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Map: Canton, China1900.43.0074 (1900.43.0074)
72.5 x 68.9 x 2.5 cm (263 g)
Location: Asia, East: China: Canton
Period: People's Republic of China (1912-1949); 1920s
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Documentary Artifacts : Graphic Documents
Period: People's Republic of China (1912-1949); 1920s
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Documentary Artifacts : Graphic Documents
Bitong, Brush Pot1999.13.0025 (1999.13.0025)
9.9 x 8.7 x 7.1 cm (276 g)
Location: Asia, East: China
Period: Qing Dynasty (1644-1911); 18th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication T&E : Written Communication T&E : Writing Accessories
Description: This is a Chinese zitan carving of a brush pot for a scholar's desk. The hardest and heaviest of the hardwoods, zitan is a reliable material for the Chinese decorative arts...
Period: Qing Dynasty (1644-1911); 18th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication T&E : Written Communication T&E : Writing Accessories
Description: This is a Chinese zitan carving of a brush pot for a scholar's desk. The hardest and heaviest of the hardwoods, zitan is a reliable material for the Chinese decorative arts...
Scroll Weight1999.13.0026A (1999.13.0026A)
31.2 x 5.4 x 2.5 cm (445 g)
Location: Asia, East: China
Period: Reign of Kang Hsi (1662–1722), Qing Dynasty (1644-1911); 1662 - 1722
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication T&E : Written Communication T&E : Writing Accessories
Description: The scroll weight was an item of interest for the Chinese scholar's desk, this one being elaborately carved with birds and branches...
Period: Reign of Kang Hsi (1662–1722), Qing Dynasty (1644-1911); 1662 - 1722
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication T&E : Written Communication T&E : Writing Accessories
Description: The scroll weight was an item of interest for the Chinese scholar's desk, this one being elaborately carved with birds and branches...
Scroll Weight1999.13.0026B (1999.13.0026B)
31.2 x 5.5 x 2.5 cm (451 g)
Location: Asia, East: China
Period: Reign of Kang Hsi (1662–1722), Qing Dynasty (1644-1911); 1662 - 1722
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication T&E : Written Communication T&E : Writing Accessories
Description: This is a Chinese zitan wood carving of a scroll weight, an item typically found on a scholar's desk, that is carved birds and branches...
Period: Reign of Kang Hsi (1662–1722), Qing Dynasty (1644-1911); 1662 - 1722
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication T&E : Written Communication T&E : Writing Accessories
Description: This is a Chinese zitan wood carving of a scroll weight, an item typically found on a scholar's desk, that is carved birds and branches...
Brush Rest: Mountains of Yanchan1999.13.0027 (1999.13.0027)
12.6 x 7.7 x 2.5 cm (93 g)
Location: Asia, East: China
Period: Early Qing Dynasty (1644-1911); 19th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication T&E : Written Communication T&E : Writing Accessories
Description: This is a mountain-shaped Chinese zitan carving of a brush rest for a scholar's desk. The hardest and heaviest of the hardwoods, zitan is a reliable material for the Chinese decorative arts...
Period: Early Qing Dynasty (1644-1911); 19th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication T&E : Written Communication T&E : Writing Accessories
Description: This is a mountain-shaped Chinese zitan carving of a brush rest for a scholar's desk. The hardest and heaviest of the hardwoods, zitan is a reliable material for the Chinese decorative arts...
Brush Washer, Water Coup2001.07.0007 (2001.07.0007)
10 x 6.8 x 3.3 cm (61 g)
Location: Asia, East: China
Period: Qing Dynasty (1644-1911); 18th - 19th Century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication T&E : Written Communication T&E : Writing Accessories
Description: Brush washers of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) were treasured items for interior design, particularly ones made from zitan wood...
Period: Qing Dynasty (1644-1911); 18th - 19th Century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication T&E : Written Communication T&E : Writing Accessories
Description: Brush washers of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) were treasured items for interior design, particularly ones made from zitan wood...
Brush Washer, Water Coupe2001.07.0014A (2001.07.0014A)
14.3 x 9.3 x 2.5 cm (127 g)
Location: Asia, East: China
Period: Qing Dynasty (1644-1911); 18th Century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication T&E : Written Communication T&E : Writing Accessories
Description: Brush washers of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) were treasured items for interior design, particularly ones made from zitan wood...
Period: Qing Dynasty (1644-1911); 18th Century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication T&E : Written Communication T&E : Writing Accessories
Description: Brush washers of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) were treasured items for interior design, particularly ones made from zitan wood...
Brush Washer Base2001.07.0014B (2001.07.0014B)
13.3 x 8 x 6.2 cm (131 g)
Location: Asia, East: China
Period: Qing Dynasty (1644-1911); 18th Century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication T&E : Written Communication T&E : Writing Accessories
Description: This is the base for a Chinese wood carving of a brush washer. The washer was created from zitan wood, the hardest and heaviest of the hardwoods, and is considered a reliable material for Chinese decorative arts...
Period: Qing Dynasty (1644-1911); 18th Century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication T&E : Written Communication T&E : Writing Accessories
Description: This is the base for a Chinese wood carving of a brush washer. The washer was created from zitan wood, the hardest and heaviest of the hardwoods, and is considered a reliable material for Chinese decorative arts...
Bitong, Brush Pot2001.07.0015 (2001.07.0015)
18 x 15 x 11.3 cm (1022 g)
Location: Asia, East: China
Period: Qing Dynasty (1644-1911); 18th - 19th Century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication T&E : Written Communication T&E : Writing Accessories
Description: The Chinese bitong (brush pot) was an ideal piece of interior design for the scholar's desk, with this one being constructed from zitan wood...
Period: Qing Dynasty (1644-1911); 18th - 19th Century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication T&E : Written Communication T&E : Writing Accessories
Description: The Chinese bitong (brush pot) was an ideal piece of interior design for the scholar's desk, with this one being constructed from zitan wood...
Bitong, Brush Pot2005.11.0017 (2005.11.0017)
20.5 x 15.3 x 12 cm (1196 g)
Location: Asia, East: China
Period: Qing (Ch’ing) dynasty; 18th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication T&E : Written Communication T&E : Writing Accessories
Description: This is a Chinese zitan carving of a brush pot (bitong) with designs of grapes, vines, and squirrels...
Period: Qing (Ch’ing) dynasty; 18th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication T&E : Written Communication T&E : Writing Accessories
Description: This is a Chinese zitan carving of a brush pot (bitong) with designs of grapes, vines, and squirrels...
Joss, Incense, Stick Holder2006.12.0017 (2006.12.0017)
19.5 x 18.3 x 8.7 cm (1078 g)
Location: Asia, East: China
Period: Qing Dynasty (1644-1911); 19th Century
Classification/Nomenclature: Furnishings : Household Accessories : Other Household Accessories
Description: An incense holder of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) is a valuable interior design item meant for the Chinese scholar's desk...
Period: Qing Dynasty (1644-1911); 19th Century
Classification/Nomenclature: Furnishings : Household Accessories : Other Household Accessories
Description: An incense holder of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) is a valuable interior design item meant for the Chinese scholar's desk...
Pien-mien, Face Cover Fan2007.12.0003A (2007.12.0003A)
32.5 x 13.5 x .2 cm (67 g)
Location: Asia, East: China
Period: Qing Dynasty (1644-1911); 17th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Personal Artifacts : Personal Gear : Personal Assistive Artifacts
Description: This is a fixed fan (pien-mien) of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Three types of Chinese fans evolved: the face cover fan (pien-mien), the ceremonial fan (T'uan-shan), and the folding fan (Che-shan)...
Period: Qing Dynasty (1644-1911); 17th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Personal Artifacts : Personal Gear : Personal Assistive Artifacts
Description: This is a fixed fan (pien-mien) of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Three types of Chinese fans evolved: the face cover fan (pien-mien), the ceremonial fan (T'uan-shan), and the folding fan (Che-shan)...
Four Seasons Scroll Weight: Fall2007.12.0004A (2007.12.0004A)
25.8 x 3.4 x 2.2 cm (172 g)
Location: Asia, East: China
Period: Republic of China ; 1930
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication T&E : Written Communication T&E : Writing Accessories
Description: "Four Chinese zitan scroll weights, inlaid with bamboo carved to represent the four seasons, each signed Wulin, each 10 1/2” long...
Period: Republic of China ; 1930
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication T&E : Written Communication T&E : Writing Accessories
Description: "Four Chinese zitan scroll weights, inlaid with bamboo carved to represent the four seasons, each signed Wulin, each 10 1/2” long...
Four Seasons Scroll Weight: Winter2007.12.0004B (2007.12.0004B)
25.7 x 3.3 x 2.4 cm (186 g)
Location: Asia, East: China
Period: Republic of China ; 1930
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication T&E : Written Communication T&E : Writing Accessories
Description: "Four Chinese zitan scroll weights, inlaid with bamboo carved to represent the four seasons, each signed Wulin, each 10 1/2” long...
Period: Republic of China ; 1930
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication T&E : Written Communication T&E : Writing Accessories
Description: "Four Chinese zitan scroll weights, inlaid with bamboo carved to represent the four seasons, each signed Wulin, each 10 1/2” long...
Four Seasons Scroll Weight: Spring2007.12.0004C (2007.12.0004C)
25.8 x 3.3 x 2.2 cm (177 g)
Location: Asia, East: China
Period: Republic of China ; 1930
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication T&E : Written Communication T&E : Writing Accessories
Description: "Four Chinese zitan scroll weights, inlaid with bamboo carved to represent the four seasons, each signed Wulin, each 10 1/2” long...
Period: Republic of China ; 1930
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication T&E : Written Communication T&E : Writing Accessories
Description: "Four Chinese zitan scroll weights, inlaid with bamboo carved to represent the four seasons, each signed Wulin, each 10 1/2” long...
Four Seasons Scroll Weight: Summer2007.12.0004D (2007.12.0004D)
25.8 x 3.3 x 2.3 cm (186 g)
Location: Asia, East: China
Period: Republic of China ; 1930
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication T&E : Written Communication T&E : Writing Accessories
Description: "Four Chinese zitan scroll weights, inlaid with bamboo carved to represent the four seasons, each signed Wulin, each 10 1/2” long...
Period: Republic of China ; 1930
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication T&E : Written Communication T&E : Writing Accessories
Description: "Four Chinese zitan scroll weights, inlaid with bamboo carved to represent the four seasons, each signed Wulin, each 10 1/2” long...
Bitong, Brush Pot2007.12.0005 (2007.12.0005)
19 x 18.4 cm (1691 g)
Location: Asia, East: China
Period: Qing Dynasty (1644-1911); 18th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication T&E : Written Communication T&E : Writing Accessories
Description: This is a Chinese zitan carving of a brush pot (bitong) depicting a hunting scene on a mountainous landscape with motifs of figures on horseback, deer, and three dogs...
Period: Qing Dynasty (1644-1911); 18th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication T&E : Written Communication T&E : Writing Accessories
Description: This is a Chinese zitan carving of a brush pot (bitong) depicting a hunting scene on a mountainous landscape with motifs of figures on horseback, deer, and three dogs...
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...
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...
Box: Five Bats in Flight2012.12.0003A (2012.12.0003A)
29.6 x 19.8 x 3.6 cm (912 g)
Location: Asia, East: China
Period: Early Republic; 1911 - 1949
Classification/Nomenclature: Furnishings : Household Accessories : Decorative Furnishings
Description: 6/28/2012: "A Chinese zitan rectangular box with lid, finely carved in low relief, overall, with five wufu (bats) in flight and a flaming pearl, encircling cash symbol with tassel, all amongst cloud scrolls, the side panels with further cloud scrolls, 11 3/4” x 7 3/4” x 2 3/4” high...
Period: Early Republic; 1911 - 1949
Classification/Nomenclature: Furnishings : Household Accessories : Decorative Furnishings
Description: 6/28/2012: "A Chinese zitan rectangular box with lid, finely carved in low relief, overall, with five wufu (bats) in flight and a flaming pearl, encircling cash symbol with tassel, all amongst cloud scrolls, the side panels with further cloud scrolls, 11 3/4” x 7 3/4” x 2 3/4” high...
Box Lid: Five Bats in Flight2012.12.0003B (2012.12.0003B)
29.7 x 19.7 x 2.5 cm (648 g)
Location: Asia, East: China
Period: Early Republic; 1911 - 1949
Classification/Nomenclature: Furnishings : Household Accessories : Decorative Furnishings
Description: 6/28/2012: "A Chinese zitan rectangular box with lid, finely carved in low relief, overall, with five wufu (bats) in flight and a flaming pearl, encircling cash symbol with tassel, all amongst cloud scrolls, the side panels with further cloud scrolls, 11 3/4” x 7 3/4” x 2 3/4” high...
Period: Early Republic; 1911 - 1949
Classification/Nomenclature: Furnishings : Household Accessories : Decorative Furnishings
Description: 6/28/2012: "A Chinese zitan rectangular box with lid, finely carved in low relief, overall, with five wufu (bats) in flight and a flaming pearl, encircling cash symbol with tassel, all amongst cloud scrolls, the side panels with further cloud scrolls, 11 3/4” x 7 3/4” x 2 3/4” high...
Box2015.09.0003A (2015.09.0003A)
30 x 20 x 4.5 cm (939 g)
Location: Asia, East: China
Period: Qing; 18th - 19th century CE
Classification/Nomenclature: Distribution & Transportation Artifacts : Containers
Description: This is a Chinese zitan carving of a box. The hardest and heaviest of the hardwoods, zitan is a reliable material for the Chinese decorative arts...
Period: Qing; 18th - 19th century CE
Classification/Nomenclature: Distribution & Transportation Artifacts : Containers
Description: This is a Chinese zitan carving of a box. The hardest and heaviest of the hardwoods, zitan is a reliable material for the Chinese decorative arts...
Box Lid2015.09.0003B (2015.09.0003B)
29.5 x 19.5 x 2 cm (637 g)
Location: Asia, East: China
Period: Qing; 18th - 19th century CE
Classification/Nomenclature: Distribution & Transportation Artifacts : Containers
Description: This is a Chinese zitan carving of a box. The hardest and heaviest of the hardwoods, zitan is a reliable material for the Chinese decorative arts...
Period: Qing; 18th - 19th century CE
Classification/Nomenclature: Distribution & Transportation Artifacts : Containers
Description: This is a Chinese zitan carving of a box. The hardest and heaviest of the hardwoods, zitan is a reliable material for the Chinese decorative arts...
Seal Box2016.14.0005A (2016.14.0005A)
16 x 16 x 14.5 cm (768 g)
Location: Asia, East: China
Period: late Qing Dynasty or Early Republic of China; 20th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Personal Artifacts : Personal Gear : Personal Carrying & Storage Gear
Description: This is a seal box made with zitan wood. Its cover is carved with a dragon and pearl while the sides show facing dragons...
Period: late Qing Dynasty or Early Republic of China; 20th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Personal Artifacts : Personal Gear : Personal Carrying & Storage Gear
Description: This is a seal box made with zitan wood. Its cover is carved with a dragon and pearl while the sides show facing dragons...
Seal Box, Cover2016.14.0005B (2016.14.0005B)
18.4 x 18.4 x 4.51 cm (424 g)
Location: Asia, East: China
Period: late Qing Dynasty or Early Republic of China; 20th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Personal Artifacts : Personal Gear : Personal Carrying & Storage Gear
Description: This is the cover for a seal box. It is carved with a dragon and pearl while the sides of the box show facing dragons...
Period: late Qing Dynasty or Early Republic of China; 20th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Personal Artifacts : Personal Gear : Personal Carrying & Storage Gear
Description: This is the cover for a seal box. It is carved with a dragon and pearl while the sides of the box show facing dragons...
Ruyi, Scepter2019.01.0002 (2019.01.0002)
30.6 x 8.7 x 6.5 cm (266 g)
Location: Asia, East: China
Period: Late Qing Dynasty; 1644-1912 C.E.
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Personal Symbols : Status Symbols
Period: Late Qing Dynasty; 1644-1912 C.E.
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Personal Symbols : Status Symbols
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