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Charles Lang Freer

Model Painting Furniture and Furnishing Costume and Textile Sculpture Calligraphy Mask Costume Accessory Unclassified Container Mirror Jewelry and Ornament Tool and Equipment Book Toy and Entertainment Musical Instrument Architectural Element Print Exchange Media Album Vessel Drawing Manuscript Weapon and Armament Ceremonial Object

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100s

Bead, corrugated

Bead, corrugated

Rim fragment of a bowl or cup

Rim fragment of a bowl or cup

Bead

Bead

Fragment, slightly concave

Fragment, slightly concave

+117

200s

A tiger attacking a cow

A tiger attacking a cow

Ornament in the form of a bear

Ornament in the form of a bear

Ornament with two dragonheads

Ornament with two dragonheads

Ornament in the form of a seated person

Ornament in the form of a seated person

+273

220s

Jar

Jar

300s

Bead, double

Bead, double

Ball

Ball

Bead, polygonal

Bead, polygonal

Bead

Bead

+325

400s

Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin)

Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin)

Sakyamuni Buddha seated on a lion throne

Sakyamuni Buddha seated on a lion throne

Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin)

Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin)

Yue ware vessel in the shape of a chimera (bixie)

Yue ware vessel in the shape of a chimera (bixie)

+3

470s

Straight chisel (<em>gui</em>) with raised uniform curls arranged in a grid

Straight chisel (<em>gui</em>) with raised uniform curls arranged in a grid

Garment hook (<em>daigou</em>)

Garment hook (<em>daigou</em>)

Garment hook

Garment hook

Disk (<em>bi</em>) with raised uniform curls

Disk (<em>bi</em>) with raised uniform curls

+26

500s

Standing Bodhisattvas

Standing Bodhisattvas

Fragment, showing torso of seated Buddha, a standing Bodhisattva and two cartouches on the front: and left arm of another seated Buddha on the side

Fragment, showing torso of seated Buddha, a standing Bodhisattva and two cartouches on the front: and left arm of another seated Buddha on the side

Seated Buddhas, bodisattva (<em>Samantabhadra</em>) with elephant, and other figures

Seated Buddhas, bodisattva (<em>Samantabhadra</em>) with elephant, and other figures

Small stupa

Small stupa

+85

600s

Bead, hexagonal; longitudinal bore

Bead, hexagonal; longitudinal bore

Bead

Bead

Bead

Bead

Pedestal with Buddha, bodhisattvas, and monks

Pedestal with Buddha, bodhisattvas, and monks

+68

660s

Ink pot in the shape of a Lotus Bud

Ink pot in the shape of a Lotus Bud

700s

Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin)

Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin)

Tomb figure of a kneeling ram

Tomb figure of a kneeling ram

Sutra container with cover

Sutra container with cover

Fragment of Guanyin of Eleven Heads

Fragment of Guanyin of Eleven Heads

+14

710s

Ceramic (fragment)

Ceramic (fragment)

Vase

Vase

770s

Fitting

Fitting

Dagger-axe (<em>ge</em>)

Dagger-axe (<em>ge</em>)

Spearhead (<em>maotou</em>)

Spearhead (<em>maotou</em>)

Crossbow fitting

Crossbow fitting

+11

800s

Standing figure of Bodhisattva

Standing figure of Bodhisattva

Reliquary in the form of a miniature sarcophagus

Reliquary in the form of a miniature sarcophagus

Mirror (<em>chien</em>)

Mirror (<em>chien</em>)

Durga Mahishasuramardini ("Slayer of the Buffalo Demon")

Durga Mahishasuramardini ("Slayer of the Buffalo Demon")

+1

900s

Ornament in the form of a tiger (fragment)

Ornament in the form of a tiger (fragment)

Mirror

Mirror

Statuette: a Bodhisattva (Bosatsu)

Statuette: a Bodhisattva (Bosatsu)

Belt ornament (from a set of eight, F1916.474, 719-724, F1917.558)

Belt ornament (from a set of eight, F1916.474, 719-724, F1917.558)

+16

1000s

Bead; double disk

Bead; double disk

Bead

Bead

Bracelet

Bracelet

Bead

Bead

+433

1100s

Spoon

Spoon

Topknot pin

Topknot pin

Spoon

Spoon

Bead

Bead

+165

1170s

Pitcher

Pitcher

Pitcher (waster)

Pitcher (waster)

1200s

Vessel

Vessel

The Bodhisattva Monju

The Bodhisattva Monju

Bodhidharma crossing the Yangzi on a reed

Bodhidharma crossing the Yangzi on a reed

Bowl

Bowl

+27

1300s

History of the temple called Yatadera

History of the temple called Yatadera

Sakyamuni, Confucius and Lao-tzu under a pine

Sakyamuni, Confucius and Lao-tzu under a pine

Bottle

Bottle

Mask for Noh performance

Mask for Noh performance

+12

1400s

Tile

Tile

Spoon

Spoon

The Bija A, representing Vairocana (Dainichi)

The Bija A, representing Vairocana (Dainichi)

Quail and flowers

Quail and flowers

+32

1500s

Rocks and Bamboos

Rocks and Bamboos

Cats, birds, and flowers

Cats, birds, and flowers

Pine and brook

Pine and brook

Peonies

Peonies

+41

1520s

One of the twelve deva: Emma-ten (<em>Yama</em> or <em>Suyama-deva</em>?)

One of the twelve deva: Emma-ten (<em>Yama</em> or <em>Suyama-deva</em>?)

One of the twelve deva: Nit'-ten (<em>Surya</em>)

One of the twelve deva: Nit'-ten (<em>Surya</em>)

One of the twelve deva: Kwa-ten (<em>Agni</em>)

One of the twelve deva: Kwa-ten (<em>Agni</em>)

One of the twelve deva: Fu-ten (<em>Vayu</em>)

One of the twelve deva: Fu-ten (<em>Vayu</em>)

+10

1580s

Mino ware tea bowl

Mino ware tea bowl

1590s

Karatsu ware ewer or freshwater jar

Karatsu ware ewer or freshwater jar

Waiting in a pavilion for a boat

Waiting in a pavilion for a boat

Karatsu ware individual food-serving cup, E-Karatsu type

Karatsu ware individual food-serving cup, E-Karatsu type

Tea ceremony water jar, Takatori or Karatsu ware

Tea ceremony water jar, Takatori or Karatsu ware

+7

1600s

Drawing of animals and plants

Drawing of animals and plants

Scenes from <em>The Tale of Genji</em>

Scenes from <em>The Tale of Genji</em>

Landscape: a palace between lake and mountains

Landscape: a palace between lake and mountains

Luohan on a water buffalo skin

Luohan on a water buffalo skin

+5

1610s

Mount Fuji, trees and clouds

Mount Fuji, trees and clouds

Interior of a house of entertainment

Interior of a house of entertainment

Horse and Rider

Horse and Rider

Coxcombs, maize and morning glories 鶏頭玉蜀黍朝顔図屏風

Coxcombs, maize and morning glories 鶏頭玉蜀黍朝顔図屏風

+249

1620s

Panel with dragons, pearls, phoenixes, and floral patterns

Panel with dragons, pearls, phoenixes, and floral patterns

One of the 12 deva: Ishanaten (<em>Isana</em>)

One of the 12 deva: Ishanaten (<em>Isana</em>)

Head of a young woman, among flowering stems

Head of a young woman, among flowering stems

Table

Table

+1

1630s

Adoration of the Christ Child

Adoration of the Christ Child

1640s

Colophons to "Vaisravana and Attendants"

Colophons to "Vaisravana and Attendants"

Tapestry: a Daoist female Immortal and attendant under a pine

Tapestry: a Daoist female Immortal and attendant under a pine

Drunken poets

Drunken poets

Fan mounted as an album leaf

Fan mounted as an album leaf

+76

1650s

Ornament in the shape of a coin

Ornament in the shape of a coin

The Taoist Immortal Shih-te

The Taoist Immortal Shih-te

Jahangir and Prince Khurram entertained by Nur Jahan

Jahangir and Prince Khurram entertained by Nur Jahan

1660s

Portrait of an officer

Portrait of an officer

1690s

Fragment of a Buddhist robe (kesa)

Fragment of a Buddhist robe (kesa)

1700s

Bird on a leafless branch

Bird on a leafless branch

Cypresses and cedars

Cypresses and cedars

An Ascetic

An Ascetic

Karatsu ware bowl, Takeo Karatsu type

Karatsu ware bowl, Takeo Karatsu type

+125

1720s

Brocade, velvet, in the form of a wall hanging

Brocade, velvet, in the form of a wall hanging

A group of women in a garden, entertaining themselves with music and dancing

A group of women in a garden, entertaining themselves with music and dancing

Tapestry: bamboos, flowers, birds, and insects

Tapestry: bamboos, flowers, birds, and insects

Bowl stand (for tea bowl F1911.355)

Bowl stand (for tea bowl F1911.355)

+3

1730s

Portrait of a nawab

Portrait of a nawab

Portrait of Nadir Shah

Portrait of Nadir Shah

1740s

A prince holding an audience

A prince holding an audience

1790s

Shah Jahan and his son Dara Shikoh hunting

Shah Jahan and his son Dara Shikoh hunting

Disk (<em>bi</em>) with raised uniform curls arranged in a grid

Disk (<em>bi</em>) with raised uniform curls arranged in a grid

Dragon plaque

Dragon plaque

Ornament in the form of a chisel

Ornament in the form of a chisel

+7

1800s

A princess and a child

A princess and a child

Jar in style of Goryeo celadon

Jar in style of Goryeo celadon

Vase in Oribe style, probably Seto ware

Vase in Oribe style, probably Seto ware

Satsuma ware sake ewer

Satsuma ware sake ewer

+109

1810s

Jar

Jar

1820s

Durga fighting the rakshashas Shunga and Nishunga, from a Devi Mahatmya

Durga fighting the rakshashas Shunga and Nishunga, from a Devi Mahatmya

1830s

Portrait of a Mughal ruler

Portrait of a Mughal ruler

The Mosque of Delhi and the Iron Pillar

The Mosque of Delhi and the Iron Pillar

1850s

Bookbinding

Bookbinding

Seal

Seal

Satin, embroidered. in the form of a large hanging

Satin, embroidered. in the form of a large hanging

1870s

Coin

Coin

Coin

Coin

Coin

Coin

1880s

Coin

Coin

1900s

Dagger-axe (<em>ge</em>), fragment reworked, with masks, dragon heads, and raised dragon elements

Dagger-axe (<em>ge</em>), fragment reworked, with masks, dragon heads, and raised dragon elements

1910s

Seated lion

Seated lion

Immortal Magu with deer and peach tree

Immortal Magu with deer and peach tree

A blue glass dish filled with fruit

A blue glass dish filled with fruit

Tanzi wearing a deer skin and holding a bucket

Tanzi wearing a deer skin and holding a bucket

+6

2000s

Harvesting knife (<em>hu</em> 笏)

Harvesting knife (<em>hu</em> 笏)

Disk (<em>bi</em> 璧)

Disk (<em>bi</em> 璧)

Axe shaft cap

Axe shaft cap

Forked blade (<em>zhang</em> 璋)

Forked blade (<em>zhang</em> 璋)

+139

Works

2,643 artworks

Vessel

Vessel

Ritual vessel (<em>pou</em>)

Ritual vessel (<em>pou</em>)

Garment hook (<em>daigou</em>)

Garment hook (<em>daigou</em>)

Ritual vessel (<em>huo</em>) with bird stopper

Ritual vessel (<em>huo</em>) with bird stopper

Disk (<em>bi</em> 璧)

Disk (<em>bi</em> 璧)

Bead, large spindle-shaped. One end broken

Bead, large spindle-shaped. One end broken

Bead, cylindrical

Bead, cylindrical

Button Bead

Ritual wine container (<em>hu</em>) with masks

Ritual wine container (<em>hu</em>) with masks

Garment hook (<em>daigou</em>)

Garment hook (<em>daigou</em>)

Garment hook (<em>daigou</em>)

Garment hook (<em>daigou</em>)

Fragment

Clasp or ornament

Clasp or ornament

Pottery: Unidentified form

Pottery: Unidentified form

Mirror

Bead. Damaged

Garment hook (<em>daigou</em>)

Garment hook (<em>daigou</em>)

Garment hook (<em>daigou</em>)

Garment hook (<em>daigou</em>)

Pottery: Unidentified form

Pottery: Unidentified form

Fragment of a rod

Fragment of a rod

Ritual vessel (<em>an</em>)

Ritual vessel (<em>an</em>)

Garment hook (<em>gou</em>)

Garment hook (<em>gou</em>)

A crouching figure

A crouching figure

Ritual food vessel (<em>gui</em>)

Ritual food vessel (<em>gui</em>)

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