Inlay Collection (page 4)

Ritual wine container (hu), c. 4th-3rd century BC (bronze wth gold inlay)
5952019 Ritual wine container (hu), c.4th-3rd century BC (bronze wth gold inlay) by Chinese School, (4th-3rd century BC); 12.8x9.1x9 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Garment hook, 480-221 BC (bronze with gold and silver inlay)
5952049 Garment hook, 480-221 BC (bronze with gold and silver inlay) by Chinese School, (5th-3rd century BC); 10.1x2.1x2.3 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Mahogany dining chair enhanced with inlaid ebony 1, rosewood chair with gilt 2, and rosewood chair with ormolu 3
6339883 Mahogany dining chair enhanced with inlaid ebony 1, rosewood chair with gilt 2, and rosewood chair with ormolu 3 by British School

Ladies secretaire and parlor chair, 1809
6339906 Ladies secretaire and parlor chair, 1809 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Ladies secretaire and parlor chair, 1809)

Choir Stalls (wood)
XIR439918 Choir Stalls (wood) by Italian School, (15th century); San Francesco, Upper Church, Assisi, Italy; (add.info.: cabbage stalls, wood; )

Dagger-axe, c. 1300-c. 1050 BC (bronze with turquoise inlay and jade (nephrite) blade)
5952020 Dagger-axe, c.1300-c.1050 BC (bronze with turquoise inlay and jade (nephrite) blade) by Chinese School, Anyang period (c.1300-c.1050 BCE); Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Garment hook, 400-200 BC (cast bronze and inlaid gold)
5950991 Garment hook, 400-200 BC (cast bronze and inlaid gold) by Chinese School, (5th-3rd century BC); 24.8x9.4x5.6 cm; (add.info.: H x W x D)

Garment hook, 400-200 BC (bronze, stone)
5950988 Garment hook, 400-200 BC (bronze, stone) by Chinese School, (4th-3rd century BC); 9x2.7x1.5 cm; (add.info.: H x W x D)

Garment hook, 480-221 BC (bronze, silver and turquoise)
5951925 Garment hook, 480-221 BC (bronze, silver and turquoise) by Chinese School, (5th-3rd century BC); 21.9x2.8x4cm cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Games Board, 1426 - 1450 (bone, horn and wood)
1217562 Games Board, 1426 - 1450 (bone, horn and wood) by Italian School, (15th century); 45.9x11.2 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; © Ashmolean Museum

Hall chairs with coats of arms, 1814
6339885 Hall chairs with coats of arms, 1814 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Hall chairs with coats of arms, 1814)

Garment hook (daigou), 1st century BC-3rd century CE (bronze with gold silver and turquoise inlay)
5951033 Garment hook (daigou), 1st century BC-3rd century CE (bronze with gold silver and turquoise inlay) by Chinese School

Inro Case Depicting the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove, 18th century. Creator: Chikanao
Inro Case Depicting the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove, 18th century. Lacquered container depicting sages wearing Chinese robes, grouped around a long scroll

Cloud-Shaped Pillow with Peony Scroll, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127), late 10th/early 11th century

Miniature Vessel, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) or Qing dynasty (1644-1911). Creator: Unknown
Miniature Vessel, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) or Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

Dish with Images of Ancient Bronzes, Qing dynasty (1644-1911). Creator: Unknown
Dish with Images of Ancient Bronzes, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

Covered Jar (Hu), Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period, late 4th / 3rd cent. B. C
Covered Jar (Hu) ?????????, Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period (480-221 B.C.), late 4th/3rd century B.C

Vase of Longevity (Kalasha) with Buddha Amitabha, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Vase of Longevity (Kalasha) with Buddha Amitabha, 17th century

Necklace Inscribed with the Name of King Pratapamalladeva, About 1650. Creator: Unknown
Necklace Inscribed with the Name of King Pratapamalladeva, About 1650

Standing Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Holding a Lotus Flower, early 9th century. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Swat Valley (modern Pakistan)

Four-Armed Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Seated in Lotus Position (Padmasana), 8th/9th century. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Swat Valley (modern Pakistan)

Inro Case, early 19th century. Creator: Somada Mitsumine
Inro Case, early 19th century

Jar (hu), Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period (475-221 B. C. ). Creator: Unknown
Jar (hu), Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period (475-221 B.C.)

Pommel inlaid with Malachite, Eastern Zhou period, 3rd century B. C. Creator: Unknown
Pommel inlaid with Malachite, Eastern Zhou period, 3rd century B.C

Cloud-Shaped Pillow, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127), late 10th century

Bell (Duo), Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period (480-221 B. C. ), c. 4th century B
Bell (Duo), Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period (480-221 B.C.), c. 4th century B.C

Dagger-Axe (Ge), Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period (480-221 B. C. )
Dagger-Axe (Ge), Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period (480-221 B.C.)

Dish Inlaid with Images of Ancient Bronzes, Qing dynasty (1644-1911). Creator: Unknown
Dish Inlaid with Images of Ancient Bronzes, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

Tubular Fitting, Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period (480-221 B. C)
Tubular Fitting, Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period (480-221 B.C.), 4th/3rd century B.C

Myanmar, Shan State, Indein, Shwe Indein Pagoda

Myanmar, Inle Lake. Sunflowers

Inlay Lake, Shan State, Myanmar. Fisherman poles his canoe. (Editorial Use Only)

Saddle Cover, c. 1940. Creator: Arthur P. Reynolds
Saddle Cover, c. 1940

Urn (one of a pair), Paris, 1875 / 90. Creator: Brocot
Urn (one of a pair), Paris, 1875/90

Pedestal Table, England, c. 1810. Creator: Unknown
Pedestal Table, England, c. 1810

Linen Cupboard (Kast), Netherlands, 1630 / 50. Creator: Unknown
Linen Cupboard (Kast), Netherlands, 1630/50

Draw Table, Switzerland, 1645. Creator: Unknown
Draw Table, Switzerland, 1645

Coffer, Lima, c. 1750. Creator: Unknown
Coffer, Lima, c. 1750

Bow Support for a Crossbow, Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period (480-221 B. C. ), c
Bow Support for a Crossbow, Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period (480-221 B.C.), c. 4th century B.C

Garment Hook, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770-221 B. C. ). Creator: Unknown
Garment Hook, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770-221 B.C.)

Water Ewer (He), Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period (480-221 B. C
Water Ewer (He), Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period (480-221 B.C.), 4th century B.C

Flask (bianhu), Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period (475-221 B. C. )
Flask (bianhu), Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period (475-221 B.C.)

Mirror with Jaguar or Coyote Mosaic, A. D. 500 / 600. Creator: Unknown
Mirror with Jaguar or Coyote Mosaic, A.D. 500/600

Center Table, c. 1862. Creators: Unknown, Joseph Cremer
Center Table, c. 1862. Marquetry top by Joseph Cremer

Bracelets, c. 1936. Creator: William P. Shearwood
Bracelets, c. 1936

Brooch and Bracelet with Portrait, c. 1936. Creator: William P. Shearwood
Brooch and Bracelet with Portrait, c. 1936

Pin and Earring Set, c. 1936. Creator: Bertha Semple
Pin and Earring Set, c. 1936

Fragment of a Floral Inlay, 1st century BCE-1st century CE. Creator: Unknown
Fragment of a Floral Inlay, 1st century BCE-1st century CE

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