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Picture of bold letter wording "collecting inspiration. Edward C. Moore at Tiffany and co" with drawing of a copper fish coming up for water and a dragon fly landing on plants.

Exhibition

Collecting Inspiration: Edward C. Moore at Tiffany & Co.

Through October 20

Now on view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 199

Free with Museum admission

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Overview Exhibition Objects

Cup, Edward C. Moore American, Silver and silver-gilt, American — Cup
1853

Pitcher, Tiffany, Young & Ellis American, Silver — Pitcher
ca. 1853

Portrait of Edward C. Moore, Howard Russell Butler American, Oil on canvas — Portrait of Edward C. Moore
ca. 1885-91

The Bryant Vase, Tiffany & Co., Silver and gold, American — The Bryant Vase
Multiple artists/makers
1876

Pitcher and Goblets, Tiffany & Co., Silver, silver gilt — Pitcher and Goblets
1859

Vase, Tiffany & Co., Silver, silver-gilt, and glass or stone, American — Vase
1869

Sugar Bowl, Tiffany & Co., Silver, American — Sugar Bowl
1862–1863

Mustard Pot, Tiffany & Co., Silver, copper, gold, patinated copper-gold alloy, patinated copper-platinum-iron alloy, and niello, American — Mustard Pot
ca. 1879

Cup and saucer, Tiffany & Co., Silver, patinated copper, patinated copper-platinum-iron alloy, and gold, American — Cup and saucer
ca. 1881

Goelet Cup, Tiffany & Co., Silver and silver gilt, American — Goelet Cup
1888

Goelet Cup, Schooner Prize, Tiffany & Co., Silver and silver gilt, American — Goelet Cup, Schooner Prize
Multiple artists/makers
1884

Pitcher, Tiffany & Co., Silver, American — Pitcher
1882-89

Tea and Coffee Set, Tiffany & Co., Silver, silver gilt, and ivory, American — Tea and Coffee Set
1853–1861

Glass mosaic ribbed bowl fragment, Glass, Roman — Glass mosaic ribbed bowl fragment
Roman
late 1st century BCE–early 1st century CE

Glass mosaic ribbed bowl fragment, Glass, Roman — Glass mosaic ribbed bowl fragment
Roman
late 1st century BCE–early 1st century CE

Glass mosaic ribbed bowl fragment, Glass, Roman — Glass mosaic ribbed bowl fragment
Roman
late 1st century BCE–early 1st century CE

Glass mosaic carinated dish fragment, Glass, Roman — Glass mosaic carinated dish fragment
Roman
late 1st century BCE–early 1st century CE

Glass striped mosaic bowl fragment, Glass, Roman — Glass striped mosaic bowl fragment
Roman
late 1st century BCE–early 1st century CE

Glass mosaic carinated dish fragment, Glass, Roman — Glass mosaic carinated dish fragment
Roman
late 1st century BCE–early 1st century CE

Glass mosaic ribbed bowl fragment, Glass, Roman — Glass mosaic ribbed bowl fragment
Roman
late 1st century BCE–early 1st century CE

Glass mosaic ribbed bowl fragment, Glass, Roman — Glass mosaic ribbed bowl fragment
Roman
late 1st century BCE–early 1st century CE

Glass mosaic carinated dish fragment, Glass, Roman — Glass mosaic carinated dish fragment
Roman
late 1st century BCE–early 1st century CE

Glass striped mosaic bowl fragment, Glass, Roman — Glass striped mosaic bowl fragment
Roman
late 1st century BCE–early 1st century CE

Glass mosaic carinated bowl fragment, Glass, Roman — Glass mosaic carinated bowl fragment
Roman
late 1st century BCE–early 1st century CE

Glass short-strip mosaic bowl fragment, Glass, Roman — Glass short-strip mosaic bowl fragment
Roman
late 1st century BCE–early 1st century CE

Glass network mosaic fragment, Glass, Roman — Glass network mosaic fragment
Roman
late 1st century BCE–early 1st century CE

Glass striped mosaic bowl fragment, Glass, Roman — Glass striped mosaic bowl fragment
Roman
late 1st century BCE–early 1st century CE

Glass mosaic bowl fragment, Glass, Roman — Glass mosaic bowl fragment
Roman
late 1st century BCE–early 1st century CE

Glass ribbed bowl, Glass, Roman — Glass ribbed bowl
Roman
mid-1st century CE

Glass ribbed bottle, Glass, Roman — Glass ribbed bottle
Roman
1st century CE

Glass double head-shaped flask, Glass, Roman — Glass double head-shaped flask
Roman
3rd century CE

Glass amphoriskos (perfume flask), Glass, Roman, Syrian — Glass amphoriskos (perfume flask)
Roman, Syrian
1st century CE

Glass bottle shaped like a date, Glass, Roman — Glass bottle shaped like a date
Roman
mid-1st–early 2nd century CE

Glass mosaic bottle, Glass, Roman — Glass mosaic bottle
Roman
1st half of 1st century CE

Glass perfume bottle, Glass, Roman — Glass perfume bottle
Roman
1st century CE

Glass perfume bottle, Glass, Roman — Glass perfume bottle
Roman
1st century CE

Glass mosaic bowl, Glass, Greek, probably Eastern Mediterranean — Glass mosaic bowl
Greek, probably Eastern Mediterranean
2nd–mid-1st century BCE

Glass mosaic jar, Glass, Greek, probably Eastern Mediterranean — Glass mosaic jar
Greek, probably Eastern Mediterranean
2nd–early 1st century BCE

Glass mosaic pyxis with lid, Glass, Roman — Glass mosaic pyxis with lid
Roman
1st half of 1st century CE

Glass mosaic bowl, Glass, Greek or Roman — Glass mosaic bowl
Greek or Roman
2nd–1st century BCE

Glass oinochoe (perfume jug), Glass, Eastern Mediterranean or Italian — Glass oinochoe (perfume jug)
Eastern Mediterranean or Italian
late 4th–early 3rd century BCE

Glass aryballos (perfume bottle), Glass, Greek, Eastern Mediterranean — Glass aryballos (perfume bottle)
Greek, Eastern Mediterranean
late 6th–5th century BCE

Glass alabastron (perfume bottle), Glass, Greek, Eastern Mediterranean — Glass alabastron (perfume bottle)
Greek, Eastern Mediterranean
2nd–mid 1st Century BCE

Glass alabastron (perfume bottle), Glass, Greek, Eastern Mediterranean — Glass alabastron (perfume bottle)
Greek, Eastern Mediterranean
late 6th–5th century BCE

Glass amphoriskos (perfume bottle), Glass, Greek, Eastern Mediterranean — Glass amphoriskos (perfume bottle)
Greek, Eastern Mediterranean
late 6th–5th century BCE

Glass garland bowl, Glass, Roman — Glass garland bowl
Roman
late 1st century BCE

Glass lentoid bottle, Glass, Roman — Glass lentoid bottle
Roman
ca. 3rd century CE

Glass jug, Glass, Roman — Glass jug
Roman
4th century CE

Glass flask, Glass, Roman — Glass flask
Roman
4th century CE

Glass cinerary urn with lid, Glass, Roman — Glass cinerary urn with lid
Roman
mid-1st century CE

Glass jar, Glass, Roman, Syrian — Glass jar
Roman, Syrian
4th century CE

Glass jug with trefoil rim, Glass, Roman — Glass jug with trefoil rim
Roman
4th–5th century CE

Glass jug with trefoil rim, Glass, Roman — Glass jug with trefoil rim
Roman
4th–5th century CE

Glass jug, Glass, Roman, Syrian — Glass jug
Roman, Syrian
4th–6th century CE

Glass jug, Glass, Roman — Glass jug
Roman
4th century CE

Glass bowl, Glass, Roman — Glass bowl
Roman
3rd century CE

Glass jug, Glass, Roman — Glass jug
Roman
mid-1st century CE

La Basilica di San Marco in Venezia illustrata nella storia e nell'arte da scrittori veneziani : [volume 3], Camillo Boito — La Basilica di San Marco in Venezia illustrata nella storia e nell'arte da scrittori veneziani : [volume 3]
1881

Terracotta column-krater (bowl for mixing wine and water), Göttingen Painter, Terracotta, Greek, Attic — Terracotta column-krater (bowl for mixing wine and water)
ca. 500 BCE

Jug, Terracotta, Italic-Native, South Italian (Daunian) — Jug
Italic-Native, South Italian (Daunian)
1st half of 6th century BCE

Terracotta neck-amphora (jar), Terracotta, Greek, Attic — Terracotta neck-amphora (jar)
Greek, Attic
ca. 510 BCE

Terracotta hydria (water jar), Amykos Painter, Terracotta, Greek, South Italian, Lucanian — Terracotta hydria (water jar)
ca. 420–400 BCE

Terracotta calyx-krater (mixing bowl), Terracotta, Greek, South Italian, Apulian, Gnathian — Terracotta calyx-krater (mixing bowl)
Greek, South Italian, Apulian, Gnathian
ca. 350–300 BCE

Claret Jug (one of a pair), Tiffany, Young & Ellis American, Silver, American — Claret Jug (one of a pair)
1853

Situla, Glass, enameled and gilt, Italian, Venice (Murano) — Situla
Italian, Venice (Murano)
early 16th century

Vase, Glass, "cold-painted," gilded and engraved, Austrian, Innsbruck — Vase
Austrian, Innsbruck
ca. 1570–1590

Wineglass, Glass, blown with applied decoration, Italian, Venice (Murano) or façon de Venise possibly Dutch — Wineglass
Italian, Venice (Murano) or façon de Venise possibly Dutch
17th century

Plateau, Glass, Italian, Venice (Murano) — Plateau
Italian, Venice (Murano)
16th century

Tankard, Glass, pewter, probably German — Tankard
probably German
1716

Drinking bottle (Porrón), Glass, Spanish — Drinking bottle (Porrón)
Spanish
18th century

Bumper glass, Glass, German — Bumper glass
German
late 17th century

Bottle, Glass; pewter, German — Bottle
German
18th century

Vase, Glass, Italian, possibly Venice (Murano) — Vase
Italian, possibly Venice (Murano)
18th–19th century

Beaker, Glass, probably German — Beaker
probably German
19th century

Beaker, Glass, possibly Dutch, Amsterdam — Beaker
possibly Dutch, Amsterdam
first quarter 17th century

Vase, Glass, Spanish, Almería or Granada — Vase
Spanish, Almería or Granada
17th–18th century

Bottle, Chalcedony and aventurine glass, blown with gilded bronze mount and stopper, Italian, Venice (Murano) — Bottle
Italian, Venice (Murano)
17th–18th century

Cup, Glass, Italian, possibly Venice (Murano) — Cup
Italian, possibly Venice (Murano)
18th–19th century

Bowl, Glass, Italian, Venice (Murano) — Bowl
Italian, Venice (Murano)
possibly 16th century or later

Basket, Glass, Dutch — Basket
Dutch
first half 18th century

Bowl, Glass, Italian, Venice (Murano) — Bowl
Italian, Venice (Murano)
17th century

Swan Centerpiece, Tiffany & Co., Silver and silver gilt, American — Swan Centerpiece
1874

Tea and Coffee Set, Tiffany & Co., Silver, copper, niello, and ivory, American — Tea and Coffee Set
1876

Tea Set, Tiffany & Co., Silver, silver gilt, and ivory, American — Tea Set
1866-67

Dish, Tiffany & Co., Silver, copper, niello, and gold, American — Dish
1875–76

Pitcher, Tiffany & Co., Silver and copper, American — Pitcher
1875

Tea and Coffee Set, Tiffany & Co., Silver, American — Tea and Coffee Set
1879

Two cups and saucers from the Mackay Service, Tiffany & Co., Silver-gilt and enamel, American — Two cups and saucers from the Mackay Service
1878

Ice Cream Dish from Mackay Service, Tiffany & Co., Silver, silver gilt, American — Ice Cream Dish from Mackay Service
1878

Candlestick, Tiffany & Co., Iron, silver, gold, and copper, American — Candlestick
1878

Candlestick, Tiffany & Co., Iron, silver, gold, and copper, American — Candlestick
1878

Pitcher, Tiffany & Co., Silver, American — Pitcher
1875–1885

Pitcher, Tiffany & Co., Silver, American — Pitcher
1877–85

Love Cup, Tiffany & Co., Silver and silver gilt, American — Love Cup
1888

Presentation Vase, Tiffany & Co., Silver, American — Presentation Vase
1888

Pitcher, Tiffany & Co., Silver, American — Pitcher
1874–75

Pitcher, Tiffany & Co., Silver, American — Pitcher
1882

Smith and Wesson .38 Caliber Safety Third Model Double-Action Revolver, serial no. 83097, with Case, Smith & Wesson American, Steel, silver, enamel, nickel, wood, leather, copper alloy, gold, American, Springfield, Massachusetts and New York — Smith and Wesson .38 Caliber Safety Third Model Double-Action Revolver, serial no. 83097, with Case
1892–93

Smith and Wesson .32 Caliber Single-Action Revolver, serial no. 94421, Smith & Wesson American, Steel, silver, niello, nickel, American, Springfield, Massachusetts and New York — Smith and Wesson .32 Caliber Single-Action Revolver, serial no. 94421
1892–93

Smith and Wesson .44 Double-Action Revolver for George Jay Gould (1864–1923), serial no. 23402, with Case and Cleaning Brush, Smith & Wesson American, Steel, silver, ivory, wood, paper, textile, leather, gold, copper alloy, iron, silver substitute, fiber, American, Springfield, Massachusetts and New York — Smith and Wesson .44 Double-Action Revolver for George Jay Gould (1864–1923), serial no. 23402, with Case and Cleaning Brush
1888–89

Love Cup, Tiffany & Co., Silver, enamel, and silver gilt, American — Love Cup
1889

Desk Set, Tiffany & Co., Silver and enamel, American — Desk Set
1891–1902

Candlestick, Tiffany & Co., Silver and niello, American — Candlestick
1889

Tray Stand, Brass; hammered, turned, and chased, inlaid with silver, copper, and black compound — Tray Stand
mid-14th century (after 1342)

Candlestick Base with Interlacing Dragons, Brass; inlaid with silver and copper — Candlestick Base with Interlacing Dragons
early to mid-13th century

Ewer with Inscription, Horsemen, and Vegetal Decoration, `Umar ibn al-Hajji Jaldak, Brass; inlaid with silver and black compound — Ewer with Inscription, Horsemen, and Vegetal Decoration
dated 623 AH/1226 CE

Tray, Brass; inlaid with silver and black compound — Tray
1250–1300

Mortar and Pestle made for Abu Bakr 'Ali Malikzad al-Tabrizi, Bronze; inlaid with silver and black compound — Mortar and Pestle made for Abu Bakr 'Ali Malikzad al-Tabrizi
late 12th–early 13th century

Tray, Zinc alloy; cast, engraved, inlaid with silver (bidri ware) — Tray
second half 18th–19th century

Engraved Lamp Stand with a Cylindrical Body, Brass; cast, engraved, and inlaid with black compound — Engraved Lamp Stand with a Cylindrical Body
probably late 16th or early 17th century

Dragon-Handled Jug with Inscription, Brass; cast and turned, engraved, and inlaid with silver, gold, and black organic compound — Dragon-Handled Jug with Inscription
early 16th century

Inscribed Pen Box, Brass; engraved and inlaid with silver, gold, and black compound — Inscribed Pen Box
made in early–late 14th century; altered shortly before mid-15th century

Bookbinding (Jild-i kitab), Pasteboard; painted and lacquered — Bookbinding (Jild-i kitab)
19th century

Textile Fragments, Silk and metal-wrapped thread; lampas — Textile Fragments
probably late 17th–18th century

Coptic Panels, Wood; inlaid with bone, Egyptian (Fatimid, Coptic) — Coptic Panels
Egyptian (Fatimid, Coptic)
10th–12th century

Architecture arabe : ou, Monuments du Kaire, mesurés et dessinés, de 1818 à 1826, Pascal Coste French — Architecture arabe : ou, Monuments du Kaire, mesurés et dessinés, de 1818 à 1826
1839

Collection of specimens and illustrations of the textile manufactures of India. Second series : Kincobs, Nos. 401 to 458, John Forbes Watson Scottish — Collection of specimens and illustrations of the textile manufactures of India. Second series : Kincobs, Nos. 401 to 458
Multiple artists/makers
1873–80

Flintlock Gun, Iron, wood (likely mahogany), silver, brass, ivory, Sri Lankan — Flintlock Gun
Sri Lankan
17th–18th century

Tripod Candlestick, Brass; inlaid with silver, gold, and black compound — Tripod Candlestick
1250–1300

Helmet with Talismanic Inscriptions, Steel; damascened with gold — Helmet with Talismanic Inscriptions
18th–early 19th century

Dagger (<i>Qama</i>) with Sheath and Utility Knife, Steel, ivory (walrus), silver, gold, niello, copper, wood (likely mahogany), leather, sharkskin, Caucasian, probably Tbilisi, Georgia — Dagger (Qama) with Sheath and Utility Knife
Caucasian, probably Tbilisi, Georgia
dated A.H. 1273 /1856–57 CE and 1861

Plate with Vegetal Decoration in a Seven-pointed Star, Stonepaste; polychrome-painted under transparent glaze — Plate with Vegetal Decoration in a Seven-pointed Star
ca. 1655–80

Plate, Stonepaste; polychrome-painted under transparent glaze — Plate
third quarter 16th century

Dish, Tin-glazed and luster-painted earthenware, Spanish, Valencia — Dish
Spanish, Valencia
ca. 1500

Star-Shaped Tile, Stonepaste; luster-painted on opaque white glaze — Star-Shaped Tile
dated 663 AH/1265 CE

Footed Bowl with Eagle Emblem, Glass; dip-molded, blown, enameled, and gilded — Footed Bowl with Eagle Emblem
mid-13th century

Mosque Lamp, Glass; blown, enameled, and gilded — Mosque Lamp
14th century

Turban Ornament, Silver sheet; gilded, applied with filigree, inlaid with turquoise — Turban Ornament
19th century

Turban Ornament, Silver sheet; gilded, applied with filigree, inlaid with enamel and colored glass/pearls — Turban Ornament
19th century

Girdle Clasp, Silver sheet; applied with filigree, granulation, inlaid with enamel — Girdle Clasp
19th century

Girdle Clasp, Silver sheet; gilt, repoussé, patterned wire, and granulation; inlaid with silicae, coral and turquoise beads filigreed, granulation — Girdle Clasp
19th century

Girdle Clasp, Silver sheet; gilt, filigree, wire and granulation over silvered copper alloy — Girdle Clasp
19th century

Napkin or Hand Towel, Linen, silk; plain weave, embroidered — Napkin or Hand Towel
18th century

Cover, Cotton; embroidered with silk and metal-wrapped thread — Cover
19th century

Rosewater Sprinkler, Glass; mold-blown, tooled — Rosewater Sprinkler
probably 19th century

Swan-Neck Bottle (Ashkdan), Glass; mold-blown, tooled — Swan-Neck Bottle (Ashkdan)
probably 19th century

Vase, Glass; mold-blown, tooled — Vase
probably 19th century

Rosewater Sprinkler, Glass; blown — Rosewater Sprinkler
late 18th–19th century

Rosewater Sprinkler, Glass; blown — Rosewater Sprinkler
late 18th–19th century

Bottle, Glass; mold-blown, tooled — Bottle
probably 19th century

Figure of a Mouse in Deep Blue Glass, Glass; mold-blown with applied decoration — Figure of a Mouse in Deep Blue Glass
probably 19th century

Ewer, Glass; mold-blown with applied decoration — Ewer
probably 19th century

Jar, Stonepaste; polychrome-painted under transparent glaze — Jar
14th century

Vase in the Form of a Double Gourd, Stonepaste; painted under transparent glaze — Vase in the Form of a Double Gourd
second half of the 17th century

Bottle, Stonepaste; luster-painted on opaque blue glaze, with silver fitting — Bottle
late 17th century

Bottle, Stonepaste; luster-painted on yellow glaze ground with cobalt blue glaze — Bottle
late 17th century

Ceramic Mosque Lamp, Ibn al-Ghaibi al-Tabrizi, Stonepaste; polychrome-painted under transparent glaze — Ceramic Mosque Lamp
15th century

Vase, Tiffany & Co., Silver, copper, brass, and silver-copper-gold alloy, American — Vase
1877

Tea and Coffee Set, Tiffany & Co., Silver, silver gilt, and ivory, American — Tea and Coffee Set
1870-75

Necklace, Tiffany & Co., Yellow, green, and pink gold, American — Necklace
1875–80

Necklace, Tiffany & Co., Gold, American — Necklace
1873–1878

Teapot, Tiffany & Co., Silver, American — Teapot
1872–1873

Pair of vases, Tiffany & Co., Silver, copper, gold, brass, and gold-copper-silver alloy, American — Pair of vases
ca. 1878

Vase, Tiffany & Co., Silver, American — Vase
1877

Teapot, Tiffany & Co., Silver, copper, gold, ivory, and jade, American — Teapot
1878–80

Tray, Tiffany & Co., Silver, gold, copper, and iron, American — Tray
1878

Vase, Tiffany & Co., Silver, copper, silver-zinc alloy, copper-gold alloy, copper-silver alloy with gold traces, gold-silver-copper alloy, and gold-silver alloy, American — Vase
1878

Tea and Coffee Set, Tiffany & Co., Silver, copper, brass, copper-gold-silver alloys, silver-gilt, and ivory, American — Tea and Coffee Set
1877–1878

Conglomerate Vase, Tiffany & Co., Silver, etched iron, copper, fire-gilded copper, gold-copper-silver alloys, and niello, American — Conglomerate Vase
1878

Selection of Flatware from a Sixty-Two-Piece Service, Tiffany & Co., Silver, copper, brass, gold, silver gilt, other alloys — Selection of Flatware from a Sixty-Two-Piece Service
1880-83

Tray, Tiffany & Co., Silver, copper, brass, gold-copper alloy, and copper-platinum-iron alloy, American — Tray
1879–80

Vase, Tiffany & Co., Silver, copper, brass, and silver-copper-zinc alloy, American — Vase
ca. 1880

Pitcher, Tiffany & Co., Silver, copper, brass, gold-silver alloy, and copper-gold alloy, American — Pitcher
1878

Smith and Wesson .38 Caliber Double-Action Revolver, serial no. 70002, Smith & Wesson American, Steel, nickel, silver, American, Springfield, Massachusetts and New York — Smith and Wesson .38 Caliber Double-Action Revolver, serial no. 70002
1882–83

Smith and Wesson .32 Caliber Single-Action Revolver, serial no. 17156, Smith & Wesson American, Steel, silver, copper-platinum-iron alloy, nickel, American, Springfield, Massachusetts and New York — Smith and Wesson .32 Caliber Single-Action Revolver, serial no. 17156
1881–1902

Creamer and Sugar Bowl, Tiffany & Co., Silver and silver gilt, American — Creamer and Sugar Bowl
1883

Pitcher, Tiffany & Co., Silver, American — Pitcher
ca. 1880

Tea Caddy, Tiffany & Co., Silver, ivory, copper, and other metals, American — Tea Caddy
1880

Cigarette Case, Tiffany & Co., Gold, silver, brass, patinated copper, gold-copper alloy, silver-copper alloy, and patinated copper-platinum-iron alloy, American — Cigarette Case
ca. 1889

Match Case, Tiffany & Co., Gold, silver, brass, patinated copper, gold-copper alloy, silver-copper alloy, and patinated copper-platinum-iron alloy, American — Match Case
ca. 1889

Chocolate Pot, Tiffany & Co., Silver, patinated copper, gold, and ivory, American — Chocolate Pot
1879

Vase, Tiffany & Co., Silver, copper, gold, and silver-copper-zinc alloy, American — Vase
1879

Tray, Tiffany & Co., Silver, gold, copper, and platinum, American — Tray
1879–1880

Tea Caddy, Tiffany & Co., Silver and silver gilt, American — Tea Caddy
ca. 1882

Jardinière, Tiffany & Co., Silver, copper, gold, American — Jardinière
1879

Morgan Cup, Tiffany & Co., Silver and ivory, American — Morgan Cup
1887

Candelabrum, Tiffany & Co., Silver, American — Candelabrum
1890

Teapot, Tiffany & Co., Silver, jade, and boxwood, American — Teapot
1881

Coffeepot, Tiffany & Co., Silver, silver gilt, and tagua nut, American — Coffeepot
1878–1885

Pair of Candelabra, Tiffany & Co., Silver, copper, gold, brass, and copper-platinum alloy with traces of iron, American — Pair of Candelabra
1879–1880

Pair of Candelabra, Tiffany & Co., Silver, American — Pair of Candelabra
1884

Chestnut Burr, Porcelain (Hirado ware), Japan — Chestnut Burr
Japan
early 19th century

Crab on a Lotus Leaf, Ivory body, patinated copper disk with mixed-metal and gilded details, Japan — Crab on a Lotus Leaf
Japan
early 19th century

Mythical Chimera (Kirin) Standing on a Seal, Ivory, Japan — Mythical Chimera (Kirin) Standing on a Seal
Japan
second half 18th century–first half 19th century

String of Mushrooms, Ivory, Japan — String of Mushrooms
Japan
first half 19th century

Pea Pods, Okatomo Japanese, Ivory, Japan — Pea Pods
late 18th century

Rabbit, Ōhara Mitsuhiro Japanese, Ivory, Japan — Rabbit
mid-19th century

Boar and Grasses, Wood, Japan — Boar and Grasses
Japan
second half 19th century

Frog, Wood, Japan — Frog
Japan
18th century

Noh Mask: Ō-Tobide, Lacquered wood, gold, Japan — Noh Mask: Ō-Tobide
Japan
late 18th–early 19th century

Two Mythical Creatures (Tengu) Carrying a Parcel, Ivory, Japan — Two Mythical Creatures (Tengu) Carrying a Parcel
Japan
second half 19th century

Inrō with Wisteria Trellis, Inrō: five cases; lacquered wood with gold and silver takamaki-e, hiramaki-e, togidashimaki-e, cutout gold foil application on gold lacquer ground; ojime: goldstone (glass) bead; netsuke: three wise monkeys; carved wood with red lacquer, Japan — Inrō with Wisteria Trellis
Japan
mid-19th century

Inrō with Stylized Flower Patterns in Interconnected Roundels, Inrō: four cases; lacquered wood with gold, silver, yellow, and red togidashimaki-e, mother-of-pearl inlay on black lacquer ground; ojime: malachite bead; netsuke: openwork (ryūsa); ivory, Japan — Inrō with Stylized Flower Patterns in Interconnected Roundels
Japan
18th century

Inrō with Ducks on Swirls, Tōyō Japanese, Inrō: four cases; gold, silver takamaki-e, hiramaki-e, gold foil application, mother-of-pearl inlay on red lacquer ground; ojime: fire agate bead; netsuke: Kappa; carved wood, Japan — Inrō with Ducks on Swirls
second half 19th century

Inrō with Dragon in Cartouche on Arabesque Foliage (Karakusa) Background, Inrō: four cases; lacquered wood with gold and silver takamaki-e, hiramaki-e, togidashimaki-e, on black lacquer ground; metal cord runners; ojime: fire agate bead; netsuke: rabbit in a boat; carved wood, Japan — Inrō with Dragon in Cartouche on Arabesque Foliage (Karakusa) Background
Japan
18th century

Inrō with Dragon among Clouds and Waves, Inrō: four cases; lacquered wood, gold and silver takamaki-e, hiramaki-e, togidashimaki-e, cutout gold foil application, tortoiseshell inlay on black lacquer ground; metal cord runners; ojime: carved ivory; netsuke: turtles; carved ivory, Japan — Inrō with Dragon among Clouds and Waves
Japan
17th–18th century

Inrō with Shells and Seaweeds amid Rocks and Waves, Inrō: four cases; lacquered wood, gold and silver takamaki-e, hiramaki-e, togidashimaki-e, cutout gold foil application, silver inlay on gold ground; metal cord runners; ojime: copper with mixed-metal inlay and gilded details; netsuke: carved ivory, Japan — Inrō with Shells and Seaweeds amid Rocks and Waves
Japan
17th–18th century

Inrō with Lotus and Crab (obverse); Lotus and Tadpole (reverse), Inrō: four cases; wood with gold and silver takamaki-e, hiramaki-e, lead, mixed-metal inlay; ojime: tadpoles in a stream; copper alloy with mixed-metal inlays; netsuke: turtle in a lotus leaf; carved ivory with gilded copper, Japan — Inrō with Lotus and Crab (obverse); Lotus and Tadpole (reverse)
Japan
second half 19th century

Inrō in the Shape of a Leather Tobacco Case (Tabakoire) with Flowering Plum, Matsuda Sukenaga Japanese, Inrō: carved wood with lacquer imitating leather; gilded metal clasp; ojime: patinated metal bead; netsuke: Chinese boy (karako) with mask on shishi lion; carved wood, Japan — Inrō in the Shape of a Leather Tobacco Case (Tabakoire) with Flowering Plum
mid-19th century

Metal Inrō with Flower Medallions

, Inrō: four cases; mokume-gane (wood grain) mixed-metal laminate with gold and silver hiramaki-e; ojime: cloisonné bead with shippō pattern; netsuke: kagamibuta-type with chrysanthemums and butterfly; various metals, Japan — Metal Inrō with Flower Medallions
Japan
mid-19th century

Basketry Inrō, Inrō: single case; bamboo, rattan; ojime: marbled ceramic bead; netsuke: lacquer box with mandarin ducks; lacquered wood with gold and silver hiramaki-e, Japan — Basketry Inrō
Japan
mid-19th century

Tortoiseshell and Basketry Inrō, Inrō: single case; tortoiseshell under rattan “net” covered with lacquer (urushi); ojime: flower petals, brushwood; patinated copper with mixed-metal inlays; netsuke: turtle; carved wood, Japan — Tortoiseshell and Basketry Inrō
Japan
17th century

Inrō with Butterflies and Pampas Grass, Inrō: three cases; lacquered wood with cherry bark, gold and silver hiramaki-e, gold and silver foil application; ojime: semiprecious stone bead; netsuke: Chinese boy (karako) with covered brazier; carved wood with red lacquer, Japan — Inrō with Butterflies and Pampas Grass
Japan
mid-19th century

Sake Bottle (Tokkuri), Porcelain with overglaze enamel, gold and silver hiramaki-e (Kyoto ware), Japan — Sake Bottle (Tokkuri)
Japan
mid-19th century

Tea Caddy (Natsume), Stoneware with polychrome overglaze enamels and gold, Japan — Tea Caddy (Natsume)
Japan
second half 19th century

Examples of Chinese ornament selected from objects in the South Kensington Museum and other collections, Owen Jones British — Examples of Chinese ornament selected from objects in the South Kensington Museum and other collections
1867

The ornamental arts of Japan, George Ashdown Audsley British, Scottish — The ornamental arts of Japan
1883

[Japanese textiles] — [Japanese textiles]
1920s

Brush Holder (Fude-zutsu), Cast iron with relief inlay in silver, gold and shibuichi, Japan — Brush Holder (Fude-zutsu)
Japan
second half 19th century

Kimono (Shijira), Extended plain-weave silk, Japan — Kimono (Shijira)
Japan
mid-19th century

Buddhist Altar Cloth (Uchishiki), Twill-weave silk with supplementary weft patterning, Japan — Buddhist Altar Cloth (Uchishiki)
Japan
first half 19th century

Fragment, Twill-weave silk with brocading in silk and supplementary weft patterning in silk (karaori), Japan — Fragment
Japan
18th century

Waterpot (Suichū), Stoneware with polychrome overglazes (Awata ware), Japan — Waterpot (Suichū)
Japan
ca. 1850–60s

Sake Bottle (Tokkuri), Porcelain with underglaze iron brown and blue (Kutani ware), Japan — Sake Bottle (Tokkuri)
Japan
first half 19th century

Incense Box (Kōgō) in the Shape of a Plum Blossom, Porcelain with polychrome overglaze enamels and overglaze gold (Kutani ware), Japan — Incense Box (Kōgō) in the Shape of a Plum Blossom
Japan
first half 19th century

Tea Caddy (Chaire), Porcelain with underglaze blue decoration (perhaps Kyoto ware); ivory lid, Japan — Tea Caddy (Chaire)
Japan
first half 19th century

Freshwater Jar (Mizusashi), Ogata Ihachi Japanese, Stoneware with polychrome underglazes (Kyoto ware); wood with black lacquer lid, Japan — Freshwater Jar (Mizusashi)
first half 18th century

Teabowl (Chawan), Ogata Kenzan Japanese, Stoneware with black glaze and inlaid white slip (Kyoto ware), Japan — Teabowl (Chawan)
second half 18th century

Teabowl (Chawan), Stoneware with iron-oxide glaze (Seto ware), Japan — Teabowl (Chawan)
Japan
18th century

Teabowl, Stoneware (Jian ware), copper, China — Teabowl
China
12th–13th century

Tea Caddy (Chaire), Stoneware with iron glaze (Seto ware); ivory lid, Japan — Tea Caddy (Chaire)
Japan
18th century

Tea Caddy (Chaire), Stoneware with iron and rice-straw ash glazes (Satsuma ware), Japan — Tea Caddy (Chaire)
Japan
18th century

Incense Box, Carved lacquer, China — Incense Box
China
14th century

Incense Box (Kōgō) with Interlinked Circles (Shippō) Pattern, Carved wood with red and black lacquer layers (Kamakura-bori), Japan — Incense Box (Kōgō) with Interlinked Circles (Shippō) Pattern
Japan
early 17th century

Noh Robe (Karaori), Twill-weave silk with brocading in silk and supplementary weft patterning in silk (karaori), Japan — Noh Robe (Karaori)
Japan
second half 18th century

Plate, Copper, Japan — Plate
Japan
mid-19th century

Gourd-Shaped Basket, Bamboo, rattan, Japan — Gourd-Shaped Basket
Japan
mid-19th century

Hanging Vase, Earthenware with lead and copper glazes, Japan — Hanging Vase
Japan
mid-19th century

Gourd-Shaped Bottle, Porcelain (Jingdezhen ware), China — Gourd-Shaped Bottle
China
mid-16th century

Sake Bottle (Tokkuri), Stoneware with crackled glaze (Satsuma ware), Japan — Sake Bottle (Tokkuri)
Japan
late 18th–early 19th century

Flower Basket (Hanakago) in the Shape of a Flower, Bamboo, rattan, Japan — Flower Basket (Hanakago) in the Shape of a Flower
Japan
mid-19th century

Basketwork Box with Ivy, Bamboo, and lacquer, with gold and silver hiramaki-e with red lacquer accents, Japan — Basketwork Box with Ivy
Japan
mid-19th century

Sword Guard (<i>Tsuba</i>) With the Motif of Autumnal Vegetation (秋草透鐔), Mitsunobu Japanese, Iron, gold, copper, silver-copper alloy (<i>shibuichi</i>), Japanese — Sword Guard (Tsuba) With the Motif of Autumnal Vegetation (秋草透鐔)
17th century

Sword Guard (<i>Tsuba</i>) with the Carp and Seaweed Motif (藻鯉図鐔), Kansai Japanese, Iron, gold, copper-gold alloy (<i>shakudō</i>), Japanese — Sword Guard (Tsuba) with the Carp and Seaweed Motif (藻鯉図鐔)
dated 1868 (Keiō 4, 5th month)

Sword Guard (<i>Tsuba</i>) Depicting Peony and Butterflies (菊に蝶図鐔), Copper, copper-gold alloy (<i>shakudō</i>), silver, gold, bronze, Japanese — Sword Guard (Tsuba) Depicting Peony and Butterflies (菊に蝶図鐔)
Japanese
19th century

Sword Guard (<i>Tsuba</i>) Depicting Iris in Running Water (水辺の杜若図鐔), Brass, gold, Japanese — Sword Guard (Tsuba) Depicting Iris in Running Water (水辺の杜若図鐔)
Japanese
19th century

Sword Guard (<i>Tsuba</i>) Depicting Biting Lion Heads (<i>Shikami</i>) and Arabesques (獅噛唐草図南蛮鐔), Iron, gold, copper-gold alloy (<i>shakudō</i>), Japanese — Sword Guard (Tsuba) Depicting Biting Lion Heads (Shikami) and Arabesques (獅噛唐草図南蛮鐔)
Japanese
19th century

Sword Guard (<i>Tsuba</i>) With the Motif of Chrysanthemums and Arabesques (菊唐草に七宝図鐔), Brass, enameled cloisonné (<i>shippō</i>), copper, Japanese — Sword Guard (Tsuba) With the Motif of Chrysanthemums and Arabesques (菊唐草に七宝図鐔)
Japanese
19th century

Sword Guard (<i>Tsuba</i>) With the Motif of Dragonfly in Grapevine (葡萄に勝虫図鐔), Iron, gold, copper-gold alloy (<i>shakudō</i>), Japanese — Sword Guard (Tsuba) With the Motif of Dragonfly in Grapevine (葡萄に勝虫図鐔)
Japanese
probably 18th–19th century

Sword Guard (<i>Tsuba</i>) Depicting Heron on Boat (一路平安図鐔), Shōzui Japanese, Iron, gold, copper-silver alloy (<i>shibuichi</i>), Japanese — Sword Guard (Tsuba) Depicting Heron on Boat (一路平安図鐔)
18th century

Knife Handle (<i>Kozuka</i>) Depicting Shells on Beach (海辺に貝散図小柄), Copper-gold alloy (<i>shakudō</i>), gold, brass, abalone shell, Japanese — Knife Handle (Kozuka) Depicting Shells on Beach (海辺に貝散図小柄)
Japanese
18th–19th century

Knife Handle (<i>Kozuka</i>) With Lotus Motif (蓮図小柄), Copper, copper-silver alloy (<i>shibuichi</i>), gold, Japanese — Knife Handle (Kozuka) With Lotus Motif (蓮図小柄)
Japanese
19th century

Knife Handle (<i>Kozuka</i>) with Blade Depicting Maples, Arabesques, and Patterns (紅葉唐草文様図小柄), Iron, gold, steel, Japanese — Knife Handle (Kozuka) with Blade Depicting Maples, Arabesques, and Patterns (紅葉唐草文様図小柄)
Japanese
probably 18th–19th century

Noh Costume (Kariginu), Twill-weave silk with supplementary weft patterning, Japan — Noh Costume (Kariginu)
Japan
first half 19th century

Mosquito Smoker (Katori), Minzan, Earthenware with white lead glaze and polychrome overglaze enamels (Sanuki ware), Japan — Mosquito Smoker (Katori)
first half 19th century

Karamono-Style Flower Basket (Hanakago), Hayakawa Shōkosai I Japanese, Timber bamboo and rattan, Japan — Karamono-Style Flower Basket (Hanakago)
ca. 1870s–80s

Hanging Vase, Iron inlaid with copper, silver and copper alloys (shibuichi), gilded accents, Japan — Hanging Vase
Japan
second half 19th century

Freshwater Jar (Mizusashi), Makuzu Kōzan I (Miyagawa Toranosuke) Japanese, Stoneware with polychrome overglaze enamels and gold, wood lid, ivory knob (Makuzu ware), Japan — Freshwater Jar (Mizusashi)
1870–80s

Vase, Copper alloy with inlaid silver and gold, Japan — Vase
Japan
second half 19th century

Flower Basket, Bamboo, lacquer, Japan — Flower Basket
Japan
mid-19th century

Flower Basket in the Shape of a Cicada, Bamboo, rattan, Japan — Flower Basket in the Shape of a Cicada
Japan
mid-19th century

Turtle, Copper alloy, Japan — Turtle
Japan
second half 19th century

Candlestick, Copper alloy, Japan — Candlestick
Japan
second half 19th century

Vase, Copper alloy with inlaid silver details, Japan — Vase
Japan
second half 19th century

Vase, Iron, Japan — Vase
Japan
second half 19th century

Cup, Silver with gilded details, Japan — Cup
Japan
wecond half 19th century

Incense burner, Copper alloy, parcel gilding, China — Incense burner
China
18th century

Vase, Glass, blown and ground, China — Vase
China
mid-18th century

Water coupe, Porcelain (Jingdezhen ware), China — Water coupe
China
late 17th century

Dish, Porcelain (Jingdezhen ware), China — Dish
China
late 17th century

Noh Robe (Karaori)
, Twill-weave silk with supplementary weft patterning in silk and gold-leaf paper strips (karaori), Japan — Noh Robe (Karaori)
Japan
first half 19th century

Noh Robe (Karaori), Twill-weave silk with supplementary weft patterning in silk and gold-leaf paper strips (karaori), Japan — Noh Robe (Karaori)
Japan
late 18th–early 19th century

Box with Geometric Designs, Black lacquer with mother-of-pearl inlay, China — Box with Geometric Designs
China
late 17th century

Incense Box (Kōbako), Lacquered wood with mother-of-pearl and metal-wire inlays on black ground, Japan — Incense Box (Kōbako)
Japan
second half 18th century

Box, Lacquered wood with gold and silver hiramaki-e, mother-of-pearl inlay on black lacquer ground; leather strap with metal fittings, Japan — Box
Japan
mid-19th century

Dish, Porcelain with polychrome overglaze enamels (Kutani ware), Japan — Dish
Japan
mid-19th century

Vase, Porcelain with polychrome overglaze enamels and overglaze gold (Kyoto ware), Japan — Vase
Japan
mid-19th century

The Magnolia Vase, Tiffany & Co., Silver, enamel, gold, and opals, American — The Magnolia Vase
1893

Magnolia Conspicua, Tiffany & Co., Opaque and transparent watercolor, and graphite on board, American — Magnolia Conspicua
1891

Studies of Magnolias, Tiffany & Co., Opaque and transparent watercolor, ink and graphite on paper, American — Studies of Magnolias
1891

Study of Magnolia Blossom, Tiffany & Co., Opaque and transparent watercolor and graphite on paper, American — Study of Magnolia Blossom
ca. 1891

"Umbrella" Magnolia, Tiffany & Co., Opaque and transparent watercolor, and graphite on paper, American — "Umbrella" Magnolia
1891

Design Drawing, Tiffany & Co., Opaque and transparent watercolor, and graphite on board, American — Design Drawing
ca. 1893

Design Drawing, Tiffany & Co., Opaque and transparent watercolor, and graphite on board, American — Design Drawing
ca. 1893

Drawing of Magnolia Vase with Enameling Notations (?), Tiffany & Co., Opaque and transparent watercolor, and graphite on board, American — Drawing of Magnolia Vase with Enameling Notations (?)
ca. 1893

Design Drawing for Magnolia Vase, Tiffany & Co., Opaque and transparent watercolor, and graphite on board, American — Design Drawing for Magnolia Vase
ca. 1893

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