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(from left) 54, 55, 57, 56. 1955–70

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1. INDIAN Svayambhu linga basalt 84.1 x 47.7 x 39.8 cm (overall) Purchased, 2005 (2005.64.a-b)

2. CHINESE Jar 陶罐 Neolithic period, Yangshao culture 仰韶文化, 2400 BC, Banshan 半山文化, Gansu 甘肅 province, North China earthenware, pigment 36.3 x 39.7 x 35.9 cm Felton Bequest, 1947 (641-D4)

3. CHINESE Female attendant 女佣 Western Han 西漢 dynasty, 206 BC – AD 24 Henan 河南 province, North China earthenware 陶器, pigments 54.3 x 14.9 x 11.7 cm Felton Bequest, 1947 (583-D4)

4. GANDHARAN Buddha 2nd – 4th century AD, Gandhara schist 39.4 x 25.9 x 9.4 cm Presented through The Art Foundation of Victoria by Sir James Plimsoll AC CBE, Governor, 1982 (AS12-1982)

5. CHINESE Guardian spirit 鎮墓獸 Tang 唐朝 dynasty AD 700–750 Henan 河南 Shaanxi 陝西 province, North China earthenware 陶器, pigments (Sancai ware) 74.4 x 23.4 x 19.5 cm Felton Bequest, 1926 (2784-D3)

6. PERSIAN Bowl 9th – 10th century AD earthenware 10.0 x 24.1 cm diameter Felton Bequest, 1966 (1473-D5)

7. CHINESE Tea bowl 茶碗 Northern Song 北宋 dynasty 11th – early 12th century Hebei 河北 province, north China porcelain, gold (Ding ware 定瓷) 4.8 x 11.9 cm diameter Gift of H. W. Kent, 1938 (3700-D3)

8. VIETNAMESE Covered ewer with bowl 11th – 12th century, Vietnam earthenware 27.0 x 22.0 cm diameter (overall) Gift of Zorica McCarthy, 2010 (2010.332.a-c)

9. INDIAN Tree goddess, Salabhanjika 1100–1150 Karnataka, India chloritic schist 88.5 x 45.8 x 22.5 cm Felton Bequest, 1963 (540-D5)

10. VIETNAMESE Covered jar 11th – 13th century, Vietnam earthenware 21.0 x 20.0 cm diameter (overall) Gift of Zorica McCarthy, 2010 (2010.326.a-b)

11. JAPANESE Amida Buddha (Amida Nyorai ) 阿弥陀如来 Heian period 平安時代 (12th century) Japan lacquer, gold and pigment on Cypress (Hinoki 檜), crystals 118.5 x 36.1 cm diameter (overall) Purchased with funds donated by Allan Myers AO and Maria Myers AO, 2010 (2010.3)

12. CHINESE Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin 觀音) Jin dynasty 金朝 (1115–1234) Shanxi province, North China wood, pigments 110.7 x 77.6 x 57.4 cm Felton Bequest 1939 (4645-D3)

13. CHINESE Tea bowl 茶碗 Southern Song 南宋 dynasty 1127–1279 Longquan 龍泉, Zhejiang 浙江 province south-east China porcelaneous stoneware (Longquan ware 青瓷) 5.2 x 13.0 cm diameter Gift of H. W. Kent, 1938 (3699-D3)

14. KOREAN Vase Goryeo dynasty (13th century) Korea stoneware 32.3 x 18.0 cm diameter Purchased, 1969 (AS3-1969)

15. VIETNAMESE Bowl 13th – 14th century, Vietnam earthenware 6.0 x 14.5 cm diameter Gift of Zorica McCarthy, 2010 (2010.339)

16. KOREAN Bowl Goryeo dynasty (1300–50) Korea porcelain 6.1 x 11.5 x 10.9 cm Felton Bequest, 1933 (3489-D3)

17. JAPANESE Jar 壺 Muromachi period 室町時代 (15th – 16th century) Shigaraki, Kyoto, Japan stoneware (Shigaraki ware 信楽焼) 46.0 x 42.8 cm diameter Purchased through The Art Foundation of Victoria with the assistance of CRA Limited, Fellow, 1984 (AS1-1984)

18. VIETNAMESE Dish 15th – 16th century, Vietnam stoneware 6.0 x 25.7 cm diameter Purchased through The Art Foundation of Victoria with the assistance of The Thomas William Lasham Fund, Governor, 1998 (1998.241)

19. PERSIAN A page from a Khamsa (Quintet) manuscript: Bahram Gur in the white pavilion 15th – 16th century, Persia opaque paint and gold on paper 32.0 x 21.5cm Purchased, 1946 (1668-4)

20. KOREAN Bowl Joseon dynasty (16th century) Korea stoneware 11.8 x 15.9 cm diameter Gift of Klaus F. Naumann, 1986 (AS2-1986)

21. CHINESE Bowl 瓷碗 Ming dynasty 明朝, Jiajing 嘉靖 period (1522–66) Jingdezhen 景德鎮, Jiangxi province, South China porcelain 瓷器 (Wucai 五彩 ware) 8.3 x 15.7 cm diameter Felton Bequest, 1939 (3924-D3)

22. HAGETSU Tosatsu 波月等薩 Japanese 1516–1585 Birds and Flowers in a Landscape (Kachozu byobu 花鳥図屏風) 1575 pair of six panel folding screens: ink and pigments on paper (a) 155.6 x 357 cm (b) 155.6 x 356.6 cm Felton Bequest, 1958 (1762.a-b-D4)

23. DONG Qichang 董其昌 Chinese 1555–1636 Mountain landscape 山水軸 1617 China ink on paper 167.5 x 53.0 cm (image and sheet) Purchased, 1978 (AS4-1978)

24. JAPANESE Horse stable (Umayazu byobū 厩図屏風) (early 17th century) Japan six panel screen: ink, pigment and gold paint on paper, lacquer on wood, silk, paper, metal 150.2 x 238.0 cm (image and sheet) 164.7 x 61.9 x 9.6 cm (closed) 164.7 x 370.2 x 1.6 cm (open) Purchased, Allan and Maria Myers Fund for the Acquisition of Asian Art, 2008 (2008.4)

25. CHEN Hongshou 陳洪綬 Chinese 1599–1652 Plum-blossom study 梅花書屋 (after 1644) ink on paper, calligraphy in semi-cursive script 129.0 x 55.5 cm (image and sheet) Felton Bequest, 1991 (AS1-1991)

26. JAPANESE Saddle and stirrups (Kura to abumi 鞍と鐙) 1665 Japan metallic paint, gilt, pigments, lacquer on wood 28.2 x 41.0 x 39.0 cm (saddle) 25.6 x 12.5 x 29.0 cm (each stirrup) Acquired, 1988 (460-D2)

27. TOSA Mitsunori 土佐光則 Japanese 1583–1638 The Tale of Genji 源氏物語 (17th century) Japan album: pigments and gold paint on paper on powder gold leaf on card, 56 pages, gold thread, silk and wood cover, glued binding 14.8 x 13.2 cm (image and sheet), 19.8 x 16.7 cm (page), 19.8 x 16.7 x 9.2 cm (closed), 19.8 x 968.6 x 4.6 cm (open) Purchased, 1967 (1755-5)

28. KANŌ Eino 狩野 永納 Japanese 1631–1697 Birds and Flowers of the four seasons (Shiki kachōzu byobu 四季花鳥図屏風) (17th century) pair of six panel folding screens: ink gold paint and pigments on gold leaf on paper, lacquer on wood, paper, silk, metallic thread, brass (a-b) 164.5 x 364.6 cm (image and sheet) (each) (a-b) 181.1 x 64.5 x 10.8 cm (closed) (each) (a-b) 181.1 x 381.0 x 10.8 cm (open) (each) Presented by the Yulgilbar Foundation, 2008 (2008.242.a-b)

29. CHINESE Portrait of an official Ming dynasty 1368–1644 China pigments and ink on silk 136.0 x 91.5 cm Felton Bequest, 1946 (1028-D4)

30. Kuncan 髠殘 Chinese 1612 – (c.1674) Walking through a pine forest in moonlight 訪幽圖 1660 China ink and pigments on paper 207.2 x 97.6 cm (image and sheet) Purchased through The Art Foundation of Victoria with the assistance of Westpac Banking Corporation, Founder Benefactor, 1978 (AS7-1978)

31. NEPALESE Kalachakra and Vishvamata (17th century), Nepal gilt-bronze, turquoise, garnet, metallic gilding, pigment 32.2 x 25.0 x 18.9 cm (overall) Presented through The Art Foundation of Victoria by Sir James Plimsoll AC CBE, Governor, 1982 (AS18.a-c-1982)

32. TIBETO-CHINESE Avalokiteshvara 千手千眼觀音 17th – 18th century China gilt-bronze, semi-precious stone, pigments 115.0 x 72.5 x 45.4 cm Felton Bequest, 1966 (1485-D5)

33. JAPANESE Noble lady’s carriage and a flower cart (Goshoguruma 御所車) (early 18th century) pair of six panel folding screens: ink, gold paint, pigments on gold leaf on paper, lacquer on wood, silk, brass, copper, paper (a) 170.0 x 359.7 cm (image and sheet) (b) 170.0 x 366.0 cm (image and sheet) Purchased, 1994 (AS13.a-b-1994)

34. INDIAN Maharana Sangram Singh II and his son at a Shiva shrine c. 1715, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India opaque watercolour and gold paint on paper 32.0 x 21.4 cm (image) Felton Bequest, 1980 (AS83-1980)

35. JAPANESE Stationery box (Ryōshibako 料紙箱) (c. 1710–50) lacquer on wood, metallic powders and foils, pigment (taka maki-e, hira maki-e) (a-c) 14.6 x 41.5 x 32.7 cm (overall) Purchased with funds donated by The Yulgilbar Foundation, 2008 (2008.513.a-c)

36. KOREAN Dragon jar Joseon dynasty (18th century) Korea porcelain 42.7 x 33.0 cm diameter Purchased, NGV Foundation, NGV Supporters of Asian Art and the Lillian Ernestine Lobb Bequest, 2007 (2007.540)

37. NEPALESE Mahasamvara and Vajravarahi 18th century, Nepal pigments and gold paint on linen 90.5 x 80.7 cm Presented through The Art Foundation of Victoria by Sir James Plimsoll AC CBE, Governor, 1982 (AS25-1982)

38. BURMESE Buddha calling the Earth to witness (late 18th – early 19th century) Burma bronze 37.0 x 19.8 x 12.0 cm Felton Bequest, 1976 (AS130-1976)

39. Katsushika HOKUSAI 葛飾北斎 Japanese 1760–1849 Vol XII from Hokusai Manga 北斎漫画 Edo period 江戸時代 1814-34 Japan artist’s book: colour woodblocks 57 pages, paper cover, stitched binding 25.7 x 37.7 cm (image and sheet) Book: colour woodblock Purchased, 1954 (3134.11-4)

40. Katsushika HOKUSAI 葛飾北斎 Japanese 1760–1849 The great wave off Kanagawa (Kanagawa oki namiura 神奈川沖波裏) from the Thirty-six views of Mt Fuji series (Fugoku sanjyūrokkei 冨嶽三十六景) Edo period 江戸時代 c.1830 Japan colour woodcut 25.7 x 37.7 cm (image and sheet) Felton Bequest, 1909 (426-2)

41. Kisan DAS Indian active 1840s Maharao Ram Singh II of Kotah and companions playing Holi on elephants in a street 1844, Kota, India opaque watercolour and gold paint on paper 48.7 x 66.8 cm Felton Bequest, 1980 (AS51-1980)

42. JAVANESE Illustrated manuscript of Serat Dewa Ruci 1886, Jogjakarta, Java, Indonesia book: watercolour, gouache, ink and gold paint on paper, 160 pages, cardboard and leather cover, stitch binding 33.6 x 21.0 cm (page) 34.4 x 21.0 x 2.6 cm (closed) 34.4 x 42.0 x 1.3 cm (open) Presented by the Friends of the Gallery Library in memory of Tina Wentcher, 1982 (AS29-1982)

43. CHINESE Emperor’s semi-formal court robe (Jifu 吉服) Qing dynasty 清朝 (late 19th century), China silk, silk and metallic thread, gilt 141.0 cm (centre back), 66.0 cm (sleeve length) Gift of Mr A. J. L. McDonnell, 1949 (983-D4)

44. SUMBANESE Man’s cloth (Hinggi ) 19th century, Sumba, Indonesia cotton, dyes (warp ikat) 312.0 x 151.8 cm Bequest of Rose Mulock-Houwer MBE, 2007 (2007.692)

45. JAPANESE Suit of armour (Yoroi 鎧) Edo period 江戸時代 1600–1868 Japan metal, wood, pigment, lacquer, gold paint, silk, cotton, leather, metal thread (a-k) 136.0 x 56.0 x 45.0 cm (overall) Gift of Mrs Henry Darlot, 1888 (2066.a-k-D1A)

46. JAPANESE Tea bowl (Chawan 茶碗) Edo period江戸時代 1600–1867 Japan earthenware (Raku ware 楽茶碗) 8.1 x 11.9 cm diameter Felton Bequest, 1921 (2340-D3)

47. JAPANESE Water container (Mizusashi 水指) Edo period 江戸時代 1600–1867 Japan earthenware, lacquer on wood (a-b) 16.3 x 13.7 x 13.0 cm (overall) Felton Bequest, 1927 (2868B.a-b-D3)

48. JAPANESE Water ladle (Hishaku 柄杓) Japan 20th century bamboo 7.3 x 40.3 x 6.0 cm Gift of Mr W. P. Wilkinson, 1926 (2777-D3)

49. JAPANESE Tea scoop (Chashaku 茶杓) Japan 20th century bamboo 1.3 x 17.9 x 0.9 cm Gift of Mr W. P. Wilkinson, 1926 (2779-D3)

50. JAPANESE Whisk (Chasen 茶筅) Japan 20th century bamboo, cotton thread 11.6 x 4.5 x 4.9 cm Gift of Mr W. P. Wilkinson, 1926 (2781-D3)50.

51. NAKAHARA Nantenbo 中原南天棒 Japanese 1839–1925 Ensō with a poem 円相 (1922–23) Japan ink on paper 32.8 x 58.7 cm (image and sheet) Lillian Ernestine Lobb Bequest, 2003 (2003.268)

52. JAVANESE Prabu Suyudana early 20th century, Java, Indonesia opaque watercolour and gold paint on buffalo hide, buffalo horn, metal, cotton thread 97.0 x 53.0 x 2.5 cm Purchased, 1972 (AS2-1972)

53. MUNAKATA Shikō 棟方志功 Japanese 1903–1975 Upāli 優波離; Samantabhadra文殊菩薩の柵; Pūrnamaitrāyanīputra 富楼那弥 多羅尼子 1939 from Two Bodhisattvas and ten great disciples of Sakya (Nibosatsu shakajyudideshi 二菩薩釈迦十大弟子) woodblock 91.7 x 28.2 cm irreg. (image); 103.9 x 41.9 cm (sheet) Felton Bequest, 1969; Purchased, 1964; Felton Bequest, 1969 (P40-1969; 1390A-5; P34-1969)

54. KAWAI Kanjirō 河井 寛次郎 Japanese 1890–1966 Vase 1955 Japan stoneware 23.5 x 22.6 x 10.6 cm Presented through the NGV Foundation from the Bequest of Kenneth Hood, Founder Benefactor, 2003 (2003.125)

55. KAWAI Takeichi 河井武一 Japanese 1908–1989 Vase c.1963 stoneware 15.5 x 10.5 x 7.0 cm Presented through the NGV Foundation from the Bequest of Kenneth Hood, Founder Benefactor, 2003 (2003.127)

56. HAMADA Shōji 濱田庄司 Japanese 1894–1978, worked in England 1920–24 Bottle vase c.1965 stoneware 22.5 x 15.9 x 9.4 cm Presented through the NGV Foundation from the Bequest of Kenneth Hood, Founder Benefactor, 2003 (2003.141)

57. HAMADA Shōji 濱田庄司 Japanese 1894–1978, worked in England 1920–24 Jar c.1965–70 stoneware 25.5 x 13.2 x 13.1 cm Presented through the NGV Foundation from the Bequest of Kenneth Hood, Founder Benefactor, 2003 (2003.143)

58. Hiroshi SUGIMOTO 杉本博司 Japanese 1948–, worked in United States 1972– Winnetka Drive-In, Paramount 1993 gelatin silver photograph, ed. 8/25 42.3 x 54.1 cm (image) 47.5 x 60.1 cm (sheet) Purchased with funds donated by The Bowness Family Fund for Contemporary Photography, 2009 (2009.565)

59. ZHANG Huan 張洹 Chinese 1965– Shanghai family tree 上海族譜 (2001) type C photographs (a-i) 152.0 x 228.3 cm (overall) (installation) Purchased with funds donated by Jason Yeap and Min Lee Wong, 2008 (2008.95)

60. Kim Hoa TRAM Chinese born Vietnam 1959, worked in Australia 1984– Awakening (Wu 悟) 2002 (viewed from right to left) ink and watercolour on paper 89.9 x 21.6 cm (image and sheet each) Lillian Ernestine Lobb Bequest, 2002 (2002.421.1-4)

61. Kim Hoa TRAM Chinese born Vietnam 1959, worked in Australia 1984– Delusion 2002 (viewed from right to left) ink and watercolour on paper 89.9 x 21.4 cm (image and sheet each) Lillian Ernestine Lobb Bequest, 2002 (2002.420.1-4)

62. SUGANUMA Michiko 菅沼三千子 Japanese born 1940 Tea caddy (Natsume 棗) 2003 lacquer on bamboo (a-b) 7.1 x 6.9 cm diameter (overall) Lillian Ernestine Lobb Bequest, 2004 (2004.51.a-b)

63. MORI Mariko 森 万里子 Japanese 1967– Tea capsule ティー カプセル 2003 translucent synthetic polymer resin, glass, silk, bamboo, ed. 36/50 21.5 x 17.8 cm diameter (overall) (capsule) Purchased with funds donated by Joan Clemenger, 2010 (2010.2.a-q)

64. UCHIDA Shigeru 内田 繁 Japanese 1943– Mountain retreat tea house (Chashitsu sankyo 茶室「山居」) 2002 (designed), 2010 (made) polyurethane on stained Oak (Quercus sp.) (Nara) and Ash (Franxinus sp.), bamboo, straw, copper 231.0 x 284.6 x 284.6 cm Purchased with funds donated by Pauline Gandel, 2010 (2010.287)

NGV ASIAN ART LEARNING RESOURCE TIMELINE AND MAP 2012The timeline shows each work in the learning resource. Please refer to the list of captions for information relating to the individual works, including their place of origin. The date of production of each work is indicated on the timeline.

LIST OF WORKS

1. Naturally formed object