Gold Leaf Collection (page 5)

The Charms of the Morning, 1777. Creator: Louis Marin Bonnet
The Charms of the Morning, 1777

Three-Panel Screen (reverse), c. 1916-17 (oil and gold leaf on gessoed wood)
1767396 Three-Panel Screen (reverse), c.1916-17 (oil and gold leaf on gessoed wood) by Prendergast, Charles (1863-1948); 190.5x69.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Three-Panel Screen (reverse)

St Ambrose or Golden altar, front with scenes from the life of Christ, embossed gold work by Vuolvino / Volvino
LRI4586269 St Ambrose or Golden altar, front with scenes from the life of Christ, embossed gold work by Vuolvino / Volvino, 824-860, Basilica of Sant Ambrogio, Milan by Wolvinus (Vuolvinius)

Three-Panel Screen, c. 1916-17 (oil and gold leaf on gessoed wood)
1767395 Three-Panel Screen, c.1916-17 (oil and gold leaf on gessoed wood) by Prendergast, Charles (1863-1948); 190.5x69.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Three-Panel Screen)

A Cardinal sitting in judgement upon a Bishop, accused by two laymen, c. 1380 (paint and gold leaf on vellum)
986267 A Cardinal sitting in judgement upon a Bishop, accused by two laymen, c.1380 (paint and gold leaf on vellum) by Giacomo

Historiated initial I depicting an angel musician playing a harp (vellum)
MMT215652 Historiated initial I depicting an angel musician playing a harp (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris, France

Historiated initial U depicting Joseph being pulled from the well by his brothers, Tuscan School (vellum)
MMT217230 Historiated initial U depicting Joseph being pulled from the well by his brothers, Tuscan School (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); 16x16.5 cm; Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris

Ms 523 f. 166r Historiated initial O with the Trinity, from a Missal, c. 1446-60 (vellum)
BAT95543 Ms 523 f.166r Historiated initial O with the Trinity, from a Missal, c.1446-60 (vellum) by Strozzi, Zanobi di Benedetto (1412-68); Museo di San Marco, Florence

Nehan: Death of the Buddha, late 17th / early 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Nehan: Death of the Buddha, late 17th/early 18th century

Daruma, c. 1550. Creator: Unknown
Daruma, c. 1550

Female Dancer, 1624-44. Creator: Unknown
Female Dancer, 1624-44

The Bodhisattva Kannon, from the triptych Approach of the Amida Trinity, Kamakura Period; mid-13th century

The Bodhisattva Seishi, from the triptych Approach of the Amida Trinity, Kamakura Period, mid-13th century

Seated Bodhisattva, 8th century. Creator: Unknown
Seated Bodhisattva, 8th century. Seated wooden Buddha statue with with forefinger touching thumb

Old Man Attended by Visitors, 16th Century. Creator: Unknown
Old Man Attended by Visitors, 16th Century

Judge (Qazi) of Hamadan in a Drunken State, a scene from the Gulistan of Sa di, about 1550

Chained Prisoners are Brought Before a King, a scene from the Gulistan of Sa di, c. 1550

Fragments, France, 1750 / 75. Creator: Unknown
Fragments, France, 1750/75

Fan, France, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Fan, France, 19th century

Fan, France, 1825 / 75. Creator: Unknown
Fan, France, 1825/75

Fan, France, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Fan, France, 18th century

Eagle, 1870 / 1900. Creator: John Halley Bellamy
Eagle, 1870/1900

Eagle, c. 1890. Creator: John Halley Bellamy
Eagle, c. 1890

The Crucifixion, ca. 1365. Creator: Andrea di Cione
The Crucifixion, ca. 1365. Detail from a larger artwork

The Blessed Ambrogio Sansedoni (1220-1286), 1447-65. Creator: Giovanni di Paolo
The Blessed Ambrogio Sansedoni (1220-1286), 1447-65. Detail from a larger artwork

Seating Mat, Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912), 1875 / 1900. Creator: Unknown
Seating Mat, Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912), 1875/1900

Karaori (Noh Costume), Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868). Creator: Unknown
Karaori (Noh Costume), Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)

Obi (Belt), Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912), 1875 / 1900. Creator: Unknown
Obi (Belt), Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912), 1875/1900

Hangiri (Noh Costume), Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912), 1875/1900. Creator: Unknown
Hangiri (Noh Costume), Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912), 1875/1900

Osodemono-Style Garment, Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912), 1875 / 1900
" sodemono-Style Garment, Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912), 1875/1900

Furisode, Japan, late Edo period (1789-1868)/ Meiji period (1868-1912), 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Furisode, Japan, late Edo period (1789-1868)/ Meiji period (1868-1912), 19th century

Karaori (No Costume), Japan, late Edo period (1789-1868), late 18th/early 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Karaori (No Costume), Japan, late Edo period (1789-1868), late 18th/early 19th century

Kosode, Japan, late Edo period (1789-1868) / Meiji period (1868-1912), 19th century
Kosode, Japan, late Edo period (1789-1868)/ Meiji period (1868-1912), 19th century

Fragment, China, 18th century, late Edo period (1789-1868) / Meiji period (1868-1912)
Fragment, China, 18th century, late Edo period (1789-1868)/ Meiji period (1868-1912)

Kosode, Japan, Edo period (1615-1868), 1775 / 1800. Creator: Unknown
Kosode, Japan, Edo period (1615-1868), 1775/1800

Atsuita karaori (Noh Costume), Japan, late Edo period (1789-1868), 1801/25. Creator: Unknown
Atsuita karaori (Noh Costume), Japan, late Edo period (1789-1868), 1801/25

Cushion, China. Creator: Unknown
Cushion, China

Jiasha (Mantle), China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1650 / 1725. Creator: Unknown
Jiasha (Mantle), China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1650/1725

Fragment, China. Creator: Unknown
Fragment, China

Fragment (Dressing Fabric), China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), 16th century

Womans Riding Jacket, China, 18th century, Qing dynasty (1644-1911). Creator: Unknown
Womans Riding Jacket, China, 18th century, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

Fragment (From a Chair Panel (K assu), China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1654 / 1772
Fragment (From a Chair Panel (K assu), China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1654/1772

Fragment (From a Chair Strip), China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), 1700 / 50. Creator: Unknown
Fragment (From a Chair Strip), China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), 1700/50

Buddhist Monks Cape (Incomplete), China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1650 / 1700
Buddhist Monks Cape (Incomplete), China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1650/1700

Valance, China, Qing dynasty(1644-1911), 1750 / 1850. Creator: Unknown
Valance, China, Qing dynasty(1644-1911), 1750/1850

Mans Theater Costume (Reversible), China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1850 / 1900
Mans Theater Costume (Reversible), China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1850/1900

Fragments (Dress Fabric), China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), (exported to Japan, c. 1750/89), c. 1750

Hanging Scroll (Furnishing Fabric), China, Qing dynasty(1644-1911), 1801 / 50
Hanging Scroll (Furnishing Fabric), China, Qing dynasty(1644-1911), 1801/50

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