EditorialThe Outer Robe, Edo period (1615?1868), ca. 1795, Japan, Polychrome woodblock print; ink and color on paper, 15 x 9 3/4 in. (38.1 x 24.8 cm), Prints, Kitagawa Utamaro (Japanese, 1753??1806), Seated figures were displayed to particular advantage in the ...
EditorialArcher's Ring, 17th?18th century, Indian, Jade, gold, rubies, emeralds, L. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm); W. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); Wt. 1 oz. (28.3 g), Archery Equipment-Archer's Ring, Bows and arrows were used for hunting quit-footed game at close range or over lon...
EditorialDagger (Katar), 1852, Bundi, Rajasthan, Indian, Rajasthan, Steel, gold, L. 17 1/2 in. (44.5 cm); W. 3 9/16 in. (9 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 4.4 oz. (578.3 g), Daggers, Unique to South Asia, the katar is a dagger that is gripped at the crossbars in a clenched fist...