Gold Leaf Collection (page 6)

Fragments (Dress Fabric), China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), (exported to Japan, c. 1750/89), c. 1750

Hanging Scroll (Furnishing Fabric), China, Qing dynasty(1644-1911), 1801 / 50
Hanging Scroll (Furnishing Fabric), China, Qing dynasty(1644-1911), 1801/50

Pair of Chair Panels, China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), late 17th / early 18th century
Pair of Chair Panels, China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), late 17th/early 18th century

Fragment, China, late 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Fragment, China, late 18th century

Ohi (Stole), Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912), 1875/1900. Creator: Unknown
"hi (Stole), Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912), 1875/1900

Bridal Long Pao (Dragon Robe), China, 1875 / 90, Qing dynasty (1644-1911). Creator: Unknown
Bridal Long Pao (Dragon Robe), China, 1875/90, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

Sutra Cover, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), c. 1590s. Creator: Unknown
Sutra Cover, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), c. 1590s

Panel (For a Screen), China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1875 / 1900. Creator: Unknown
Panel (For a Screen), China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1875/1900

Saint Anthony Abbot, 1440 / 41. Creator: Fra Angelico
Saint Anthony Abbot, 1440/41

The Death of the Virgin, 1405 / 10. Creator: Gherardo di Jacopo
The Death of the Virgin, 1405/10

The Crucifixion, c. 1370. Creator: Francescuccio Ghissi
The Crucifixion, c. 1370

Virgin and Child Crowned by Angels, 1490 / 95. Creator: Colyn de Coter
Virgin and Child Crowned by Angels, 1490/95

Armchair, England, 1770 / 75. Creator: Thomas Chippendale
Armchair, England, 1770/75

The Crucifixion, 1401 / 04. Creator: Taddeo di Bartolo
The Crucifixion, 1401/04

Virgin and Child, 1390-1400. Creator: Niccolo di Pietro Gerini
Virgin and Child, 1390-1400

Virgin and Child with Saints Jerome, Bernardino of Siena, and Angels, 1450 / 60
Virgin and Child with Saints Jerome, Bernardino of Siena, and Angels, 1450/60

Saints Augustine and Peter, About 1350. Creators: Paolo Veneziano
Saints Augustine and Peter, About 1350

Saints John the Baptist and Catherine of Alexandria, About 1350

Crucifix, 1230 / 40. Creator: Master of the Bigallo Crucifix
Crucifix, 1230/40

The Nativity, 1507 / 10. Creator: Master of Pulkau
The Nativity, 1507/10

Saint Christopher Taking Leave of the King Who Feared Satan; Saint Christopher and His Converts, 1480/85

Saint Catherine Delivered from the Wheel, 1375 / 1400. Creator: Unknown
Saint Catherine Delivered from the Wheel, 1375/1400

Saints Apollonia, Barbara, and Agatha, 1490 / 1500. Creator: Master Alejo
Saints Apollonia, Barbara, and Agatha, 1490/1500

Processional Cross with Saint Mary Magdalene and a Blessed Hermit, 1392 / 95
Processional Cross with Saint Mary Magdalene and a Blessed Hermit, 1392/95

Virgin and Child, 1460 / 70. Creator: Unknown
Virgin and Child, 1460/70. By a Lippi-Pesellino imitator

Saint Christopher Meets Satan; Saint Christopher before the King of Lycia, 1480 / 85
Saint Christopher Meets Satan; Saint Christopher before the King of Lycia, 1480/85

Icon with the Virgin and Child, c. 1500. Creator: Unknown
Icon with the Virgin and Child, c. 1500

Virgin and Child Enthroned with Saints Peter, Paul, John the Baptist, and Dominic and a Dominican Supplicant, 1325/35. Attributed to Ugolino di Nerio

The Crucifixion, 1494. Creator: Unknown
The Crucifixion, 1494

Bottle, Bohemia, c. 1730. Creator: Bohemia Glass
Bottle, Bohemia, c. 1730

Wine Glass and Cover, Bohemia, c. 1730. Creator: Bohemia Glass
Wine Glass and Cover, Bohemia, c. 1730

Coffin and Mummy of Paankhenamun, Thebes, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 22 (about 945-715 BCE)

Casket, Sicily, 12th century. Creator: Unknown
Casket, Sicily, 12th century

Pendants (For Bed Curtains), China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1736 / 95. Creator: Unknown
Pendants (For Bed Curtains), China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1736/95

Jinbaori, Japan, early 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Jinbaori, Japan, early 18th century. Jinbaori were sleeveless jackets worn by samurai. The garment has a rear vent so it could be worn over armour, and while the wearer was on horseback

Emperors Jifu (Semiformal Court Robe), China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1790 / 1820
Emperors Jifu (Semiformal Court Robe), China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1790/1820

Thanka (Religious Picture), China, 18th century, Qing dynasty(1644-1911)

Mans Rank Badge, China, 1880 / 1900, Qing dynasty (1644-1911). Creator: Unknown
Mans Rank Badge, China, 1880/1900, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

Panel (Dress Fabric), China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1750 / 1800. Creator: Unknown
Panel (Dress Fabric), China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1750/1800

Mans Rank Badge, China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1860 / 89. Creator: Unknown
Mans Rank Badge, China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1860/89

Womans Jifu (Semiformal Court Robe), China, Qing dynasty (1644- 1911), 1790 / 1820
Womans Jifu (Semiformal Court Robe), China, Qing dynasty (1644- 1911), 1790/ 1820

Empress Jifu (Semiformal Court Robe), China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1790 / 1820
Empress Jifu (Semiformal Court Robe), China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1790/1820

Banners (Set of Four), China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1750 / 75. Creator: Unknown
Banners (Set of Four), China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1750/75

Cushion Cover, China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1700 / 50. Creator: Unknown
Cushion Cover, China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1700/50

Kesa, Japan, late Edo period (1789-1868), c. 1850. Creator: Unknown
Kesa, Japan, late Edo period (1789-1868), c. 1850

Kesa, Japan, late Edo period (1789-1868), 1792. Creator: Unknown
Kesa, Japan, late Edo period (1789-1868), 1792

Scroll, Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912), c. 1880. Creator: Unknown
Scroll, Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912), c. 1880

Fragment (From a Temple Hanging), Japan, late Edo period (1789-1868), 1801 / 25
Fragment (From a Temple Hanging), Japan, late Edo period (1789-1868), 1801/25

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