EditorialDragons, Mulberry paper (kozo washi) treated with fermented persimmon tannin (kakishibu), and silk threads (itoire), Japanese dragons (ryu) originate from Chinese dragons and represent a wingless serpent with three-clawed feet. Each part of the body is...
EditorialCase (Inr) with Design of Three-Clawed Dragon in Rain and Swirling Clouds, Japan, 19th century, Japan, Lacquer, ivory, carved relief, stained; Interior: plain, H. 3 15/16 in. (10 cm); W. 1 7/8 in. (4.7 cm); D. 1 1/4 in. (3.1 cm), Inr.
EditorialTrumpet-shaped beakervase with a metal birdcage, Trumpet-shaped porcelain vase, painted in underglaze blue and on the enamel red, black and gold. On the wall a pattern of peonies interrupted by four recessed, leaf-shaped boxes with a swastika or grainy...
EditorialChrist nailed to the Cross. Holkham Bible Picture Book. England, circa 1320-1330. [Whole folio] The two thieves stand holding their crosses, while Christ is being nailed to the Cross. The spots on Christ's body represent the bruises caused by the scour...