Objects 1 – 165 of 165
19th century
Tibet, Derge
Iron and silver
H x W x D: 30.8 x 2.5 x 0.3 cm (12 1/8 x 1 x 1/8 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.57.7
Ayutthaya period, ca. 1700
Thailand
Bronze with glass and mother-of-pearl
H x W x D: 44.3 x 28 x 24.9 cm (17 7/16 x 11 x 9 13/16 in)
Gift of Charles Lang Freer
Freer Gallery of Art
F1909.49
Northern Qi dynasty, ca. 575
China
Marble with traces of pigment and gesso
H x W x D: 33 x 17.5 x 15.4 cm (13 x 6 7/8 x 6 1/16 in)
Gift of Charles Lang Freer
Freer Gallery of Art
F1911.411
Tang dynasty, 618-907
China
Bronze
H x W x D: 19.2 × 7.8 × 7.7 cm (7 9/16 × 3 1/16 × 3 1/16 in)
Gift of Charles Lang Freer
Freer Gallery of Art
F1912.93
Ming dynasty, 1368-1644
China
Iron
H x W x D: 56.3 x 33.3 x 23.9 cm (22 3/16 x 13 1/8 x 9 7/16 in)
Gift of Charles Lang Freer
Freer Gallery of Art
F1913.78
Ming dynasty, 1368-1644
China
Iron
H x W x D: 54.8 x 44.7 x 23.4 cm (21 9/16 x 17 5/8 x 9 3/16 in)
Gift of Charles Lang Freer
Freer Gallery of Art
F1913.79
Sui dynasty, 597
China
Bronze with gilding
H x W (with stand): 32.1 x 14.1 cm (12 5/8 x 5 9/16 in)
Gift of Charles Lang Freer
Freer Gallery of Art
F1914.21a-h
Tang dynasty, 7th century
China
Gilt bronze
H x Diam: 20.2 × 18.6 cm (7 15/16 × 7 5/16 in)
Gift of Charles Lang Freer
Freer Gallery of Art
F1914.86a-b
Sui dynasty, dated 609
China
Gilt bronze
H x W x D: 21.8 x 14.1 x 5.5 cm (8 9/16 x 5 9/16 x 2 3/16 in)
Purchase — Charles Lang Freer Endowment
Freer Gallery of Art
F1945.30
Late Heian period, late 12th century
Japan
Wood with gilding
H x W x D: 98 x 75 x 50.8 cm (38 9/16 x 29 1/2 x 20 in)
Purchase — Charles Lang Freer Endowment
Freer Gallery of Art
F1962.21a-c
Lopburi period, 12th-13th century
Thailand
Bronze
H x W x D (overall): 49 x 17.6 x 11.5 cm (19 5/16 x 6 15/16 x 4 1/2 in)
Purchase — Charles Lang Freer Endowment
Freer Gallery of Art
F1976.11a-e
Shailendra period, late 8th-early 9th century
Indonesia, Java
Volcanic stone (andesite)
H x W x D (overall): 32 x 22 x 24.4 cm (12 5/8 x 8 11/16 x 9 5/8 in)
Transfer from the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution
Freer Gallery of Art
F1978.35
14th century
Nepal
Gilt copper
H x W x D: 20.3 x 17 x 17 cm (8 x 6 11/16 x 6 11/16 in)
Purchase — Charles Lang Freer Endowment
Freer Gallery of Art
F1986.23
Qing dynasty, Qianlong reign, mid- to late 18th century
China
Metal, enamel, gilt in the cloisonne technique
H x W x D: 66.6 x 24.8 x 28.1 cm (26 1/4 x 9 3/4 x 11 1/16 in)
Purchase — Charles Lang Freer Endowment
Freer Gallery of Art
F1991.6
Asuka period, 7th century
Japan
Gilt bronze
H x Diam (overall): 11.7 x 5.2 cm (4 5/8 x 2 1/16 in)
Gift of Sylvan Barnet and William Burto in honor of Yanagi Takashi
Freer Gallery of Art
F2005.9a-b
Kushan period, 2nd-3rd century
India, Mathura
Red sandstone
H x W x D: 33.8 × 26.9 × 25.5 cm (13 5/16 × 10 9/16 × 10 1/16 in)
Purchase — funds provided by Rajinder K. Keith and Narinder K. Keith
Freer Gallery of Art
F2014.3
Period of Division, 4th-6th century
China, Xinjiang province, Kucha
Gypsum plaster with pigment
H x W: 30.4 x 96.5 cm (11 15/16 x 38 in)
Long-term loan from the Smithsonian American Art Museum; gift of John Gellatly, 1929.8.325.4
Long-term loan
LTS1985.1.325.4
Period of Division, 4th-6th century
China, Xinjiang province, Kucha
Gypsum plaster with pigment
H x W: 85.1 x 76.2 cm (33 1/2 x 30 in)
Long-term loan from the Smithsonian American Art Museum; gift of John Gellatly, 1929.8.325.5
Long-term loan
LTS1985.1.325.5
Period of Division, 4th-6th century
China, Xinjiang province, Kucha
Gypsum plaster with pigment
H x W: 33.1 x 63.5 cm (13 1/16 x 25 in)
Long-term loan from the Smithsonian American Art Museum; gift of John Gellatly, 1929.8.325.7
Long-term loan
LTS1985.1.325.7
Period of Division, 4th-6th century
China, Xinjiang province, Kucha
Gypsum plaster with pigment
H x W: 55.9 x 38.1 cm (22 x 15 in)
Long-term loan from the Smithsonian American Art Museum; gift of John Gellatly, 1929.8.325.8
Long-term loan
LTS1985.1.325.8
Period of Division, 4th-6th century
China, Xinjiang province, Kucha
Gypsum plaster with pigment
H x W: 34 x 29.5 cm (13 3/8 x 11 5/8 in)
Long-term loan from the Smithsonian American Art Museum; gift of John Gellatly, 1929.8.325.9
Long-term loan
LTS1985.1.325.9
Period of Division, 4th-6th century
China, Xinjiang province, Kucha
Gypsum plaster with pigment
H x W: 27.9 x 25.4 cm (11 x 10 in)
Long-term loan from the Smithsonian American Art Museum; gift of John Gellatly, 1929.8.325.11
Long-term loan
LTS1985.1.325.11
Period of Division, probably 4th-6th century
China, Xinjiang province
Gypsum plaster with pigment
H x W: 71.1 x 76 cm (28 x 29 15/16 in)
Long-term loan from the Smithsonian American Art Museum; gift of John Gellatly, 1929.8.325.13
Long-term loan
LTS1985.1.325.13
Period of Division, 4th-6th century
China, Xinjiang province, Kucha
Gypsum plaster with pigment
H x W: 71.1 x 40.7 cm (28 x 16 in)
Long-term loan from the Smithsonian American Art Museum; gift of John Gellatly, 1929.8.325.15
Long-term loan
LTS1985.1.325.15
9th century
Indonesia
Copper alloy
H x Diam: 37.3 × 15.2 cm (14 11/16 × 6 in)
Promised gift of Ann and Gilbert Kinney to the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
Long-term loan
LTS2015.3.3
Song dynasty, 10th century, circa 952
China
Ink and colors on primed mud-wall construction
H x W: 175.6 x 85.5 cm (69 1/8 x 33 11/16 in)
Weight: 127005.7 grams (4480 oz)
Gift of Arthur M. Sackler
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S1987.224
Angkor period, 1175-1225
Cambodia
Gray sandstone (lithic arkose)
H x W x D: 99.7 x 47.9 x 21.9 cm (39 1/4 x 18 7/8 x 8 5/8 in)
Gift of Arthur M. Sackler
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S1987.910
3rd-5th century
Afghanistan
Stucco with traces of pigment
H x W x D: 53 x 36.8 x 33.6 cm (20 7/8 x 14 1/2 x 13 1/4 in)
Gift of Arthur M. Sackler
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S1987.951
Kushan dynasty, 3rd century
Pakistan or Afghanistan
Schist
H x W x D: 27.5 x 17.8 x 16.5 cm (10 13/16 x 7 x 6 1/2 in)
Gift of Ann and Alan Wolfe
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S1989.19
Northern Wei Dynasty, 515-525, probably 521
China
Sandstone with traces of polychrome pigment
H x W x D: 195.5 x 76.2 x 38.1 cm (76 15/16 x 30 x 15 in)
Gift of Marietta Lutze Sackler
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S1991.157
14th century
Tibet, Central Tibet
Gilded copper with pigment
H x W x D: 45 x 34 x 27 cm (17 11/16 x 13 3/8 x 10 5/8 in)
Purchase — funds provided by the Friends of Asian Arts in honor of the 10th Anniversary of the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S1997.28
ca. 1950
Nepal
Black ink, jewelers’ rouge, red and black pencil on paper
H x W: 356 × 199 cm (140 3/16 × 78 3/8 in)
Gift of Rudea Raj Shakya and family in memory of his father Kuber Singh Shakya
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S1998.1
dated 1082
Nepal
Gilt copper with semi-precious stones and traces of vermilion
H x W x D: 20.9 x 16.1 x 14.9 cm (8 1/4 x 6 5/16 x 5 7/8 in)
Gift of Susanne K. Bennet in memory of Felicja “Lusia” Arendt (1928-1942?)
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2012.2
first half of the 18th century
Central Tibet
Gilt copper repoussé with cast head and hands and removable earrings; turquoise inets and pearl urna; base plate (contents lost)
H x W x D: 51.5 × 35 × 25.2 cm (20 1/4 × 13 3/4 × 9 15/16 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2014.18a-b
Second half of the 15th century
Central Tibet
Gilt copper repoussé; traces of pigment on hair and face; sealed with base plate; contents inside
H x W x D: 75 × 53.3 × 38.8 cm (29 1/2 × 21 × 15 1/4 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2014.20
Dvaravati period, 7th century
Thailand, Buriram province, Lahansai district
Copper alloy with high tin content and silver inlay
H x W x D: 35 × 9.8 × 7 cm (13 3/4 × 3 7/8 × 2 3/4 in)
Gift of Ann and Gilbert Kinney
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2015.24
8th-9th century
Indonesia
High tin bronze
H x W x D: 31.1 × 18 × 18.2 cm (12 1/4 × 7 1/16 × 7 3/16 in)
Gift of Ann and Gilbert Kinney
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2015.25
Angkor period, ca. 1200
Cambodia
Copper alloy
H x W x D: 52.1 × 23.5 × 10.2 cm (20 1/2 × 9 1/4 × 4 in)
Gift of Ann and Gilbert Kinney
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2015.26
late 13th century
Central Tibet
Solid cast five metals (“li”)
19th century
Tibet, Derge
Iron and silver
H x W x D: 37.5 x 3.8 x 1 cm (14 3/4 x 1 1/2 x 3/8 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.57.1
19th century
Tibet, Derge
Iron and silver
H x W x D: 31.8 x 1.3 x 1 cm (12 1/2 x 1/2 x 3/8 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.57.2
19th century
Tibet, Derge
Iron and silver
H x W x D: 31.8 x 5.7 x 1.6 cm (12 1/2 x 2 1/4 x 5/8 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.57.3
19th century
Tibet, Derge
Iron and silver
H x W x D: 31.8 x 7.3 x 0.6 cm (12 1/2 x 2 7/8 x 1/4 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.57.8
19th century
Tibet, Derge
Iron and silver
H x W x D: 30.5 x 3.2 x 0.6 cm (12 x 1 1/4 x 1/4 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.57.9
late 18th-early 19th century
Mongolia, probably Dolonnor
Silver, turquoise, gilt copper, coral, mother-of-pearl, and lapis lazuli
H x W x D: 58.4 × 30.5 × 27.8 cm (23 × 12 × 10 15/16 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2011.10a-c
Qing dynasty, Second half of the 18th century
Mongolia, probably Dolonnor
Gilt copper, turquoise, and traces of original pigments
H x W: 70 x 40.5 cm (27 9/16 x 15 15/16 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2011.11
Second half of 17th century
Central Tibet
Gilt copper alloy, turquoise, enamel, and coral
H x W: 48.3 x 31.8 cm (19 x 12 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2011.12a-c
18th century
Tibet, Central, Lhasa or Shigatse
Gilt copper alloy, partly cast and partly repoussé; traces of pigment, inserted blue turquoise urna; base sealed with copper plate incised with a double vajra; unopened with contents inside
H x W x D: 58.4 × 35.6 × 21.6 cm (23 × 14 × 8 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2012.3
ca. 1700
Central Tibet
Gilt copper alloy, cast in parts; attributes in repoussé gilt copper; coral and turquoise insets; original pigments removed; base sealed with copper plate incising with double vajra; contents believed to be within
H x W x D: 48.3 × 31.8 × 30.5 cm (19 × 12 1/2 × 12 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2012.4a-e
First half of the 18th century
Central or Eastern Tibet
Gilt copper alloy with turquoise, copper and pigments
H x W x D: 63.5 × 27.9 × 19 cm (25 × 11 × 7 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2012.5a-b
late 14th-early 15th century
Central Tibet, Densatil
Gilt bronze; turquoise and ruby insets; base open; contents missing
H x W: 30.5 x 20.3 cm (12 x 8 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2012.6
mid 15th century
Central Tibet, Densatil
Gilt copper alloy; insets of turquoise; traces of pigments; base opened
H x W x D: 24.3 x 19.8 x 12.8 cm (9 9/16 x 7 3/4 x 5 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2012.7
mid 17th-mid 18th century
Central Tibet
Gilt copper repoussé and some cast parts; retains all original pigments; base sealed with coper plate engraved with double vajra; contents inside
H x W: 53.3 × 40 × 25.4 cm (21 × 15 3/4 × 10 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2013.19a-c
First half of the 18th century
Central Tibet
Gilt copper alloy, repoussé with separately cast parts and attributes; turquoise insets; pigments; based sealed with copper plate incised with double vajra; contents within
H x W: 58.4 × 33 × 21 cm (23 × 13 × 8 1/4 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2013.20a-d
Mid-18th century to early 19th century
Central Tibet
Gilt copper alloy; repoussé with separately cast parts and attributes; turquoise insets; pigments; base sealed with copper plate incised with double vajra; contents within
H x W: 48.3 × 30.6 × 29.8 cm (19 × 12 1/16 × 11 3/4 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2013.21a-e
mid 18th century
Central Tibet
Gilt copper alloy; solid cast; attributes, crown and mandorla of gilt copper repoussé; coral and turquoise insets; separately worked silver skulls; pigments removed; small sealed opening in the back of figure; based sealed with wooden plaque with yellow cloth; contents within
H x W: 50.8 x 27.9 cm (20 x 11 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2013.22a-j
Qing dynasty, mid 18th century
China
Gilt copper; turquoise insets (most original); remains of pigments; base and contents lost
H x W x D: 36 × 25.5 × 13 cm (14 3/16 × 10 1/16 × 5 1/8 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2013.23a-e
17th-18th century
Central Tibet, Lhasa
Cymbals of five metals “li” with tiger-skin and silk hand strip; carrying case of red leather over wood with metal fittings
H x Diam (cymbals): 12.7 x 22.9 cm (5 x 9 in)
H x Diam (case): 17.8 x 27.9 cm (7 x 11 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2013.24a-d
17th-18th century
Central Tibet, Lhasa
Cymbals of five metals “li”; carrying case of red leather over wood with metal fittings
H x Diam (cymbals): 15.2 x 39.4 cm (6 x 15 1/2 in)
H x Diam (case): 20.3 x 44.5 cm (8 x 17 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2013.25a-c
19th century
Central Tibet, Lhasa
Silver
H x Diam: 21.6 x 16.5 cm (8 1/2 x 6 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2013.26a-b
19th century
Central Tibet, Lhasa
Silver with gilding
H x Diam: 20.7 × 16.5 cm (8 1/8 × 6 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2013.27a-b
19th century
Central Tibet
Mineral pigments on sized cotton
H x W (overall): 144.8 x 78.7 cm (57 x 31 in)
H x W (painting): 61 x 34.3 cm (24 x 13 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2013.28.1
19th century
Central Tibet, Tsang province
Mineral pigments on sized cotton
H x W (overall): 144.8 x 78.7 cm (57 x 31 in)
H x W (painting): 61 x 34.3 cm (24 x 13 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2013.28.2
19th century
Central Tibet, Tsang province
Mineral pigments on sized cotton
H x W (overall): 144.8 x 78.7 cm (57 x 31 in)
H x W (painting): 61 x 34.3 cm (24 x 13 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2013.28.3
19th century
Central Tibet, Tsang province
Mineral pigments on sized cotton
H x W (overall): 144.8 x 78.7 cm (57 x 31 in)
H x W (painting): 61 x 34.3 cm (24 x 13 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2013.28.4
19th century
Central Tibet, Tsang province
Mineral pigments on sized cotton
H x W (overall): 144.8 x 78.7 cm (57 x 31 in)
H x W (painting): 61 x 34.3 cm (24 x 13 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2013.28.5
19th century
Central Tibet, Tsang province
Mineral pigments on sized cotton
H x W (overall): 144.8 x 78.7 cm (57 x 31 in)
H x W (painting): 61 x 34.3 cm (24 x 13 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2013.28.6
late 19th century
Central Tibet, Lhasa
Mineral pigments on sized cotton; Chinese Qing brocade frame, silk dustcover and ribbons; chased silver caps
H x W (overall): 127 x 66 cm (50 x 26 in)
H x W (painting): 61 x 38.1 cm (24 x 15 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2013.29.1
late 19th century
Central Tibet, Lhasa
Mineral pigments on sized cotton; Chinese Qing brocade frame, silk dustcover and ribbons; chased silver caps
H x W (overall): 127 x 66 cm (50 x 26 in)
H x W (painting): 61 x 38.1 cm (24 x 15 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2013.29.2
late 19th century
Central Tibet, Lhasa
Mineral pigments on sized cotton; Chinese Qing brocade frame, silk dustcover and ribbons; chased silver caps
H x W (overall): 127 x 66 cm (50 x 26 in)
H x W (painting): 61 x 38.1 cm (24 x 15 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2013.29.3
late 19th century
Central Tibet, Lhasa
Mineral pigments on sized cotton; Chinese Qing brocade frame, silk dustcover and ribbons; chased silver caps
H x W (overall): 127 x 66 cm (50 x 26 in)
H x W (painting): 61 x 38.1 cm (24 x 15 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2013.29.4
late 18th-mid 19th century
Central Tibet, Probably Lhasa
Mineral pigments and gold foil on sized cotton; with older (Ming?) brocade for the frame; original silk curtain and ribbons; wooden dowel with chased silver caps
H x W (overall): 149.9 x 86.4 cm (59 x 34 in)
H x W (painting): 66 x 44.5 cm (26 x 17 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2013.30
mid-18th century
Tibet, Central, Lhasa or Shigatse
Gilt copper alloy with pigments and turquoise
H x W x D: 55.9 × 39 × 28 cm (22 × 15 3/8 × 11 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2015.28.1a-b
11th-12th century
Tibet, Western, Guge
Copper alloy with traces of possible former inlays
13th century
Tibet, Western, Guge
Copper alloy with copper and silver inlay, traces of pigments
H x W x D: 38.5 × 26 × 17.6 cm (15 3/16 × 10 1/4 × 6 15/16 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2015.28.3
14th century
Tibet, Western or central
Copper alloy, copper and silver inlay, cold gold, and pigments
mid -18th century
Mongolia or Tibet, Dolonnor
Gilt copper alloy, copper and silver inlays, with pigments
Qing dynasty, Qianlong reign, 1735-1796
Mongolia, Probably Dolonnor
Gilded copper alloy with traces of pigment
ca. 1500
Tibet, Western or central
Copper alloy, traces of pigments and black pitch
H x W x D: 31.5 × 22.6 × 19 cm (12 3/8 × 8 7/8 × 7 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2015.28.8
second half of 18th or early 19th century
Mongolia, probably Dolonnor
Gilt copper and silver, pigment, and wood
H x W: 50.8 x 31.8 cm (20 x 12 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2015.28.9a-c
mid 18th-early 19th century
Mongolia, Dolonnor
Gilt copper, pigment, and wood
H x W x D: 72.5 × 45.8 × 27 cm (28 9/16 × 18 1/16 × 10 5/8 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2015.28.10a-b
second half of the 17th century
China
Gilt copper alloy, copper, and pigment
H x W x D (assembled): 48.3 × 43.3 × 19.5 cm (19 × 17 1/16 × 7 11/16 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2015.28.11a-b
19th century
Central or Eastern Tibet
Human femur (thighbone), leather, pigments; silver with coral and turquoise insets, and silk
H x W x D: 32.5 × 7.3 × 6.5 cm (12 13/16 × 2 7/8 × 2 9/16 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2015.28.12.1
19th-20th century
Tibet
Seeds of the “bodhi tree” native to eastern China; cotton cord, conch shell, coral, turquoise, and silver beads
Length x Diam: 50.8 × 1.8 cm (20 × 11/16 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2015.28.12.2
19th century
Central or Eastern Tibet
Wood, and leather skin; pigments, metal plaques and bells, cowry shells, brocade streamers
H x Diam (drum): 14 × 22.9 cm (5 1/2 × 9 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2015.28.12.3
19th century
Tibet, Eastern, Derge
Brass
H x W x D: 16 × 5.2 × 8 cm (6 5/16 × 2 1/16 × 3 1/8 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2015.28.12.4
19th century
Tibet, Eastern, Derge
Brass
H x Diam: 22.5 × 11 cm (8 7/8 × 4 5/16 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2015.28.12.5
late 18th-early 19th century
Tibet, central, Shigatsee
Mineral pigments and gold on sized cotton
H x W (overall): 121.9 x 86.4 cm (48 x 34 in)
H x W (painting): 61 x 43.2 cm (24 x 17 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2015.28.13
Qing dynasty, Second half of the 17th century
Tibet or China
Gilt copper alloy, with pigments and turquoise
H x W: 49.5 x 24.1 cm (19 1/2 x 9 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2016.26a-c
First half of the 19th century
Central Tibet
Gilt copper alloy; part cast and part repoussé, traces of pigments; missing original base plate and contents
H x W x D: 48.3 x 49.5 x 33 cm (19 x 19 1/2 x 13 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2016.27
first half of the 17th century
Possibly Eastern Tibet
Gilt copper alloy; pigments; coral and turquoise inlay; sealed with copper base plate engraved with double vajra; contents within
H x W: 18.5 x 12.8 cm (7 5/16 x 5 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2016.28
16th century
Central Tibet
Gilt copper alloy; inlaid silver; traces of pigments; base open with a few items still jammed into the head
H x W: 22.9 x 16.5 cm (9 x 6 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2016.29
First half of the 18th century
Central Tibet
Gilt copper alloy
H x W: 25.4 x 12.7 cm (10 x 5 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2016.30a-b
mid 18th century
Central Tibet
Gilt copper alloy; pigments lost; sealed with copper base plate; contents lost
H x W: 30.5 x 21.6 cm (12 x 8 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2016.31a-c
First half of the 16th century
Southern Tibet or northern Nepal
Gilt copper, cast; pigments; sealed with copper base plate that had previously been separated, inscribed with double vajra; contents within
H x W: 31.8 x 22.9 cm (12 1/2 x 9 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2016.33a-b
second half of the 16th century
Central or Eastern Tibet
Gilt copper; turquoise insets; traces of pigments on face, eyes, and hair; base sealed with copper plate incised with double vajra; contents inside
H x W: 48.3 x 33 cm (19 x 13 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2016.34
Qing dynasty, First half of the 18th century
China
Gilt copper; base sealed with original copper plate incised with double vajra; contents inside
H x W: 34.3 x 24.1 cm (13 1/2 x 9 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2016.35
late 16th-early 17th century
Central Tibet
Gilt copper with blue pigment
H x W: 50.8 x 38.1 cm (20 x 15 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.33a-b
ca. 1600
Central Tibet
Gilded copper alloy, with traces of pigments
H x W: 26.8 x 22.3 x 17 cm (10 9/16 x 8 3/4 x 6 11/16 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.35
mid 19th century
China or Mongolia
Gilded copper alloy with original pigments
H x W: 17.8 x 12.7 cm (7 x 5 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.36.1
mid 19th century
China or Mongolia
Gilded copper alloy with pigments
H x W: 17.8 x 12.7 cm (7 x 5 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.36.2
mid 19th century
China or Mongolia
Gilded copper alloy
H x W: 17.8 x 12.7 cm (7 x 5 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.36.3
mid 19th century
China or Mongolia
Gilded copper alloy
H x W: 17.8 x 12.7 cm (7 x 5 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.36.4
mid 19th century
China or Mongolia
Gilded copper alloy
H x W: 17.8 x 12.7 cm (7 x 5 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.36.5
mid 19th century
China or Mongolia
Gilded copper alloy
H x W: 17.8 x 12.7 cm (7 x 5 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.36.6
mid 19th century
China or Mongolia
Gilded copper alloy
H x W: 17.8 x 12.7 cm (7 x 5 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.36.7a-b
late 17th-early 18th century
China or Tibet
Gilded copper alloy
H x W: 24.3 x 17.3 cm (9 9/16 x 6 13/16 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.37
late 17th to first half of the 18th century
China
Gilded copper alloy
H x W: 7 x 4 cm (2 3/4 x 1 9/16 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.38
Second half of the 18th century
Mongolia, probably Dolonnor
Copper with gilding (pigments refurbished; recently replaced turquoise insets)
H x W: 48.3 x 29.2 cm (19 x 11 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.40a-k
late 19th-early 20th century
Central Tibet, Lhasa
Silver repoussé with coral, turquoise, lapis lazuli, and silver beads
H x Diam: 20.3 x 15.2 cm (8 x 6 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.41a-e
19th century
Eastern Tibet or Mongolia
Gilded copper with turquoise and coral, inset with human skull
H x Diam: 22.9 x 15.2 cm (9 x 6 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.42a-h
18th century
Eastern Tibet (Kham)
Conch shell, silver, gilding; insets of coral and turquoise, and silk
H x W: 27.4 x 21.6 cm (10 13/16 x 8 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.43.1-2
18th century
Tibet, Lhasa
Hardwood, silver, gilding, and turquoise
H x W: 61 x 15.2 cm (24 x 6 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.44.1-2a-e
18th century
Tibet
Copper with silver mounts
H x W (extended): 200.7 x 17.8 cm (79 x 7 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.45.1-2
19th-mid 20th century
Tibet
Silver, gilding, turquoise, and silk
H x W x D (Each:): 9 x 45 x 6.8 cm (3 9/16 x 17 11/16 x 2 11/16 in)
H x W (Streamer (each)): 33 x 45 cm (13 x 17 11/16 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.46.1-2
late 19th century
Eastern Tibet, Amdo Kumbum monastery?
Softwood, iron rings, pigments, and leather
H x Diam (drum): 53.3 x 17.8 cm (21 x 7 in)
H x W (frame): 180.3 x 106.7 x 47 cm (71 x 42 x 18 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.47a-k
1834
Central Tibet, Lhasa
Appliqué using Chinese (Qing) and Russian brocades, leather, pearls, and couching threads (horsehair wrapped in silk with gold foil); with original silk dustcovers, ribbons, and silver-gilt caps on dowel
H x W (overall): 154.9 x 106.7 cm (61 x 42 in)
H x W (painting): 81.3 x 59.7 cm (32 x 23 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.48
19th century
Central Tibet
Mineral pigments on sized cotton, with Chinese brocade mounts and metal roller knobs
H x W (overall): 124.5 x 99.1 cm (49 x 39 in)
H x W (painting): 71.1 x 45.7 cm (28 x 18 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.49
17th-early 19th century
China; Tibeto-Chinese or Tibeto-Mongolian
Mineral pigments on sized cotton; original Qing brocade mounts and silver roller knobs
H x W (overall): 116.8 x 71.1 cm (46 x 28 in)
H x W (painting): 81.3 x 57.2 cm (32 x 22 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.50a-c
early 19th century
Eastern Tibet
Mineral pigments on sized cotton; original brocade mounting
H x W (overall): 68.6 x 66 cm (27 x 26 in)
H x W (painting): 27.9 x 38.1 cm (11 x 15 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.51.1
early 19th century
Eastern Tibet
Mineral pigments on sized cotton; original brocade mounting
H x W (overall): 68.6 x 66 cm (27 x 26 in)
H x W (painting): 27.9 x 38.1 cm (11 x 15 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.51.2
late 18th-early 19th century
China; Tibeto-Chinese or Tibeto-Mongolian
Mineral pigments on sized cotton; Qing brocade, panel of Russian ecclesiastical fabric, silk dustcovers, and original silver caps
H x W (overall): 142.2 x 88.9 cm (56 x 35 in)
H x W (painting): 74.9 x 50.8 cm (29 1/2 x 20 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.52
mid 18th century
Eastern Tibet
Mineral pigments on sized cotton; original brocade mounts; dustcovers; rods, and end caps; saffron-colored ink handprints on the reverse of canvas
H x W (overall): 144.8 x 94 cm (57 x 37 in)
H x W (painting): 73.7 x 43.2 cm (29 x 17 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.53
mid 19th century
China; Tibeto-Chinese or Tibeto-Mongolian
Mineral pigments on sized cotton, original Qing brocade mounts, original dustcover, Mongolian tassels and rod with caps
H x W (overall): 104.1 x 50.8 cm (41 x 20 in)
H x W (painting): 60.3 x 40.6 cm (23 3/4 x 16 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.54
late 14th-early 15th century
Tibet
Painted wood covers, paper pages with opaque colors and gold
H x W x D: 36.8 x 15.2 x 11.4 cm (14 1/2 x 6 x 4 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.56a-c
mid 19th century
Tibet, Central
Mineral pigments on sized cotton with silk brocade mounting
H x W: 81.3 x 58.5 cm (32 x 23 1/16 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.58
19th century
Tibet
Silver and gilt copper; coral and turquoise insets
H x Diam: 17.8 x 20.3 cm (7 x 8 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.59a-f
19th century
Tibet
Silver and gilt copper; coral and turquoise insets
H x Diam: 17.8 x 20.3 cm (7 x 8 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.60a-f
19th century
Tibet
Silver and gilt copper; coral and turquoise insets
H x Diam (H without crowns): 16 x 22 cm (6 5/16 x 8 11/16 in)
H (with crowns): 22 cm (8 11/16 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.61a-f
19th century painting, 19th and 18th century textile borders
Tibet
Pigments on silk
H x W: 104.5 x 60.3 cm (41 1/8 x 23 3/4 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.62.1
19th century painting, 19th and 18th century textile borders
Tibet
Pigments on silk
H x W: 104.5 x 60.3 cm (41 1/8 x 23 3/4 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.62.2
19th century painting
Tibet
Pigments on silk
H x W: 114.3 x 67.3 cm (45 x 26 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.63.1
19th century painting
Tibet
Pigments on silk
H x W: 114.3 x 67.3 cm (45 x 26 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.63.2
Second half of the 18th to first half of the 19th century
China or Tibet
Gilt bronze; original polychrome base with double vajra; base previously opened and resealed; contents intact
H x W: 10.8 x 8.3 cm (4 1/4 x 3 1/4 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2018.26
Late 18th to early 19th century
China
Gilt copper alloy; with pigments; coral and glass? insets; base sealed with copper plate engraved with double vajra; contents within
H x W: 24 x 23 cm (9 7/16 x 9 1/16 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2018.27a-e
Second half of the 16th-first half of the 17th century
China
Yellow bronze (nongilt); inset coral and turquoise; base sealed with copper plate engraved with double vajra; contents inside
H x W: 22.9 x 15.2 cm (9 x 6 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2018.28
Qing dynasty, mid 18th century
China
Gilt copper; pigments; base plate loose; engraved with double vajra; contents inside
H x W: 25.4 x 12.7 cm (10 x 5 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2018.29a-i
18th century
China, Beijing
Gilt copper; coral and turquoise insets; polychrome image in window; base sealed and engraved with double vajra; contents inside
H x W: 20.3 x 11.4 cm (8 x 4 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2018.30a-b
Qing dynasty, Second half of the 18th century
China
Gilt bronze; remains of pigments; base sealed with plate engraved with double vajra; contents inside
H x W: 16.5 x 12.7 cm (6 1/2 x 5 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2018.32
Qing dynasty, second half of 18th century
China
Gilt copper repoussé plaque; original pigments
H x W: 40.6 x 17.8 cm (16 x 7 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2018.33
19th century
Eastern Tibet (Amdo) or Mongolia
Gilt copper; inset jewels and pigments all lost; sealed with copper base plate engraved with double vajra; contents inside
H x W: 19.1 x 17.8 x 5.5 cm (7 1/2 x 7 x 2 3/16 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2018.34
late 19th-early 20th century
Central Tibet, Lhasa
Hammered and chased silver; partial gilding
H x Diam: 9.5 x 7 cm (3 3/4 x 2 3/4 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2018.36.1-6
late 19th-early 20th century
Central Tibet, Lhasa
Heavily gilded copper repoussé
H x W: 20.3 x 7.6 cm (8 x 3 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2018.37.1a-b-8a-b
mid 20th century
Central Tibet, Lhasa
Gilt-copper and silver, with turquoise and coral insets
H x W: 33 x 14 cm (13 x 5 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2018.38a-e
late 19th-early 20th century
Eastern Tibet (Derge, Kham)
Silver and gilt copper
H x Diam: 8.9 x 12.7 cm (3 1/2 x 5 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2018.41.1-7
First half of 19th century
Mongolia
Gilt copper with original coral and turquoise insets; metal back panel painted red; wood pedestals are recent replacements; Eight sculptures: gilt copper
H x W x D: 22.3 x 66 x 9.5 cm (8 3/4 x 26 x 3 3/4 in)
H x W (sculptures): 10.3 x 6.3 cm (4 1/16 x 2 7/16 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2018.42.1-9
19th century
Tibet, Lhasa
Silver and wood; silk cover
H x Diam: 41.3 x 10.2 cm (16 1/4 x 4 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2018.43a-c
19th century
Tibet, Lhasa
Silver with traces of gilding and wooden handle
H x Diam: 45.7 x 14 cm (18 x 5 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2018.44
late 19th-early 20th century
Central Tibet
Silver, copper, brass, gilt copper, and turquoise insets and fabric
H x W: 17.8 x 12.7 x 8 cm (7 x 5 x 3 1/8 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2018.45a-c
18th century
Central Tibet
Gilt copper alloy and pigment
H x W x D: 9.3 × 6.9 × 5.5 cm (3 11/16 × 2 11/16 × 2 3/16 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2018.46
early 20th century
India, Sikkim state
Silver, gilt copper, turquoise insets, copper backing plate and clay tsa-tsa
H x W: 22.9 x 20.3 x 9 cm (9 x 8 x 3 9/16 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2018.47.1a-b-.2
18th century
Mongolia, Dolonnor
Gilt copper alloy, pigments and silk
H x W x D: 33.7 x 20.3 x 16.5 cm (13 1/4 x 8 x 6 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2018.48a-e
18th century
China or Tibet
Gilt copper alloy
H: 17.8 cm (7 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2018.50
Tibet
Gilt copper alloy
H: 19.1 cm (7 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2018.51a-c
late 19th century
Mongolia, Dolonnor
Gilded metal
H x W x D (.1 Chakra (wheel of Dharma)): 29.2 × 18.4 × 7.6 cm (11 1/2 × 7 1/4 × 3 in)
H x W x D (.2 Attendant male deer (buck)): 17.1 × 20.3 × 7.6 cm (6 3/4 × 8 × 3 in)
H x W x D (.3 Attendant female deer (doe)): 17.8 × 20.3 × 7.6 cm (7 × 8 × 3 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2018.53.1-3
Tibet
Painted wood with metal fittings and cloth strap
H x Diam: 80.3 x 11.7 cm (31 5/8 x 4 5/8 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2018.54
Tibet
Painted wood
H x W x D: 40 x 27.9 x 8.3 cm (15 3/4 x 11 x 3 1/4 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2018.55a-c
Sword, from a set of tantric ritual implements
Tibet, Derge
Iron and silver
H x W x D: 30.8 x 2.5 x 0.3 cm (12 1/8 x 1 x 1/8 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.57.7
Head of a Buddha
Thailand
Bronze with glass and mother-of-pearl
H x W x D: 44.3 x 28 x 24.9 cm (17 7/16 x 11 x 9 13/16 in)
Gift of Charles Lang Freer
Freer Gallery of Art
F1909.49
The Bodhisattva Mile (Sanskrit Maitreya), seated in “Pensive Pose”
China
Marble with traces of pigment and gesso
H x W x D: 33 x 17.5 x 15.4 cm (13 x 6 7/8 x 6 1/16 in)
Gift of Charles Lang Freer
Freer Gallery of Art
F1911.411
Figure of a Buddhist monk standing on a lotus
China
Bronze
H x W x D: 19.2 × 7.8 × 7.7 cm (7 9/16 × 3 1/16 × 3 1/16 in)
Gift of Charles Lang Freer
Freer Gallery of Art
F1912.93
Head and bust of a Luohan (Arhat), fragment
China
Iron
H x W x D: 56.3 x 33.3 x 23.9 cm (22 3/16 x 13 1/8 x 9 7/16 in)
Gift of Charles Lang Freer
Freer Gallery of Art
F1913.78
Head and bust of a Luohan (Arhat), fragment
China
Iron
H x W x D: 54.8 x 44.7 x 23.4 cm (21 9/16 x 17 5/8 x 9 3/16 in)
Gift of Charles Lang Freer
Freer Gallery of Art
F1913.79
Buddhist altarpiece
China
Bronze with gilding
H x W (with stand): 32.1 x 14.1 cm (12 5/8 x 5 9/16 in)
Gift of Charles Lang Freer
Freer Gallery of Art
F1914.21a-h
Reliquary with Stupa-Shaped Top
China
Gilt bronze
H x Diam: 20.2 × 18.6 cm (7 15/16 × 7 5/16 in)
Gift of Charles Lang Freer
Freer Gallery of Art
F1914.86a-b
The Buddhas Prabhutaratna and Sakyamuni seated sided by side
China
Gilt bronze
H x W x D: 21.8 x 14.1 x 5.5 cm (8 9/16 x 5 9/16 x 2 3/16 in)
Purchase — Charles Lang Freer Endowment
Freer Gallery of Art
F1945.30
Bosatsu
Japan
Wood with gilding
H x W x D: 98 x 75 x 50.8 cm (38 9/16 x 29 1/2 x 20 in)
Purchase — Charles Lang Freer Endowment
Freer Gallery of Art
F1962.21a-c
Standing Buddha and tabernacle
Thailand
Bronze
H x W x D (overall): 49 x 17.6 x 11.5 cm (19 5/16 x 6 15/16 x 4 1/2 in)
Purchase — Charles Lang Freer Endowment
Freer Gallery of Art
F1976.11a-e
Head of the Buddha
Indonesia, Java
Volcanic stone (andesite)
H x W x D (overall): 32 x 22 x 24.4 cm (12 5/8 x 8 11/16 x 9 5/8 in)
Transfer from the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution
Freer Gallery of Art
F1978.35
Queen as the Goddess Prajnaparamita
Nepal
Gilt copper
H x W x D: 20.3 x 17 x 17 cm (8 x 6 11/16 x 6 11/16 in)
Purchase — Charles Lang Freer Endowment
Freer Gallery of Art
F1986.23
Cloisonne stupa with gilt ornaments
China
Metal, enamel, gilt in the cloisonne technique
H x W x D: 66.6 x 24.8 x 28.1 cm (26 1/4 x 9 3/4 x 11 1/16 in)
Purchase — Charles Lang Freer Endowment
Freer Gallery of Art
F1991.6
The Buddha at Birth
Japan
Gilt bronze
H x Diam (overall): 11.7 x 5.2 cm (4 5/8 x 2 1/16 in)
Gift of Sylvan Barnet and William Burto in honor of Yanagi Takashi
Freer Gallery of Art
F2005.9a-b
Head of the Buddha
India, Mathura
Red sandstone
H x W x D: 33.8 × 26.9 × 25.5 cm (13 5/16 × 10 9/16 × 10 1/16 in)
Purchase — funds provided by Rajinder K. Keith and Narinder K. Keith
Freer Gallery of Art
F2014.3
Celestial figures, from Cave 224
China, Xinjiang province, Kucha
Gypsum plaster with pigment
H x W: 30.4 x 96.5 cm (11 15/16 x 38 in)
Long-term loan from the Smithsonian American Art Museum; gift of John Gellatly, 1929.8.325.4
Long-term loan
LTS1985.1.325.4
Two assemblies, from Cave 224
China, Xinjiang province, Kucha
Gypsum plaster with pigment
H x W: 85.1 x 76.2 cm (33 1/2 x 30 in)
Long-term loan from the Smithsonian American Art Museum; gift of John Gellatly, 1929.8.325.5
Long-term loan
LTS1985.1.325.5
Celestial figures, from Cave 224
China, Xinjiang province, Kucha
Gypsum plaster with pigment
H x W: 33.1 x 63.5 cm (13 1/16 x 25 in)
Long-term loan from the Smithsonian American Art Museum; gift of John Gellatly, 1929.8.325.7
Long-term loan
LTS1985.1.325.7
Two monks, from Cave 224
China, Xinjiang province, Kucha
Gypsum plaster with pigment
H x W: 55.9 x 38.1 cm (22 x 15 in)
Long-term loan from the Smithsonian American Art Museum; gift of John Gellatly, 1929.8.325.8
Long-term loan
LTS1985.1.325.8
Bodhisattvas and monks, from Cave 224
China, Xinjiang province, Kucha
Gypsum plaster with pigment
H x W: 34 x 29.5 cm (13 3/8 x 11 5/8 in)
Long-term loan from the Smithsonian American Art Museum; gift of John Gellatly, 1929.8.325.9
Long-term loan
LTS1985.1.325.9
Bodhisattvas and monks, from Cave 224
China, Xinjiang province, Kucha
Gypsum plaster with pigment
H x W: 27.9 x 25.4 cm (11 x 10 in)
Long-term loan from the Smithsonian American Art Museum; gift of John Gellatly, 1929.8.325.11
Long-term loan
LTS1985.1.325.11
Fragment of wall painting: two adoring bodhisattvas
China, Xinjiang province
Gypsum plaster with pigment
H x W: 71.1 x 76 cm (28 x 29 15/16 in)
Long-term loan from the Smithsonian American Art Museum; gift of John Gellatly, 1929.8.325.13
Long-term loan
LTS1985.1.325.13
Three figures, from Cave 224
China, Xinjiang province, Kucha
Gypsum plaster with pigment
H x W: 71.1 x 40.7 cm (28 x 16 in)
Long-term loan from the Smithsonian American Art Museum; gift of John Gellatly, 1929.8.325.15
Long-term loan
LTS1985.1.325.15
Bell in the shape of a stupa
Indonesia
Copper alloy
H x Diam: 37.3 × 15.2 cm (14 11/16 × 6 in)
Promised gift of Ann and Gilbert Kinney to the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
Long-term loan
LTS2015.3.3
Bodhisattva and Dark-skinned Figure
China
Ink and colors on primed mud-wall construction
H x W: 175.6 x 85.5 cm (69 1/8 x 33 11/16 in)
Weight: 127005.7 grams (4480 oz)
Gift of Arthur M. Sackler
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S1987.224
Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara
Cambodia
Gray sandstone (lithic arkose)
H x W x D: 99.7 x 47.9 x 21.9 cm (39 1/4 x 18 7/8 x 8 5/8 in)
Gift of Arthur M. Sackler
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S1987.910
Head of a Bodhisattva
Afghanistan
Stucco with traces of pigment
H x W x D: 53 x 36.8 x 33.6 cm (20 7/8 x 14 1/2 x 13 1/4 in)
Gift of Arthur M. Sackler
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S1987.951
Head of Buddha
Pakistan or Afghanistan
Schist
H x W x D: 27.5 x 17.8 x 16.5 cm (10 13/16 x 7 x 6 1/2 in)
Gift of Ann and Alan Wolfe
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S1989.19
Buddhist Stele of the Four-sided stele type with the Thousand-Buddha motif
China
Sandstone with traces of polychrome pigment
H x W x D: 195.5 x 76.2 x 38.1 cm (76 15/16 x 30 x 15 in)
Gift of Marietta Lutze Sackler
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S1991.157
Gautama Buddha
Tibet, Central Tibet
Gilded copper with pigment
H x W x D: 45 x 34 x 27 cm (17 11/16 x 13 3/8 x 10 5/8 in)
Purchase — funds provided by the Friends of Asian Arts in honor of the 10th Anniversary of the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S1997.28
Preparatory Drawing for a copper repousse seated image of the Bodhisattva Maitreya
Nepal
Black ink, jewelers’ rouge, red and black pencil on paper
H x W: 356 × 199 cm (140 3/16 × 78 3/8 in)
Gift of Rudea Raj Shakya and family in memory of his father Kuber Singh Shakya
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S1998.1
Vasudhara, Goddess of Abundance
Nepal
Gilt copper with semi-precious stones and traces of vermilion
H x W x D: 20.9 x 16.1 x 14.9 cm (8 1/4 x 6 5/16 x 5 7/8 in)
Gift of Susanne K. Bennet in memory of Felicja “Lusia” Arendt (1928-1942?)
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2012.2
Padmasambhava
Central Tibet
Gilt copper repoussé with cast head and hands and removable earrings; turquoise inets and pearl urna; base plate (contents lost)
H x W x D: 51.5 × 35 × 25.2 cm (20 1/4 × 13 3/4 × 9 15/16 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2014.18a-b
Amitabha Buddha
Central Tibet
Gilt copper repoussé; traces of pigment on hair and face; sealed with base plate; contents inside
H x W x D: 75 × 53.3 × 38.8 cm (29 1/2 × 21 × 15 1/4 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2014.20
Bodhisattva Maitreya or Avalokiteshvara
Thailand, Buriram province, Lahansai district
Copper alloy with high tin content and silver inlay
H x W x D: 35 × 9.8 × 7 cm (13 3/4 × 3 7/8 × 2 3/4 in)
Gift of Ann and Gilbert Kinney
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2015.24
Medicine Buddha Bhaishajyaguru
Indonesia
High tin bronze
H x W x D: 31.1 × 18 × 18.2 cm (12 1/4 × 7 1/16 × 7 3/16 in)
Gift of Ann and Gilbert Kinney
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2015.25
Prajnaparamita
Cambodia
Copper alloy
H x W x D: 52.1 × 23.5 × 10.2 cm (20 1/2 × 9 1/4 × 4 in)
Gift of Ann and Gilbert Kinney
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2015.26
Kadampa stupa (chorten)
Central Tibet
Solid cast five metals (“li”)
H x Diam: 45.7 × 16.5 cm (18 × 6 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2015.28.7
Handcuffs, from a set of tantric ritual implements
Tibet, Derge
Iron and silver
H x W x D: 37.5 x 3.8 x 1 cm (14 3/4 x 1 1/2 x 3/8 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.57.1
Arrow, from a set of tantric ritual implements
Tibet, Derge
Iron and silver
H x W x D: 31.8 x 1.3 x 1 cm (12 1/2 x 1/2 x 3/8 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.57.2
Bow, from a set of tantric ritual implements
Tibet, Derge
Iron and silver
H x W x D: 31.8 x 5.7 x 1.6 cm (12 1/2 x 2 1/4 x 5/8 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.57.3
Axe, from a set of tantric ritual implements
Tibet, Derge
Iron and silver
H x W x D: 31.8 x 7.3 x 0.6 cm (12 1/2 x 2 7/8 x 1/4 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.57.8
Skull club, from a set of tantric ritual implements
Tibet, Derge
Iron and silver
H x W x D: 30.5 x 3.2 x 0.6 cm (12 x 1 1/4 x 1/4 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.57.9
Shakyamuni Buddha in a full shrine
Mongolia, probably Dolonnor
Silver, turquoise, gilt copper, coral, mother-of-pearl, and lapis lazuli
H x W x D: 58.4 × 30.5 × 27.8 cm (23 × 12 × 10 15/16 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2011.10a-c
Maitreya, the Future Buddha
Mongolia, probably Dolonnor
Gilt copper, turquoise, and traces of original pigments
H x W: 70 x 40.5 cm (27 9/16 x 15 15/16 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2011.11
Tara (one of the Famed Twenty-one Tara Emanations)
Central Tibet
Gilt copper alloy, turquoise, enamel, and coral
H x W: 48.3 x 31.8 cm (19 x 12 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2011.12a-c
Kanakamuni Buddha
Tibet, Central, Lhasa or Shigatse
Gilt copper alloy, partly cast and partly repoussé; traces of pigment, inserted blue turquoise urna; base sealed with copper plate incised with a double vajra; unopened with contents inside
H x W x D: 58.4 × 35.6 × 21.6 cm (23 × 14 × 8 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2012.3
Khadiravani (Green or Yellow) Tara
Central Tibet
Gilt copper alloy, cast in parts; attributes in repoussé gilt copper; coral and turquoise insets; original pigments removed; base sealed with copper plate incising with double vajra; contents believed to be within
H x W x D: 48.3 × 31.8 × 30.5 cm (19 × 12 1/2 × 12 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2012.4a-e
Machig Labdron as Vajradakini
Central or Eastern Tibet
Gilt copper alloy with turquoise, copper and pigments
H x W x D: 63.5 × 27.9 × 19 cm (25 × 11 × 7 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2012.5a-b
Akshobhya Buddha
Central Tibet, Densatil
Gilt bronze; turquoise and ruby insets; base open; contents missing
H x W: 30.5 x 20.3 cm (12 x 8 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2012.6
Vajradhara
Central Tibet, Densatil
Gilt copper alloy; insets of turquoise; traces of pigments; base opened
H x W x D: 24.3 x 19.8 x 12.8 cm (9 9/16 x 7 3/4 x 5 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2012.7
Tsong Khapa
Central Tibet
Gilt copper repoussé and some cast parts; retains all original pigments; base sealed with coper plate engraved with double vajra; contents inside
H x W: 53.3 × 40 × 25.4 cm (21 × 15 3/4 × 10 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2013.19a-c
White Tara
Central Tibet
Gilt copper alloy, repoussé with separately cast parts and attributes; turquoise insets; pigments; based sealed with copper plate incised with double vajra; contents within
H x W: 58.4 × 33 × 21 cm (23 × 13 × 8 1/4 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2013.20a-d
White Tara
Central Tibet
Gilt copper alloy; repoussé with separately cast parts and attributes; turquoise insets; pigments; base sealed with copper plate incised with double vajra; contents within
H x W: 48.3 × 30.6 × 29.8 cm (19 × 12 1/16 × 11 3/4 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2013.21a-e
Naro Dakini
Central Tibet
Gilt copper alloy; solid cast; attributes, crown and mandorla of gilt copper repoussé; coral and turquoise insets; separately worked silver skulls; pigments removed; small sealed opening in the back of figure; based sealed with wooden plaque with yellow cloth; contents within
H x W: 50.8 x 27.9 cm (20 x 11 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2013.22a-j
Dharmapala Yamaraja and Chamunda
China
Gilt copper; turquoise insets (most original); remains of pigments; base and contents lost
H x W x D: 36 × 25.5 × 13 cm (14 3/16 × 10 1/16 × 5 1/8 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2013.23a-e
Pair of Small Cymbals with Carrying Case
Central Tibet, Lhasa
Cymbals of five metals “li” with tiger-skin and silk hand strip; carrying case of red leather over wood with metal fittings
H x Diam (cymbals): 12.7 x 22.9 cm (5 x 9 in)
H x Diam (case): 17.8 x 27.9 cm (7 x 11 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2013.24a-d
Pair of Large Cymbals with Carrying Case
Central Tibet, Lhasa
Cymbals of five metals “li”; carrying case of red leather over wood with metal fittings
H x Diam (cymbals): 15.2 x 39.4 cm (6 x 15 1/2 in)
H x Diam (case): 20.3 x 44.5 cm (8 x 17 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2013.25a-c
Cup with stand (youring)
Central Tibet, Lhasa
Silver
H x Diam: 21.6 x 16.5 cm (8 1/2 x 6 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2013.26a-b
Cup with stand (youring)
Central Tibet, Lhasa
Silver with gilding
H x Diam: 20.7 × 16.5 cm (8 1/8 × 6 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2013.27a-b
Arhats Panthaka, Nagasena, Gopaka, and Abheda, from a six-part set of Arhat Immortal Thangkas
Central Tibet
Mineral pigments on sized cotton
H x W (overall): 144.8 x 78.7 cm (57 x 31 in)
H x W (painting): 61 x 34.3 cm (24 x 13 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2013.28.1
Arhats Ajita, Kalika, and Vanavasin, from a six-part set of Arhat Immortal Thangkas
Central Tibet, Tsang province
Mineral pigments on sized cotton
H x W (overall): 144.8 x 78.7 cm (57 x 31 in)
H x W (painting): 61 x 34.3 cm (24 x 13 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2013.28.2
Arhats Rahula, Cudapanthaka, and Pindola, from a six-part set of Arhat Immortal Thangkas
Central Tibet, Tsang province
Mineral pigments on sized cotton
H x W (overall): 144.8 x 78.7 cm (57 x 31 in)
H x W (painting): 61 x 34.3 cm (24 x 13 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2013.28.3
Hva Shang, and Lokapalas Virudhaka and Dhrtarashta, from a six-part set of Arhat Immortal Thangkas
Central Tibet, Tsang province
Mineral pigments on sized cotton
H x W (overall): 144.8 x 78.7 cm (57 x 31 in)
H x W (painting): 61 x 34.3 cm (24 x 13 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2013.28.4
Arhats Kanakavasta, Vajriputra, Kanaka-Bharadvaja, and Bhadra, from a six-part set of Arhat Immortal Thangkas
Central Tibet, Tsang province
Mineral pigments on sized cotton
H x W (overall): 144.8 x 78.7 cm (57 x 31 in)
H x W (painting): 61 x 34.3 cm (24 x 13 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2013.28.5
Dharmatala, and Lokapalas Virupaksha and Vaishravana, from a six-part set of Arhat Immortal Thangkas
Central Tibet, Tsang province
Mineral pigments on sized cotton
H x W (overall): 144.8 x 78.7 cm (57 x 31 in)
H x W (painting): 61 x 34.3 cm (24 x 13 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2013.28.6
Bhaishajya Guru, from a four-part set of thangkas
Central Tibet, Lhasa
Mineral pigments on sized cotton; Chinese Qing brocade frame, silk dustcover and ribbons; chased silver caps
H x W (overall): 127 x 66 cm (50 x 26 in)
H x W (painting): 61 x 38.1 cm (24 x 15 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2013.29.1
Amitabha in Sukhavati Pure Land, from a four-part set of thangkas
Central Tibet, Lhasa
Mineral pigments on sized cotton; Chinese Qing brocade frame, silk dustcover and ribbons; chased silver caps
H x W (overall): 127 x 66 cm (50 x 26 in)
H x W (painting): 61 x 38.1 cm (24 x 15 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2013.29.2
Shadakshari Avalokiteshvara, from a four-part set of thangkas
Central Tibet, Lhasa
Mineral pigments on sized cotton; Chinese Qing brocade frame, silk dustcover and ribbons; chased silver caps
H x W (overall): 127 x 66 cm (50 x 26 in)
H x W (painting): 61 x 38.1 cm (24 x 15 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2013.29.3
Padma Sambhava, from a four-part set of thangkas
Central Tibet, Lhasa
Mineral pigments on sized cotton; Chinese Qing brocade frame, silk dustcover and ribbons; chased silver caps
H x W (overall): 127 x 66 cm (50 x 26 in)
H x W (painting): 61 x 38.1 cm (24 x 15 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2013.29.4
Shakyamuni Descending from the Heaven of the 33 Gods
Central Tibet, Probably Lhasa
Mineral pigments and gold foil on sized cotton; with older (Ming?) brocade for the frame; original silk curtain and ribbons; wooden dowel with chased silver caps
H x W (overall): 149.9 x 86.4 cm (59 x 34 in)
H x W (painting): 66 x 44.5 cm (26 x 17 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2013.30
Shakyamuni Buddha
Tibet, Central, Lhasa or Shigatse
Gilt copper alloy with pigments and turquoise
H x W x D: 55.9 × 39 × 28 cm (22 × 15 3/8 × 11 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2015.28.1a-b
Shakyamuni (or possibly Akshobhya) Buddha
Tibet, Western, Guge
Copper alloy with traces of possible former inlays
H x W x D: 21.7 × 14 × 9 cm (8 9/16 × 5 1/2 × 3 9/16 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2015.28.2
Shakyamuni (possibly Akshobhya) Buddha
Tibet, Western, Guge
Copper alloy with copper and silver inlay, traces of pigments
H x W x D: 38.5 × 26 × 17.6 cm (15 3/16 × 10 1/4 × 6 15/16 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2015.28.3
Shakyamuni (or Akshobhya) Buddha
Tibet, Western or central
Copper alloy, copper and silver inlay, cold gold, and pigments
H x W x D: 21.5 × 14 × 9 cm (8 7/16 × 5 1/2 × 3 9/16 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2015.28.4
Shakyamuni Buddha
Mongolia or Tibet, Dolonnor
Gilt copper alloy, copper and silver inlays, with pigments
H x W x D: 32 × 22.3 × 17.3 cm (12 5/8 × 8 3/4 × 6 13/16 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2015.28.5
Shakyamuni Buddha
Mongolia, Probably Dolonnor
Gilded copper alloy with traces of pigment
H x W: 32 x 20.5 x 17 cm (12 5/8 x 8 1/16 x 6 11/16 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2015.28.6a-b
Sakya Lama, probably Sonam Lhundrup of Mustang
Tibet, Western or central
Copper alloy, traces of pigments and black pitch
H x W x D: 31.5 × 22.6 × 19 cm (12 3/8 × 8 7/8 × 7 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2015.28.8
Lama, possibly Jangkya Rolway Dorje (1717-1786) or one of the Panchen Lamas
Mongolia, probably Dolonnor
Gilt copper and silver, pigment, and wood
H x W: 50.8 x 31.8 cm (20 x 12 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2015.28.9a-c
Lama, possibly the Second Khalka Jetsun Dampa
Mongolia, Dolonnor
Gilt copper, pigment, and wood
H x W x D: 72.5 × 45.8 × 27 cm (28 9/16 × 18 1/16 × 10 5/8 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2015.28.10a-b
Pelden Lhamo
China
Gilt copper alloy, copper, and pigment
H x W x D (assembled): 48.3 × 43.3 × 19.5 cm (19 × 17 1/16 × 7 11/16 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2015.28.11a-b
Thighbone trumpet, from an assembled set of items used in Severance (Chöd) Practice
Central or Eastern Tibet
Human femur (thighbone), leather, pigments; silver with coral and turquoise insets, and silk
H x W x D: 32.5 × 7.3 × 6.5 cm (12 13/16 × 2 7/8 × 2 9/16 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2015.28.12.1
Prayer beads (mala), from an assembled set of items used in Severance (Chöd) Practice
Tibet
Seeds of the “bodhi tree” native to eastern China; cotton cord, conch shell, coral, turquoise, and silver beads
Length x Diam: 50.8 × 1.8 cm (20 × 11/16 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2015.28.12.2
Drum with cover and strap, from an assembled set of items used in Severance (Chöd) practice
Central or Eastern Tibet
Wood, and leather skin; pigments, metal plaques and bells, cowry shells, brocade streamers
H x Diam (drum): 14 × 22.9 cm (5 1/2 × 9 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2015.28.12.3
Thunderbolt scepter (Sanskrit, vajra; Tibetan, dorje), from an assembled set of items used in Severance (Chöd) Practice
Tibet, Eastern, Derge
Brass
H x W x D: 16 × 5.2 × 8 cm (6 5/16 × 2 1/16 × 3 1/8 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2015.28.12.4
Bell (ghanta), from an assembled set of items used in Severance (Chöd) Practice
Tibet, Eastern, Derge
Brass
H x Diam: 22.5 × 11 cm (8 7/8 × 4 5/16 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2015.28.12.5
Third or Sixth Panchen Lama, Lobsang Palden Yeshe
Tibet, central, Shigatsee
Mineral pigments and gold on sized cotton
H x W (overall): 121.9 x 86.4 cm (48 x 34 in)
H x W (painting): 61 x 43.2 cm (24 x 17 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2015.28.13
Standing Maitreya
Tibet or China
Gilt copper alloy, with pigments and turquoise
H x W: 49.5 x 24.1 cm (19 1/2 x 9 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2016.26a-c
Immortal Arhat Bakula
Central Tibet
Gilt copper alloy; part cast and part repoussé, traces of pigments; missing original base plate and contents
H x W x D: 48.3 x 49.5 x 33 cm (19 x 19 1/2 x 13 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2016.27
Ninth Karmapa Lama
Possibly Eastern Tibet
Gilt copper alloy; pigments; coral and turquoise inlay; sealed with copper base plate engraved with double vajra; contents within
H x W: 18.5 x 12.8 cm (7 5/16 x 5 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2016.28
Taglungpa Lama Jigten Wangchuk
Central Tibet
Gilt copper alloy; inlaid silver; traces of pigments; base open with a few items still jammed into the head
H x W: 22.9 x 16.5 cm (9 x 6 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2016.29
Tsong Khapa on Lion Throne
Central Tibet
Gilt copper alloy
H x W: 25.4 x 12.7 cm (10 x 5 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2016.30a-b
Marichi
Central Tibet
Gilt copper alloy; pigments lost; sealed with copper base plate; contents lost
H x W: 30.5 x 21.6 cm (12 x 8 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2016.31a-c
Arapachana Manjushri Kumarabhuta
Southern Tibet or northern Nepal
Gilt copper, cast; pigments; sealed with copper base plate that had previously been separated, inscribed with double vajra; contents within
H x W: 31.8 x 22.9 cm (12 1/2 x 9 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2016.33a-b
Mahasiddha
Central or Eastern Tibet
Gilt copper; turquoise insets; traces of pigments on face, eyes, and hair; base sealed with copper plate incised with double vajra; contents inside
H x W: 48.3 x 33 cm (19 x 13 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2016.34
Supersecret Hayagriva Father-Mother
China
Gilt copper; base sealed with original copper plate incised with double vajra; contents inside
H x W: 34.3 x 24.1 cm (13 1/2 x 9 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2016.35
Shakyamuni Buddha in Jowo Rinpoche form
Central Tibet
Gilt copper with blue pigment
H x W: 50.8 x 38.1 cm (20 x 15 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.33a-b
Shalu Lama Rinchen Khyenrab Chokdrub Palzangpo
Central Tibet
Gilded copper alloy, with traces of pigments
H x W: 26.8 x 22.3 x 17 cm (10 9/16 x 8 3/4 x 6 11/16 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.35
Twelfth Dalai Lama, Trinlay Gyatso, from a partial set of lamas and teachers
China or Mongolia
Gilded copper alloy with original pigments
H x W: 17.8 x 12.7 cm (7 x 5 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.36.1
Unidentified teacher, from a partial set of lamas and teachers
China or Mongolia
Gilded copper alloy with pigments
H x W: 17.8 x 12.7 cm (7 x 5 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.36.2
Unidentified teacher, from a partial set of lamas and teachers
China or Mongolia
Gilded copper alloy
H x W: 17.8 x 12.7 cm (7 x 5 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.36.3
Unidentified teacher, from a partial set of lamas and teachers
China or Mongolia
Gilded copper alloy
H x W: 17.8 x 12.7 cm (7 x 5 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.36.4
Unidentified teacher, from a partial set of lamas and teachers
China or Mongolia
Gilded copper alloy
H x W: 17.8 x 12.7 cm (7 x 5 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.36.5
Unidentified teacher, from a partial set of lamas and teachers
China or Mongolia
Gilded copper alloy
H x W: 17.8 x 12.7 cm (7 x 5 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.36.6
Unidentified teacher, from a partial set of lamas and teachers
China or Mongolia
Gilded copper alloy
H x W: 17.8 x 12.7 cm (7 x 5 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.36.7a-b
Sukhavati Avalokiteshvara
China or Tibet
Gilded copper alloy
H x W: 24.3 x 17.3 cm (9 9/16 x 6 13/16 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.37
Four-armed Chakrasamvara Father-Mother
China
Gilded copper alloy
H x W: 7 x 4 cm (2 3/4 x 1 9/16 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.38
Six-armed Mahakala
Mongolia, probably Dolonnor
Copper with gilding (pigments refurbished; recently replaced turquoise insets)
H x W: 48.3 x 29.2 cm (19 x 11 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.40a-k
Buddhist cosmos mandala offering
Central Tibet, Lhasa
Silver repoussé with coral, turquoise, lapis lazuli, and silver beads
H x Diam: 20.3 x 15.2 cm (8 x 6 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.41a-e
Kapala (skull bowl)
Eastern Tibet or Mongolia
Gilded copper with turquoise and coral, inset with human skull
H x Diam: 22.9 x 15.2 cm (9 x 6 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.42a-h
Pair of conch-shell horns (dung-kar)
Eastern Tibet (Kham)
Conch shell, silver, gilding; insets of coral and turquoise, and silk
H x W: 27.4 x 21.6 cm (10 13/16 x 8 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.43.1-2
Pair of reeds (gya-ling)
Tibet, Lhasa
Hardwood, silver, gilding, and turquoise
H x W: 61 x 15.2 cm (24 x 6 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.44.1-2a-e
Pair of telescoping ritual horns (dung-chen)
Tibet
Copper with silver mounts
H x W (extended): 200.7 x 17.8 cm (79 x 7 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.45.1-2
Pair of ritual trumpets (kang-ling)
Tibet
Silver, gilding, turquoise, and silk
H x W x D (Each:): 9 x 45 x 6.8 cm (3 9/16 x 17 11/16 x 2 11/16 in)
H x W (Streamer (each)): 33 x 45 cm (13 x 17 11/16 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.46.1-2
Large temple drum with original stand and drumsticks
Eastern Tibet, Amdo Kumbum monastery?
Softwood, iron rings, pigments, and leather
H x Diam (drum): 53.3 x 17.8 cm (21 x 7 in)
H x W (frame): 180.3 x 106.7 x 47 cm (71 x 42 x 18 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.47a-k
Tsong Khapa
Central Tibet, Lhasa
Appliqué using Chinese (Qing) and Russian brocades, leather, pearls, and couching threads (horsehair wrapped in silk with gold foil); with original silk dustcovers, ribbons, and silver-gilt caps on dowel
H x W (overall): 154.9 x 106.7 cm (61 x 42 in)
H x W (painting): 81.3 x 59.7 cm (32 x 23 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.48
Mahashri Tara and the Twenty-one Taras
Central Tibet
Mineral pigments on sized cotton, with Chinese brocade mounts and metal roller knobs
H x W (overall): 124.5 x 99.1 cm (49 x 39 in)
H x W (painting): 71.1 x 45.7 cm (28 x 18 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.49
Supersecret Hayagriva Father-Mother
China; Tibeto-Chinese or Tibeto-Mongolian
Mineral pigments on sized cotton; original Qing brocade mounts and silver roller knobs
H x W (overall): 116.8 x 71.1 cm (46 x 28 in)
H x W (painting): 81.3 x 57.2 cm (32 x 22 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.50a-c
Mahasiddha Krishnacharya, from a partial set of thangkas
Eastern Tibet
Mineral pigments on sized cotton; original brocade mounting
H x W (overall): 68.6 x 66 cm (27 x 26 in)
H x W (painting): 27.9 x 38.1 cm (11 x 15 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.51.1
Mahasiddha Luipa, from a partial set of thangkas
Eastern Tibet
Mineral pigments on sized cotton; original brocade mounting
H x W (overall): 68.6 x 66 cm (27 x 26 in)
H x W (painting): 27.9 x 38.1 cm (11 x 15 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.51.2
Tsong Khapa on the Jewel Tree of Refuge
China; Tibeto-Chinese or Tibeto-Mongolian
Mineral pigments on sized cotton; Qing brocade, panel of Russian ecclesiastical fabric, silk dustcovers, and original silver caps
H x W (overall): 142.2 x 88.9 cm (56 x 35 in)
H x W (painting): 74.9 x 50.8 cm (29 1/2 x 20 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.52
Paramasukha Chakrasamvara
Eastern Tibet
Mineral pigments on sized cotton; original brocade mounts; dustcovers; rods, and end caps; saffron-colored ink handprints on the reverse of canvas
H x W (overall): 144.8 x 94 cm (57 x 37 in)
H x W (painting): 73.7 x 43.2 cm (29 x 17 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.53
Damjen Garwa Nagpo
China; Tibeto-Chinese or Tibeto-Mongolian
Mineral pigments on sized cotton, original Qing brocade mounts, original dustcover, Mongolian tassels and rod with caps
H x W (overall): 104.1 x 50.8 cm (41 x 20 in)
H x W (painting): 60.3 x 40.6 cm (23 3/4 x 16 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.54
Kanjur Volume
Tibet
Painted wood covers, paper pages with opaque colors and gold
H x W x D: 36.8 x 15.2 x 11.4 cm (14 1/2 x 6 x 4 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.56a-c
Thangka of between-state Heruka Mother-Father
Tibet, Central
Mineral pigments on sized cotton with silk brocade mounting
H x W: 81.3 x 58.5 cm (32 x 23 1/16 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.58
Wrathful deity riitual crown
Tibet
Silver and gilt copper; coral and turquoise insets
H x Diam: 17.8 x 20.3 cm (7 x 8 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.59a-f
Wrathful deity ritual crown
Tibet
Silver and gilt copper; coral and turquoise insets
H x Diam: 17.8 x 20.3 cm (7 x 8 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.60a-f
Wrathful deity ritual crown
Tibet
Silver and gilt copper; coral and turquoise insets
H x Diam (H without crowns): 16 x 22 cm (6 5/16 x 8 11/16 in)
H (with crowns): 22 cm (8 11/16 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.61a-f
Chakrasamvara
Tibet
Pigments on silk
H x W: 104.5 x 60.3 cm (41 1/8 x 23 3/4 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.62.1
Dakini
Tibet
Pigments on silk
H x W: 104.5 x 60.3 cm (41 1/8 x 23 3/4 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.62.2
Tsongkhapa
Tibet
Pigments on silk
H x W: 114.3 x 67.3 cm (45 x 26 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.63.1
Manjushri
Tibet
Pigments on silk
H x W: 114.3 x 67.3 cm (45 x 26 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2017.63.2
Tsong Khapa
China or Tibet
Gilt bronze; original polychrome base with double vajra; base previously opened and resealed; contents intact
H x W: 10.8 x 8.3 cm (4 1/4 x 3 1/4 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2018.26
Pelden Lhamo with Simhavaktra and Makaravaktra
China
Gilt copper alloy; with pigments; coral and glass? insets; base sealed with copper plate engraved with double vajra; contents within
H x W: 24 x 23 cm (9 7/16 x 9 1/16 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2018.27a-e
Amitayus Bodhisattva
China
Yellow bronze (nongilt); inset coral and turquoise; base sealed with copper plate engraved with double vajra; contents inside
H x W: 22.9 x 15.2 cm (9 x 6 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2018.28
Eleven-headed Avalokiteshvara
China
Gilt copper; pigments; base plate loose; engraved with double vajra; contents inside
H x W: 25.4 x 12.7 cm (10 x 5 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2018.29a-i
Stupa
China, Beijing
Gilt copper; coral and turquoise insets; polychrome image in window; base sealed and engraved with double vajra; contents inside
H x W: 20.3 x 11.4 cm (8 x 4 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2018.30a-b
Six-armed Hayagriva
China
Gilt bronze; remains of pigments; base sealed with plate engraved with double vajra; contents inside
H x W: 16.5 x 12.7 cm (6 1/2 x 5 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2018.32
Vaishravana on a Snow Lion
China
Gilt copper repoussé plaque; original pigments
H x W: 40.6 x 17.8 cm (16 x 7 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2018.33
Vaishravana on a Snow Lion
Eastern Tibet (Amdo) or Mongolia
Gilt copper; inset jewels and pigments all lost; sealed with copper base plate engraved with double vajra; contents inside
H x W: 19.1 x 17.8 x 5.5 cm (7 1/2 x 7 x 2 3/16 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2018.34
Group of six offering bowls
Central Tibet, Lhasa
Hammered and chased silver; partial gilding
H x Diam: 9.5 x 7 cm (3 3/4 x 2 3/4 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2018.36.1-6
Set of the Eight Auspicious Emblems: the Dharma wheel, the parasol, the endless knot, the conch, the vase, the pair of fish, the victory standard, and the lotus
Central Tibet, Lhasa
Heavily gilded copper repoussé
H x W: 20.3 x 7.6 cm (8 x 3 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2018.37.1a-b-8a-b
Tsebum (Kalasha, Vase of Immortality)
Central Tibet, Lhasa
Gilt-copper and silver, with turquoise and coral insets
H x W: 33 x 14 cm (13 x 5 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2018.38a-e
Set of seven water bowls
Eastern Tibet (Derge, Kham)
Silver and gilt copper
H x Diam: 8.9 x 12.7 cm (3 1/2 x 5 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2018.41.1-7
Pair of joined gau frames and eight devotional figures
Mongolia
Gilt copper with original coral and turquoise insets; metal back panel painted red; wood pedestals are recent replacements; Eight sculptures: gilt copper
H x W x D: 22.3 x 66 x 9.5 cm (8 3/4 x 26 x 3 3/4 in)
H x W (sculptures): 10.3 x 6.3 cm (4 1/16 x 2 7/16 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2018.42.1-9
Prayer wheel, with silk cover
Tibet, Lhasa
Silver and wood; silk cover
H x Diam: 41.3 x 10.2 cm (16 1/4 x 4 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2018.43a-c
Prayer wheel
Tibet, Lhasa
Silver with traces of gilding and wooden handle
H x Diam: 45.7 x 14 cm (18 x 5 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2018.44
Box (gau) (for a man), with fabric case
Central Tibet
Silver, copper, brass, gilt copper, and turquoise insets and fabric
H x W: 17.8 x 12.7 x 8 cm (7 x 5 x 3 1/8 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2018.45a-c
Green Tara
Central Tibet
Gilt copper alloy and pigment
H x W x D: 9.3 × 6.9 × 5.5 cm (3 11/16 × 2 11/16 × 2 3/16 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2018.46
Box (gau) (for a man) with tsa-tsa figure of Amitayus
India, Sikkim state
Silver, gilt copper, turquoise insets, copper backing plate and clay tsa-tsa
H x W: 22.9 x 20.3 x 9 cm (9 x 8 x 3 9/16 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2018.47.1a-b-.2
Figure of a lama, with silk hooded robe
Mongolia, Dolonnor
Gilt copper alloy, pigments and silk
H x W x D: 33.7 x 20.3 x 16.5 cm (13 1/4 x 8 x 6 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2018.48a-e
Pita Jambhala
China or Tibet
Gilt copper alloy
H: 17.8 cm (7 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2018.50
Krasna Jambhala
Gilt copper alloy
H: 19.1 cm (7 1/2 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2018.51a-c
Chakra (wheel of Dharma) with attending pair of deer
Mongolia, Dolonnor
Gilded metal
H x W x D (.1 Chakra (wheel of Dharma)): 29.2 × 18.4 × 7.6 cm (11 1/2 × 7 1/4 × 3 in)
H x W x D (.2 Attendant male deer (buck)): 17.1 × 20.3 × 7.6 cm (6 3/4 × 8 × 3 in)
H x W x D (.3 Attendant female deer (doe)): 17.8 × 20.3 × 7.6 cm (7 × 8 × 3 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2018.53.1-3
Thangka case
Painted wood with metal fittings and cloth strap
H x Diam: 80.3 x 11.7 cm (31 5/8 x 4 5/8 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2018.54
Display box with doors (personal shrine)
Painted wood
H x W x D: 40 x 27.9 x 8.3 cm (15 3/4 x 11 x 3 1/4 in)
The Alice S. Kandell Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
S2018.55a-c