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Fogg Art Museum Scrapbook, May 1973-March 1978

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The image appears to be a newspaper clipping from the Harvard Gazette, dated January 17, 1995. It features two photographs of ancient Chinese jade artifacts, both from the Shang Period (ca. 1550-1050 B.C.).

  1. Left Image:

    • Description: A figure of a kneeling man, carved from stone-colored jade. The figure has a somewhat abstract representation, with a broad face and simple features.
    • Caption: "Figure of Kneeling Man (stone-colored calcite) probably Shang Period, ca. 1550-1050 B.C. This figure may be viewed among the 630 specimens from the collection of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred F. Pillsbury, on display through March 18, in 'Ancient Chinese Jades from the Grenville L. Winthrop Collection,' Fogg Art Museum, Cambridge, January 21 and continues through March 18."
  2. Right Image:

    • Description: A jade ceremonial blade or dagger with a dark, possibly black color. The blade is long and leaf-shaped, with intricate patterns near the handle.
    • Caption: "Blade (mounted in bronze socket with wooden hilt) with turquoise inlays; Shang Period, ca. 1550-1050 B.C. This ceremonial blade may be viewed through March 18, in 'Ancient Chinese Jades from the Grenville L. Winthrop Collection.'"

The clippings are taped onto a piece of cardboard, which is likely part of a scrapbook or a collection of some sort. The text on the clippings provides context about an exhibition of ancient Chinese jades at the Fogg Art Museum in Cambridge, highlighting the historical and cultural significance of the artifacts on display.

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The image shows a page from the Harvard Gazette dated January 17, 1975. The page features two photographs of ancient artifacts.

  1. On the left, there is a photograph of a stone carving of a kneeling man. The caption for this image reads: "Figure of Kneeling Man (bone-colored calcified jade; probably Shang Period, ca. 1520-1025 B.C.) This figure, which is 9 inches high, is one of the important objects from the important Chinese jade collection of the late Dr. Edward L. Weshrop, which opens on January 22 and continues through March 18."

  2. On the right, there is a photograph of a jade spearhead with a bronze socket. The caption for this image reads: "Jade Spearhead in Bronze Socket (with socket and shaft of spear, all that remains of the original weapon; Shang Period, ca. 1520-1025 B.C.) This important object is one of the highlights of the exhibition, which opens on January 22 and continues through March 18, in 'Ancient Chinese Jade from the Edward L. Weshrop Collection.'"

Both artifacts are part of an exhibition of ancient Chinese jade, drawn from the collection of Dr. Edward L. Weshrop, which was on display at Harvard from January 22 through March 18, 1975.

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The image is a newspaper clipping from the Harvard Gazette dated January 17, 1975. It contains two photographs related to ancient Chinese artifacts.

  1. The left side of the clipping features a photograph of a kneeling man figurine made of bone-colored calcified jade. This piece is described as being from the Shang Period, spanning approximately 1350 to 1050 B.C. The caption mentions that it is part of the Grevel Lindisfarne Collection and that the exhibit will be seen from February 22 to March 18.

  2. The right side of the clipping shows a jade spearhead in a bronze socket. This artifact is also linked to the Shang Period and is noted to be part of the same exhibit mentioned in the left photograph, running from February 22 to March 18.

The text within the clipping highlights the significance and historical context of these items, emphasizing their cultural and archaeological importance.

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The image is a page from the Harvard Gazette, dated January 17, 1975. It features two photographs of ancient Chinese artifacts, both from the Greenlee L. Winthrop Collection.

  1. The photograph on the left shows a "Figure of Kneeling Man" made from bone-colored calcified jade. This artifact is likely from the Shang Period, dating approximately from 1550 to 1050 B.C. The caption states that this figure is part of an exhibition that ran from February 22 to March 18.

  2. The photograph on the right depicts a "Jade Spearhead in Bronze Socket" with a socket inset with bronze parchment. This artifact is also from the Shang Period, dated similarly from 1550 to 1050 B.C. It was part of the same exhibition mentioned above, running from February 22 to March 18.

The text at the bottom of the page is handwritten and includes the title "Harvard Gazette" and the date "January 17, 1975." The page appears to be a clipping or a preserved copy of the Gazette from that date.

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The image is a clipping from the Harvard Gazette dated January 17, 1975. It features two photographs of ancient artifacts along with descriptive captions:

  1. The left photograph shows a stone figure of a kneeling man. The caption reads:
    "Figure of Kneeling Man (bone-colored calcified jade; probably Shang Period, ca. 1530-1050 B.C.). This figure, which may be found among the 6,500 specimens from the Fu Hao tomb, is on view in the Harvard Art Museums' "Ancient Chinese Jade from the Grenville L. Winthrop Collection" which opens January 22 and continues through March 18."

  2. The right photograph depicts a jade spearhead in a bronze socket. The caption states:
    "Jade Spearhead in Bronze Socket (with socket intact) with bronze parchment; Shang Period, ca. 1530-1050 B.C. This spearhead is on view in the Harvard Art Museums' 'Ancient Chinese Jade from the Grenville L. Winthrop Collection,' which opens January 22 and continues through March 18."

The clipping itself is mounted on a beige paper backing, and the date "January 17, 1975" is handwritten in red ink at the bottom left corner.

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The image is of a display from a past exhibition, as documented in a clipping from the Harvard Gazette dated January 17, 1975. The display showcases two ancient Chinese artifacts:

  1. Figure of Kneeling Man (left side):

    • This artifact is made of bone-colored calcified jade.
    • It is identified as probably being from the Shang Period, circa 1523-1028 B.C.
    • The description notes that the figure might be found using the 1970 species classification for jade.
    • The exhibition information states that this piece, along with others, can be viewed at the Fogg Art Museum from January 22 through March 18.
  2. Jade Spearhead in Bronze Socket (right side):

    • This item includes a jade spearhead fitted into a bronze socket with a socket inlet.
    • It is dated to the Shang Period, around 1523-1028 B.C.
    • The spearhead is part of the Grenville L. Winthrop Collection.
    • Similar exhibition dates are provided: January 22 through March 18 at the Fogg Art Museum.

The clipping also includes the title "Ancient Chinese Jades" to describe the exhibit. The Harvard Gazette notice promotes the exhibit, emphasizing its historical and cultural significance.

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The image shows a page with two newspaper clippings mounted on a brown paper backing. The clippings feature photographs of two distinct artifacts.

On the left side, there's a black and white photo of a rounded sculpture that appears to depict a seated figure with visible facial features, arms, and a patterned chest decoration. Below the image, there is a caption that provides some details about the artifact, identifying it as a figure of "Kneeling Man, terra-cotta colored jadeite; probably Shang Period, ca. 1550-1050 B.C." It also mentions the piece being part of an exhibition.

On the right side is another black and white photo of a slender and elongated object with a pointed end and a beautifully patterned handle. The caption below identifies it as "Jade Spearhead of Bronze Socket with basket braid; with inscription particular [the rest is obscured], Shang Period, ca. 1550-1050 B.C." It also notes that it is part of an exhibition called "Jade from the Greeville L. Winthrop Collection."

At the bottom of the page, handwritten in ink, is "Harvard Gazette, January 17, 1995." This indicates the source and date of the publication from which the clippings were taken. The overall condition of the page looks aged and slightly worn, suggesting this is an older artifact of documentation.

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The image shows a scrapbook page with two black-and-white photographs of ancient artifacts, both presumably from the Shang Period (ca. 1550-1050 B.C.).

On the left side is a photo of a "Figure of Kneeling Man," a sculpture made from bone-colored calcified jade. The figure is depicted in a kneeling pose, with its arms crossed over its chest. The facial features are stylized and somewhat abstract.

On the right side is a photo of a "Jade Spearhead in Bronze Socket," with the socket inlaid with turquoise particles. The spearhead has a detailed patterned design on the socket, while the blade part is plain and elongated.

Underneath the images, there are captions describing the items and providing contextual information. Handwritten in red ink, below the left image, is the text:

"HARVARD GAZETTE
JANUARY 17, 1985."

The page itself is brown with two holes punched on the right side, suggesting it was part of a larger binder or collection.

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The image shows a page from a newspaper or magazine with a collage of two pictures and some text. The collage includes a black-and-white photo of a kneeling man statue from the Shang Dynasty, dated around 1550-1050 BCE, and a photo of a bronze socket inlaid with turquoise particles from the same period. The text on the page reads "Harvard Gazette January 17, 1975" and mentions that the kneeling man statue may be found among the 630 specimens from the Fogg Museum's "Ancient Chinese Jades from the Granville L. Winthrop Collection." The photo of the bronze socket is described as being inlaid with turquoise particles and dated between 1550-1050 BCE. The image appears to be a clipping from a publication that highlights the ancient Chinese jades exhibition at the Fogg Museum.

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The image depicts a page from a publication titled "Harvard Gazette," dated January 17, 1955. The page features two photographs of ancient artifacts, accompanied by descriptive text.

Left Photograph:

  • Artifact: A kneeling man figure, described as being made of bone-colored jade.
  • Context: The artifact is identified as likely from the Shang Period (c. 1550–1050 B.C.).
  • Description: The figure is shown in a kneeling posture, with a stylized face and a draped garment. The text notes that this artifact may be found among 65 specimens from the Freer Museum's "Ancient Chinese Jades from the Grenville L. Winthrop Collection," which was on display from January 22 through March 18.

Right Photograph:

  • Artifact: A jade spearhead, described as being made of bronze with a socket and inlaid with turquoise particles.
  • Context: This artifact is also attributed to the Shang Period (c. 1550–1050 B.C.).
  • Description: The spearhead is elongated and tapered, with a distinct socket at one end, and the inlay of turquoise particles adds decorative detail. The text similarly references its inclusion in the same exhibition at the Freer Museum.

Overall Layout:

  • The page is formatted with a clean, organized design, typical of a newspaper or academic publication.
  • The text beneath each photograph provides historical and contextual information about the artifacts, linking them to a specific exhibition.
  • The publication date and title ("Harvard Gazette") are handwritten at the bottom of the page, indicating the source and date of the article.

This page serves as a historical record, showcasing and describing significant archaeological artifacts from ancient China, likely intended for an academic or museum audience.