PEM's collection of Chinese art offers for exploration the rich and broad
realms of China's ancient and contemporary cultures. The collection
encompasses visual art from the many cultures and tastes within China,
including the everyday, the imperial, the literati, the revolutionary and
current artistic trends, as well as works from minority nationalities. Many
works draw inspiration from ancient Chinese art while others express
influences from Europe and America. The collection includes painting and
calligraphy, textiles, ceramics and architecture. Together, the objects
fully reflect the breadth of China's visual cultures as they have evolved
over the centuries.
Images
Mist at Dawn, 1974
Gift of Miss Amelia Peabody, 1979
Jesus, Mary and Joseph, 1930's-1940's
Museum Purchase with funds provided by the Asian Art Visiting Committee, 2002
Fish-shaped snuff bottle, Daoguang period (1821-1851)
Gift of Mr. Murray F. Forbes, 1977
Snuff bottle, Qianlong period (1736-1796)
Museum purchase, 1988
Door God, one of a pair, 19th century
Gift of John H. Ross, 1982
Portrait of a Seated Buddhist Monk, 1846
Museum purchase, 2004
Hong Kong Interior, 1997
Museum purchase with funds provided by the Asian Art Visiting Committee, 2006
Brushpot, Qianlong period (1736-1796)
Museum purchase, 2006
U-Shaped Altar Table, 2005
Gift of the artist, 2006
European Figures bearing Buddhist elements, Qianlong period (1736-1796)
Museum Purchase, 2001
"Hundred Boys" Jar, Jaijing period, 1522-1566
Gift of Mrs. Herbert Nadai and Thomas Beal Jr. in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Beal, 1982
A page from the "Book of Humanity II", 2004
Museum Purchase with funds provided by the Asian Art Visiting Committee, 2005
The Grand Water Terrace, Front Facade, Dashuifa zhengmian
Museum Purchase, 2006
Landscape of Huangshan, 1960
Gift of Mark Pratt
Second Degree Daoist Priest's Robe, late 18th century
Museum Purchase, 2003
Table, 2005
Gift of the artist, 2006
Gourd-shaped snuff bottle, late 19th century
By exchange with Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Woman's Wedding Tunic and Vest, late 19th century
Gift of the Estate if Julia C. Deane, 2001
Textile folding screen, 18th-19th century
Gift of William F. Spinnet, 1933
"Five-color" Jar, Wanli period (1573-1619)
Gift of Harry T. Peters, Jr., 1977
If the Red Demon Doesn't Die, the Great Chaos Will Not End
Gift of Mrs. Ralph R. Shrader, 1962
New Years Print, 19th century
Gift of A.C. Needham, 1937
Xu Guochan (20th century)
On deposite from Andover Newton Theological School, 1976
Embroidered Banner, late 19th century
Museum Purchase, 2001
Guan Dongqi, 19th century
Gift in memory of Merah Shrum Pratt, 2006
Panel with Antique Motifs, late 19th century
Museum Purchase, 2005
Imperial Woman's Court Robe, first half of 1700s
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Ward Gregg
Multigeneration Ancestor Portrait, 19th century
Museum Purchase, 2001
Bi Disc, Qianlong period, 1736-1796, Bi Disc, Eastern Han Dynasty, (25-220 C.E.)
Anonymous gift, 1945.
Siming,the God of Fate, early 20th century
Gift of John A. Hardy, in memory of Barbara Hardy, 1984
Wedding Headdress
Given in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Austin Cheney by their daughters; Ruth C. Krumbhaar, Marjory B. C. Shaw, Elizabeth C. Buckley and Mabel C. Smith, 1991.
Ge ware bowl, Xuande period 1426-1435
Gift of Miss Hester Bancroft, 1906
Cuspidor, Qianlong period (1736-1796)
Gift of Dr. William Sturgis Bigelow, 1921
Bowl, Jiaqing period (1796-1820)
Gift of Dr. William Sturgis Bigelow, 1921
Snuff bottle, late nineteenth century
Gift of Dr. E. G. Stillman, 1947
Snuff bottle, early twentieth century, Wu Xijiu (1870-ca. 1924)
Gift of Mrs. Arthur Lyman, 1972
