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Sharing artworks from Brooklyn Museum's Asian Art department. Not associated with the Brooklyn Museum.
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Pocket https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/71924
The 'Pocket' from the Brooklyn Museum's Asian Art collection is a vibrant textile piece featuring a bold geometric pattern interwoven with colorful floral designs. This artwork showcases traditional Asian influences, combining intricate motifs with dynamic color contrasts to reflect artistry and cultural heritage.
November 22, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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Spring Rain at Kinokuni Mound https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/173782
"Spring Rain at Kinokuni Mound" is a serene woodblock print capturing a tranquil, misty landscape with towering pine trees and distant rolling hills. This artwork exemplifies the Ukiyo-e style, reflecting a profound appreciation for nature's subtleties and the beauty of transitory moments.
November 22, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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Dish https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/106266
This porcelain dish from the Brooklyn Museum's Asian Art collection features a minimalist design with delicate flora and fauna motifs. Its elegant simplicity showcases the exquisite detail characteristic of traditional Asian ceramic craftsmanship.
November 22, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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Vaishnavi Seated on Garuda from a Brahmanical Tantric Mandala https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/146624
Vaishnavi Seated on Garuda from a Brahmanical Tantric Mandala
November 22, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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Jar https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/109531
This elegant jar, part of the Brooklyn Museum's Asian Art collection, features a smooth, dark surface with a subtly flared rim and base. The vessel's simple yet graceful form exemplifies traditional techniques often seen in ancient Asian ceramic craftsmanship.
November 22, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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Fan Holder https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/47635
The "Fan Holder" is an intricately embroidered piece from the Brooklyn Museum's Asian Art collection, featuring detailed patterns of winding floral and scroll motifs in vibrant red, green, and gold threads on a dark fabric base. This elegant artifact exemplifies the skillful craftsmanship and aesthetic sensibility often found in traditional Asian art textiles.
November 21, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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Netsuke in the Form of a Tobacco Pipe https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/115572
This intricately crafted netsuke, shaped like a tobacco pipe, showcases the exquisite attention to detail typical of Japanese artisans. Such miniature carvings, often made from ivory or wood, served both as functional toggles and ornamental pieces in traditional Japanese attire.
November 21, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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Head with Emphasized Feature, Adorned with a Radiating Crown https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/95655
The artwork, "Head with Emphasized Feature, Adorned with a Radiating Crown," is part of the Brooklyn Museum's Asian Art collection, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship. This collection highlights the diverse styles and spiritual significance of Asian sculpture, with this particular piece featuring intricate detailing and symbolic adornments.
November 21, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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Oribe Ware Tea Bowl https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/112006
The Oribe ware tea bowl showcases a characteristic blend of asymmetry and vibrant glaze, with green dripping patterns iconic of early 17th-century Japanese ceramics. Originating from the Mino region, this style reflects innovative design inspired by the aesthetic sensibilities of Japanese tea ceremonies.
November 21, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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Emaciated Buddha https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/124722
The "Emaciated Buddha," a powerful sculpture from the Brooklyn Museum's Asian Art collection, vividly depicts Siddhartha Gautama during his six years of extreme asceticism prior to gaining enlightenment. This artwork highlights the Buddha's focus on self-denial and spiritual discovery, showcasing intricately rendered details that emphasize the physical starkness of his journey.
November 20, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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Yue Ware Dish https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/111964
The Yue Ware dish, part of the Brooklyn Museum's Asian Art collection, exemplifies the exquisite green-glazed stoneware created during the Tang dynasty in China. Its scalloped edges and subtle, subdued glaze reflect the elegance and craftsmanship that characterizes Yue Ware ceramics of this period.
November 20, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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Square Mat https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/38854
This intricately embroidered square mat from the Brooklyn Museum's Asian Art collection features a vibrant central scene depicting figures surrounded by floral and vine motifs. The rich use of color and detailed needlework reflect traditional Asian textile artistry, highlighting both skill and cultural storytelling.
November 20, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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Tassel (Norigae) with Mandarin Duck Decorations https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/179377
The artwork features intricately designed norigae, traditional Korean tassels, adorned with symbolic Mandarin ducks representing love and fidelity. Rooted in cultural heritage, these ornaments highlight the skilled craftsmanship and aesthetic beauty prevalent in Korean art traditions.
November 20, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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Large Tripod Incense Burner and Cover https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/20038
The "Large Tripod Incense Burner and Cover" is a stunning example of Chinese cloisonné, adorned with intricate enamel and gilded patterns, reflecting the artistic excellence of the Ming or Qing dynasties. This ceremonial piece from the Brooklyn Museum's Asian Art collection highlights the traditional craftsmanship and symbolic motifs often associated with wealth and prosperity.
November 20, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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Ichikawa Danjûrô as Unno Kotarô Yukiuji (Disguised as Yamagatsu Buô) from a Kamoise at the Ichmuraza Theatre https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/164527
This artwork depicts the actor Ichikawa Danjûrô in the dynamic role of Unno Kotarô Yukiuji, disguised as Yamagatsu Buô, capturing the intense dramatics of kabuki theatre during the Edo period. The vibrant colors and powerful stance exemplify the ukiyo-e style, highlighting both the artist's and actor's contribution to Japanese cultural history.
November 19, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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Plaque with Seated Shakyamuni https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/148347
The "Plaque with Seated Shakyamuni" depicts the Buddha in a serene meditative pose, symbolizing enlightenment, expertly crafted in ancient metalwork. This artifact, part of the Brooklyn Museum's Asian Art collection, reflects the artistic traditions and spiritual importance of Buddhist iconography.
November 19, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Finial in the Shape of a Dragon Head https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/111257
This intricate finial is sculpted in the form of a dragon's head, showcasing the masterful craftsmanship of Asian metalwork. Found in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum, it symbolizes power and protection, often associated with dragons in traditional Asian culture.
November 19, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Rectangle of Material from Coat https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/38403
This vibrant piece features a rich red fabric intricately embroidered with blue and white floral motifs and elegant butterflies, showcasing traditional Asian textile artistry. Such elements not only highlight the aesthetic appeal but also carry symbolic meanings, often representing prosperity and beauty in various East Asian cultures.
November 19, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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Sake Cup https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/109542
This sake cup features a rustic, yet refined design with a rich, dark glaze accented by an earthy, golden crack, reminiscent of the traditional Japanese art of Kintsugi. From the Brooklyn Museum's Asian Art collection, it showcases the aesthetic principles of wabi-sabi, celebrating beauty in imperfection and transience.
November 19, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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Durga Slaying the Buffalo Demon, Raktabij, and Kali Lapping up the Demon's Blood, Page from a Markandeya Purana Series https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/46208
The combined episodes of Durga's attack on the demon and Kali's lapping up his blood are here presented in one highly energized composition. A great orange-red monster with a human body, bird's claws, buffalo horns, white tusks, and a ferocious expression, is represented at the right. The multi-armed crowned goddess Durga, astride her tiger vehicle, pierces the demon and attacks with her numerous weapons, while the black goddess Kali extends her long tongue to lap up the blood shed by the demon before it touches the ground and coagulates into new asuras (demons). Some of the blood is transformed into numerous tiny Raktabij demons, emerging from the bloodbath who continue the battle. The violent scenes of bloody battle express the dynamic energy of the Goddess. These two episodes are related in the Devi Mahatmya text of the Markandeya Purana, in which the Goddess destroys various forms of demons, but multiple episodes incorporated in the same miniature is unusual. The Bhayanaka rasa, or the terrible sentiment, is predominant in this scene. Depiction of Devi in her frightening form of Kali, engaged in devouring up the blooddrops and tiny demons emerging from them, successfully conveys the sentiment here. This independent page is not associated with any known Devi Mahatmya manuscript from the hills, but is here attributed to Chamba, which was noted for a predominantly red and yellow palette and produced many illustrated Devi Mahatmya manuscripts. One may compare these stylistic characteristics with the more refined versions of this subject in the Devi Mahatmya in Guler, c. 1740-1781 (Aijazuddin 1977: 48). From Accession Card: Rather large and very coarse miniature painting, of Durga slaying the demon Mahisa (the asura Mahisa) with a flock of arrows, an illustration from the Markandeya Purana, a collection of mythological legends. The asura, a huge orange red monster with a human body, birds claws, an animal's white tusks, and a ferocious expression, is represented as rising from the purple emanation coming from the mouth of a demon. This demon, a gaunt female nude save for a dhoti, and with straight hair flying out behind, sits in one corner exhaling this emanation. The asura has a short dhoti and a white sash (kamarband) with yellow flower ends. Bells hang from the sides of the scarf around the waist. He also has armlets (bhuja-band), necklaces (mala) and bracelets (kankana). Close to the edge of the emanation are quantities of tiny asuras, colored the same as the emanation. The devi, astride a tiger, has eight arms. Two are used in shooting the crescent pointed arrow at the asura. The others hold a mace, a spear (sakti), a feather, a sword, a noose (pasa) and a conch (sankha). She has a full red skirt (ghagara) with a blue edge, a purple sash, a short green coli, a pointed crown (mukuta) and a quiver of arrows. She wears necklaces, earrings, armlets and bracelets and has her finger and toe nails dyed henna (mihamda). The background is yellow, save for a few streaks of green to represent the ground. On this are a white bowl and a white feather like the one the Devi is holding. The painting has a red border and is mounted on a slightly larger sheet of paper.
November 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Dish https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/167073
This dish from the Brooklyn Museum's Asian Art collection features a simplistic design with blue and brown geometric patterns on the rim, a hallmark of certain East Asian ceramics. The central motif with delicate linework suggests natural imagery, reflecting traditional aesthetics embracing minimalism and nature-inspired themes.
November 18, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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Standing Beauty with Chrysanthemum https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/102711
"Standing Beauty with Chrysanthemum" is a graceful depiction of a woman in traditional Japanese attire, exquisitely captured with delicate lines and subtle colors. Part of the Brooklyn Museum's Asian Art collection, the artwork illustrates the harmonious relationship between natural beauty and human elegance characteristic of traditional Japanese art.
November 18, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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The Actors Ogino Yaegiri I and Unknown https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/9811
This artwork is a Japanese woodblock print depicting the actors Ogino Yaegiri I and an unknown figure in elaborate kimonos decorated with intricate floral and geometric patterns. The scene captures a moment of interaction, framed by elements typical of traditional Kabuki theater, emphasizing the dramatic and expressive style characteristic of the Edo period.
November 18, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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Fly Whisk https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/109731
The "Fly Whisk" is an elegantly crafted tool traditionally used in Asia, featuring a finely turned wooden handle with flowing hairs secured to the end, symbolizing authority and the sacred dispelling of impurities. Often, such items are associated with religious or ceremonial contexts, reflecting cultural practices and artistry as preserved in the Brooklyn Museum's Asian Art collection.
November 18, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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Harsha Hambira Kalyana Raga https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/107718
"Harsha Hambira Kalyana Raga" is a fine example of Indian miniature painting, illustrating a couple seated intimately on a richly textured carpet against a dark, minimalist background. This artwork is part of the "Brooklyn Museum: Asian Art" collection and showcases the distinct features of romantic themes associated with musical raga visualizations, popular in traditional Indian art.
November 17, 2025 at 6:50 PM