Arts of Asia — Page 193

Miniature Bench (Mingqi)

Unknown, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)

Miniature Table with Scholarly Implements (Mingqi)

Unknown, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)

Miniature Chest with Drawers (Mingqi)

Unknown, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)

Pilgrim Flask (Bian Hu)

Unknown, Sui (581–618) or early Tang dynasty (618–907), c. late 6th/7th century

Tripod Dish with Flying Goose, Stylized Flowers and Vines

Unknown, Tang dynasty (618–907)

Miniature Chest (Mingqi)

Unknown, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)

Miniature Chest (Mingqi)

Unknown, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)

Dish with Lotus, Peonies, and Stylized Leaves

Unknown, Song dynasty (960–1279)

Large Bowl with Lotus Scrolls (interior) and Overlapping Petals (exterior)

Unknown, Northern Song dynasty (960–1127), early 12th century

Dish with Fish and Lotus Scrolls

Unknown, Song dynasty (960–1279)

Dish with Lotus Flowers

Unknown, Song dynasty (960–1279)

Vase with Inscription and Chrysanthemum Flowers

Unknown, date unknown

Scholar in Landscape

Gao Kekong, Yuan dynasty (1280–1368), 14th century or later

Shallow Lobed Bowl with Peony Scroll

Unknown, Northern Song dynasty (960–1127), 11th century

Dish with Dragons, Peonies, and Stylized Clouds

Unknown, Song dynasty (960–1279)

The Actors Ichimura Kamezo I as Kume no Sennin, Onoe Kikugoro I as Goi-no-suke Takenari, and Otani Hiroji II as Hata no Kawakatsu in the play "Keisei Asakusa no Kane," performed at the Ichimura Theater in the eleventh month, 1754

Torii Kiyomitsu I, 1754

Dish with with Lotus, Saggataria, Mallow, and Peony

Unknown, Northern Song dynasty (960–1127)/Jin dynasty (1115–1234), early 12th century

Tea Bowl

Unknown, Song dynasty (960–1279), 12th/13th century

Conical Bowl with Peonies and Leaves

Unknown, Song dynasty (960–1279)

Tripod Incense Holder with Floral Design

Unknown, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)

Foliate Dish with Crane and Deer Amid Clouds

Unknown, Yuan dynasty (1279–1368), late 13th century

Dish with Peonies and Leaves

Unknown, Song dynasty (960–1279)

Tripod Censer

Unknown, Jin dynasty (1115–1234), 13th century

Bowl

Unknown, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)

Circular Flowerpot Stand with Three Cloud-Shaped Feet

Unknown, Jin dynasty (1115–1234), 13th century

Lobed Basin for Flowerpot with Four Cloud-Shaped Feet

Unknown, Yuan (1271–1368)/Ming dynasty (1368–1644), 14th century

Bottle-Shaped Vase for Incense Sticks or Flowers

Unknown, Ming dynasty (1368–1644) or Qing dynasty (1644–1911), c. late 17th/18th century

Bell with Archaistic Motifs

Unknown, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), mid–17th century

Vessel in the Form of an Ancient Bronze Jar (Hu)

Unknown, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong reign (1736–95)

Beaker Vase in the Shape of an Ancient Bronze Beaker (Zun)

Unknown, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), late 17th/early 18th century

Bottle-Shaped Vase with Dragon Handles and Lotus Flowers

Unknown, Ming dynasty (1368–1644) or Qing dynasty (1644–1911), c. late 17th/18th century

Actors Ichikawa Danjûrô V as the Spirit of the Monk Seigen and Nakamura Noshio I as the Spirit of the Courtesan Takao in “Courtesan in a Maple-Leaf-Pattern Over-Kimono” (“Keisei Momiji no Uchikake”)

Katsukawa Shunsho, About 1772

Conical Bowl with Peony Flowers

Unknown, Goryeo dynasty (918–1392), early 12th century

The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V as Ashikaga Takauji in the Play Kaeribana Eiyu Taiheiki, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1779

Katsukawa Shunsho, c. 1779

Figure of Daoist God Zhenwu (Perfected Warrior)

Unknown, Ming (1368–1644) or Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 15th/18th century

The Actor Otani Hiroji III as Abe no Muneto Disguised as a Peddler of Buckwheat Noodles, in the Play Otokoyama Yunzei Kurabe, Performed at the Ichimura Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1768

Katsukawa Shunsho, c. 1768

Actors Segawa Kikunojô III as Yasukata and Iwai Hanshirô IV as Utôin Performing a Hobbyhorse Dance (Harugoma odori) in “The Fifth Genji Mitsugi’s Robe (“Godai Genji Mitsugi no Furisode”)

Katsukawa Shunsho, About 1782

Actors Ichikawa Danjûrô V as the Spirit of the Monk Seigen and Nakamura Noshio I as the Spirit of the Courtesan Takao in “Courtesan in a Maple-Leaf-Pattern Over-Kimono” (“Keisei Momiji no Uchikake”)

Katsukawa Shunsho, About 1772

The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as the Renegade Monk Dainichibo Soliciting Alms, in the Play Edo Meisho Midori Soga (Famous Places in Edo: A Green Soga), Performed at the Morita Theater from the Fifteenth Day of the First Month, 1779

Katsukawa Shunsho, c. 1779

The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as Ono Sadakuro in the Play Kanadehon Chushingura, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the Fifth Month, 1776

Katsukawa Shunsho, c. 1776

The Actor Ichikawa Monnosuke II as Shinokobe Shoji Yukihira in the Play Gohiiki Kanjincho, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1773

Katsukawa Shunsho, c. 1773

Vase with Leaf Scroll Handles and Floral Spray Design

Unknown, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong reign mark and period (1736–1795)

The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V as the Renegade Monk Wantetsu of Okami-dani in the Play Date Nishiki Tsui no Yumitori, Performed at the Morita Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1778

Katsukawa Shunsho, c. 1778

Globular Vase with Tall Neck

Unknown, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong reign mark and period (1736–1795)

Actor Bandô Matatarô IV as Gempachibyôe in “Snowflakes: Plum Blossoms Kaomise” (“Mutsu no hana ume no kaomise”)

Katsukawa Shunsho, About 1769

Ewer with Lotus Flower Petals

Unknown, Song dynasty (960–1279), 13th century

Celadon-glazed lotus vase (shoudaier huluping)

Unknown, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong reign mark (1736–1795), 18th/19th century

The Actor Onoe Matsusuke I as Baramon no Kichi in the Play Hatsumombi Kuruwa Soga, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the First Month, 1780

Katsukawa Shunsho, c. 1780