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Ewer,copper, incised floral ornaments. 25 cm, Inv. 17004 Musee des Arts Decoratifs, depot au Musee du Louvre.
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Ewer,copper, incised floral ornaments. 25 cm, Inv. 17004...

Ewer,copper, incised floral ornaments. 25 cm, Inv. 17004 Musee des Arts Decoratifs, depot au Musee du Louvre.
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Ewer,copper, incised floral ornaments. 25 cm, Inv. 17004...

Ewer,copper, incised floral ornaments. 25 cm, Inv. 17004 Musee des Arts Decoratifs, depot au Musee du Louvre.
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Ewer,copper, incised floral ornaments. 25 cm, Inv. 17004...

Ewer,copper, incised floral ornaments. 25 cm, Inv. 17004 Musee des Arts Decoratifs, depot au Musee du Louvre.
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Ewer,copper, incised floral ornaments. 25 cm, Inv. 17004...

Shadow puppet from Java, Indonesia, 19th century. The colours and designs of Javanese shadow puppets are all clues to help identify the character. Here the figure, taken from an Indian version of the tale of the Ramayana, the reddish-pink colour of Kumbakarna's face is an indication of his ruthlessness, while the tusks in the corner of his mouth suggest that he is a giant or a monster. However, he also has positive characteristics, such as his loyalty to his brother, which are brought out in the performance.The earliest references to shadow puppets in Java are by court poets in the eleventh century. The puppeteer is not simply a performer, but also a ritual specialist because of the beneficial influence that the performance of shadow plays is believed to have on the well-being of the community. Ethno, 1859.12-28.547
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Shadow puppet from Java, Indonesia, 19th century. The colours and designs of Jav...

Bookcover for Sir Thomas Mallory's "La Morte d'Arthur" 1893
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Bookcover for Sir Thomas Mallory's "La Morte d'Arthur" 1893

Warming pot (rechaud), from Nymphenburg. A candle burned in the lower part of the little stove and kept soup or broth warm in a cup inserted under the lid. Fancy landscape with harbour and castle. 1765
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Warming pot (rechaud), from Nymphenburg. A candle burned in the lower part...

Porcelain box with lid, Japan,around 1700. Because of political unrest in China, almost all porcelain which reached Europe between 1650 and 1680 came from Japan. From the collection of Schloss Favorite,Karlsruhe.
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Porcelain box with lid, Japan,around 1700. Because of political unrest in China,...

Porcelain box with lid, Japan,around 1700. Because of political unrest in China, almost all porcelain which reached Europe between 1650 and 1680 came from Japan. Lid of box 30-03-03/6. From the collection of Schloss Favorite,Karlsruhe.
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Porcelain box with lid, Japan,around 1700. Because of political unrest in China,...

Sugar-basin with Rhine-landscape;an officer,his lady and a friend. Ludwigsburg,1790
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Sugar-basin with Rhine-landscape;an officer,his lady and a friend. Ludwi...

Polichinelle with traditional Napoleonic hat. From the Theatre Anatole on the Champs Elysees,Paris. Second half 19th.
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Polichinelle with traditional Napoleonic hat. From the Theatre Anatole...

Puppets:Madelon,Gnafron,Judge,Thief,Policeman,Guignol. All late 19th or early 20th century.
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Puppets:Madelon,Gnafron,Judge,Thief,Policeman,Guignol. All late 19th or early 2...