Metropolitan Museum- Special Exhibitions

Fox Setting Fire to the Tree with the Eagle’s Nest,1673–74 Date: 1673–74 Culture: French Medium: Painted lead Dimensions: 47 1/4 × 33 1/16 in., 2204.6 lb. (120 × 84 cm, 1000 kg) Classification: Sculpture Credit Line: Musée National des Châteaux de Versailles et de Trianon (MV 7946.1) The sixth fountain in the Labyrinth represented "The Eagle and the Fox" fable. Made of lead painted in naturalistic colors, the sculptures spurted jets of water that animated the scenes and created a sense of interaction among the various animals. Text from: www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/699592

Fox Setting Fire to the Tree with the Eagle’s Nest,1673–74 Date: 1673–74 Culture: French Medium: Painted lead Dimensions: 47 1/4 × 33 1/16 in., 2204.6 lb. (120 × 84 cm, 1000 kg) Classification: Sculpture Credit Line: Musée National des Châteaux de Versailles et de Trianon (MV 7946.1) The sixth fountain in the Labyrinth represented "The Eagle and the Fox" fable. Made of lead painted in naturalistic colors, the sculptures spurted jets of water that animated the scenes and created a sense of interaction among the various animals. Text from: www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/699592

Fox Setting Fire to the Tree with the Eagle’s Nest,1673–74 Date: 1673–74 Culture: French Medium: Painted lead Dimensions: 47 1/4 × 33 1/16 in., 2204.6 lb. (120 × 84 cm, 1000 kg) Classification: Sculpture Credit Line: Musée National des Châteaux de Versailles et de Trianon (MV 7946.1) The sixth fountain in the Labyrinth represented "The Eagle and the Fox" fable. Made of lead painted in naturalistic colors, the sculptures spurted jets of water that animated the scenes and created a sense of interaction among the various animals. Text from: www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/699592

Fox Setting Fire to the Tree with the Eagle’s Nest,1673–74 Date: 1673–74 Culture: French Medium: Painted lead Dimensions: 47 1/4 × 33 1/16 in., 2204.6 lb. (120 × 84 cm, 1000 kg) Classification: Sculpture Credit Line: Musée National des Châteaux de Versailles et de Trianon (MV 7946.1) The sixth fountain in the Labyrinth represented "The Eagle and the Fox" fable. Made of lead painted in naturalistic colors, the sculptures spurted jets of water that animated the scenes and created a sense of interaction among the various animals. Text from: www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/699592

Fox Setting Fire to the Tree with the Eagle’s Nest,1673–74 Date: 1673–74 Culture: French Medium: Painted lead Dimensions: 47 1/4 × 33 1/16 in., 2204.6 lb. (120 × 84 cm, 1000 kg) Classification: Sculpture Credit Line: Musée National des Châteaux de Versailles et de Trianon (MV 7946.1) The sixth fountain in the Labyrinth represented "The Eagle and the Fox" fable. Made of lead painted in naturalistic colors, the sculptures spurted jets of water that animated the scenes and created a sense of interaction among the various animals. Text from: www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/699592

Fox Setting Fire to the Tree with the Eagle’s Nest,1673–74 Date: 1673–74 Culture: French Medium: Painted lead Dimensions: 47 1/4 × 33 1/16 in., 2204.6 lb. (120 × 84 cm, 1000 kg) Classification: Sculpture Credit Line: Musée National des Châteaux de Versailles et de Trianon (MV 7946.1) The sixth fountain in the Labyrinth represented "The Eagle and the Fox" fable. Made of lead painted in naturalistic colors, the sculptures spurted jets of water that animated the scenes and created a sense of interaction among the various animals. Text from: www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/699592

Ceremonial Uniform of the Cent-Suisses,18th century Date: 18th century Culture: French Medium: Silk and velvet (uniform), gold-plated iron (halberd), linen and flax (collar), leather and gold embroidery (gloves) Dimensions: Halberd: 93 5/16 × 11 5/8 × 4 3/4 in., 130.146oz. (237 × 29.5 × 12 cm, 3.7 kg) Length (of jacket sleeve): 27 9/16 in. (70 cm) Length at CB (of jacket): 23 5/8 in. (60 cm) Width (of jacket waist): 35 7/16 in. (90 cm) Length (of trousers): 39 3/8 in. (100 cm) Width (of trouser waist): 33 7/16 in. (85 cm) Classification: Main dress-Uniform Credit Line: Swiss National Museum, Zurich (LM-16618.1-.2 [uniform], LM 70591 [halberd], LM 450-c [collar], AG–2419 [gloves], AD–2248 [wig]) This gala uniform for the Cent-Suisses, an elite unit of one hundred Swiss mercenaries charged with protecting the king inside the palace, would have been worn during the king’s public audiences with foreign ambassadors and on other special occasions. Its elaborate design—including a starched and pleated ruff, a doublet and trunk hose richly decorated with braid, and a plumed hat—dated back to the sixteenth century. Text from: www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/776399

Ceremonial Uniform of the Cent-Suisses,18th century Date: 18th century Culture: French Medium: Silk and velvet (uniform), gold-plated iron (halberd), linen and flax (collar), leather and gold embroidery (gloves) Dimensions: Halberd: 93 5/16 × 11 5/8 × 4 3/4 in., 130.146oz. (237 × 29.5 × 12 cm, 3.7 kg) Length (of jacket sleeve): 27 9/16 in. (70 cm) Length at CB (of jacket): 23 5/8 in. (60 cm) Width (of jacket waist): 35 7/16 in. (90 cm) Length (of trousers): 39 3/8 in. (100 cm) Width (of trouser waist): 33 7/16 in. (85 cm) Classification: Main dress-Uniform Credit Line: Swiss National Museum, Zurich (LM-16618.1-.2 [uniform], LM 70591 [halberd], LM 450-c [collar], AG–2419 [gloves], AD–2248 [wig]) This gala uniform for the Cent-Suisses, an elite unit of one hundred Swiss mercenaries charged with protecting the king inside the palace, would have been worn during the king’s public audiences with foreign ambassadors and on other special occasions. Its elaborate design—including a starched and pleated ruff, a doublet and trunk hose richly decorated with braid, and a plumed hat—dated back to the sixteenth century. Text from: www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/776399

Ceremonial Uniform of the Cent-Suisses,18th century Date: 18th century Culture: French Medium: Silk and velvet (uniform), gold-plated iron (halberd), linen and flax (collar), leather and gold embroidery (gloves) Dimensions: Halberd: 93 5/16 × 11 5/8 × 4 3/4 in., 130.146oz. (237 × 29.5 × 12 cm, 3.7 kg) Length (of jacket sleeve): 27 9/16 in. (70 cm) Length at CB (of jacket): 23 5/8 in. (60 cm) Width (of jacket waist): 35 7/16 in. (90 cm) Length (of trousers): 39 3/8 in. (100 cm) Width (of trouser waist): 33 7/16 in. (85 cm) Classification: Main dress-Uniform Credit Line: Swiss National Museum, Zurich (LM-16618.1-.2 [uniform], LM 70591 [halberd], LM 450-c [collar], AG–2419 [gloves], AD–2248 [wig]) This gala uniform for the Cent-Suisses, an elite unit of one hundred Swiss mercenaries charged with protecting the king inside the palace, would have been worn during the king’s public audiences with foreign ambassadors and on other special occasions. Its elaborate design—including a starched and pleated ruff, a doublet and trunk hose richly decorated with braid, and a plumed hat—dated back to the sixteenth century. Text from: www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/776399

Vessel in the Shape of a Crested Animal,A.D. 525–550 Object Details Date: A.D. 525–550 Geography: Peru Culture: Moche Medium: Ceramic Dimensions: H. 8 9/16 × W. 8 1/4 in. (21.7 × 21 cm) Classification: Ceramics-Vessels Credit Line: Museo de Sitio de Chan Chan, Huanchaco, Peru, Ministerio de Cultura del Perú (13-01-04/IV/A-1/13, 453) The vessel in the shape of a creature often referred to as the Crested Animal includes the claws, fangs, and spots and stripes of a feline as well as characteristics of other animals. One of three serrated crests resembles the lower half of a sea horse and curls under the body to serve as the hindquarters. Text from: www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/722395

Vessel in the Shape of a Crested Animal,A.D. 525–550 Object Details Date: A.D. 525–550 Geography: Peru Culture: Moche Medium: Ceramic Dimensions: H. 8 9/16 × W. 8 1/4 in. (21.7 × 21 cm) Classification: Ceramics-Vessels Credit Line: Museo de Sitio de Chan Chan, Huanchaco, Peru, Ministerio de Cultura del Perú (13-01-04/IV/A-1/13, 453) The vessel in the shape of a creature often referred to as the Crested Animal includes the claws, fangs, and spots and stripes of a feline as well as characteristics of other animals. One of three serrated crests resembles the lower half of a sea horse and curls under the body to serve as the hindquarters. Text from: www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/722395

Figurine in the Shape of a Dignitary,A.D. 600–1000 Date: A.D. 600–1000 Geography: Peru, South Coast Culture: Wari Medium: Wood, shell and stone inlay, silver Dimensions: H. 4 × W. 2 1/2 × D. 1 in. (10.2 × 6.4 × 2.6 cm) Classification: Wood-Sculpture Credit Line: Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth, Texas (AP 2002.04) Rendered using highly valued imported materials, this standing figurine portrays a Wari lord wearing a tunic, ear ornaments, and a headdress. Holes drilled into the shoulders allowed the figurine to be suspended from a cord and worn as a necklace. Text from: www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/722265

Figurine in the Shape of a Dignitary,A.D. 600–1000 Date: A.D. 600–1000 Geography: Peru, South Coast Culture: Wari Medium: Wood, shell and stone inlay, silver Dimensions: H. 4 × W. 2 1/2 × D. 1 in. (10.2 × 6.4 × 2.6 cm) Classification: Wood-Sculpture Credit Line: Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth, Texas (AP 2002.04) Rendered using highly valued imported materials, this standing figurine portrays a Wari lord wearing a tunic, ear ornaments, and a headdress. Holes drilled into the shoulders allowed the figurine to be suspended from a cord and worn as a necklace. Text from: www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/722265

Figurine in the Shape of a Dignitary,A.D. 600–1000 Date: A.D. 600–1000 Geography: Peru, South Coast Culture: Wari Medium: Wood, shell and stone inlay, silver Dimensions: H. 4 × W. 2 1/2 × D. 1 in. (10.2 × 6.4 × 2.6 cm) Classification: Wood-Sculpture Credit Line: Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth, Texas (AP 2002.04) Rendered using highly valued imported materials, this standing figurine portrays a Wari lord wearing a tunic, ear ornaments, and a headdress. Holes drilled into the shoulders allowed the figurine to be suspended from a cord and worn as a necklace. Text from: www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/722265

Chariot warrior Object Details Period: Western Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 9) Culture: China Medium: Earthenware with pigments Dimensions: Each: H. 9 13/16 in. (25 cm); W. 7 1/16 in. (18 cm) Classification: Sculpture Credit Line: Lent by Xuzhou City Museum These twelve figures were among the roughly 2,400 terracotta warriors excavated from the tomb of Liu Yue, prince of a Han fief state. Made of fine clay, the figures were originally brightly painted, as indicated by surviving traces of pigment. The charioteers assume seated postures, as they would on their vehicles, while the foot soldiers, arms extended, probably once held long-handled dagger-axes or spears. They represent the two major components of the Han army during the early years of the dynasty: the chariot division and the infantry. Text from: www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/640840

Chariot warrior Object Details Period: Western Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 9) Culture: China Medium: Earthenware with pigments Dimensions: Each: H. 9 13/16 in. (25 cm); W. 7 1/16 in. (18 cm) Classification: Sculpture Credit Line: Lent by Xuzhou City Museum These twelve figures were among the roughly 2,400 terracotta warriors excavated from the tomb of Liu Yue, prince of a Han fief state. Made of fine clay, the figures were originally brightly painted, as indicated by surviving traces of pigment. The charioteers assume seated postures, as they would on their vehicles, while the foot soldiers, arms extended, probably once held long-handled dagger-axes or spears. They represent the two major components of the Han army during the early years of the dynasty: the chariot division and the infantry. Text from: www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/640840