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.
EditorialMirror, Button in the form of a lionish mythical animal, flanked by three-clawed dragons. The mirror has a silvery color., anonymous, China, 618 - 907, Tang-dynasty (618-907), bronze (metal), d 12.4 cm ? h 1.4 cm.
EditorialOctagonal bowl with flowering plants near a rock and floral scrolls, Octagonal bowl of porcelain with four broad and four narrow sides, painted in underglaze blue and on the enamel red, green, black and gold. On the wide walls, each time a flowering pl...
EditorialOctagonal bowl with flowering plants near a rock and floral scrolls, Octagonal bowl of porcelain with four broad and four narrow sides, painted in underglaze blue and on the enamel red, green, black and gold. On the wide walls, each time a flowering pl...
EditorialBucket-shaped flowerpot with flowering plants, birds, dragons and diaper patterns, Porcelain flowerpot in the shape of a bucket with handle, painted in underglaze blue. The trough is divided into two parts separated by a brown line, the upper part with...
EditorialMirror, Button in the form of a lionish mythical animal, flanked by three-clawed dragons. The mirror has a silvery color., anonymous, China, 618 - 907, Tang-dynasty (618-907), bronze (metal), d 12.4 cm ? h 1.4 cm.
EditorialSaucer with pearl chasing dragons and flowering plants, Porcelain dish with round wall, covered with a yellow glaze and painted in underglaze black. Five-clawed dragons chasing flames on the shelf between flames, flowering plants and peach branches on ...
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...