AAM | Collection Highlights Podcast

Seated Buddha

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 07:40:58 -0800

Seated Buddha, dated 338. China. Latter Zhao dynasty (319–350). Gilt bronze. The Avery Brundage Collection, B60B1034.

Cheekpiece of a bridle in the form of a fantastic creature

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 07:41:39 -0800

Cheekpiece of a bridle in the form of a fantastic creature, 1000–600 BCE. Iran; Luristan region. Bronze. The Avery Brundage Collection, B60B17+

The Buddhist deity Simhavaktra Dakini

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 07:42:23 -0800

The Buddhist deity Simhavaktra Dakini. China; Beijing or vicinity, Hebei province. Qing dynasty, reign of the Qianlong emperor (1736–1795). Wood with lacquer and gilding, and inlaid with semiprecious stones. The Avery Brundage Collection, B60S600.

Elephant throne (howdah)

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 07:42:58 -0800

Elephant throne (howdah), approx. 1870–1920. India, Madhya Pradesh state. Partially gilded and painted silver over wood, with velvet and wicker. Acquisition made possible by the Hamon Charitable Foundation, 2001.12.

The Hindu deities Shiva and Parvati

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 07:43:33 -0800

The Hindu deities Shiva and Parvati, 1000–1100. Cambodia; former kingdom of Angkor. Metamorphosed volcanic rock. The Avery Brundage Collection, B66S2 and B66S3.

Jar with tiger and magpie

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 07:44:24 -0800

Jar with tiger and magpie, approx. 1800–1900. Korea. Joseon dynasty. Porcelain with underglaze cobalt decoration. Gift of Mr. NamKoong Ryun, 2001.9.

Haniwa in the form of a warrior

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 07:45:01 -0800

Haniwa in the form of a warrior, approx. 500–600. Japan; excavated at Fujioka, Gunma Prefecture. Kofun period (250–600). Earthenware. The Avery Brundage Collection, B60S204.

Ritual vessel (zun or gui) in the shape of a rhinoceros

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 07:45:38 -0800

Ritual vessel (zun or gui) in the shape of a rhinoceros, probably late 1100s–1050 BCE. China; reportedly Shouchang, Shandong province. Shang dynasty, late phase (1300–1050 BCE). Bronze. The Avery Brundage Collection, B60B1+.