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Exhibition

Empire of Things

Empire of Things

Kris Ercums, curator
Kate Meyer, curator

October 15, 2016–May 16, 2021

Gallery 401, Spencer Museum of Art, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas

Why do we collect things? Where do the prized objects and artwork in museums come from? Empire of Things asks these questions and more by exploring the relationships among objects, the people who made them, and the people who collected, studied, and displayed them. The exhibition includes a range of artworks, including architectural fragments, ceramics, jewelry, furniture, paintings, and sculpture.

Exhibition images

Works of art

Nuns in the Certosa Cloister, overlooking a Moonlit Sea towards the Faraglioni, Capri, Franz Ludwig Catel (1778–1856) — Franz Ludwig Catel (1778–1856)

Nuns in the Certosa Cloister, overlooking a Moonlit Sea towards the Faraglioni, Capri, circa 1823

Still Life with Violin and Engraving of Arcangelo Corelli, Dutch School — Dutch School

Still Life with Violin and Engraving of Arcangelo Corelli, circa 1730

head of Buddha — head of Buddha, 400s, Sasanian dynasty (224–651)

vase, Victor Durand Jr. (1870–1931); Vineland Flint Glass Works (active 1897–1931) — Victor Durand Jr. (1870–1931); Vineland Flint Glass Works (active 1897–1931)

vase, circa 1926–1928

aryballos — aryballos, late 600–early 500 BCE

bowl — bowl, 1700–1735

rug — rug, 1800s, Qajar period (1794–1925)

folding fan — folding fan, late 1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)

vase with lid — vase with lid, circa 1700s

wine ewer — wine ewer, 1200s, Goryeo dynasty (918–1392)

melon-shaped ewer — melon-shaped ewer, 1000s–1100s, Goryeo dynasty (918–1392)

“Cleopatra’s Needle” salt shaker — “Cleopatra’s Needle” salt shaker, probably after 1877

shell-shaped lamp — shell-shaped lamp, late 1800s

tetsubin (kettle) — tetsubin (kettle), late 1800s, Meiji period (1868–1912)

cong-shaped vase with bagua motif — cong-shaped vase with bagua motif, mid 1700s, mark and reign of Qianlong period (1736–1795), Qing dynasty (1644–1911)

bowl — bowl, 1700s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)

vase — vase, Qianlong period (1736–1795), Qing dynasty (1644–1911)

jar — jar, 1700s–1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)

bowl — bowl, 1700s, Edo period (1600–1868)

plate with seashells — plate with seashells, 1700s, Edo period (1600–1868)

seashell hanging vase — seashell hanging vase, mid 1800s, Edo period (1600–1868)

vase — vase, 1800s, Qajar period (1795–1925)

ewer — ewer, 1800s, Qajar period (1795–1925)

cup — cup, 1800s, Qajar period (1794–1925)

candlestick — candlestick, circa 1800s, Qajar period (1795–1925)

snuff bottle with stopper, Bi Rongjiu (active late 1800s) — Bi Rongjiu (active late 1800s)

snuff bottle with stopper, 1890–1920, Qing dynasty (1644–1911) to Republic of China (1911–1949)

horses, snuff bottle with stopper — horses, snuff bottle with stopper, 1850–1875, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)

鍔 tsuba (sword guard) with geese passing the moon, Tetsugendō Naofusa (active 1700s) — Tetsugendō Naofusa (active 1700s)

鍔 tsuba (sword guard) with geese passing the moon, 1700s, Edo period (1600–1868)

鍔 tsuba (sword guard), Kinai School — Kinai School

鍔 tsuba (sword guard), 1800s, Edo period (1600–1868)

鍔 tsuba (sword guard) with wisteria, Hirata School — Hirata School

鍔 tsuba (sword guard) with wisteria, 1600, Edo period (1600–1868)

鍔 tsuba (sword guard) with lobster, Tsu Jinpo (1720–1761) — Tsu Jinpo (1720–1761)

鍔 tsuba (sword guard) with lobster, Edo period (1600–1868)

鍔 tsuba (sword guard) with dragon flies, Ishiguro Masakatsu (active 1800s) — Ishiguro Masakatsu (active 1800s)

鍔 tsuba (sword guard) with dragon flies, 1850s, Edo period (1600–1868) or Meiji period (1868–1912)

鍔 tsuba (sword handle) with 鐙 abumi (stirrups), Umetada (Okada) Zenzaemon Nobumasa (1642–1720) — Umetada (Okada) Zenzaemon Nobumasa (1642–1720)

鍔 tsuba (sword handle) with 鐙 abumi (stirrups), late 1600s, Edo period (1600–1868)

birds and plum, snuff bottle with stopper — birds and plum, snuff bottle with stopper, circa 1850s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)

小柄 kozuka (knife handle) with crane, Ōtsuki Mitsuhiro (1795–1841) — Ōtsuki Mitsuhiro (1795–1841)

小柄 kozuka (knife handle) with crane, Edo period (1600–1868)

小柄 kozuka (knife handle) with deer, Gōto School — Gōto School

小柄 kozuka (knife handle) with deer, 1700s, Edo period (1600–1868)

縁 fuchi (hilt collar) and 頭 kashira (butt cap) with spring flowers and insects, Mitsunaka — Mitsunaka

縁 fuchi (hilt collar) and 頭 kashira (butt cap) with spring flowers and insects, 1700s, Edo period (1600–1868)

Osiris — Osiris, Ptolemaic Period, 305–30 BCE

Second Spring, snuff bottle with stopper, Yan Yutian (active 1895–1918) — Yan Yutian (active 1895–1918)

Second Spring, snuff bottle with stopper, 1895, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)

snuff bottle with stopper — snuff bottle with stopper, late 1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)

pair of Chinese opera figurines — pair of Chinese opera figurines, late 1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)

bowl — bowl, 1200–1300s, Ilkhanid dynasty (1256–1353)

ushabti (funerary sculpture) — ushabti (funerary sculpture), 1800s

standing figure, Elie Nadelman (1882–1946) — Elie Nadelman (1882–1946)

standing figure, mid 1900s

willow pattern cup plate — willow pattern cup plate, late 1800s

primate figure, Roman Bronze Works (founded 1899) — Roman Bronze Works (founded 1899)

primate figure, early 1900s

chocolate pot, Josiah Wedgwood & Sons Ltd. (founded 1759) — Josiah Wedgwood & Sons Ltd. (founded 1759)

chocolate pot, circa 1769–1795

reflection ball — reflection ball, circa 1855–1890

loom weight — loom weight, Middle Bronze Age (2000–1600 BCE)

vase, Josiah Wedgwood & Sons Ltd. (founded 1759) — Josiah Wedgwood & Sons Ltd. (founded 1759)

vase, 1860–1891

weight with reclining lion — weight with reclining lion, Neo–Assyrian Empire, 911 BCE–612 BCE

amphoriskos — amphoriskos, late 600–early 500 BCE

vase — vase, 200s–300s, Roman Empire, 27 BCE–476 CE

tea caddy with lid, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom — Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom

tea caddy with lid, 1800s

Crucifixion San Felipe de Jesús — Crucifixion San Felipe de Jesús, 1800s

苦瓜 kugua (bitter melon), snuff bottle with stopper — 苦瓜 kugua (bitter melon), snuff bottle with stopper, late 1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)

teapot with lid, Belleek Pottery Works Company Ltd (founded 1884) — Belleek Pottery Works Company Ltd (founded 1884)

teapot with lid, circa 1890

scarab paperweight, Paul Teeter (active 1920s) — Paul Teeter (active 1920s)

scarab paperweight, 1920–1922

Mrs. Thomas Pelham (Annetta, daughter of Thomas Bridges, wife of Thomas Pelham), John Vanderbank (1694–1739) — John Vanderbank (1694–1739)

Mrs. Thomas Pelham (Annetta, daughter of Thomas Bridges, wife of Thomas Pelham), 1720s

sideboard table — sideboard table, mid 1700s

Saint Cosmas, Circle of Ignaz Günther (active late 1700s) — Circle of Ignaz Günther (active late 1700s)

Saint Cosmas, circa 1750–1765

Saint Damian, Circle of Ignaz Günther (active late 1700s) — Circle of Ignaz Günther (active late 1700s)

Saint Damian, circa 1750–1765

untitled (Imaginary View with Reminiscences of Padua), Circle of Bernard Bellotto (active late 1700s) — Circle of Bernard Bellotto (active late 1700s)

untitled (Imaginary View with Reminiscences of Padua), 1723–1780

possibly a biscione (serpent devouring a human) — possibly a biscione (serpent devouring a human), circa late 1800s

water clock, William Tyler (active late 1600s) — William Tyler (active late 1600s)

water clock, 1694

A Picture Gallery, Gillis van Tilborgh (circa 1625–circa 1678) — Gillis van Tilborgh (circa 1625–circa 1678)

A Picture Gallery, 1660–1670

View of Fonthill Abbey, Robert Gibb (1801–1837) — Robert Gibb (1801–1837)

View of Fonthill Abbey, circa 1826

Coronation of Queen Victoria medal — Coronation of Queen Victoria medal, 1838

Rinaldo and Armida plaquette — Rinaldo and Armida plaquette, circa 1700

The Athlete Kreugas, Antonio Canova (1757–1822) — Antonio Canova (1757–1822)

The Athlete Kreugas, 1806

View of the Arno River in Florence, Thomas Patch (1720–1782) — Thomas Patch (1720–1782)

View of the Arno River in Florence, circa 1775–1780

Isis and the infant Horus — Isis and the infant Horus, circa 300 BCE, Ptolemaic Kingdom, 332 BCE–30 CE

Cleopatra before Augustus, Angelica Kauffman (1741–1807) — Angelica Kauffman (1741–1807)

Cleopatra before Augustus, 1783

Saint James as a pilgrim — Saint James as a pilgrim, early 1500s

morion (helmet) — morion (helmet), 1500s or 1800s

Cosimo de Medici the Elder (1389-1464) medal, Niccoló Fiorentino (circa 1404–1471) — Niccoló Fiorentino (circa 1404–1471)

Cosimo de Medici the Elder (1389-1464) medal, circa 1465–1469

capital with Battle of Virtues and Vices — capital with Battle of Virtues and Vices, early 1100s

écorché (skinned) anatomical figure of a man, Michael Henry Spang (active begining 1756; died 1762); Edward Burch (1730–1814) — Michael Henry Spang (active begining 1756; died 1762); Edward Burch (1730–1814)

écorché (skinned) anatomical figure of a man, after 1761

crab-shaped inkwell — crab-shaped inkwell, late 1500s

Enthroned Zeus — Enthroned Zeus, circa 100 CE, Roman Empire (27 BCE–476 CE)

sea horse sculpture — sea horse sculpture, early 1500s

Neptune — Neptune, 1700s

Vulcan Forging Arrows, Andrea Riccio (1470–1532) — Andrea Riccio (1470–1532)

Vulcan Forging Arrows, circa 1500–1530

sarcophagus panel (deceased knight presented to the Virgin and Child by a monk) — sarcophagus panel (deceased knight presented to the Virgin and Child by a monk), late 1300s

Democritus Studying Anatomy, Joseph Wright of Derby (1734–1797) — Joseph Wright of Derby (1734–1797)

Democritus Studying Anatomy, 1771–1773

eagle attacking a hare roundel — eagle attacking a hare roundel, 1100s

addorsed birds holding a leaf roundel — addorsed birds holding a leaf roundel, 1100s

Tanagra figurine — Tanagra figurine, late 300s–200s BCE, Hellenistic period (323–146 BCE)

Mary Magdalene, Bernardino Ludovisi (circa 1693–1749) — Bernardino Ludovisi (circa 1693–1749)

Mary Magdalene, circa 1735–1740

In the Simmental, Switzerland, Thomas Cole (1801–1848) — Thomas Cole (1801–1848)

In the Simmental, Switzerland, 1843

toad — toad, 1500s–1700s

head of a lion — head of a lion, 1100s

lion head finial — lion head finial, early 1400s

The Assassination of Julius Caesar, Master of the Apollini Sacrum (active 1480–1500) — Master of the Apollini Sacrum (active 1480–1500)

The Assassination of Julius Caesar, late 1400s

Saint John the Baptist with four Angels in a landscape, Domenico Gaggini (circa 1425–1492) — Domenico Gaggini (circa 1425–1492)

Saint John the Baptist with four Angels in a landscape, mid 1400s

Four Sea Horses, Giovanni Francesco Rustici (1474–1554) — Giovanni Francesco Rustici (1474–1554)

Four Sea Horses, circa early 1500s

reliquary of the True Cross — reliquary of the True Cross, circa 1500

pax with the Pietà — pax with the Pietà, circa 1500

dolphin — dolphin, 300s–mid 400s, late Roman Empire (27 BCE–395 CE) or Early Christian (100–500 CE)

column with grapevine motifs — column with grapevine motifs, 1600s

head from a sarcophagus — head from a sarcophagus, circa 300 BCE, Ptolemaic period (330–30 BCE)

bust of Emperor Nero (37-68 CE), Pietro Tacca (1577–1640) — Pietro Tacca (1577–1640)

bust of Emperor Nero (37-68 CE), late 1500s

side chair — side chair, circa 1710

torso of Apollo — torso of Apollo, circa 100 BCE–100 CE, Roman Empire (27 BCE–395 CE)

Torso of Venus — Torso of Venus, circa 100s CE

coffret panel with scenes from the courtly romance, "La Chastelaine de Vergi" — coffret panel with scenes from the courtly romance, "La Chastelaine de Vergi", circa 1300–1375

miniature painting of Krishna with milkmaids — miniature painting of Krishna with milkmaids, early 1900s

Der Tritonenfang (Triton Fishing), Johann Joachim Kändler (1706–1775); Meissen Porcelain Factory (active 1710–present) — Johann Joachim Kändler (1706–1775); Meissen Porcelain Factory (active 1710–present)

Der Tritonenfang (Triton Fishing), late 1890s–early 1900s

Saint Sebastian — Saint Sebastian, late 1400s

A Chat by the Fireside, Jean-Léon Gérôme (1824–1904) — Jean-Léon Gérôme (1824–1904)

A Chat by the Fireside, 1881

Still Life with Dog and Fruit, Cristoforo Monari (1667–1720) — Cristoforo Monari (1667–1720)

Still Life with Dog and Fruit, late 1600s–early 1700s

vase, Durand Art Glass (active 1924–1931) — Durand Art Glass (active 1924–1931)

vase, 1924–1931

tankard with ivory sleeve, Robert Garrard I (1758–1818) — Robert Garrard I (1758–1818)

tankard with ivory sleeve, 1812

coffee cup and stand — coffee cup and stand, circa 1920s, Republic period, (1923–present)

View of the Vatican Quarter, Friedrich Nerly (1807–1878) — Friedrich Nerly (1807–1878)

View of the Vatican Quarter, 1828–1835

The Texas Steer, Charles Marion Russell (1864–1926) — Charles Marion Russell (1864–1926)

The Texas Steer, 1925

Moonlit Scene with Castle Ruins, Carl Spitzweg (1808–1885) — Carl Spitzweg (1808–1885)

Moonlit Scene with Castle Ruins, mid-late 1800s

Sussex chair, William Morris (1834–1896); Morris, Marshal, Faulkner & Co. — William Morris (1834–1896); Morris, Marshal, Faulkner & Co.

Sussex chair, circa 1870

Winged Eros with a Shield — Winged Eros with a Shield, circa 200s CE, Roman Empire (27 BCE–395 CE)

urn table — urn table, circa 1780

The Muse of Astronomy, Marc Antonio Franceschini (1648–1729) — Marc Antonio Franceschini (1648–1729)

The Muse of Astronomy, late 1600s–early 1700s

The Muse of Music, Marc Antonio Franceschini (1648–1729) — Marc Antonio Franceschini (1648–1729)

The Muse of Music, late 1600s–early 1700s

Bacchus with a panther — Bacchus with a panther, late 1500s

horse — horse, early 1500s

bull, Giambologna (1529–1608) — Giambologna (1529–1608)

bull, early 1600s

Hunting Scene — Hunting Scene, circa 2500 BCE, Old Kingdom (circa 2575 BCE–2150 BCE)

Wisnu (Vishnu) on Garuda — Wisnu (Vishnu) on Garuda, 1850–1900

male figure — male figure, mid 1900s

ten-panel Coromandel screen — ten-panel Coromandel screen, 1800s, Qing dynasty, 1644–1911

Head of a bodhisattva — Head of a bodhisattva, 1100s–1200s, Southern Song dynasty (1127–1279)

terracotta ornament from the Garrich Theatre Building, Chicago, Louis Henry Sullivan (1856–1924) — Louis Henry Sullivan (1856–1924)

terracotta ornament from the Garrich Theatre Building, Chicago, 1892

vase, Rookwood Pottery (active 1880–1967); William Purcell McDonald (1863–1931) — Rookwood Pottery (active 1880–1967); William Purcell McDonald (1863–1931)

vase, 1882

The Sedona Series, Max Ernst (1891–1976) — Max Ernst (1891–1976)

The Sedona Series, 1948

bust of a woman, Henri Jacobs (1864–1935) — Henri Jacobs (1864–1935)

bust of a woman, circa 1900–1910

brush holder — brush holder, late 1800s, Ottoman Empire (1299–1923)

An Idyll (Pastoral Landscape), Claude Lorrain (1604–1682) — Claude Lorrain (1604–1682)

An Idyll (Pastoral Landscape), circa 1630

Bird, Adelheid Lange Roosevelt (1878–1962) — Adelheid Lange Roosevelt (1878–1962)

Bird, circa 1913

Church Interior, Jan van Vucht (1603–1637); Anthonie Palamedesz. (1601–1673) — Jan van Vucht (1603–1637); Anthonie Palamedesz. (1601–1673)

Church Interior, circa 1625–1632

snuff bottle with stopper — snuff bottle with stopper, late 1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)

佛手 foshou (citron), snuff bottle with stopper — 佛手 foshou (citron), snuff bottle with stopper, late 1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)

tomb figurine head — tomb figurine head, Han dynasty (206 BCE–220 CE)

pair of dragon-shaped chariot fittings — pair of dragon-shaped chariot fittings, circa 300 BCE, Warring States period (BCE 481–BCE 221)

A Shipwreck, Philip James de Loutherbourg (1740–1812) — Philip James de Loutherbourg (1740–1812)

A Shipwreck, circa 1770

Italian Landscape with Resting Travelers, Jan Both (circa 1618–1652) — Jan Both (circa 1618–1652)

Italian Landscape with Resting Travelers, circa 1638–1640

game table — game table, late 1800s

The Lion of Belfort, Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi (1834–1904) — Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi (1834–1904)

The Lion of Belfort, mid 1800s–early 1900s

Salamander vase, Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848–1933) — Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848–1933)

Salamander vase, 1905–1910

Ganesha — Ganesha, early 1900s

bowl, Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848–1933) — Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848–1933)

bowl, 1925

bowl, Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848–1933) — Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848–1933)

bowl, 1925

vase, Irene Bishop (1880–1925); Rookwood Pottery (active 1880–1967) — Irene Bishop (1880–1925); Rookwood Pottery (active 1880–1967)

vase, 1907

Portrait of a Man, Dirck Santvoort (1610–1680) — Dirck Santvoort (1610–1680)

Portrait of a Man, 1643

rhyton drinking horn — rhyton drinking horn, early 1900s

Wadjet Amulet (Eye of Horus) — Wadjet Amulet (Eye of Horus), 1900s

Sun Dappled Entrance, Egypt, Eric Pape (1870–1938) — Eric Pape (1870–1938)

Sun Dappled Entrance, Egypt, 1891

sofa — sofa, 1830–1840

Rustic Basin, Bernard Palissy and Workshop (active circa 1510–1590) — Bernard Palissy and Workshop (active circa 1510–1590)

Rustic Basin, circa 1570–1590

Young Caretaker (or Motherhood), Lilla Cabot Perry (1848–1933) — Lilla Cabot Perry (1848–1933)

Young Caretaker (or Motherhood), circa 1899

pair of lions — pair of lions, late 1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)

church official, one of pair — church official, one of pair, 1700s

church official, one of pair — church official, one of pair, 1700s

Caravaggio's Medusa with pasta, Vik Muniz (born 1961) — Vik Muniz (born 1961)

Caravaggio's Medusa with pasta, 1999

Washerwoman at the Bank of the Oise Near Valmondis, Charles François Daubigny (1817–1878) — Charles François Daubigny (1817–1878)

Washerwoman at the Bank of the Oise Near Valmondis, circa 1863–1873

demitasse with saucer, Coalport Porcelain Works (founded circa 1795) — Coalport Porcelain Works (founded circa 1795)

demitasse with saucer, mid 1800s

tea caddy, Coalport Porcelain Works (founded circa 1795) — Coalport Porcelain Works (founded circa 1795)

tea caddy, mid 1800s

fork — fork, 1700s

head — head, Greco–Roman Empire, 800s BCE–400s CE

ruyi sceptre — ruyi sceptre, late 1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)

fish-shaped pendant — fish-shaped pendant, 1200 BCE–1000 BCE, late Shang dynasty (circa 1600–1046 BCE) to early Western Zhou dynasty (circa 1120–770 BCE)

miniature shrine — miniature shrine, early 1900s, Meiji period (1868–1912)

saucer with landscape — saucer with landscape, 1750s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)

tureen depicting Napoleon and Josephine, lid depicting Roi de Rome and Impératrice Marie-Louise, Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory (active 1756–present); Jean Georget (1763–1823) — Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory (active 1756–present); Jean Georget (1763–1823)

tureen depicting Napoleon and Josephine, lid depicting Roi de Rome and Impératrice Marie-Louise, 1804

半支迦 Hanshika (Pāñcika) — 半支迦 Hanshika (Pāñcika), 1700s or 1800s, Edo period (1600–1868)

calla lily vase, Black, Starr and Frost (active 1874–1929) — Black, Starr and Frost (active 1874–1929)

calla lily vase, late 1800s

apple with scene — apple with scene, 1900s

spice shaker, John Edward Terrey & Co. (active 1800s) — John Edward Terrey & Co. (active 1800s)

spice shaker, circa 1810

ring with blue scarab — ring with blue scarab, 1900s

bowl with eight auspicious symbols of Buddhism — bowl with eight auspicious symbols of Buddhism, early 1800s

Jupiter — Jupiter, 1700s

drunken faun — drunken faun, late 1700s

kneeling merman — kneeling merman, 1800s

ngunja (carved stool), unrecorded Chokwe artist — unrecorded Chokwe artist

ngunja (carved stool), late 1800s–1914

portrait head, unrecorded Ife artist — unrecorded Ife artist

portrait head, mid 1900s

jar with three frogs, unrecorded A:shiwi (Zuñi) artist — unrecorded A:shiwi (Zuñi) artist

jar with three frogs, 1900–1940

human figure, unrecorded Mojave artist — unrecorded Mojave artist

human figure, 1850–1890

weight, unrecorded Asante artist — unrecorded Asante artist

weight, late 1800s–early 1900s

weight, unrecorded Asante artist — unrecorded Asante artist

weight, late 1800s–early 1900s

weight, unrecorded Asante artist — unrecorded Asante artist

weight, late 1800s–early 1900s

weight, unrecorded Asante artist — unrecorded Asante artist

weight, late 1800s–early 1900s

weight, unrecorded Asante artist — unrecorded Asante artist

weight, late 1800s–early 1900s

weight, unrecorded Asante artist — unrecorded Asante artist

weight, late 1800s–early 1900s

weight, unrecorded Asante artist — unrecorded Asante artist

weight, late 1800s–early 1900s

weight, unrecorded Asante artist — unrecorded Asante artist

weight, late 1800s–early 1900s

balance for gold dust, unrecorded Asante artist — unrecorded Asante artist

balance for gold dust, late 1800s–early 1900s

spoon for gold dust, unrecorded Asante artist — unrecorded Asante artist

spoon for gold dust, late 1800s–early 1900s

vabo mask, unrecorded Mumuye artist — unrecorded Mumuye artist

vabo mask, late 1800s

nsodie (funerary portrait), unrecorded Asante artist — unrecorded Asante artist

nsodie (funerary portrait), 1800s

nsodie (funerary portrait), unrecorded Asante artist — unrecorded Asante artist

nsodie (funerary portrait), 1700s

scrimshaw with whaling scene, unrecorded Native Alaskan artist — unrecorded Native Alaskan artist

scrimshaw with whaling scene, 1875–1925

standing male figure holding a human head, unrecorded Ifugao artist — unrecorded Ifugao artist

standing male figure holding a human head, 1950s

fineline black-on-white olla (jar), Lucy M. Lewis (circa 1898–1992, active circa 1920–1990) — Lucy M. Lewis (circa 1898–1992, active circa 1920–1990)

fineline black-on-white olla (jar), 1960s–1970s

sowei mask, unrecorded Bassa artist — unrecorded Bassa artist

sowei mask, mid-late 1900s

British South Africa Company medallion — British South Africa Company medallion, 1897

carved ivory tusk, unrecorded Kongo artist — unrecorded Kongo artist

carved ivory tusk, circa 1900

British South Africa Company with Rhodesia bar (1896) and Mashonaland bar (1890) — British South Africa Company with Rhodesia bar (1896) and Mashonaland bar (1890), 1890–1896

Union of South Africa commemorative medal — Union of South Africa commemorative medal, 1910

瑞宝章 Zuihōshō (First Class Medal of the Order of the Sacred Treasure) — 瑞宝章 Zuihōshō (First Class Medal of the Order of the Sacred Treasure), November 1, 1895, Meiji period (1868–1912)

Bread Mold Piece on Scorched Rock, Peter Hutchinson (born 1930) — Peter Hutchinson (born 1930)

Bread Mold Piece on Scorched Rock, 1969

votive tablet (tsa-tsa) — votive tablet (tsa-tsa), 1800s

three tiles — three tiles, late 1400s, Lodi dynasty (1451–1526)

octant, Benjamin Martin (1704–1782) — Benjamin Martin (1704–1782)

octant, mid 1700s

Cinnamon Macchia, Dale Chihuly (born 1941) — Dale Chihuly (born 1941)

Cinnamon Macchia, circa 1997

Translated Vase, Yeesookyung (born 1963) — Yeesookyung (born 1963)

Translated Vase, 2009

head of a monk — head of a monk, 1800s, Edo Period (1600–1868)

The Morning After (Montauk, Long Island), Thomas Moran (1837–1926) — Thomas Moran (1837–1926)

The Morning After (Montauk, Long Island), 1891

Shrine to Amitayus (Buddha of Limitless Life) — Shrine to Amitayus (Buddha of Limitless Life), 1800s

Maharthraysithu medal awarded to U Kya Bu (1898-1980) — Maharthraysithu medal awarded to U Kya Bu (1898-1980), 1952

container — container, 200–300s, Roman Empire, 27 BCE–476 CE

container — container, 200–300s, Roman Empire, 27 BCE–476 CE

jar — jar, 300–400s, Roman Empire, 27 BCE–476 CE

scholar's rock on wooden stand — scholar's rock on wooden stand, late 1900s

console table — console table, 1700s

Portrait of a Gentleman, Nicolaes Maes (1634–1693) — Nicolaes Maes (1634–1693)

Portrait of a Gentleman, circa 1670

Portrait of a Lady, Nicolaes Maes (1634–1693) — Nicolaes Maes (1634–1693)

Portrait of a Lady, circa 1670

Chado, Karen LaMonte (born 1967) — Karen LaMonte (born 1967)

Chado, 2010

coffee cup and stand — coffee cup and stand, circa 1920s, Republic Period (1923–present)

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February 19, 2017

Talk

Nuns in the Certosa Cloister, overlooking a Moonlit Sea towards the Faraglion

2:00–3:30PM

Spencer Museum of Art, Gallery 401, Lester "Dusty" Loo Gallery

March 11, 2017

Activity

Make it Miniature

1:00–4:00PM

Spencer Museum of Art, Gallery 406, John and Linda Stewart Gallery

April 9, 2017

Talk

A Picture Gallery

2:00–3:30PM

Spencer Museum of Art, Gallery 401, Lester "Dusty" Loo Gallery

October 26, 2017

Talk

Lilla Cabot Perry in Japan

10:00–11:00AM

Spencer Museum of Art, Gallery 401, Lester "Dusty" Loo Gallery

February 11, 2018

Talk

Mrs. Thomas Pelham (Anneta, daughter of Thomas Bridges, wife of Thomas Pelham)

2:00–3:00PM

Spencer Museum of Art, Lester "Dusty" Loo Gallery, 401

March 11, 2018

Talk

The Assassination of Julius Caesar

2:00–3:00PM

Spencer Museum of Art, Lester "Dusty" Loo Gallery, 401

November 18, 2018

Talk

A Shipwreck

2:00–3:00PM

Spencer Museum of Art, Lester "Dusty" Loo Gallery, 401

December 13, 2018

Talk

A Precious Historical Jewelry Collection

10:15–11:15AM

Spencer Museum of Art, Lester "Dusty" Loo Gallery, 401

May 18, 2019

Activity

Plants, Lizards, and Snakes

1:00–3:30PM

Spencer Museum of Art, Lester "Dusty" Loo Gallery, 401

January 26, 2020

Talk

Chado

2:00–3:00PM

Spencer Museum of Art, Lester "Dusty" Loo Gallery, 401

February 23, 2020

Talk

Translated Vase

2:00–3:00PM

Spencer Museum of Art, Lester "Dusty" Loo Gallery, 401