decorative objects
Silver Mustard Pots from the Colman CollectionThese silver mustard pots, with gilded interior or glass liners, are on loan from the collection of Colman Foods in Norwich, England. The pots date from the 18th century and reflect an evolution of design styles, forms, and production processes. dining, decorative objects, silver, food, traveling exhibitions |
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PotteryThese 100 examples represent the range of styles and time periods from the Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum’s permanent collection. Objects include work by John Turner of Staffordshire from the late 18th century, 16th-century French ceramics, Italian Majolica, and 20th-century glazed Rockwood pottery. pottery, ceramics, decorative objects, permanent collection, exhibitions, ch:exhibition=35349425 |
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Tiffany Studios: Metalwork and Other Decorative ArtsA comprehensive exhibition of both rare and mass-produced Tiffany metalwork from the late 19th and early 20th century. The 75 objects on display include desk accessories, candlesticks, boxes, jewelry, and lamp bases in gold, silver, bronze, and enamel on copper. Louis Comfort Tiffany, metalwork, gold, silver, decorative objects, jewelry, exhibitions |
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The Art of the European Goldsmith: From the Schroder CollectionConsummate craftmanship and artistry are on display in this selection of silver and silver-gilt from the Schroder Collection. The chalices, tankards, ewers, bowls, utensils, and figures included in the exhibition were created between the 13th to the 19th century. silver, metalwork, decorative objects, exhibitions |
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The Four ContinentsAn exhibition tracing the allegorical representation of Europe, Asia, Africa, and America on decorative objects since the 5th century. The more than 100 objects on display include ceramics, coins, glassware, maps, textiles, globes, wallpaper, and engravings. The 17th and 18th centuries are the main focus of the exhibition because of Europe's discovery of the New World. Most of the objects on view were formerly in the private collection of James Hazen Hyde. James Hazen Hyde, ceramics, coins, glassware, MAPS, textiles, decorative objects, wallcoverings, exhibitions, ch:exhibition=35349839 |
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Chinese Gold and Silver from the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 907) in American CollectionsRare and precious metalwork from China’s Tang Dynasty are on display. This exhibition includes Buddhist statues, vases, ladles, scissors, cosmetic boxes, and jewelry from the 7th to the 10th century. China, decorative objects, metalwork, gold, silver, jewelry, exhibitions |
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Treasures from Hungary: Gold and Silver from the 9th–19th CenturiesA thousand years of Hungarian metalwork is on display. The exhibition features items from the Hungarian National Museum and the Esztergom Basilica. Hungary, gold, silver, metalwork, decorative objects, jewelry, traveling exhibitions |
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The Countess' Treasury: Gems & Curiosities from Burghley HouseSixty opulent treasures are on view from Burghley House, in Lincolnshire, England—one of the most majestic estates of the Elizabethan era. This collection of 17th century Renaissance jewelry, pomanders, ewers, bowls, tankards, and tea cups displays a variety of decorative embellishments including rock crystal mounted in gold and silver gilt, garnet and agate set in precious metal, colorful enameling, and delicate filigree. england, 17th century, jewelry, tea service, decorative objects, exhibitions |
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The Triumph of Simplicity: 350 Years of Swedish SilverThe exhibition was organized by the National Museum in Stockholm and the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum in celebration of the 350th anniversary of the first Swedish settlement in North America. The eighty examples of Swedish handmade silver on display date from the 16th century to the present and include tea services, vases, and tableware. Sweden, silver, tea service, decorative objects, tableware, exhibitions |
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Only two weeks left!Only a few short weeks left to see Ted Muehling Selects: Lobmeyr Glass from the Permanent Collection. Watch designer Ted Muehling and curator Sarah Coffin as they discuss highlights from the exhibition in this 5 minute walkthrough. Ted Muehling, selects, Exhibition, Designer, jewelry, decorative objects, Lobmeyr, Glass, permanent, collection, curator, highlights, walkthrough, acquisition, vienna, austria, glassmaking, central Europe, product design |
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