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Lesson in Mindful Collections Management
As an Anthropology major with a focus on archaeology, a component of my education is the proper management of the objects that are excavated or in some way have archaeological value through their history or context. These objects often end up in massive collections...
Chinese Porcelain Tureen and Platter
Chinese Porcelain Tureen and Platter Artist: UnknownCulture/People: Chinese, Qing DynastyPlace: ChinaMedia: PorcelainDims: Tureen 11 x 14 x 10 in. (27.94 x 35.56 x 25.4 cm) & Platter 1.5 x 15.5 x 12.75 in. (3.81 x 39.37 x 32.39 cm)Date: c. 1810-20RTC No:...
The voice woven into my sister’s clothes…
Artist Unknown (Tarahumara/Raramuri), Girl’s Skirt and Blouse, 2004, Muslin with red piping, Blouse: 11.75 x 28.75 in. (29.37 x 71.87 cm), Skirt: 19 x 38 in. (47.5 x 95 cm). LA0023 A piece holds power in its history. The hands that created it wove their identity,...
Thanka or Thangka
Thanka or Thangka Artist: UnknownCulture/People: Tibetan Buddhism or VajrayanaPlace: TibetMedia: Silk cloth, thread, and pigmentDims: 34.75 x 21.75 in. (88.26 x 55.24 cm.)Date: c. 1850-90RTC No: AS0026Gift of Ralph T. Coe, 2011Description Tibet is often thought of as...
Cong (T’sung)
Cong (T'sung) Artist: UnknownCulture/People: LiangzhuPlace: Yangtze River Valley, ChinaMedia: JadeDims: 1.375 x 1.75 in. (3.49 x 4.45 cm).Date: c. 3000 BCERTC No: AS0006Gift of Ralph T. Coe, 2011Description This is a “琮” Cong, a jade object that can tell stories...