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Krishna, in blue, and Balarama are portrayed in identical poses and wearing peacock-feather headdresses. The paunchy bearded figure at right is their mentor, Sandipani. Two other, older students appear at left. They are seated, approximately equidistantly spaced, in an architectural structure that organizes the space.
Artist Unknown, India, Uttar Pradesh, Chaurapancasika Style
Bhagavata Purana series: Krishna and Balarama Studying with the Brahman Sandipani
1525 – 1550
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Leo S. Figiel and Dr. and Mrs. Steven J. Figiel
1983/2.104

Chinese (Chinese (culture or style))
Peacock Feather Tassel
1867 – 1899
Gift of Doris and Herbert Sloan
1998/2.34
This is a color woodblock print of a courtesan and her two attendants. They are walking toward the left. The courtesan wears red and brown kimono with geometric designs and a pink cloak with plum tree and cloud design. Her green obi (sash), tied in front, has peacock feather and geometric patterns. Her hair is sculpted in the shape of “lantern” style, with the broad wings to the side of the head. Three large tortoise-shell comb and four pins adorn the hair. The two young attendants wear matching clothes and hair accessories; their kimono design has the same plum and cloud patterns as the courtesan but in brownish colors. Their obi is in green color with wavy stripes, loosely tied on their backs. They also have tortoise shell combs, hairpins, and ornaments in the shape of pine leaves. One attendant is looking at a ground, and other attendant toward the right. All three wear high platform sandals. There are artist’s signature and publisher’s seal on the lower left corner, as well as the title on the upper right
Isoda Koryūsai
First Designs of Model Young Leaves: the Courtesan Karauta of the Chôjiya, accompanied by her attendants Matsuno and Takeno
1777 – 1782
Museum Purchase
1960/1.145
This iridescent blue and green glass vase has surface decorations that resemble peacock feather "eyes". Along the bottom is a raised design of a branch or leaves that was added to the vessel late in its creation.
Louis Comfort Tiffany
Vase
1896 – 1900
University purchase 1930, transferred to the Museum of Art, 1972/2.201
1972/2.201
A courtly gentleman sits on a cushion, within a garden pavilion. The man smokes his hookah. A number of female attendants look after him. One (who could also be his lover) holds a tray with objects/ utensils; another a peacock feather to fan the couple; the third a fan. The man holds a tray with cups/ chalices. Of the two attendants shown in the bottom portion, one plays a stringed instrument, and another with ducks. A fountain is shown in the foreground.
Indian (Indian (South Asian))
In a Garden
20th century
Gift of Harry and Rose Jacobs
1981/2.175
An earthenware globular jar with high wide shoulder, tapering to a narrow base. The jar hasa wide, short neck with everted rim, and the rim is covered in an amber glaze, the body covered in an amber, green, cream, and blue peacock-feather pattern, stopping short high above the base.
Chinese (Chinese (culture or style))
Jar
700 – 750
Museum purchase for the Paul Leroy Grigaut Memorial Collection, made possible by a gift from Kamer Aga-Oglu and other Friends of the Museum
1969/2.160
No. 5 of a series of 27 prints. A simple, two-tone palette.&nbsp; A human figure, who appears to have three heads and three arms, stands before a large, moon-like circle. One right arm holds a balance scale, while two monkeys sit on the left arm. At the feet of the figure are a peacock and a lizard-type creature.<br /> Sultana&#39;s Dream was printed and published by Durham Press in 2018.
Chitra Ganesh (American (North American))
Sultana's Dream: Justice is Virtue
2018
Museum purchase made possible by the University of Michigan Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and the Director's Acquisition Committee, 2019
2019/2.93.5
Vase has a rounded form and a matte green glaze. Molded and incised designs include a stylized peacock feather and zig-zag decoration on shoulder of vessel. Overall effect is of a simplified and sophisticated form.
Rookwood Pottery
Bowl with Peacock Design
1903
Gift of G. Robina Quale-Leach
2005/2.58
An earthenware figure of a zoomorphic form consisting of a lion-like body with strong hoofed feet, wings, horns, and a dragon-like face bearing teeth in its open mouth. It is seated on a rock-like base, and covered in amber, green, and cream runny glazes. One of a pair with 2004/2.132.2.
Chinese (Chinese (culture or style))
Tomb Guardian
675 – 750
Gift of Jiu-Hwa Lo Upshur in memory of Mrs. Wei-Djen D. Lo
2004/2.132.1
An earthenware figure of an anthropomorphic form consisting of a lion-like body with strong hoofed feet, wings, and a human face with central flame-like horns and large, furry and pointed ears. It is seated on a rock-like base, and except for the head it is covered in amber, green, and cream runny glazes. One of a pair with 2004/2.132.1.
Chinese (Chinese (culture or style))
Tomb Guardian
675 – 750
Gift of Jiu-Hwa Lo Upshur in memory of Mrs. Wei-Djen D. Lo
2004/2.132.2
<p>light gray chirimen Komon haori with interwoven light blue and peach peacock feather motifs with a gray and light pink inner lining with tegaki (hand-painted) white and surihaku (gold leaf) peonies.</p>
Japanese (Japanese (culture or style))
Haori
20th century
Gift of Howard and Patricia Yamaguchi
2013/2.414
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