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Start Over Collector Albert M. Bender Culture or time period East Asian cultures
Hearst Museum object titled Altar surround, accession number 9-15483, described as Lined, shaped piece; linen, silk, ink; satin weave, plain weave, satin embroidery stitch, couching, ink tinting; white ground, natural lining, multicolored, gold metallic; 27 by 46 3/4 inches; lined, shaped piece like an upside-down "U" or an arch with square outside corners. White satin embroidered with a beautiful variety of clouds, 2 dragons and 2 medallions. Satin stitch, couching and ink tint on dragon. Multicolored and gold metallic.
Hearst Museum object titled Apron, accession number 9-15570, described as Apron shaped garment; silk; sewn, applique, couched, pattern weave; dull gold ground with soft multi colors; pieces and lined garment of dull gold pattern weave, decorated with flower motifs in soft multi colors of applique and/or couched embroidery. Basic rectangular shape has two faced strips attached at one side. Faced loop attached to center of these strips. 23 1/2 in. wide, 16 in. long, 36 in. inside strip.
Hearst Museum object titled Bag, accession number 9-15547, described as Purse; silk, ivory; faille, tapestry, brocaded; brown, tan, blue, blue lining, multi color on tan; three-pocket purse of brocade outside lined with blue faille. One pocket completely lined with tapestry of calligraphy, blossoms, couple in erotic embrace on tan ground. Ivory catch. 4 3/4 in. x 3 in.
Hearst Museum object titled Base, accession number 9-13402c, no description available.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Bead, accession number 9-12512, described as Ojime: carved ivory in the shape of an oni (demon in human form) w/one hand to side of head. The cord hole runs between the legs and arms. Features in the face indistinct. Ivory is a dark yellow. Dirt or stain in depressions of surface. Very worn. H. 1.5 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Bead, accession number 9-12489, described as Ojime: Appears to be a nut w/out decoration. Hole through middle. Dia. 1.6 cm
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Bead, accession number 9-12517, described as Ojime: white, silver like metal bead w/ relief floral design on one side, and a small panel on other side w/ three character inscription. Dark stain between design. L. 2.1cm.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Bead, accession number 9-12513, described as Ojime: Carved ivory in the shape of Daruma (Bodhidharma) w/out arms or legs. Cord hole through the middle. Two small holes at side that intersect lower part of cord hole. The ivory is yellow and quite worn. Features in the face are stained dark. H. 1.7 cm.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Bead, accession number 9-12514, described as Ojime: Carved ivory bead in the shape of Kirin or shishi (both are mythical animals that sometimes share attributes), sitting on a pedestal. Resembles a sphinx. Mouth is agape. Cord hole from top of head to bottom of pedestal. H. 2.3 cm.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Bead, accession number 9-12516, described as Ojime: Oblong, dark brown metal bead, possibly made of a copper alloy, w/ brass overlay decoration of a man kneeling. Design is detailed and well crafted. L 2cm.

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