Desk on Stand, China for export, ca. 1730, ivory and zitan wood
Desk on Stand, China for export, ca. 1730, ivory and zitan wood. Peadody Essex Museum © 2001-2014 The Peabody Essex Museum.
Wallpaper Panel, China, 18th century
Wallpaper Panel, China, 18th century, gouache on paper. Peadody Essex Museum © 2001-2014 The Peabody Essex Museum.
Tingqua's (active 1830s-1870s) Studio, China, mid-19th century, gouache on paper
Tingqua's (active 1830s-1870s) Studio, China, mid-19th century, gouache on paper, gouache on paper. Peadody Essex Museum © 2001-2014 The Peabody Essex Museum.
Firing a Dragon Kiln, China, ca. 1820
Firing a Dragon Kiln, China, ca. 1820, gouache on paper. Peadody Essex Museum © 2001-2014 The Peabody Essex Museum.
Chinese Garden, Guan Lianchang, a.k.a. Tingqua (active 1830s-1870's), Guanghou, China, 1854
Chinese Garden, Guan Lianchang, a.k.a. Tingqua (active 1830s-1870's), Guanghou, China, 1854, gouache on paper. Peadody Essex Museum © 2001-2014 The Peabody Essex Museum.
White Magnolia and Hibiscus, China (Guanghou) or Mauritius, ca. 1823
White Magnolia, China (Guanghou) or Mauritius, ca. 1823, gouache on paper. Peadody Essex Museum © 2001-2014 The Peabody Essex Museum.
Hibiscus, China (Guanghou) or Mauritius, ca. 1823, gouache on paper. Peadody Essex Museum © 2001-2014 The Peabody Essex Museum.
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany: in pursuit of purity for four decades
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany lacquered hardwood and gold Doughnut bangles.
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany charcoal-coloured Bone Cuff in ruthenium over copper - one of the most sought-after accessories of the last four decades.
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Cabochon rings in gold and silver set with hand-carved black jade, turquoise and green jade.
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Snake necklace in yellow gold.
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Diamonds by the Yard necklaces and earrings in yellow gold.
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Open Heart pendant in platinum with pavé diamonds.
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Bottle pendants in gold and platinum with hand-carved lapis lazuli and turquoise stoppers.
Elsa Peretti Diamond Hoop necklace and bracelet in yellow gold.
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Feather necklace in yellow gold.
Elsa Peretti's mantra, 'style is to be simple', involves eliminating excess detail in pursuit of the purity and essence of an object.
By the courtesy of The Jexelry Editor
Japanese Export Art at the Peadody Essex Museum
Lectern, Japan for export, ca. 1600, lacquer, wood, gold, shell. Peadody Essex Museum © 2001-2014 The Peabody Essex Museum.
Portable Shrine, Japan for export, ca. 1597, lacquer, wood, gold, shell, canvas, pigment. Peadody Essex Museum © 2001-2014 The Peabody Essex Museum.
Tabernacle, Japan for export, ca. 1600, lacquer, wood, gold, shell. Peadody Essex Museum © 2001-2014 The Peabody Essex Museum.
“Birdcage” Vase, Japan for export, ca. 1700, porcelain, copper, gold, bamboo, pigment. Peadody Essex Museum © 2001-2014 The Peabody Essex Museum.
Pair of Cycad Trees, Japan for export, late 17th-early 18th century, porcelain. Peadody Essex Museum © 2001-2014 The Peabody Essex Museum.
Telescope with Monogram VOC (Dutch East India Company), Japan or Indonesia for export, mid-late 18th century, lacquer, pasteboard, gold, cotton. Peadody Essex Museum © 2001-2014 The Peabody Essex Museum.
Knife Box, Japan for export, ca. 1801, wood, lacquer, gold, shell, copper, silver. Peadody Essex Museum © 2001-2014 The Peabody Essex Museum.
Tray with American Shield, Japan for export, ca. 1801, wood, lacquer, gold, shell. Peadody Essex Museum © 2001-2014 The Peabody Essex Museum.
The Battle of Doggerbank, Sasaya Workshop, Kyoto, Japan for export, late 18th century, lacquer, copper, gold. Peadody Essex Museum © 2001-2014 The Peabody Essex Museum.
David Morris at the Biennale des Antiquaires 2014
David Morris Fan necklace featuring pear and round shaped Colombian emeralds with marquise and pear-shaped diamonds. Biennale des Antiquaires 2014
David Morris Burmese ruby and diamond necklace featuring ruby cabochons and beads. Biennale des Antiquaires 2014
David Morris ring featuring a central 64.55ct blue Burmese double cabochon sapphire with a twisting diamond band. Biennale des Antiquaires 2014
David Morris necklace with opal beads from the 1920s alongside brilliant-cut diamonds. Biennale des Antiquaires 2014
David Morris ring featuring a pear shaped 8.06ct Fancy pink diamond surrounded by a band of pink diamonds. Biennale des Antiquaires 2014
David Morris 22.22ct D IF pear-shaped diamond drop on an antique marquise-cut white diamond and brilliant-cut pink diamond necklace. Biennale des Antiquaires 2014
Teapot with Mounts, China for export, late 17th century
Teapot with Mounts, China for export, late 17th century, porcelain. Peadody Essex Museum © 2001-2014 The Peabody Essex Museum.
