Wealth & Prestige: Kuba Kingdom Cosmetic Boxes
By Kathleen Perkins A sign of status and wealth within the Kuba Kingdom, this royal cosmetic box sits on display in the Webster Gallery of […]
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Aesthetics and Function: Song Dynasty Ceramic Pillows
By Kathleen Perkins Ceramic pillows date back to ancient China’s Sui Dynasty (581-618 CE) and remained prominent in middle and upper-class houses for centuries. The […]
“Dip Into Your Well of Memories and See if You Can Pull Out My Name” – Revealing Art Museum Co-founder, Orpha Webster
By Carson Brown The excitement of prowling through a dusty physical archive is a rush only a few will understand. But those who do understand […]
Looking into the Art Museum Student Organization (AMSO)
Getting involved on campus can feel daunting, especially when coursework already takes up so much of our time. But if you’re looking for a low-commitment […]
Fertility Figures, Goddesses, or Ritual Objects: Female Figures from the Ancient Middle East in the RCCAM Collections
Currently on display at the Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum at Miami University (RCCAM), this female figure of unknown provenience sits amongst a collection […]