Seven part woodblock relief print forming a colorful geometric motif. Lower print (g) is signed and dated with edition statement.
Large embossed print with colored circular forms at center against creamcolored ground; slight areas of newsprint around edges of circles. Signed, dated, edition statement and title in pencil below image.
Rajput Miniature Painting, c. 1800
Artist unknonw, Indian, Punjabi
Gentoo Barber, ca. early 20th C.
Indian folk painting of a "Gentoo" barber cutting the hair of a male seated at right leaning against a tree. Gentoo is a word coined by Westerners in reference to the native population of India prior to the use of Hindu.
Artist unknown, Indian
Artist unknown, Chinese
metal, semiprecious stones, brocade, cloth, tassels
Bodhissatva bronze 5 x 1 7/8 x 1 1/4" OVERALL
Brown statuette based on an Indian model of Bodhisaatva, a religious individual who attempts to reach a higher being in order to help others.
wire, faux pearls, rhinestones, small white cloth flowers
Chinese genre painting of a large bisson being subdued by a shirtless male while a warrior -like male looks on from front; inscription at upper fight.
Chinese genre painting of two men sitting at a table in discussion; figure at right is wearing a green robe; second figure is in oragne; curtain draped over head.
Chinese genre painting of two females standing at right engaged in discussion; one is wearing a red robe, the second a green robe; books are stacked on shelf in the upper right background.
Chinese genre painting of an elderly gentleman standing with hands up. He is wearing multiple layers of robes with a hat. Inscriptin at upper right and left.
Chinese genre painting of a young man at low right offering flowers to an elderly man at left; inscription at upper right.
Chinese genre painting; centralized image of two young men in discussion kneeling and stooping; one is wearing a red jacket; the second a green one over white dress carrying a large basket. Inscription at upper right.
Chinese genre painting with two figures fishing off the edge of a cliff; a large threatening wave encloses them from above; inscription at upper right.
Chinese Genre painting of single fisherman showing another fisherman a basket with fish, most likely making a trade; inscription at upper right.
Chinese Genre painting of single fisherman showing another fisherman a basket with fish, most likely making a trade; text at upper right.
Chinese genre painting of an elderly man riding a donkey while second individual at front appears to help him. Inscription at upper right.
Chinese genre painting of two monks leaning together looking at a tiger positioned at center; inscription at upper right.
Chines grenre painting of an elderly man riding an oxen whose head is turned left; image is centralized with inscription at upper right.
Chinese genre painting with centralized image of two men holding up a figure positioned on a cloud-like form; at upper left appears a dragon-like creature; at upper right inscription.
Chinese grenre painting of a male figure standing draped in bluish green robes; male sports a mustaches, beard and is wearing an elevated hat. Lengthy insccription at left.
Chinese genre painting with three individuals engaged in a cock fight. Inscription at upper left.
Chinese genre painting of an oxen with two individuals hooking him up to his carriage. Inscription fills the upper left area.
Chinese genre painting with centralized image of a large male figure; two smaller male figures appear, one at right and the second looking out from the rear. Stork appears at left with inscription at upper left.
Chinese genre painting with an elderly man fishing off the edge of a rock formation wearing a large brimmed hat. Inscription at upper right.
Chinese genre painting of a male figure sitting on a throne-like chair; hands brought together and resting in front. Male is wearing a brown robe with blue cuffs and red pleated skirt.
Chines genre painting of a female figure sitting on a throne-like chair; hands clasped in front; figure is wearing a red robe covered in a black vest with white border. Figure also dons a headdress with white pearl-like attachments hanging from each side.
Chinese genre painting of an elderly man showing a scroll to a seated figure sitting at front wearing a blue robe. Inscription at upper right.
Chinese genre painting of two females being entertained by a small male figure at lower left.
Chinese genre painting of two males, one is seated at a white table; second is feeding a long legged bird; inscription at upper left.
Chinese genre painting of two females standing on a porch appearing to be wind blown. Both females are wearing loosely fitted robes over white dress with ribbons fluttering; inscriptions at lower right.
Chinese genre painting of two females standing in front of a green shade tree; flowers and green shrubs flank their feet at lower left. One woman is dressed in orange robe; female behind her is wearing light red rob -- inscription at upper left.
Artist unknown, Indian, Punjabi
Indian folk painting of a group of musicians with a single figure dancing in foreground.
Flower Gatherers to the Idol, ca. early 20th C.
Indian folk painting of a standing male and female holding woven sacks for collecting flowers.
Tempera Indian folk painting of a produce shop with two females at right looking to make a purchase.
Slipper maker, ca. early 20th C.
Colored tempera Indian folk painting of a seated slipper maker positioned in a shed-like structure with female figure holding a baby at right.
Jetty, A Warrior, ca. early 20th C.
Colored tempera Indian folk painting of a Jetty warrior with shield and spear; at left is a female figure looking on.
Palakin Bearers, ca. early 20th C.
Tempera Indian folk painting of a scantily clad cloth merchant selling fabric to a female standing at right. She is wearing a green Sari wrapped around her torso.
Cloth Merchant, ca. early 20th C.
Indian folk painting of a cloth merchant at left offering rolls of fabric to a female at right.
Tempera Indian folk painting of an Iron Smith at left with a female holding a baby at right. Iron Smith is working over a samll fire with houses positioned in the background.
Tempera folk painting of a gardener holding a bushel of greenery while a standing female at left holds a basket with greenery atop her head. Both are standing within a farm field with structures in the backbround.
Indian folk painting of "Gentoo" a term coined by Westerners in reference to idigineous people of India. At right is a female wearing a sari with her hand on her hip; male at left is sporting a turban holding a large instrument in his right hand.
Indian tempera folk painting of a standing male figure at right holding a tea kettle in his left hand; female figure at left is holding a fish and her left arm is wrapped around a basket supported at her waist.
Religious Mendicants, ca. early 20th C.
Indian folk painting of two religious mendicants dressed in multiple layers of clothing and wide brimmend hats. Mendicant orders are, primarily, certain Christian religious orders that have adopted a lifestyle of poverty, traveling, and living in urban areas for purposes of preaching, evangelization, and ministry, especially to the poor. At their foundation these orders rejected the previously established monastic model.
Brahmins of the Halabar Coast, ca. early 20th C.
Indian folk painting of two Bramins walking along the Halabar Coast. Brahmin is a varna in Hinduism specialising as priests, teachers and protectors of sacred learning across generations. The traditional occupation of Brahmins was that of priesthood at the Hindu temples or at socio-religious ceremonies and rite of passage rituals such as solemnising a wedding with hymns and prayers.
Adlouly Liddur Jackeem, ca. early 20th C.
Indian folk painting of two figures; male on the left appears to be a medicine man or witch doctor; female figure on right, dressed in a Sari is talking to the figure at left. Houses in the background.
Stone Cutters, ca. early 20th C.
Indian folk painting of a stone cutter at left with a female figure at right; stone sculpture lies in foreground.
Tautwandy or Achareeen Bramin, ca. early 20th C.
Indian folk painting of two figures standing in the foreground; one female and second male. Houses along horizon.
Doby or Washerman, ca. early 20th C.
Indian folk painting of two figures identified as washermen. Female at right is supporting a large bundle of laundry atop her head while the second figure at left, male, is supporting bundles of wash on his shoulders and back.
Fire preserver, ca. early 20th C.
Indian folk painting of a female and male carrying fire preserving equipment which includes hand held fire holders and lid-shaped suppression units.
Rustan Taking Bizhan, 18th Cent.
Bronze bowl with figure of a man standing inside.
ink on aged, wrinkled tissue, pasted onto board
Portrait of a Nobleman, ca. 19th C.
Dancing Figure Holding Fruit in Right Hand, bronze
Male Kneeling with Crown, bronze with traces of pigment
Calendar: Laxmi Ganesh:2014, ca. 2013
2014 Indian calendar with 2 months on one paper; calendar is double sided; Ganesh and attendants at upper half; months throughout lower half; calendar is suspended by a plastic hanger.
Film poster with centralized female figure wearing an orange dress with sparkley necklace. She is being nuzzled by a male figure.
Vertical film poster of a female figure holding a baby in her arms at right; text at upper left. Master Priter at lower right below image.
Film Poster: Chennai Express, 2013
Hand-drawn and printed film poster for Chennai Express. At left, black and white sketch of male riding a motorcycle at left with female at his back. Figures postioned against a colored back-drop.
Hand drawn and printed poster for Thor 2. Black and white drawn images of female resting head and holding male figure;r set against a colorful backdrop. Text at right.
Artist unknown, Japanese
Papier mache, gold leaf, modern silk cord
Artist unknown Japanese?
Imari Ware Flower Vase, late 19th C.
Vue Interieure D'un Theatre a Jedo
Textile Stencils, late 19th/early 20th C.
Hand painted silk fabric sample in a floral and natural motif, probably made in Nishijin--Kyoto
Hirado Ware Tea Pot, late 18th C.
a: tea pot with replaced handle; b: lid; c: wood box
Swiftly executed, prints such as these were distributed throughout the war giving a largely Japanese audience up-to-date information on the Russo-Japanese war (1904-05). Through a series of military engagements on land and sea, Japans much smaller army wrested control of an important Chinese trading harbor, Port Arthur, from Russia. Such imagery helped bolster support for the military and instilled national pride. Though made in Japan, the incorporation of English text (often mispelled) indicates some were meant for wider distribution.
Japanese Engagement Occupation Battery at Portarthur (Port Arthur), c. 1904-05
Japanese War Portarthu [Port Arthur] Hakugiyokusah Battery Occu[p]ation, c. 1904-05
In Urusan Offing Ryureku Smash, c. 1904-05
Japanese War Including Every One Occupation Ryoyo, c. 1904-05
The Vladivostok Squadron almost lost by our fleet at the sea of Ulsan, c. 1904-05
The attack of the side of Siao-yang by our first arm, c. 1904-05
The Occupation of Liau-yang and the enemy was defeated by our army's fierce attack, c. 1904-05
The Three Legion in First Army Attack the Enemy on Three Side and Occupied Ku-Lien-Cheng, c. 1904-05
Swiftly executed, prints such as these were distributed throughout the war giving a largely Japanese audience up-to-date information on the Russo-Japanese war (1904-05). Through a series of military engagements on land and sea, Japans much smaller army wrested control of an important Chinese trading harbor, Port Arthur, from Russia. Such imagery helped bolster support for the military and instilled national pride. Though made in Japan, the incorporation of English text (often mispelled) indicates some were meant for wider distribution. .