2024-12-19: 154 changed

objects/0/814.json

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   "accession_number": "50.46.103",
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   "classification": " Metalwork",
   "continent": "Asia",
   "country": "China",
   "creditline": "Bequest of Alfred F. Pillsbury",
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-  "dated": "500-400 BCE",
+  "dated": "500–400 BCE",
   "department": "Asian Art",
   "description": "The shape of this vessel, called a Kien in its inscription, is very like that of the earlier Kuei. Fundamentally a Kien was a basin for holding water, but it is more probable that this example was not a profane vessel, but a ritual one. A companion vessel, exactly like this one and with the same inscription, is in the Freer Gallery. The decor is desposed in three belts separated by bands of plait-pattern, each strand in the plait made up of a number of very thin threads. A similar plait appears on the foot rim. The neck rim is adorned with a narrow band of cowries. The top and bottom belts on the body carry interlaced dragons, the head of every second one being close to the lower margin, the intervening heads being close to the upper. In the broad central belt are t'ao-t'ieh heads, every second seen right as the vessel stands, the intervening ones seen from above. This intricate scheme of interlaced bodies is clearly to be seen in Karlgren, number 51, figures 53 and 54. The four stout handles have t'ao-t'ieh heads at the top. This creature, with broad rolled up nose and a protruding, hooked crest in place of the ancient forehead sheild, is very different from the early ogre head. A row of stylized cicadas adorns the front and sides of the handles, and there are interlaced dragons on the flat, movable rings suspended from two of the handles. The technical execution of these decor elements narrow bare borders to every band, the center filled with either spirals or volutes with triangles, is exceedingly close to that on vessels of the Li-yu find (Umehara, Etude, plates 1 ff.) This is particularly interesting since Li-yu is in northern Shansi and the present vessels, according to Jung Keng (Shang-Chou, Volume 1, Page 470), were found in Huei-hien in northern Honan, thus both belong to the northern sphere. C.F. Yau suggests Kin-ts'un as the locale of this basin. Patina Light green with patches of blue. The inscription reads 'Kien-vessel [to be] handled [i.e. used] by the nobleman Chi.' For a discussion of the inscript",
   "dimension": "8 7/8 × 20 1/4 × 20 5/16 × 17 3/16 in., 20.7 lb. (22.54 × 51.44 × 51.59 × 43.66 cm, 9.4 kg)\r\n9 in. (22.86 cm) (object part, foot)",
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   "medium": "Bronze",
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   "object_name": "Basin",
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objects/0/816.json

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   "markings": "",
   "medium": "Bronze",
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objects/0/818.json

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   "accession_number": "50.46.107",
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objects/0/819.json

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objects/0/821.json

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   "accession_number": "50.46.110",
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   "classification": " Metalwork; Musical Instruments; Ceremonial Objects",
   "continent": "Asia",
   "country": "China",
   "creditline": "Bequest of Alfred F. Pillsbury",
   "culture": null,
   "curator_approved": 0,
-  "dated": "late 6th-5th century BCE",
+  "dated": "late 6th–5th century BCE",
   "department": "Asian Art",
   "description": "The decor of this bell, in cross section a pointed oval with an arched line at the bottom, is quite complicated. The shaft has three decor belts and one bulky ring with a vertically placed suspending device formed by a contorted tiger. The beast stands with body half raised against the shaft, its claws pressing against the lower of the three decor belts. The upper body and neck turn backward, with the tiger biting its own tail. The loop thus completed serves for the suspension of the bell by a strap passed through the loop. Of the three decor belts on the shaft, the upper displays a t'ao-t'ieh (to be seen from above). The two lower belts have dragons that turn alternately upward and downward. The bulbous ring supporting the tiger is decorated with a loosely twined cord pattern and interlaced lines. The top of the bell has rolled up dragons, their bodies formed of bands filled with voluted and triangles. In the two belts between the spikes on the outer surface of the bell are dragons placed alternately upward and downward. The decor field of the lower part of the bell is a magnificant specimen of gaudy Huai decor in which a t'ao-t'ieh bites on the body of a bird-dragon with a big, hooked beak, an S-shaped crest, and a heart-shaped horn. This involved and elaborate decor is carried out with the brilliance and dazzeling skill of the Huai-style bronze art. Patina green and blue-green.",
   "dimension": "23 in. (58.42 cm)",
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   "medium": "Bronze",
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   "object_name": "Bell",
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objects/0/822.json

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   "accession_number": "50.46.111",
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   "classification": " Sculpture; Metalwork",
   "continent": "Asia",
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   "markings": "",
   "medium": "Bronze and turquoise",
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+  "nationality": "Chinese",
   "object_name": "Figure",
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objects/0/826.json

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   "accession_number": "50.46.115",
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   "classification": " Ceramics; Metalwork; Musical Instruments",
   "continent": "Asia",
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   "life_date": null,
   "markings": "",
   "medium": "Bronze",
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objects/0/828.json

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   "accession_number": "50.46.117",
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   "classification": " Metalwork",
   "continent": "Asia",
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   "markings": "",
   "medium": "Bronze inlaid with gold and turquoise",
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+  "nationality": "Chinese",
   "object_name": "Buckle",
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   "provenance": "",

objects/0/829.json

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   "accession_number": "50.46.118a,b",
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-  "artist": "Artist: China",
+  "artist": "artist: China",
   "catalogue_raissonne": null,
   "classification": " Metalwork",
   "continent": "Asia",
   "country": "China",
   "creditline": "Bequest of Alfred F. Pillsbury",
   "culture": null,
   "curator_approved": 0,
-  "dated": "12th-11th century BCE",
+  "dated": "12th–11th century BCE",
   "department": "Asian Art",
   "description": "The rich decor of the vessel covers every surface except the backs of the stubby legs. The ground is squared spirals throughout. On the long side of the body the median line is marked by a free animal's head on the neck belt and by a t'ao-t'ieh in low relief on the bottom. The shoulder line of the owl is boldly stylized into an enormous spiral, the wing quills emerging in narrow parallel bands. Behind the quills the tail protrudes in a short downward hook. The shoulder, neck and quills are covered with scales. Two birds with cleft crests, bottle horns, and tails adorned with scales, flank the free head on the neck of the vessel. Coiled dragons decorate the front sides of the legs, and the bottom surface of the vessel is covered with scales in parallel rows. The whole area is bordered at the rim by a circle band which appears also on the adjoining rim of the lid. The owl has enormous eyes, and the horns are the large, C-shaped type of the ordinary t'ao-t'ieh. Patina bluish-green",
   "dimension": "7 × 5 15/16 × 4 5/8 in., 3.7 lb. (17.78 × 15.08 × 11.75 cm, 1.7 kg)\r\n4 3/8 × 3 1/8 in. (11.11 × 7.94 cm) (object part, mouth-a)\r\n4 9/16 × 3 3/8 in. (11.59 × 8.57 cm) (object part, mouth-b)",

objects/0/832.json

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   "accession_number": "50.46.120",
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   "classification": " Metalwork",
   "continent": "Asia",
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   "life_date": null,
   "markings": "",
   "medium": "Bronze",
-  "nationality": null,
+  "nationality": "Chinese",
   "object_name": "Vessel",
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   "provenance": "",

objects/0/833.json

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   "accession_number": "50.46.121",
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   "classification": " Metalwork",
   "continent": "Asia",
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   "life_date": null,
   "markings": "",
   "medium": "Bronze",
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+  "nationality": "Chinese",
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objects/0/835.json

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   "accession_number": "50.46.123",
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-  "artist": "Artist: China",
+  "artist": "artist: China",
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   "classification": " Metalwork",
   "continent": "Asia",
   "country": "China",
   "creditline": "Bequest of Alfred F. Pillsbury",
   "culture": null,
   "curator_approved": 0,
-  "dated": "1300-1046 BCE",
+  "dated": "1300–1046 BCE",
   "department": "Asian Art",
   "description": "The tang is formed of the crested bird's head inlaid with turquoise. The socket, into which a jade blade has been fitted, is also inlaid with turquoise. A circular depression in the middle section of the tang suggests that it may also have once had inlay. Pieces of turquoise are missing in both tang and socket. The jade blade is dark, grayed-green mottled with cream and red toward the point on one side. The reverse is mottled with cream and red the length of the blade. Patina green",
   "dimension": "9 1/4 × 3 × 5/16 in., 0.4 lb. (23.5 × 7.62 × 0.8 cm, 0.2 kg)",

objects/0/844.json

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   "accession_number": "50.46.14",
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   "classification": " Sculpture; Metalwork",
   "continent": "Asia",

objects/0/870.json

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   "accession_number": "50.46.18a,b",
   "art_champions_text": null,
-  "artist": "Artist: China",
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   "classification": " Metalwork; Ceremonial Objects",
   "continent": "Asia",

objects/0/871.json

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   "accession_number": "50.46.19",
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   "classification": " Metalwork; Ceremonial Objects",
   "continent": "Asia",
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   "life_date": null,
   "markings": "",
   "medium": "Bronze",
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+  "nationality": "Chinese",
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   "provenance": "",

objects/0/937.json

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   "accession_number": "50.46.268",
   "art_champions_text": null,
-  "artist": "Artist: China",
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   "classification": " Arms and Armor; Ceremonial Objects",
   "continent": "Asia",
   "country": "China",
   "creditline": "Bequest of Alfred F. Pillsbury",
   "culture": null,
   "curator_approved": 0,
-  "dated": "1600-1046 BCE",
+  "dated": "1600–1046 BCE",
   "department": "Asian Art",
   "description": "Bronze handle with inlays; no surface decor on the blade; T'ao t'ieh design on the handle. Grey-ivory jade with variation of brown and blue clouds; bronze patinated handle; hollowed handle, with green crystal-like inlay.",
   "dimension": "6 9/16 × 2 1/4 × 11/16 in., 0.2 lb. (16.67 × 5.72 × 1.75 cm, 0.1 kg)\r\n1 × 11/16 in. (2.54 × 1.75 cm) (object part, bottom opening)",

objects/0/951.json

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   "accession_number": "50.46.28",
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   "classification": " Metalwork",
   "continent": "Asia",

objects/0/973.json

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   "accession_number": "50.46.30",
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   "classification": " Metalwork",
   "continent": "Asia",
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   "life_date": null,
   "markings": "",
   "medium": "Bronze",
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   "object_name": "Ladle",
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objects/1/1046.json

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   "accession_number": "50.46.37.1",
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   "classification": " Sculpture; Metalwork",
   "continent": "Asia",
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   "markings": "",
   "medium": "Bronze",
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objects/1/1068.json

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   "accession_number": "50.46.39",
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   "classification": " Metalwork",
   "continent": "Asia",
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   "markings": "The inscription is Shi: \\'Scribe\\'.",
   "medium": "Bronze",
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   "object_name": "Vessel",
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   "provenance": "",

objects/1/1091.json

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   "accession_number": "50.46.43",
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   "classification": " Metalwork; Ceremonial Objects",
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   "medium": "Bronze",
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objects/1/1107.json

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   "accession_number": "50.46.45",
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   "continent": "Asia",
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