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China, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong reign (1736–95)
porcelain with famille rose overglaze enamel decoration
Overall: 69.8 cm (27 1/2 in.)
Bequest of John L. Severance
the colours on this are bright which looks like they are a god character this also makes it look lIke he is a good character because he has someone next to him whilst he is recovering or lying there dead
A gemellion (from the Latin geminus, meaning "twin") is one of a pair of basins used for hand washing, either at home or during the Mass. Water was poured from the spouted bowl and was caught in the second bowl placed below. Many gemellions made in the enamel manufacturing center of Limoges, France, were decorated with secular-themed designs of birds, beasts, or courtly scenes. This example shows a knight kneeling before his lady in the central medallion and women holding coats-of-arms on the surround.
French
H: 1 3/8 x Diam: 8 7/8 in. (3.5 x 22.5 cm)
medium: champlevé enamel on copper with gilding
style: Gothic
culture: French
Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
For parrying, rapiers were often made with accompanying daggers as a matched set. The aristocracy's taste for rich and intricate styles of decoration led to extravagant gilding, chiseling, piercing, enameling, and silvering. The more costly or unusual these weapons appeared, the more they were desired by the clientele who commissioned them, not only for dueling but also as the ultimate accessory.
Spain, Toledo, 17th century
Pierced and chiseled steel;
Overall: 122.9 cm (48 3/8 in.); Quillions: 26.7 cm (10 1/2 in.)
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The guard is richly decorated with chiseled and pierced arabesques, an ornamental design consisting of intertwined flowing lines.
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance
This cast silver amulet with a poor surface represents the great national god Amun, standing with the left foot directly in front of the right. The lines of his short kilt, necklace, armlets and bracelets are indicated by incision. There is a large suspension loop behind the (broken) plume on his cap. The heavy-featured face suggests this may be a provincial piece.
Egyptian
H: 1 7/16 x W: 3/16 x D: 5/16 in. (3.58 x 0.44 x 0.81 cm)
medium: cast silver
culture: Egyptian
Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.