Recent Development News (March 2004)

This page includes the following:
• New Acquisitions
• Recognition

New Acquisitions
Extraordinary Gifts to the Collection in 2003

Pair of Handles with Rings China, Warring States Era (475-221 BC) Bronze with gilding Pacific Asia Museum Collection, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Snukal

2003 was a great year for the growth of the museum’s collection as over 300 pieces were accessioned. On February 15th, the museum opened an exhibition highlighting Japanese paintings given to the museum in recent months. Almost twenty hanging scrolls and screens from the mid 1600’s to the 19th century are included in the small but most interesting exhibition. The quality of these gifts are truly extraordinary. The majority of gifts are from the late Dr. Jesse Greenstein, former professor emeritus of astronomy at Cal Tech and Dr. George Housner, also of Cal Tech. These two collectors have greatly enhanced our Japanese holdings. We also received several nice gifts from Neil Krietman. Mr. Krietman has made gifts to our collection over the last twenty five years and we greatly appreciate his interest in the museum. We also received major gifts to the collection from Mr. and Mrs. Robert Snukal, Harlan Givelber, Marjorie Braude and the Johnston estate. [If you would like to donate an object to the collection, please call David Kamansky at 626-494-2742, extension 35.]

		Left: Figurine of a Seated Buddha Tibet, 17th C. Sandalwood with traces of gilding and paint. Pacific Asia Museum Collection, gift of Neil Kreitman.
		Right: Figurine of Ganesha Southern India, 16th -17th C. Bronze Pacific Asia Museum Collection, gift of Neil Kreitman.

Recognition

Pacific Asia Museum is pleased to announce that Sandra Shrager was the winner of our 2003 Song Dynasty bowl, as part of our new member drive. Congratulations to Sandra, and to all new members who joined during the 2003 year. Thank you for your support.

The Docent Council’s Annual Christmas party was a wonderful success with a special Korean cooking demonstration by docent Tammy Park.

The museum thanks the Service Council for another successful Holiday Bazzar which benefits the museum’s education and outreach programs.

Year End Gifts The museum wishes to thank our many friends who contributed to the 2003 Annual Fund and the successful Ahmanson Challenge Grant. Both campaigns raised over $200,000 in support of the museum’s programs and exhibitions.

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