Former president Franklin Pierce’s letter of condolences to Abraham Lincoln, after the death of Lincoln’s 11 year old son. 1862. [1039×1509]February 14, 2026
Marble relief of a young couple, by Tullio Lombardo. Venice, Italy, 1505-1510 [2700×2000]February 14, 2026
Carving of Vanavasa, the Arhat under the banana tree. China, Qing dynasty, 18th century [2400×2400]February 14, 2026
Cradleboard with glass beads. United States, Kiowa or Comanche peoples, 1850-1870 [1800×2190]February 14, 2026
Prehistoric Headdress from Britain, c.8000 BCE: this 10,000-year-old headdress was crafted from the skull and antlers of a red deer [3994×4952]February 14, 2026
The Sathmahal Prasada or the “Seven Story Tower” built in the 12th Century is considered a temple. However, its builder and purpose is currently unknown. Located in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka [1711×2141]February 14, 2026
Boy on Ox, ink on silk, attributed to Shibata Zenshin, 19th century Japan (4000 x 3002)February 14, 2026
A handful of some of the original artist sketchbooks I acquired from Japan in 2025. They cover a variety of topics, with a focus on natural landscapes, mythical beasts, and other creatures. Largely 19th century examples, with a few produced signed or left anonymous. [2048×1536]February 13, 2026
Carved ivory side panel from a casket, depicting a legend of an enchanted bed where the Arthurian knight Gawain is attacked by lions and mechanical arrows. Paris, ca. 1300-1350. Princeton University Art Museum collection [2000×1788]February 13, 2026
Woodblock prints from the “Ghost Stories: Night Procession of the Hundred Demons” by the Japanese artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi, c. 1830 CE. The prints shown are titled: Actor with vulva-shaped mouth, Pillar of Flames, Fellatio by a vulva-faced demon and Dripping Mountain [970×1289]February 13, 2026
