle with sitting blind man. Culture: Moche. Dimensions: Overall: 7 5/8 x 4 5/8 in. (19.37 x 11.71 cm)Other: 4 5/8 in. (11.71 cm). Date: 2nd-3rd century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Saddle Blanket, c. 1880s, 30 5/16 x 53 1/8 in. (76.99 x 134.94 cm) (without fringe), Cotton, felt, beads, animal hide, United States, 19th centurySpaniel Pointing a Rabbit, c. 1830 -1875. Antoine-Louis Barye (French, 1796-1875). Bronze; overall: 11.5 x 21.6 x 8 cm (4 1/2 x 8 1/2 x 3 1/8 in.).Toby jug ca. 1780 Ralph Wood the Younger. Toby jug. British, Burslem, Staffordshire. ca. 1780. Lead-glazed earthenware. Ceramics-PotteryImage of chocolate wedding cake figurines, isolated on whiteDanae Auguste Rodin (1840-1917/French) Musee Rodin, Paris Chess figurine Mennecy VilleroyBliżej Kultury unknownToy Bank. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 22.9 x 30.6 cm (9 x 12 1/16 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: American 20th Century. chinese golden dragon statue isolated on white background American 20th Century, Toy Bank Speaking Dog and Figure, 1935 1942 Toy Bank: Speaking Dog and Figure