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Japanese Kabuki Actor Prints

These are all Japanese woodblock prints depicting kabuki theater actors in various roles and performances, representing the ukiyo-e tradition of theatrical portraiture.

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Japanese Noh Theater Costumes

These objects are all elaborate silk costumes (including nuihaku, karaori, kariginu, and other types) used in traditional Japanese Noh theater performances, primarily from the Edo period.

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Martin Luther Portraits

All objects are prints depicting Martin Luther, the Protestant Reformation leader, primarily produced in Germany using various printmaking techniques including engraving, etching, and woodcut.

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Mexican Popular Printmaking

These objects are all relief prints from Mexico representing the tradition of popular printmaking, including broadsides, corridos, and street literature that documented everyday life, social commentary, and folk tales.

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Ornithological Studies and Depictions

These objects are connected by their detailed artistic representations of various bird species, primarily created as naturalistic studies in 18th-century France and America.

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Papal Commemorative Medals

These objects are medals and sculptures commemorating various popes from Italian culture, primarily cast in bronze or silver during and after their papacies.

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Picturesque Views of Paris Series

These prints all belong to the same published series titled 'A Selection of Twenty of the Most Picturesque Views in Paris,' created in 19th century England depicting various Parisian landmarks and vistas.

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Pre-Columbian Body Adornment

These objects are personal ornaments and jewelry worn by ancient Mesoamerican and Andean cultures, including ear ornaments, nose ornaments, plaques, and costume decorations made from precious metals, stone, shell, and ceramic.

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Rest on Flight into Egypt

These objects all depict the biblical scene of the Holy Family resting during their flight into Egypt, a popular subject in Christian art across different European artistic traditions and media.

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South Asian Arm Jewelry

These objects are all bracelets, wristlets, and armlets from Indian and Southeast Asian cultures, representing traditional personal adornment worn on the arms and wrists.

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South Asian Edged Weapons

These objects are all bladed weapons and daggers from South Asia, primarily India, Nepal, Tibet, and surrounding regions, featuring elaborate hilts and decorative metalwork.

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South Asian Traditional Jewelry

These objects represent traditional jewelry and personal adornment items primarily from India and Southeast Asia, showcasing the region's rich heritage of crafting ornamental pieces from precious metals and gemstones.

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Whistler's Printmaking Oeuvre

These prints represent the diverse printmaking techniques and subjects of James McNeill Whistler, the influential American expatriate artist who worked in etching, drypoint, and lithography across American and European locations.

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