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Indonesian
Dagger
19th century
Gift of Mr. William Muschenheim
1979/2.87
<p>The bowl has a low, narrow foot, and diagonally aring out sides. It is decorated with raised designs on the inner wall, but they are so low relief that it is di cult to recognize what they are. The outer base retains three quartzite spur marks. Damage to a side of the mouth rim and the center of the bowl has been repaired.<br /> [<em>Korean Collection, University of Michigan Museum of Art </em>(2014) p.99]</p> It flares out widely at the rim, then back in. Its sides, otherwise almost straight, taper to the base. There is no decorated.
Korean (Korean (culture or style))
Bowl
12th century
Gift of Mr. William Muschenheim
1979/2.84

Japanese (Japanese (culture or style))
Jar with Lid
19th century
Gift of Mr. William Muschenheim
1979/2.82A&B
One of a three-piece tea service, the creamer is a small silver container with a lobed shape, a simple spout, and a bone handle positioned at a right angle to the handle. The handle is carved into four lobes to match the body of the vessel. The surface of the silver is not glassy-smooth; it has a hand-worked, hammered surface. The overall design impression is of satisfying geometric proportions with a slightly organic feel.
Wiener Werkst
Creamer, from Three-Piece Tea Service
1905 – 1915
Gift of Mr. William Muschenheim
1979/2.88.3
This woodwork depicts Ebisu, the god of prosperity and especially associated with fishermen. Here he carries a large sea bream or red snapper symbolizing good fortune.
Japanese (Japanese (culture or style))
Ebisu (God of Prosperity)
19th century
Gift of Mr. William Muschenheim
1979/2.86
One of a three-piece tea service, the tea pot is a small silver container with a lobed shape, a simple spout, a bone handle positioned at a right angle to the spout, and a flat, hinged lid with a bone finial. Both the finial and the handle are carved into four lobes to match the body of the pot. The surface of the silver is not glassy-smooth; it has a hand-worked, hammered surface. The overall design impression is of satisfying geometric proportions with a slightly organic feel.
Wiener Werkst
Tea pot from 3-piece tea service
1905 – 1915
Gift of Mr. William Muschenheim
1979/2.88.1
One of a three-piece tea service, the sugar bowl is a small silver container with a lobed shape and a flat lid with a bone finial. The finial is carved into four lobes to match the body of the pot. The surface of the silver is not glassy-smooth; it has a hand-worked, hammered surface. The overall design impression is of satisfying geometric proportions with a slightly organic feel.
Wiener Werkst
Sugar bowl with lid, from 3-piece tea service
1905 – 1915
Gift of Mr. William Muschenheim
1979/2.88.2
The hanging scroll fragment depicts a portrait of a Buddhist monk. The man is bald, wearing heavy robes of orange and blue. The man looks off to the left of the painting with his body oriented in that direction as well. His hands are folded in front of him and are hidden in his robes. He sits in a background of a brown-yellow color.&nbsp;
Japanese (Japanese (culture or style))
Portrait of a Monk
18th century
Gift of Mr. William Muschenheim
1979/2.80
There is a Buddhist&nbsp;Monk begging with a red bowl in hand.&nbsp;
Japanese (Japanese (culture or style))
Buddhist Monk with begging bowl
18th century
Gift of Mr. William Muschenheim
1979/2.81
This woodwork depicts Daikoku, the god of good fortune, who is associated with farmers. Here he is sitting astride two large barrels of rice, while carrying over his shoulder a large sack, brimming with treasure. In his right hand he holds a magic mallet, said to be able to produce anything the heart desires when struck.<br />
Japanese (Japanese (culture or style))
Daikoku-ten (God of Good Fortune)
19th century
Gift of Mr. William Muschenheim
1979/2.85
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