Works of Art (20)
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Archlute, 1725,
David Tecchler (German, active Rome),
Italy (Rome),
Spruce, ebony, ivory, tortoiseshell, mother-of-pearl, various other materials (1988.87) |
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Armoire, ca. 1710,
Attributed to André-Charles Boulle (French),
Tortoiseshell, engraved brass, and ebony on oak; gilt-bronze (59.108) |
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Breastplate (Tema, Tambe, or Tepatu), late 19th–early 20th century,
Santa Cruz Islands, Solomon Islands,
Tridacna shell, turtle shell, trade cloth, fiber (1979.206.1519) |
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Chest, Joseon dynasty, 19th century,
Korea,
Lacquered wood with mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell, sharkskin, and brass-wire inlay, and brass fittings (63.121.1a,b) |
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Clock with pedestal (Pendule sur gaine), ca. 1690,
Movement by Jacques III Thuret (French) or more likely his father, Isaac II Thuret (French); case by André-Charles Boulle (French) after designs supplied by Jean Bérain (French),
Case: oak, with brass and engraved pewter inlay on a tortoiseshell ground, and gilt-bronze mounts; dial: gilt brass with enamel numerals; movement: brass and steel (58.53) |
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Clothing box with peony scrolls, Joseon dynasty, 16th–17th century,
Korea,
Lacquer with mother-of-pearl and tortoiseshell inlay(L.1996.47.131) |
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Commode, ca. 1710–32,
André-Charles Boulle (French),
Walnut veneered with ebony and marquetry of engraved brass and tortoiseshell, gilt-bronze mounts, verd antique marble top (1982.60.82) |
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Cosmetic box, Joseon dynasty, 18th century,
Korea,
Lacquer with mother-of-pearl and tortoiseshell inlay (L.1996.47.132) |
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Division Viol, ca. 1720,
School of Joachim Tielke (German),
Wood, ivory, tortoise shell (89.4.956) |
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Guitar, 1697,
Jean-Baptiste Voboam (French), Paris, Wood, tortoiseshell (1989.147) |
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Incense container, Goryeo dynasty, 10th–12th century,
Korea,
Lacquer with mother-of-pearl and tortoiseshell inlay (over pigment) and brass wires (25.215.41a,b) |
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Inrô with design of sea foam, 19th century,
Shibata Zeshin (Japanese), after a design by Ogata Kôrin (Japanese),
Gold lacquer, pewter inlay (36.100.249) |
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Koto with Case, early 17th century; fabric koto wrap, 18th and 19th century,
Goto Teijo, Ninth Generation Goto Master (Japanese),
Japan,
Various woods, ivory and tortoiseshell inlay, gold and silver inlays, metalwork (2007.194a–f) |
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Lira, ca. 1890,
Greece,
Wood, tortoiseshell, ivory (2003.378) |
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Mantel Clock (Telleruhr), ca. 1710, Movement by Franz Xaver Gegenreiner (German); Repoussé silver by Johann Andreas Thelot (German), Case: tortoiseshell veneer and silver, partly gilt; Dial: champlevé silver with black numerals; Movement: brass and steel (46.162) |
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Mirror, ca. 1710,
Johann Valentin Gevers (German), silversmith; Johann Andreas Thelot (German), silversmith,
Germany (Augsburg),
Oak and pine veneered with tortoiseshell, silver, gilt silver, and green-stained ivory; mirror glass (1989.20) |
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Netsuke: Goose and swallow, 19th century,
Japanese,
Ivory, metal alloy, mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell (10.211.1276) |
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Parure: Tiara, Brooch, and Necklace, mid-19th century,
Luigi Saulini (Italian),
Rome,
Onyx; all mounted in gold (40.20.55a–c) |
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Table, 1653–60,
Attributed to Pierre Gole (Dutch, active in France),
Tortoiseshell, ivory, ebony, and other woods on oak and fruitwood; gilt-bronze (1986.38.1) |
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Writing desk (bureau brisé), ca. 1685,
Alexandre-Jean Oppenordt (Dutch, active France), maker; Jean Bérain (French), engraver,
France (Paris),
Oak, pine, and walnut veneered with ebony, rosewood, and marquetry of engraved brass on tortoiseshell; gilt bronze, steel (1986.365.3) |
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