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This icon painting depicts the bodhisattva Monju seated cross-legged on lotus on top of a lion. The figure holds a vajra sword, and is dressed in flowing robes with golden jewelry. Two circular mandorlas surround the figure. 
Japanese (Japanese (culture or style))
Bodhisattva Mañjusri (J. Monju Bosatsu), seated on a lion
15th century
Bequest of Margaret Watson Parker
1954/1.207
This hanging scroll depicts two carp among waves using light ink washes. It demonstrates the Kanō painters' interest in naturalistic depiction of flowers, birds and animals.
Kanō School
Two carp among waves
17th century
Bequest of Margaret Watson Parker
1954/1.208

Augustus John (British (modern))
A Girl Seated
1894 – 1899
Bequest of Margaret Watson Parker
1954/1.230

Seifū Yohei III
Water jar
1893 – 1914
Bequest of Margaret Watson Parker
1954/1.515A&B
This porcelain bowl was produced at a regional kiln in the regions of Gimhae-si, Jinhae-si, Jinju-si, Sacheon-si, and Gonmyeong-myeon in southwestern region of Gyeongsangnamdo in the 16th century, Joseon. Such bowls were known to the Japanese as “ido (井戶)” tea bowls and treated as luxury items. Though this bowl was intended to be made as a white porcelain bowl, the numerous impurities stuck to its surface tinged the surface with brown. Refractory spur marks remain on the inner base and the foot. There is a large number of pinholes on the foot and lower part of the wall, and impurities stuck inside the pinholes appear like dotted decoration. There are traces of glaze running, some of which were caused by melting and flowing down. Although this was previously classified as a Japanese artifact, it is thought to have been produced in Korea and later used in Japan as a tea bowl. Therefore, the Overseas Korean Cultural Heritage Foundation newly added this bowl as a Korean object after a careful examinat
Korean (Korean (culture or style))
Tea Bowl, 'ido chawan' type
16th century
Bequest of Margaret Watson Parker
1954/1.535

Richard Josey
Portrait of Carlyle
1840 – 1906
Bequest of Margaret Watson Parker
1955/1.119
A small square box with lid. Gold lacquered flowers appear on all sides, as well as small crests on one side and on the top of the lid. Part of a bridal trousseau.
Japanese (Japanese (culture or style))
Container with lid
1800 – 1850
Bequest of Margaret Watson Parker
1955/1.162A&B

Alfred Hutty (American (North American))
Kew Garden
1877 – 1954
Bequest of Margaret Watson Parker
1954/1.218

Alfred Hutty (American (North American))
Windmill
1926
Bequest of Margaret Watson Parker
1954/1.219

Alfred Hutty (American (North American))
Pines at Winchelsea
1877 – 1954
Bequest of Margaret Watson Parker
1954/1.221

Alfred Hutty (American (North American))
Court Activities, Charleston
1877 – 1954
Bequest of Margaret Watson Parker
1954/1.222

Alfred Hutty (American (North American))
Mau'm Anne
1877 – 1954
Bequest of Margaret Watson Parker
1954/1.225
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