Historic New England

Netsuke

Carved ivory netsuke of a fat sitting man.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171330

Accession Number: 2006.44.2124

Netsuke

Carved ivory netsuke of a musician.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171331

Accession Number: 2006.44.2138

Bowl

Blue and white flared bowl with red and gold decoration on the inside.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 171332

Accession Number: 2006.44.1438

Box

Porcelain box with painted scene of women and a cover.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 171333

Accession Number: 2006.44.1437AB

Plate

Orange porcelain plate with floral decoration and oriental characters.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 171334

Accession Number: 2006.44.1432

Spoon

Spoon carved from an iridescent shell. Unknown origin but similar shape and material to examples from Santa Cruz in the Solomon Islands.

Maker: unknown

Material: shell (plant material)

GUSN: 171337

Accession Number: 2006.44.1439

Maori greenstone (pounamu) hei tiki, or human figure pendant, with paua shell eyes, from New Zealand/Aotearoa, The head of the figure is tilted to the right with the hands resting on the thighs. Worn by both men and women, hei tiki are highly valued personal adornments and family heirlooms, passed ...

Maker: unknown

Material: nephrite, shell (animal material)

GUSN: 171338

Accession Number: 2006.44.1440

Hei Tiki

Maori greenstone (pounamu) hei tiki, or human figure pendant, with paua shell eyes, from New Zealand/Aotearoa, The head of the female figure is tilted to the right with the hands resting on the thighs. Worn by both men and women, hei tiki are highly valued personal adornments and family heirlooms, ...

Maker: unknown

Material: nephrite, shell (animal material)

GUSN: 171342

Accession Number: 2006.44.1441

Pendant

Carved Maori pounamu (greenstone) ear pendant, or kuru, from New Zealand/Aotearoa. Pounamu - or greenstone from the South Island of New Zealand - is highly valued in Maori culture and is used to make weapons, implements like adzes, as well as items of personal adornment.

Maker: unknown

Material: nephrite

GUSN: 171343

Accession Number: 2006.44.1442

Pipe

Wood pipe with metal bowl.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), metal

GUSN: 171356

Accession Number: 2006.44.1444

Box

Rectangular gold lacquer box with lid. Lid is decorated with mother of pearl inlaid birds.

Maker: unknown

Material: mother of pearl, lacquer (coating)

GUSN: 171357

Accession Number: 2006.44.1446AB

Box

Carved red lacquer round box.

Maker: unknown

Material: lacquer (coating)

GUSN: 171358

Accession Number: 2006.44.1445AB

Netsuke

Ivory carved netsuke of a tree and three figures.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171359

Accession Number: 2006.44.2141

Knife

Small carved stone knife with slightly curved blade.

Maker: unknown

Material: stone (rock)

GUSN: 171360

Accession Number: 2006.44.1447

Netsuke

Carved ivory netsuke of two men reading.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171362

Accession Number: 2006.44.2123

Netsuke

Carved ivory netsuke of a musician.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171363

Accession Number: 2006.44.2137

Netsuke

Carved ivory netsuke of a kneeling man.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171364

Accession Number: 2006.44.2136

Netsuke

Carved ivory netsuke of a woman walking.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171366

Accession Number: 2006.44.2134

Netsuke

Carved ivory netsuke of four figures and a well.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171368

Accession Number: 2006.44.2122

Netsuke

Carved ivory netsuke of an old woman.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (color)

GUSN: 171373

Accession Number: 2006.44.2130

Sphere

Pierced ivory sphere on a stand.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171377

Accession Number: 2006.44.1435AB

Netsuke

Carved ivory netsuke of a man sitting and eating.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171378

Accession Number: 2006.44.2132

Banjo clock

Banjo clock with white face and Roman numerals set in a mahogany case with inset glass panels on neck and gear box with verre eglomise acorn, oak leaf, bow and starburst designs, three dimensional brass eagle finial at top.

Date: ca. 1805

Maker: Willard, Simon, 1753-1848 (Clockmaker)

Material: mahogany (wood), verre églomisé, gilding

GUSN: 171379

Accession Number: 2006.44.737

Netsuke

Carved ivory netsuke of a man sitting near a cupboard with two moving doors.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171380

Accession Number: 2006.44.2131

Netsuke

Carved ivory netsuke of a dog.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171381

Accession Number: 2006.44.2133

Netsuke

Wooden carved netsuke of two sitting monks.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171156

Accession Number: 2006.44.2153

Netsuke

Ivory carved netsuke with two sitting figures.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171157

Accession Number: 2006.44.2127

Box

Japanese lacquer covered box with hinged lid and inner compartments. Mother of pearl floral inlay on top.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material), mother of pearl, lacquer (coating)

GUSN: 171158

Accession Number: 2006.44.2344

Netsuke

Ivory carved netsuke of a man eating and a servant.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171159

Accession Number: 2006.44.2143

Netsuke

Ivory carved netsuke of a dramatic player with a mask.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171160

Accession Number: 2006.44.2149

Netsuke

Ivory carved netsuke of two men sitting on a stone. Chinese character on the bottom.

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 171161

Accession Number: 2006.44.2145

Bedspread

White bedspread with fringe and crocheted stripes with diamond pattern.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 171162

Accession Number: 2006.44.2384

Four-post bed

Mahogany, Sheraton style, custom-made four-post bed. Carved fluted posts with flame finials and block feet.

Maker: unknown

Material: mahogany (wood)

GUSN: 171163

Accession Number: 2006.44.2351

Cone shell

Cone shell, cone shaped with brown striped dot pattern.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 171165

Accession Number: 2006.44.2380

Bird figurine

Carved wood figurine of birds in trees.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171168

Accession Number: 2006.44.1418

Pendant

Carved jade pendant of a man laying on a leaf.

Maker: unknown

Material: jade (rock)

GUSN: 171169

Accession Number: 2006.44.1417

Worked stone

Carved rectangular white rock.

Maker: unknown

Material: rock

GUSN: 171171

Accession Number: 2006.44.1416

Box

Oval hinged metal box with floral decoration.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 171173

Accession Number: 2006.44.1413

Jade carving on stand

Carved jade on wooden stand.

Maker: unknown

Material: jade (rock), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171174

Accession Number: 2006.44.1415AB

Water glass

Clear water glass with vertical stripes along rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 171175

Accession Number: 2006.44.2572.1

Water glass

Clear water glass with vertical stripes along rim.

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 171176

Accession Number: 2006.44.2572.2

Toilet set

Ceramic toothbrush holder and soap dish set. Pink and gold with trefoils design.

Maker: unknown

Material: ceramic (material)

GUSN: 171182

Accession Number: 2006.44.2573

Set of seven dinner plates

Set of seven porcelain dinner plates with Chinese border design of pink peonies and green leaves, center scene of flowers in two red vases.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Minton (Manufacturer) Wells-Burrage Co. (Retailer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 171183

Accession Number: 2009.5.1

Toothbrush holder

Ceramic round, toothbrush holder and tray. Pink and gold with trefoils design.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 171184

Accession Number: 2006.44.2573.2ab

Soap dish

Oval, ceramic soap dish with cover. Pink and gold with trefoils design. Acorn and leaves design on cover.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 171185

Accession Number: 2006.44.2573.1A-C

Soap dish

Metal soap tray with two large hooks.

Maker: unknown

Material: metal

GUSN: 171187

Accession Number: 2006.44.2575

Dinner plate

Dinner plate with Chinese border design of pink peonies and green leaves, center scene of flowers in two red vases.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: Minton (Manufacturer) Wells-Burrage Co. (Retailer)

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 171188

Accession Number: 2009.5.1.1

Trash can

Oval shaped metal trash can. Yellow with flowers and blue bow paint.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 171189

Accession Number: 2006.44.2574

Side chair

Painted white chair. Diamond shape turned back with turned crest rail. Rush seat and cream and florals squab with ties.

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 171190

Accession Number: 2006.44.2576

Bath mat

White bath mat with Greek key design.

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 171191

Accession Number: 2006.44.2570

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