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In Babayan’s native Armenia, autumn is celebrated as a golden time of reflection, with shinning sun, fresh air and multi-colored leaves. The painting expresses the season’s tension between decay and beauty with delicate, swirling strokes that evoke both transformation and stillness.
This lyrical and radiant painting captures the energetic dance of summer and nature in full bloom. With swirling marks, dynamic color and movement, Anush memorably celebrates her favorite season.
Used for rituals and ceremonies, lead green glazed earthenware wing cups were popular burial objects. The tomb’s humidity caused the lead to oxidize to a lustrous, prized iridescent, silver-green.
This diminutive mingqi pig is totally charming and fanciful with an iridescent glaze and would be especially appealing as a send off for the deceased to the nether world or in a contemporary setting. Pigs were especially prized and images were often included as items the deceased would need to live comfortably in the after life.
Greek style Oenochoe wine jugs were made in Roman North Africa and exported throughout the empire. Potters wheel made unadorned coarse wears like this small vessel with everted rim were made for daily use and for offerings to deities.
ancient xenon ware lekanis from Apulia in Magna Graecia, Roman name for the South Italy coastal area. With close-fitting top held cosmetics. Considered fine ware, fathers filled them with jewelry for their daughters’ wedding gifts.
Miniature 4th century BCE elegant xenon Apulia vessel, flared rim and handle, with painted orange geometric designs which may have been a child’s cup or used for votive purposes.
In Angels of Love, three angels rise organically above what can be interpreted as the Tree of Life. Symbolically for the artist, love nourishes both the internal and external roots of the universal Tree of Life in all of us.
Hand thrown and -painted Meiji single serving Kyo Ware teapot with luminescent crackled glaze and kiln seal. A chrysanthemum in a basket symbolizes longevity and rejuvenation. Kyo ware is limited, making it collected worldwide.
Intricately carved Cadence or “Wakeful” Drum used by monks and chanters to awaken the mind and keep meditators attentive and mindful. Used In Pure Land Buddhism for chanting Amitabha Buddha’s name. Fish on handle symbolize wakeful mind as fish never close their eyes.
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This exceptional official is one of the most significant ancestor figures in our collection. His attire, glass eyes and distinct facial features indicate a wise man of importance who commands respect. Cranes and clouds symbolize longevity, wisdom, good fortune and emphasize his high rank.
Graceful heavenly attendant carrying offerings with ribbon winding around her, a nod to the phrase “May longevity bring blessings.” Elegant and serene demeanor honoring the being she attends.
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