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Detailed Image Huipil, Po't, Blouse (2008.10.0001)

Huipil, Po't, Blouse2008.10.0001 (2008.10.0001)

97.7 x 64.6 x 1.1 cm (801 g)

Location: America, Central: Guatemala: Chimaltenango Department: San Juan Comalapa
Period: 1928 CE
Classification/Nomenclature: Personal Artifacts : Clothing : Main Garments

Thumbnail of Backstrap Loom Assembly: Cinturon, Backstrap (2008.10.0002)

Detailed Image Backstrap Loom Assembly: Cinturon, Backstrap (2008.10.0002)

Backstrap Loom Assembly: Cinturon, Backstrap2008.10.0002 (2008.10.0002)

53 x 9.4 x 1.5 cm (44 g)

Location: America, Central: Guatemala: Chimaltenango Department: San Juan Comalapa
Period: 2008
Classification/Nomenclature: Materials T&E : Textileworking T&E : Textile Manufacturing Equipment

Thumbnail of Warp Threader (2008.10.0003A)

Detailed Image Warp Threader (2008.10.0003A)

Warp Threader2008.10.0003A (2008.10.0003A)

81.5 x 22.4 x 19.6 cm (2560 g)

Location: America, Central: Guatemala: Chimaltenango Department: San Juan Comalapa
Period: 2008 CE
Classification/Nomenclature: Materials T&E : Textileworking T&E : Textile Manufacturing Equipment

Thumbnail of Spool of Thread (2008.10.0003B)

Spool of Thread2008.10.0003B (2008.10.0003B)

18.5 x 8.5 cm (2560 g)

Location: America, Central: Guatemala: Chimaltenango Department: San Juan Comalapa
Period: 2008 CE
Classification/Nomenclature: Materials T&E : Textileworking T&E : Needleworking T&E

Thumbnail of Okimono: Shoki, Demon Killer, Wrestling with an Oni (Japanese Demon) (2008.11.0001)

Detailed Image Okimono: Shoki, Demon Killer, Wrestling with an Oni (Japanese Demon) (2008.11.0001)

On Exhibit

Okimono: Shoki, Demon Killer, Wrestling with an Oni (Japanese Demon)2008.11.0001 (2008.11.0001)

9.8 x 9 x 8.8 cm (138 g)

Location: Asia, East: Japan: Edo|Tokyo
Period: Meiji Period (1868-1912); Late 19th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art
Description: This is a Japanese okimono of Shoki, a being who pursues and kills the demons of the spiritual realms, wrestling with an oni (Japanese demon)...

Thumbnail of Okimono: Carp (2008.11.0002)

Detailed Image Okimono: Carp (2008.11.0002)

Okimono: Carp2008.11.0002 (2008.11.0002)

9.4 x 5.3 x 2.5 cm (28.1 g)

Location: Asia, East: Japan
Period: Late Edo Period (1603-1868) - Meiji Period (1868-1912); 19th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art
Description: This is a Japanese okimono of a carp signed by Keizan. It is an animal often associated with marital happiness and good fortune...

Thumbnail of Figurine: Lohan (Rakan) (unnamed) (2008.11.0003)

Detailed Image Figurine: Lohan (Rakan) (unnamed) (2008.11.0003)

Figurine: Lohan (Rakan) (unnamed)2008.11.0003 (2008.11.0003)

14.1 x 11.5 x 8.9 cm (377 g)

Location: Asia, East: China
Period: Ming Dynasty (1368-1644); 1368-1644
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art

Thumbnail of Okimono: Standing Horse (2008.11.0004)

Detailed Image Okimono: Standing Horse (2008.11.0004)

On Exhibitin the East Asia exhibit

Okimono: Standing Horse2008.11.0004 (2008.11.0004)

33.2 x 26.4 x 8.5 cm (1385 g)

Location: Asia, East: Japan
Period: Late Edo Period (1603-1868) - Meiji Period (1868-1912); 19th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art
Description: This is a Japanese okimono of a horse, an animal that is regarded as sacred animals in Shintoism. As an example, horse paintings or ema were used as votive offerings in Japanese shrines...

Thumbnail of Figurine: Han Shan, Chinese Poet (2008.11.0005)

Detailed Image Figurine: Han Shan, Chinese Poet (2008.11.0005)

Figurine: Han Shan, Chinese Poet2008.11.0005 (2008.11.0005)

10 x 4 x 3.5 cm (37.7 g)

Location: Asia, East: China
Period: Qing Dynasty (1644-1911); 1644-1911 CE
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art
Description: This is a figure wood carving of Han Shan, a Chinese poet of the seventh century. He is holding a scroll which, in Buddhism, represents a sacred text of scriptures...

Thumbnail of Okimono: Fish (Madai, Red Sea Bream, Red Tai) (2008.11.0006)

Detailed Image Okimono: Fish (Madai, Red Sea Bream, Red Tai) (2008.11.0006)

Okimono: Fish (Madai, Red Sea Bream, Red Tai)2008.11.0006 (2008.11.0006)

30.8 x 14.6 x 6.5 cm (812 g)

Location: Asia, East: Japan
Period: Late Edo Period (1603-1868); Early - mid 19th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art
Description: This is a Japanese okimono of a fish, specifically a Madai (also known as a Red Tai). Fish have often held significance in Japanese legend as animals representing perseverance and fertility...

Thumbnail of Figurine: Elderly Scholar (2008.11.0007)

Detailed Image Figurine: Elderly Scholar (2008.11.0007)

Figurine: Elderly Scholar2008.11.0007 (2008.11.0007)

15.7 x 10.9 x 10.5 cm (237 g)

Location: Asia, East: China
Period: Qing Dynasty (1644-1911); 1644-1911 CE
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art
Description: The Spurlock museum holds a variety of Chinese lacquer figures created during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), and they serve as representations of regional beliefs and ethics, cultural figureheads, and the human condition...

Thumbnail of Tobacco Box Set: Tonkotsu, Kiseruzutsu and Ojime (2008.11.0008)

Detailed Image Tobacco Box Set: Tonkotsu, Kiseruzutsu and Ojime (2008.11.0008)

Tobacco Box Set: Tonkotsu, Kiseruzutsu and Ojime2008.11.0008 (2008.11.0008)

28.6 x 9.4 x 4.6 cm (126 g)

Location: Asia, East: Japan
Period: Edo Period (1603-1868); Early 19th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Personal Artifacts : Personal Gear : Smoking & Drug Equipment
Description: 9/26/2008: "A unique en suite carved wood tonkotsu, kiseruzutsu and ojime, signed Genryusai Minkoku II with kakihan, early 19th century...

Thumbnail of Double Peach Ruyi, Scepter (2008.11.0009A)

Detailed Image Double Peach Ruyi, Scepter (2008.11.0009A)

Double Peach Ruyi, Scepter2008.11.0009A (2008.11.0009A)

32 x 7 x 4 cm (166 g)

Location: Asia, East: China
Period: Qing Dynasty (1644-1911); 18th Century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Personal Symbols : Status Symbols
Description: This is a Chinese boxwood carving of a Ruyi, a curved and scepter-like emblem of rank which was used in court ceremonies and appears in Buddhist iconography as a symbol of religious dialogue...

Thumbnail of Ruyi (Scepter), Storage Box (2008.11.0009B)

Detailed Image Ruyi (Scepter), Storage Box (2008.11.0009B)

Ruyi (Scepter), Storage Box2008.11.0009B (2008.11.0009B)

36 x 12 x 6.5 cm (424 g)

Location: Asia, East: China
Period: Qing Dynasty (1644-1911); 18th Century
Classification/Nomenclature: Furnishings : Furniture : Storage & Display Furniture
Description: This is a box for a Chinese boxwood carving of a Ruyi, a curved and scepter-like emblem of rank which was used in court ceremonies and appears in Buddhist iconography as a symbol of religious dialogue...

Thumbnail of Winter Box, Base (2008.11.0010A)

Detailed Image Winter Box, Base (2008.11.0010A)

Winter Box, Base2008.11.0010A (2008.11.0010A)

11.4 x 9.1 x 5.1 cm (178 g)

Location: Asia, East: China
Period: Qing Dynasty (1644-1911); 17th - 18th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Furnishings : Household Accessories : Storage & Display Accessories
Description: This base of a carved Chinese box features prunus blossoms, flowers which represent winter, as well as branches and tendrils...

Thumbnail of Winter Box Lid (2008.11.0010B)

Detailed Image Winter Box Lid (2008.11.0010B)

Winter Box Lid2008.11.0010B (2008.11.0010B)

11.6 x 9.1 x 3.9 cm (132 g)

Location: Asia, East: China
Period: Qing Dynasty (1644-1911); 17th - 18th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Furnishings : Household Accessories : Storage & Display Accessories
Description: This lid of a carved Chinese box features prunus blossoms, flowers which represent winter, as well as branches and tendrils...

Thumbnail of Winter Box, Storage Box (2008.11.0010C)

Detailed Image Winter Box, Storage Box (2008.11.0010C)

Winter Box, Storage Box2008.11.0010C (2008.11.0010C)

15 x 13 x 10.5 cm (267 g)

Location: Asia, East: China
Period: Qing Dynasty (1644-1911); 1644-1911 CE
Classification/Nomenclature: Furnishings : Furniture : Storage & Display Furniture
Description: This is a box for a carved Chinese box that features prunus blossoms, flowers which represent winter, as well as branches and tendrils...

Thumbnail of Figurine: Standing Elephant (2008.11.0011A)

Detailed Image Figurine: Standing Elephant (2008.11.0011A)

Figurine: Standing Elephant2008.11.0011A (2008.11.0011A)

17.2 x 16 x 10.4 cm (256 g)

Location: Asia, East: China
Period: Late Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), Early Republic of China (1912-1949)
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art
Description: This Chinese bamboo carving depicts an elephant with three figures situated on its back or tusk. One of the figures holds a bat, an auspicious animal which represents longevity and happiness...

Thumbnail of Standing Elephant, Storage Box (2008.11.0011B)

Detailed Image Standing Elephant, Storage Box (2008.11.0011B)

Standing Elephant, Storage Box2008.11.0011B (2008.11.0011B)

22 x 19.8 x 14 cm (629 g)

Location: Asia, East: China
Period: Late Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), Early Republic of China (1912-1949); 18th - Early 20th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Furnishings : Furniture : Storage & Display Furniture
Description: This is the storage box for a Chinese bamboo carving that depicts an elephant with three figures situated on its back or tusk...

Thumbnail of Figurine: Eight Daoist Immortals (Baxian) (2008.11.0012)

Detailed Image Figurine: Eight Daoist Immortals (Baxian) (2008.11.0012)

Figurine: Eight Daoist Immortals (Baxian)2008.11.0012 (2008.11.0012)

20.1 x 9 x 5.8 cm (368 g)

Location: Asia, East: China
Period: Late Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), Early Republic of China (1912-1949); 1900
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art
Description: This Chinese carving depicts the Eight Daoist Immortals crossing the sea in a raft. Prunus blossoms, foliage, and branches are included and form a partial canopy...

Thumbnail of Carving: Mountain (2008.11.0013A)

Detailed Image Carving: Mountain (2008.11.0013A)

Carving: Mountain2008.11.0013A (2008.11.0013A)

18.9 x 11.9 x 9.1 cm (514 g)

Location: Asia, East: China
Period: Qing Dynasty ; 18th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art
Description: A Chinese carving of a natural scene often features items that hold greater symbolic and even sacred meaning...

Thumbnail of Carving: Mountain, Base (2008.11.0013B)

Detailed Image Carving: Mountain, Base (2008.11.0013B)

Carving: Mountain, Base2008.11.0013B (2008.11.0013B)

15 x 11.5 x 2.4 cm (314 g)

Location: Asia, East: China
Period: Qing Dynasty ; 1644-1911 CE
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art
Description: This is the base for a huanghuali (yellow flower pear wood) carving of a mountain scene which features bamboo, millet, and prunus...

Thumbnail of Bitong, Brush Pot (2008.11.0014)

Detailed Image Bitong, Brush Pot (2008.11.0014)

Bitong, Brush Pot2008.11.0014 (2008.11.0014)

24.7 x 19.1 x 2.9 cm (1365 g)

Location: Asia, East: China
Period: Early Republic / PRC
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication T&E : Written Communication T&E : Writing Accessories
Description: 9/29/2008: "A Chinese bamboo bitong (brushpot) with an intricate overall carving, in high and low relief and openwork, with the motif called ‘The Orchid Pavilion...