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Wwii Era Provenance Collection

"WWII Era Provenance: A Glimpse into Ancient Treasures" Step back in time and explore the fascinating provenance of WWII era artifacts

Background imageWwii Era Provenance Collection: Book cover belonging to S1986.44.1, Silsilat al-dhahab (Chain of gold) by Jami (died 1492)

Book cover belonging to S1986.44.1, Silsilat al-dhahab (Chain of gold) by Jami (died 1492)
5932639 Book cover belonging to S1986.44.1, Silsilat al-dhahab (Chain of gold) by Jami (died 1492); 25.6 x 16.7 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; (add.info.: Book cover)

Background imageWwii Era Provenance Collection: Book cover, original cover of the manuscript accessioned as: S1986.55.1

Book cover, original cover of the manuscript accessioned as: S1986.55.1, Yusuf-u Zulaykha by Jami (d. 1492)
5932677 Book cover, original cover of the manuscript accessioned as: S1986.55.1, Yusuf-u Zulaykha by Jami (d. 1492); 20.3 x 12.9 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageWwii Era Provenance Collection: Tubular ornament, 8th century BC (jade, nephrite)

Tubular ornament, 8th century BC (jade, nephrite)
5952031 Tubular ornament, 8th century BC (jade, nephrite) by Chinese School, (8th century BC); 3.4x1.9x1.9 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageWwii Era Provenance Collection: Pendant (huang) in the form of a bird or dragon, 8th century BC (jade)

Pendant (huang) in the form of a bird or dragon, 8th century BC (jade)
5950999 Pendant (huang) in the form of a bird or dragon, 8th century BC (jade) by Chinese School, (8th century BC); 3.3x7.3x0.3 cm; (add.info.: H x W x D)

Background imageWwii Era Provenance Collection: Garment hook, 400-200 BC (bronze, silver)

Garment hook, 400-200 BC (bronze, silver)
5951924 Garment hook, 400-200 BC (bronze, silver) by Chinese School, (4th-2nd century BC); 13.3x2x2.8cm cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageWwii Era Provenance Collection: Garment hook, 400-200 BC (bronze and silver)

Garment hook, 400-200 BC (bronze and silver)
5951922 Garment hook, 400-200 BC (bronze and silver) by Chinese School, (4th-2nd century BC); 9.7x2x2.2 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageWwii Era Provenance Collection: Landscape (album leaf), 18th century or later (ink on paper)

Landscape (album leaf), 18th century or later (ink on paper)
5931049 Landscape (album leaf), 18th century or later (ink on paper) by Son, Chong (1676-1759); 21.8x13.8 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageWwii Era Provenance Collection: Shaft bell (yong) with spirals and dragons; from a set, c. 900-770 BC (bronze)

Shaft bell (yong) with spirals and dragons; from a set, c. 900-770 BC (bronze)
5952026 Shaft bell (yong) with spirals and dragons; from a set, c.900-770 BC (bronze) by Chinese School, (9th-8th century BC); 39.5x22x17.8 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageWwii Era Provenance Collection: Axe, c. 2000 BC (calcite (marble)

Axe, c. 2000 BC (calcite (marble)
5952018 Axe, c.2000 BC (calcite (marble) by Chinese School (20th century BC); 27.6x5.7x2.4 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageWwii Era Provenance Collection: Pendant (pei) in the form of the head of water buffalo, c. 13th-11th century BC (jade)

Pendant (pei) in the form of the head of water buffalo, c. 13th-11th century BC (jade)
5951982 Pendant (pei) in the form of the head of water buffalo, c.13th-11th century BC (jade) by Chinese School (13th-11th century BC); 3.4x3x1.3 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageWwii Era Provenance Collection: Dagger axe, fragment reworked, c. 2000-c. 1400 BC (jade, nephrite)

Dagger axe, fragment reworked, c. 2000-c. 1400 BC (jade, nephrite)
5951972 Dagger axe, fragment reworked, c.2000-c.1400 BC (jade, nephrite) by Chinese School, (20th-14th century BC); 7.6x23.8x0.5 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageWwii Era Provenance Collection: Vessel (po), c. 1400-1200 BC (bronze)

Vessel (po), c. 1400-1200 BC (bronze)
5951902 Vessel (po), c.1400-1200 BC (bronze) by Chinese School (14th-12th century BC); 25.1x34.9 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageWwii Era Provenance Collection: Quail, 600-1000 (jade)

Quail, 600-1000 (jade)
5951892 Quail, 600-1000 (jade) by Chinese School, (6th-10th century); 4.7x6.8x3.8 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageWwii Era Provenance Collection: Landscape (album leaf), 18th century or later (ink on paper)

Landscape (album leaf), 18th century or later (ink on paper)
5931048 Landscape (album leaf), 18th century or later (ink on paper) by Son, Chong (1676-1759); 21.8x15.1 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageWwii Era Provenance Collection: Landscape (album leaf), 18th century or later (ink on paper)

Landscape (album leaf), 18th century or later (ink on paper)
5931045 Landscape (album leaf), 18th century or later (ink on paper) by Son, Chong (1676-1759); 21.8x15.2 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageWwii Era Provenance Collection: Cylindrical bead, c. 3000-1700 BC (jade, nephrite)

Cylindrical bead, c. 3000-1700 BC (jade, nephrite)
5952042 Cylindrical bead, c.3000-1700 BC (jade, nephrite) by Chinese School, (3rd-2nd millennium BC); 4.3x1.6 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageWwii Era Provenance Collection: Disk, c. 2500 BC (jade, nephrite)

Disk, c. 2500 BC (jade, nephrite)
5952029 Disk, c.2500 BC (jade, nephrite) by Qijia culture (c.2250-c.1900 BCE); Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution; Gift of Arthur M

Background imageWwii Era Provenance Collection: Axe, c. 5000-c. 1700 BC (jade, nephrite)

Axe, c. 5000-c. 1700 BC (jade, nephrite)
5952027 Axe, c.5000-c.1700 BC (jade, nephrite) by Longshan Culture (c.3000-c.1700 BC); 13.3x6.3x1.3 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageWwii Era Provenance Collection: Pendant in the form of a ram head, c. 13th-11th century BC (jade)

Pendant in the form of a ram head, c. 13th-11th century BC (jade)
5952011 Pendant in the form of a ram head, c.13th-11th century BC (jade) by Chinese School (13th-11th century BC); 4.1x3.7x2.7 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageWwii Era Provenance Collection: Dog, 1600-1800 (jade)

Dog, 1600-1800 (jade)
5951942 Dog, 1600-1800 (jade) by Chinese School, (17th-19th century); 3.1x7.6x3.8 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; (add.info.: (1 1/4 x 3 x 1 1/2 in)); Freer Gallery of Art

Background imageWwii Era Provenance Collection: Ornament in the form of a foreigner, 960-1279 (jade)

Ornament in the form of a foreigner, 960-1279 (jade)
5951930 Ornament in the form of a foreigner, 960-1279 (jade) by Chinese School (10th-13th century); 5.4x2.8x1.2 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageWwii Era Provenance Collection: Ornament (shi), 8th-7th century BC (jade)

Ornament (shi), 8th-7th century BC (jade)
5951918 Ornament (shi), 8th-7th century BC (jade) by Chinese School, (8th-7th century BC); 4x4.1x0.3 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageWwii Era Provenance Collection: Bird, 900-1300 (jade)

Bird, 900-1300 (jade)
5951898 Bird, 900-1300 (jade) by Chinese School (10th-13th century); 4.2x8.2x6 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; (add.info.: (1 5/8 x 3 1/4 x 2 3/8 in)); Freer Gallery of Art

Background imageWwii Era Provenance Collection: Mandarin Duck, 960-1279 (jade)

Mandarin Duck, 960-1279 (jade)
5951895 Mandarin Duck, 960-1279 (jade) by Chinese School (10th-13th century); 3.9x6.9x3.7 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageWwii Era Provenance Collection: Ornament in the form of a bird, 618-907 (jade)

Ornament in the form of a bird, 618-907 (jade)
5951893 Ornament in the form of a bird, 618-907 (jade) by Chinese School, (7th-10th century); 4.5x7.6x2 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageWwii Era Provenance Collection: Tube (cong þÉ«), c. 1300-c. 1050 BC (jade, nephrite)

Tube (cong þÉ«), c. 1300-c. 1050 BC (jade, nephrite)
5951049 Tube (cong þÉ«), c.1300-c.1050 BC (jade, nephrite) by Qijia culture (c.2250-c.1900 BCE); © Freer Sackler Gallery; Gift of Arthur M. Sackler

Background imageWwii Era Provenance Collection: Three goats (san yang kai tai), 1600-1900 (jade)

Three goats (san yang kai tai), 1600-1900 (jade)
5951929 Three goats (san yang kai tai), 1600-1900 (jade) by Chinese School, (17th-20th century); 7.8x14.4x6.8 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageWwii Era Provenance Collection: Shah Jahan with Asaf Khan from the late Shah Jahan Album, detached manuscript folio, c

Shah Jahan with Asaf Khan from the late Shah Jahan Album, detached manuscript folio, c
3741892 Shah Jahan with Asaf Khan from the late Shah Jahan Album, detached manuscript folio, c.1640 (opaque watercolour, ink and gold on paper mounted on paperboard) by Bichitr (fl.c)

Background imageWwii Era Provenance Collection: Heavy battle on land and sea at Taidong River at Pyongyang, September 1894

Heavy battle on land and sea at Taidong River at Pyongyang, September 1894 (woodblock print; ink and colour on paper)
5931083 Heavy battle on land and sea at Taidong River at Pyongyang, September 1894 (woodblock print; ink and colour on paper) by Kunitora, Utagawa II (d.1896); 37.5x72.5 cm; Freer Gallery of Art

Background imageWwii Era Provenance Collection: Bead with cicadas, c. 1600-1050 BC (jade, nephrite)

Bead with cicadas, c. 1600-1050 BC (jade, nephrite)
5952034 Bead with cicadas, c.1600-1050 BC (jade, nephrite) by Chinese School, (16th-11th century BC); 5.1x4.4x2.8 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageWwii Era Provenance Collection: Finial (?) in the form of a standing bird, c. 2500 - 2000 BC (jade, nephrite)

Finial (?) in the form of a standing bird, c. 2500 - 2000 BC (jade, nephrite)
5951960 Finial (?) in the form of a standing bird, c.2500 - 2000 BC (jade, nephrite) by Shijiahe culture (c.2500-c.2000 BCE); 9.5x1.3x1.3 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageWwii Era Provenance Collection: Pigeon, 960-1279 (jade)

Pigeon, 960-1279 (jade)
5951939 Pigeon, 960-1279 (jade) by Chinese School (10th-13th century); 4.7x8.5x3.1 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageWwii Era Provenance Collection: Figure in the form of a tortoise, 200-500 (jade)

Figure in the form of a tortoise, 200-500 (jade)
5951910 Figure in the form of a tortoise, 200-500 (jade) by Chinese School, (3rd-5th century); 4.2x9.2x5.5 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageWwii Era Provenance Collection: Figure of a chimera, 300-500 (jade)

Figure of a chimera, 300-500 (jade)
5951905 Figure of a chimera, 300-500 (jade) by Chinese School, (3rd-5th century); 4.7x8.6x2.8 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageWwii Era Provenance Collection: Cylindrical bead, c. 3000-1700 BC (jade, nephrite)

Cylindrical bead, c. 3000-1700 BC (jade, nephrite)
5952045 Cylindrical bead, c.3000-1700 BC (jade, nephrite) by Chinese School, (3rd-2nd millennium BC); Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; Freer Gallery of Art

Background imageWwii Era Provenance Collection: Finial (?) in the form of a standing bird, c. 2500 - 2000 BC (jade, nephrite)

Finial (?) in the form of a standing bird, c. 2500 - 2000 BC (jade, nephrite)
5952032 Finial (?) in the form of a standing bird, c.2500 - 2000 BC (jade, nephrite) by Shijiahe culture (c.2500-c.2000 BCE); 10.4x1.6x1.6 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageWwii Era Provenance Collection: Ornament with mask and headdress, c. 2500 - 2000 BC (jade, nephrite)

Ornament with mask and headdress, c. 2500 - 2000 BC (jade, nephrite)
5952012 Ornament with mask and headdress, c.2500 - 2000 BC (jade, nephrite) by Shijiahe culture (c.2500-c.2000 BCE); 6.8x3.8x1.3 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageWwii Era Provenance Collection: Disk, c. 2500 BC (jade, nephrite)

Disk, c. 2500 BC (jade, nephrite)
5951986 Disk, c.2500 BC (jade, nephrite) by Qijia culture (c.2250-c.1900 BCE); Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution; Gift of Arthur M

Background imageWwii Era Provenance Collection: Pendant (pei) in the form of a mask (taotie), c. 13th-11th century BC (jade)

Pendant (pei) in the form of a mask (taotie), c. 13th-11th century BC (jade)
5951983 Pendant (pei) in the form of a mask (taotie), c.13th-11th century BC (jade) by Chinese School (13th-11th century BC); 5x2.2x1.8 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageWwii Era Provenance Collection: Axe, c. 3000-c. 1700 BC (jade, nephrite)

Axe, c. 3000-c. 1700 BC (jade, nephrite)
5951981 Axe, c.3000-c.1700 BC (jade, nephrite) by Longshan Culture (c.3000-c.1700 BC); 15.9x9x0.9 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; (add.info.: Probably Liangzhu culture (ca)

Background imageWwii Era Provenance Collection: Dagger-axe, fragment reworked, c. 2000-c. 1400 BC (jade, nephrite)

Dagger-axe, fragment reworked, c. 2000-c. 1400 BC (jade, nephrite)
5951980 Dagger-axe, fragment reworked, c.2000-c.1400 BC (jade, nephrite) by Chinese School, (20th-14th century BC); 10.9x39.2x0.6 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageWwii Era Provenance Collection: Ox, 15th-19th century (jade)

Ox, 15th-19th century (jade)
5951932 Ox, 15th-19th century (jade) by Chinese School, (15th-19th century); 2.9x6x3.5 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageWwii Era Provenance Collection: Rhyton, 700-1300 (jade)

Rhyton, 700-1300 (jade)
5951899 Rhyton, 700-1300 (jade) by Chinese School, (8th-13th century); 8x4.8x4.1 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; (add.info.: (3 1/8 x 1 7/8 x 1 5/8 in)); Freer Gallery of Art

Background imageWwii Era Provenance Collection: Harvesting knife (hu þ¼Å), c. 2000-1000 BC (jade (serpentine))

Harvesting knife (hu þ¼Å), c. 2000-1000 BC (jade (serpentine))
5951034 Harvesting knife (hu þ¼Å), c.2000-1000 BC (jade (serpentine)) by Sanxingdui culture (c.2000 -c.1000 BCE); 10.5x73.6x1.4 cm; (add.info.: H x W x D)

Background imageWwii Era Provenance Collection: Bottle, late 18th-19th century (porcelain with transparent, pale blue glaze)

Bottle, late 18th-19th century (porcelain with transparent, pale blue glaze)
5930989 Bottle, late 18th-19th century (porcelain with transparent, pale blue glaze) by Korean school, (18th-19th century); 26.5x17x17 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageWwii Era Provenance Collection: Landscape (album leaf), 18th century or later (ink on paper)

Landscape (album leaf), 18th century or later (ink on paper)
5931046 Landscape (album leaf), 18th century or later (ink on paper) by Son, Chong (1676-1759); 21.8x13.8 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageWwii Era Provenance Collection: Cylindrical bead, c. 3000-1700 BC (jade, nephrite)

Cylindrical bead, c. 3000-1700 BC (jade, nephrite)
5952044 Cylindrical bead, c.3000-1700 BC (jade, nephrite) by Chinese School, (3rd-2nd millennium BC); 6.1x1.4 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageWwii Era Provenance Collection: Notched disk, c. 1600-c. 1050 BC (jade, nephrite)

Notched disk, c. 1600-c. 1050 BC (jade, nephrite)
5952033 Notched disk, c.1600-c.1050 BC (jade, nephrite) by Chinese School, (16th-11th century BC); Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; Freer Gallery of Art




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"WWII Era Provenance: A Glimpse into Ancient Treasures" Step back in time and explore the fascinating provenance of WWII era artifacts. Delve into a world where tubular ornaments, crafted from jade and nephrite, adorned the lives of ancient civilizations as early as the 8th century BC. Marvel at pendants shaped like birds or dragons, also made from exquisite jade, showcasing the craftsmanship of that era. Bronze and silver garment hooks transport us to 400-200 BC when these functional yet ornate pieces were used to fasten garments with elegance. Imagine their delicate touch on luxurious fabrics, adding a touch of sophistication to attire. The artistry continues with an album leaf depicting breathtaking landscapes rendered in ink on paper during the 18th century or later. These masterpieces offer glimpses into serene natural scenes that captivated artists throughout history. Travel further back in time with bronze shaft bells dating back to c. 900-770 BC; their intricate spiral designs and depictions of mythical dragons speak volumes about ancient beliefs and cultural practices. Discover an axe carved from calcite (marble) around 2000 BC—a testament to human ingenuity even in prehistoric times. This tool served practical purposes while displaying artistic flair simultaneously. Admire a pendant resembling the head of a water buffalo, hailing from c. 13th-11th century BC—an emblematic representation of reverence for nature's creatures during this period. A fragment reworked dagger axe made from jade and nephrite takes us through centuries past—c. 2000-c1400 BC—showing how objects were repurposed over time while retaining their inherent beauty. Witness another marvel—a vessel cast in bronze between c. 1400-1200 BC—its form reflecting skilled metalworking techniques employed by ancient artisans who created vessels both functional and aesthetically pleasing.