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Japanese (Japanese (culture or style))
Head of a Buddha, probably a 'kebutsu' (Buddha in a transformation body) from the crown of an Eleven-headed Avalokitesvara
13th century
Gift of Mrs. Caroline I. Plumer for the James Marshall Plumer Collection
1973/2.38

Thai
Buddha, Seated in Bhumisparsa Mudrâ, on a Throne
1700 – 1899
Gift of Doris Duke's Southeast Asian Art Collection
2005/1.449
The small container with lid has a deeply engraved design filled with black enamel. The body has tight, compact, overall decoration of floral motif, with the stupa-shaped gold fitting on the top. Colored glass pieces were inlayed in the fitting.<br />
Thai
Covered Box, silver nielloware container for betel chewing
19th century
Gift of Doris Duke's Southeast Asian Art Collection
2005/1.472A&B

Thai
Mirror on Stand
1800 – 1932
Gift of Doris Duke's Southeast Asian Art Collection
2005/1.474A&B

Artist Unknown
Original frame for Eastman Johnson's 'Boyhood of Lincoln' (Ornate)
Bequest of Henry C. Lewis
1895.90.1

Thai
Monk in Posture of Adoration
19th century
Gift of Doris Duke's Southeast Asian Art Collection
2005/1.451
Manuscript cabinet decorated with two celestial beings making the gesture of worship and respect (anjalimudra) on front doors. The hands and faces of these figures are carved in particularly high relief, making them seem to interact with the worshipper, a feeling enhanced by the reflection of the background inserts.
Thai
Manuscript Cabinet
1930 – 1949
Gift of Doris Duke's Southeast Asian Art Collection
2005/1.467

Thai
Pair of Doors Adorned with Images of Theppanom (heavenly beings)
1800 – 1932
Gift of Doris Duke's Southeast Asian Art Collection
2005/1.469
The small container with lid has a deeply engraved design filled with black enamel. The body has tight, compact, overall decoration of floral motif, with the stupa-shaped gold fitting on the top. Colored glass pieces were inlayed in the fitting.<br />
Thai
Covered Box, silver nielloware container for betel chewing
1800 – 1932
Gift of Doris Duke's Southeast Asian Art Collection
2005/1.473.2A&B
The small container with lid has a deeply engraved design filled with black enamel. The body has tight, compact, overall decoration of floral motif, with the stupa-shaped gold fitting on the top. Colored glass pieces were inlayed in the fitting.<br />
Thai
Covered Box, silver nielloware container for betel chewing
1800 – 1932
Gift of Doris Duke's Southeast Asian Art Collection
2005/1.473.1A&B
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