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Ewer with Eagle on a Shield with the Arms of the Del Monte (?) Family
ca. 1590-1610 (Renaissance)
48.1489
On view
America being the latest, and most accurate description of the Nevv VVorld; containing the original of the inhabitants, and the remarkable voyages thither. The conquest of the vast empires of Mexico and Peru, and other large provinces and territories, with the several European plantations in those parts. Also their cities, fortresses, towns, temples, mountains, and rivers. Their habits, customs, manners, and religions. Their plants, beasts, birds, and serpents. With an appendix, containing, besides several other considerable additions, a brief survey of what hath been discover'd of the unknown south-land and the arctick region. Collected from most authentick authors, augmented with later observations, and adorn'd with maps and sculptures, by John Ogilby Esq; His Majesty's cosmographer, geographick printer ...
1671
92.537
Dish with Design of Birds on Pine and Plum Trees
late 17th century (Edo period)
49.1284
On view
Box for incense game/ ko-bako; Overlapping medallions w.flowers /birds
18th-19th century
67.248
Cabinet incense game/ko-awasa-dogu-dana; Blossoming trees/rockeries/birds
18th-19th century
67.254