Burmese, Pegu

Tile with design of elephant warriors from the army of Mara, late 15th century

Glazed earthenware

16 1/2 x 12 inches (41.9 x 30.5 cm)

George and Mary Rockwell Fund

98.140.001

Korean, Silla Kingdom

Libation cup, 5th century

Ash-glazed stoneware

H. 9 inches (22.8 cm)

SIT/Kim International Acquisitions Fund

2006.067

China, Gansu province, Majiayao culture
Jar with painted designs
Neolithic period, Machang phase, circa 2200–2000 BC
Earthenware
18 1/2 x 17 x 19 inches (47 x 43.2 x 48.3 cm)
Gift of the Wunsch Foundation
94.045

Japanese, Kofun Period (ca. 250–ca. 600)

Head of a Man


Earthenware

H. 6 1/4 inches (15.24 cm)


George and Mary Rockwell Collection

63.263

Clément Massier

French, 1845–1917

Far Eastern–design vase, 1889

Iridescent-glazed earthenware with hand painting

H. 5 inches, dia. 3 1/4 inches (12.7 cm; 8.3 cm)

Promised gift of Eunice Shatzman, Class of 1949, and Herbert Shatzman

Japanese, Middle Jomon Period

Deep bowl (fukabachi), (2500–1500 BC)

Coiled and cord-impressed earthenware

13 3/4 x 10 1/2 inches (34.9 x 26.7 cm)

George and Mary Rockwell Fund

91.024

Iranian, Ilkhanid period

Bowl with scrolling floral designs, late 13th or early 14th century

Earthenware with underglaze blue and black painted decoration

3 5/8 x 8 1/8 inches (9.2 x 20.7 cm)

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Franco

79.061.004