2008.054.018

Object Title
Small, Hongshan style, bird-form pendant
Measurements
1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm) l.
Creation Date
Neolithic period, ca. 3000-1500 BC or later
Credit Line
Gift of Richard and Jean Salisbury, Class of 1949
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
http://library24.library.cornell.edu:8280/luna/servlet/s/cb86a2
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Tang Dynasty, or earlier (618-906 CE)
Provenance Information
n.d. - 1992 private collection; 1992 with Christie's New York, sale # 7466, lot no. 172 (on consignment from private collector); 1992 - 1995 collection of Richard J. Salisbury (d. 1995), New Jersey (purchased through Christie's); 1995 estate of Richard J. Salisbury; 1995 - 2008 collection of Jean Salisbury, Vero Beach, FL (acquired through inheritance); 2008 Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY (gift of Jean Salisbury)
Exhibition Information
Christie's, New York, Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, June 4, 1992, sale no. 7466, lot #172, May 30 - June 3, 1992.
Publication Information
Christie's, New York, Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, June 4, 1992, sale no. 7746 [auction cat.]. (New York: Christie's, 1992); ref. p. 85, color illus. p. 85, lot # 172.
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
Provenance for this object is established to before 1992, in New York, when it was sold at auction by a private collector, and purchased directly by the donor. This object complements our collection, both individually and within the unique context of the larger gift.

2008.054.017

Object Title
Small, Liangzhu style, square tube (Cong)
Measurements
1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm) l.
Creation Date
Neolithic period, ca. 3000-1500 BC or later
Credit Line
Gift of Richard and Jean Salisbury, Class of 1949
Culture
Country of Origin
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
http://library24.library.cornell.edu:8280/luna/servlet/s/3u99b4
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Tang Dynasty, or earlier (618-906 CE)
Provenance Information
n.d. possibly with Secrett Jewel Salon, Park Plaza Hotel, Toronto; n.d. -1995 collection of Richard J. Salisbury (d. 1995), New Jersey (possibly purchased through Secrett); 1995 estate of Richard J. Salisbury; 1995 - 2008 collection of Jean Salisbury, Vero Beach, FL (acquired through inheritance); 2008 Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY (gift of Jean Salisbury)
Exhibition Information
N/A
Publication Information
N/A
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
Provenance for this object is established to before 1995, the year of death of the donor. He had purchased it earlier in Toronto, although the date of initial purchase is not known. This object complements our collection, both individually and within the unique context of the larger gift.

2008.054.016

Object Title
Tubular bead with masks
Measurements
2 1/2 in. (6.3 cm) l.
Creation Date
Neolithic period, ca. 3000-1500 BC or later, Liangzhu culture
Credit Line
Gift of Richard and Jean Salisbury, Class of 1949
Culture
Country of Origin
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
http://library24.library.cornell.edu:8280/luna/servlet/s/sf66h5
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Tang Dynasty, or earlier (618-906 CE)
Provenance Information
1988 with Bluett & Sons, Ltd., London; 1988 - 1995 collection of Richard J. Salisbury (d. 1995), New Jersey (purchased through Bluett & Sons, Ltd.); 1995 estate of Richard J. Salisbury; 1995 - 2008 collection of Jean Salisbury, Vero Beach, FL (acquired through inheritance); 2008 Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY (gift of Jean Salisbury)
Exhibition Information
N/A
Publication Information
N/A
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
Provenance for this object is established to at least 1988, in London, where it was sold at auction and purchased directly by the donor. This object complements our collection, both individually and within the unique context of the larger gift.

2008.054.015

Object Title
Thin, plain, greenish blade
Measurements
7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm) l.
Creation Date
Neolithic or early Archaic, ca. 3000-1000 BC
Credit Line
Gift of Richard and Jean Salisbury, Class of 1949
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
http://library24.library.cornell.edu:8280/luna/servlet/s/1e4j6b
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Tang Dynasty, or earlier (618-906 CE)
Provenance Information
1988 with Bluett & Sons, Ltd., London; 1988 - 1995 collection of Richard J. Salisbury (d. 1995), New Jersey (purchased through Bluett & Sons, Ltd.); 1995 estate of Richard J. Salisbury; 1995 - 2008 collection of Jean Salisbury, Vero Beach, FL (acquired through inheritance); 2008 Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY (gift of Jean Salisbury)
Exhibition Information
N/A
Publication Information
N/A
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
Provenance for this object is established to at least 1988, in London, where it was sold at auction and purchased directly by the donor. This object complements our collection, both individually and within the unique context of the larger gift.

2008.054.014

Object Title
Short, thick, tubular bead
Measurements
1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm) l.
Creation Date
Neolithic or early Archaic, ca. 3000-1000 BC
Credit Line
Gift of Richard and Jean Salisbury, Class of 1949
Culture
Country of Origin
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
http://library24.library.cornell.edu:8280/luna/servlet/s/cge41p
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Tang Dynasty, or earlier (618-906 CE)
Provenance Information
1988 with Christie's New York, sale # 6618, lot no. 54; 1988 - 1995 collection of Richard J. Salisbury (d. 1995), New Jersey (purchased through Christie's); 1995 estate of Richard J. Salisbury; 1995 - 2008 collection of Jean Salisbury, Vero Beach, FL (acquired through inheritance); 2008 Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY (gift of Jean Salisbury)
Exhibition Information
Christie's, New York, Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, June 3, 1988, sale no. 6618, lot # 57, May 28 - June 2, 1988.
Publication Information
Christie's, New York, Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, June 3, 1988, sale no. 6618 [auction cat.]. (New York: Christie's, 1988); ref. p. 34, color illus. p. 35, lot # 57.
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
Provenance for this object is established to at least 1988, in New York, where it was sold at auction and purchased directly by the donor. This object complements our collection, both individually and within the unique context of the larger gift.

2008.054.013

Object Title
Thick, tubular bead
Measurements
2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm) l.
Creation Date
Neolithic or early Archaic, ca. 3000-1000 BC
Credit Line
Gift of Richard and Jean Salisbury, Class of 1949
Culture
Country of Origin
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
http://library24.library.cornell.edu:8280/luna/servlet/s/314inq
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Tang Dynasty, or earlier (618-906 CE)
Provenance Information
1988 with Christie's New York, sale # 6618, lot no. 54; 1988 - 1995 collection of Richard J. Salisbury (d. 1995), New Jersey (purchased through Christie's); 1995 estate of Richard J. Salisbury;1995 - 2008 collection of Jean Salisbury, Vero Beach, FL (acquired through inheritance); 2008 Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY (gift of Jean Salisbury)
Exhibition Information
Christie's, New York, Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, June 3, 1988, sale no. 6618, lot # 54, May 28 - June 2, 1988
Publication Information
Christie's, New York, Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, June 3, 1988, sale no. 6618 [auction cat.]. (New York: Christie's, 1988); ref. p. 32, color illus. p. 33, lot # 54.
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
Provenance for this object is established to at least 1988, in New York, where it was sold at auction and purchased directly by the donor. This object complements our collection, both individually and within the unique context of the larger gift.

2008.054.012

Object Title
Cylindrical, needle-shaped pendant
Measurements
3 7/8 in. (9.9 cm) l.
Creation Date
Neolithic period, ca. 3000-1500 BC or later, Liangzhu culture
Credit Line
Gift of Richard and Jean Salisbury, Class of 1949
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
http://library24.library.cornell.edu:8280/luna/servlet/s/765k84
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Tang Dynasty, or earlier (618-906 CE)
Provenance Information
1987 with Christie's New York, sale # 6516, lot no. 51; 1987 - 1995 collection of Richard J. Salisbury (d. 1995), New Jersey (purchased through Christie's); 1995 estate of Richard J. Salisbury; 1995 - 2008 collection of Jean Salisbury, Vero Beach, FL (acquired through inheritance); 2008 Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY (gift of Jean Salisbury)
Exhibition Information
Christie's, New York, Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, December 10, 1987, sale no. 6516, lot # 51, December 5 - December 9, 1987.
Publication Information
Christie's, New York, Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, December 10, 1987, sale no. 6516 [auction cat.]. (New York: Christie's, 1987); ref. p. 34, color illus. p. 35, lot # 51.
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
Provenance for this object is established to at least 1987, in New York, where it was sold at auction and purchased directly by the donor. This object complements our collection, both individually and within the unique context of the larger gift.

2008.054.011

Object Title
Squared, needle-shaped pendant
Measurements
3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm) l.
Creation Date
Neolithic period, ca. 3000-1500 BC or later, Liangzhu culture
Credit Line
Gift of Richard and Jean Salisbury, Class of 1949
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
http://library24.library.cornell.edu:8280/luna/servlet/s/3q4c48
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Tang Dynasty, or earlier (618-906 CE)
Provenance Information
1987 with Christie's New York, sale # 6516, lot no. 52; 1987 - 1995 collection of Richard J. Salisbury (d. 1995), New Jersey (purchased through Christie's); 1995 estate of Richard J. Salisbury; 1995 - 2008 collection of Jean Salisbury, Vero Beach, FL (acquired through inheritance); 2008 Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY (gift of Jean Salisbury)
Exhibition Information
Christie's, New York, Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, December 10, 1987, sale no. 6516, lot # 52, December 5 - December 9, 1987.
Publication Information
Christie's, New York, Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, December 10, 1987, sale no. 6516 [auction cat.]. (New York: Christie's, 1987); ref. p. 34, color illus. p. 35, lot # 52.
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
Provenance for this object is established to at least 1987, in New York, where it was sold at auction and purchased directly by the donor. This object complements our collection, both individually and within the unique context of the larger gift.

2008.054.010

Object Title
Pierced pendant
Measurements
3/4 x 7/8 in. (1.9 x 2.2 cm)
Creation Date
Neolithic period, ca. 3000-1500 BC or later, Liangzhu culture
Credit Line
Gift of Richard and Jean Salisbury, Class of 1949
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
http://library24.library.cornell.edu:8280/luna/servlet/s/by6fin
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Tang Dynasty, or earlier (618-906 CE)
Provenance Information
1987 with Christie's New York, sale # 6516, lot no. 33 (sold in a lot of 5: 2008.054.006 - .010); 1987 - 1995 collection of Richard J. Salisbury (d. 1995), New Jersey (purchased entire lot of 5 objects through Christie's); 1995 estate of Richard J. Salisbury; 1995 - 2008 collection of Jean Salisbury, Vero Beach, FL (acquired through inheritance); 2008 Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY (gift of Jean Salisbury)
Exhibition Information
Christie's, New York, Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, December 10, 1987, sale no. 6516, lot # 33 [lot of 5 objects], December 5 - December 9, 1987.
Publication Information
Christie's, New York, Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, December 10, 1987, sale no. 6516 [auction cat.]. (New York: Christie's, 1987); ref. p. 28, color illus. p. 29, lot # 33 [lot of 5 objects].
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
Provenance for this object is established to at least 1987, in New York, where it was sold at auction and purchased directly by the donor. This object complements our collection, both individually and within the unique context of the larger gift.

2008.054.009

Object Title
Pierced pendant
Measurements
1 x 1 1/4 in. (2.5 x 3.2 cm)
Creation Date
Neolithic period, ca. 3000-1500 BC or later, Liangzhu culture
Credit Line
Gift of Richard and Jean Salisbury, Class of 1949
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
http://library24.library.cornell.edu:8280/luna/servlet/s/imp89m
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Tang Dynasty, or earlier (618-906 CE)
Provenance Information
1987 with Christie's New York, sale # 6516, lot no. 33 (sold in a lot of 5: 2008.054.006 - .010); 1987 - 1995 collection of Richard J. Salisbury (d. 1995), New Jersey (purchased entire lot of 5 objects through Christie's); 1995 estate of Richard J. Salisbury; 1995 - 2008 collection of Jean Salisbury, Vero Beach, FL (acquired through inheritance); 2008 Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY (gift of Jean Salisbury)
Exhibition Information
Christie's, New York, Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, December 10, 1987, sale no. 6516, lot # 33 [lot of 5 objects], December 5 - December 9, 1987
Publication Information
Christie's, New York, Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, December 10, 1987, sale no. 6516 [auction cat.]. (New York: Christie's, 1987); ref. p. 28, color illus. p. 29, lot # 33 [lot of 5 objects].
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
Provenance for this object is established to at least 1987, in New York, where it was sold at auction and purchased directly by the donor. This object complements our collection, both individually and within the unique context of the larger gift.
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