Gilded Collection (page 5)

Jambhala, The Buddhist God of Riches, 1643. Creator: Unknown
Jambhala, The Buddhist God of Riches, 1643

Bell with Four Deva Kings (Sach'onwang) and Handle in the Form of a Vajra (Kumgang), the Buddhist Thunderbolt, 10th-11th century

Kannon, 710-794 A.D.. Creator: Unknown
Kannon, 710-794 A.D

Head of a Buddha (image 4 of 11), 1000-1050 A.D.. Creator: Unknown
Head of a Buddha (image 4 of 11), 1000-1050 A.D

Head of a Buddha (image 1 of 11), 1000-1050 A.D.. Creator: Unknown
Head of a Buddha (image 1 of 11), 1000-1050 A.D

Mandarin Duck, Late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Mandarin Duck, Late 18th-early 19th century

Sheep's Head (image 2 of 2), 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Sheep's Head (image 2 of 2), 19th century

Carel Hendrik Ver Huell (1764-1845), Vice-Admiral of the Batavian fleet and Minister... (1804)
Carel Hendrik Ver Huell (1764-1845), Vice-Admiral of the Batavian fleet and Minister of the Navy of the Batavian Republic, decorated with the officer's cross of the Legion of Honour

Kannon (image 1 of 2), between 1000 and 1200. Creator: Anon
Kannon (image 1 of 2), between 1000 and 1200

Erik Dahlberg, 1625-1703, 1676. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Erik Dahlberg, 1625-1703, 1676

Apollo and Clytia, 1745. Creator: Charles-Joseph Natoire
Apollo and Clytia, 1745

Dirk van Cloon (1730-1735), 1733. Creator: Hendrik van den Bosch
Dirk van Cloon (1730-1735), 1733. Other Title(s): Portrait of Dirk van Cloon, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies

Buddha (Fotuo), 560. Creator: Unknown
Buddha (Fotuo), 560

Portrait of a Man, c.1795. Creator: Francois-Andre Vincent
Portrait of a Man, c.1795

Bartold van Ghent, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Bartold van Ghent, c17th century

Cartonnage Mask, 2nd century AD. Creator: Unknown
Cartonnage Mask, 2nd century AD

Seahorse, between c.1590 and c.1600. Creator: Unknown
Seahorse, between c.1590 and c.1600

Kneeling Deer (image 2 of 2), between 618 and 906. Creator: Unknown
Kneeling Deer (image 2 of 2), between 618 and 906

Probably Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Mercy, between 591 and 618. Creator: Unknown
Probably Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Mercy, between 591 and 618

Fitting (Shi) in the Form of a Mask, between 317 and 581. Creator: Unknown
Fitting (Shi) in the Form of a Mask, between 317 and 581

Fitting (Shi) in the Form of a Chimera (Bixie), between 317 and 581. Creator: Unknown
Fitting (Shi) in the Form of a Chimera (Bixie), between 317 and 581

Probably Shakyamuni (Shijiamouni), the Historical Buddha (image 2 of 2), between c700 and c800 A.D.. Creator: Unknown
Probably Shakyamuni (Shijiamouni), the Historical Buddha (image 2 of 2), between c.700 and c.800 A.D

Running Wolf, between 618 and 906. Creator: Unknown
Running Wolf, between 618 and 906

Design for an evening bag with a gilded silver bracket and tie ribbons, c.1905. Creator: Paul Louchet
Design for an evening bag with a gilded silver bracket and tie ribbons, c.1905

View of decorations on rue de la Ferronnerie in Paris on occasion of the restoration...1745 Creator: Anon
View of decorations on rue de la Ferronnerie in Paris on occasion of the restoration of Louis XV, king of France, in 1745, 1745-1775

Probably Maitreya (Mile), the Buddha of the Future, between 550 and 577. Creator: Unknown
Probably Maitreya (Mile), the Buddha of the Future, between 550 and 577

Design for a crucifix, c.1775-c.1785. Creator: Luigi Valadier
Design for a crucifix, c.1775-c.1785. Design for a crucifix of gilded metal and lapis lazuli (?), Above the crucified Christ is a plaque with the inscription Inri'

Portrait of Hendrik van der Zande (1674-after 1741). Jurist and Dramatic Poet in Amsterdam, 1732-1771

Portrait of Jan Harmensz de Marre (1696-1763). Seaman, Poet and Director of the Amsterdam Theater, 1732-1771

Portrait of Nicolaas Willem op den Hooff, Physician and Translator in Amsterdam, 1732-1771

Portrait of Abraham Haen the Younger, Draftsman, Etcher and Poet in Amsterdam, 1732-1771

Portrait of Gijsbert Tijssens (1693-1732), Playwright in Amsterdam, 1732-1771. Creator: Jan Maurits Quinkhard
Portrait of Gijsbert Tijssens (1693-1732), Playwright in Amsterdam, 1732-1771

Portrait of Aernout van Overbeke, Explorer and Poet, 1732-1771. Creator: Jan Maurits Quinkhard
Portrait of Aernout van Overbeke, Explorer and Poet, 1732-1771

Portrait of Joost van Geel, Painter and Poet in Rotterdam, 1732-1771. Creator: Jan Maurits Quinkhard
Portrait of Joost van Geel, Painter and Poet in Rotterdam, 1732-1771

Portrait of Johan de Witt, Grand Pensionary of Holland, 1723-1771. Creator: Jan Maurits Quinkhard
Portrait of Johan de Witt, Grand Pensionary of Holland, 1723-1771

Portrait of Tieleman Jansz van Bracht, Clergyman and Poet in Dordrecht, 1723-1771. Creator: Jan Maurits Quinkhard
Portrait of Tieleman Jansz van Bracht, Clergyman and Poet in Dordrecht, 1723-1771

Nicolaas Heinsius I, Poet and Professor at Leiden, Envoy of Queen Christina of Sweden, 1723-1771

Portrait of Jacob Jacobsz Steendam, Poet and Historian in Amsterdam, New Amsterdam and Batavia, 1732-1771

Matthijs Balen Jansz (1611-91), poet and chronicler of Dordrecht, 1732-1771. Creator: Jan Maurits Quinkhard
Matthijs Balen Jansz (1611-91), poet and chronicler of Dordrecht, 1732-1771

Coat of arms with monogram, 1787-1808. Creator: Jan Brandes
Coat of arms with monogram, 1787-1808. In frame with heads of putti and stylised foliage

Portrait of Joannes Fredericus Gronovius, Philologist and Jurist, Professor in Leiden, 1732-1771

Portrait of Cornelis Hendriksz Udemans, Poet in Veere, 1732-1771. Creator: Jan Maurits Quinkhard
Portrait of Cornelis Hendriksz Udemans, Poet in Veere, 1732-1771

Portrait of Willem de Groot, Lawyer and Writer, 1732-1771. Creator: Jan Maurits Quinkhard
Portrait of Willem de Groot, Lawyer and Writer, 1732-1771

Portrait of Jacobus Schotte, Burgomaster of Middelburg, 1732-1771. Creator: Jan Maurits Quinkhard
Portrait of Jacobus Schotte, Burgomaster of Middelburg, 1732-1771

Portrait of Theodorus Velius, Writer of the Chronicle of Horn, c.1732-c.1771. Creator: Jan Maurits Quinkhard
Portrait of Theodorus Velius, Writer of the Chronicle of Horn, c.1732-c.1771

Four Landscapes, Representing the Four Seasons, c.1735-c.1745. Creator: Jacques-Guillaume van Blarenberghe
Four Landscapes, Representing the Four Seasons, c.1735-c.1745

Portraits of Rogier Le Witer and his Wife, Catharina Behaghel, 1635. Creator: Jacob Jordaens
Portraits of Rogier Le Witer and his Wife, Catharina Behaghel, 1635

Portrait of Theodoor van Snakenburg (1695-1750). Leiden Jurist and Poet, 1743. Creator: Hieronymus van der Mij
Portrait of Theodoor van Snakenburg (1695-1750). Leiden Jurist and Poet, 1743

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