In 2022-2023, University Archives embarked on a pilot 3D photography project. Supported by an endowment left by William Lindgren, graduate student Connor Stark, along with retired photojournalist and St. Cloud State alum Mike Knaak, created an initial batch of 32 3D digital objects. Those 32 objects were the culmination of an academic year long process of research, experimentation, testing, documentation, and finally photography of Lindgren Asia art objects.
In 2025, University Archivist Tom Steman continued the pilot, with the help of Mike Knaak, to create additional digital 3D objects from the collection.
To learn more about this project, please see the April 2025 presentation done by Tom Steman and Mike Knaak at the Minnesota Alliance of Local History Museums (MALHM) annual meeting.
Browse the 3D Models for William Lindgren Asian Art Collection.
William Lindgren Asian Art Collection by St. Cloud State University Archives on Sketchfab
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Chinese Porcelain Baluster Vase
St. Cloud State University
Chinese molded porcelain baluster vase covered in white glaze with stained craquelure.
Date: 1950-1960
Dimensions (in inches): 10 (H) x 4.5 (W) x 4.5 (D)
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Chinese Soapstone Immortal #1
St. Cloud State University
Carved in soapstone, this piece depicts a Chinese immortal deity. Soapstone objects such as these were typically made for the tourist trade. This is one of eight sculptures of other immortals.
Date: 20th century
Dimensions (in inches): 6.75 (H) x1.5 (W) x 2.75 (D)
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Chinese Soapstone Immortal #2
St. Cloud State University
Carved in soapstone, this piece depicts a Chinese immortal deity. Soapstone objects such as these were typically made for the tourist trade. This is one of eight sculptures of other immortals.
Date: 20th century
Dimensions (in inches): 6.75 (H) x 1.5 (W) x 2.75 (D)
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Chinese Soapstone Immortal #3
St. Cloud State University
Carved in soapstone, this piece depicts a Chinese immortal deity. Soapstone objects such as these were typically made for the tourist trade. This is one of eight sculptures of other immortals.
Date: 20th century
Dimensions (in inches): 6.75 (H) x 1.5 (W) x 2.75 (D)
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Chinese Soapstone Immortal #4
St. Cloud State University
Carved in soapstone, this piece depicts a Chinese immortal deity. Soapstone objects such as these were typically made for the tourist trade. This is one of eight sculptures of other immortals.
Date: 20th century
Dimensions (in inches): 6.75 (H) x 1.5 (W) x 2.75 (D)
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Chinese Soapstone Immortal #5
St. Cloud State University
Carved in soapstone, this piece depicts a Chinese immortal deity. Soapstone objects such as these were typically made for the tourist trade. This is one of eight sculptures of other immortals.
Date: 20th century
Dimensions (in inches): 6.75 (H) x 1.5 (W) x 2.75 (D)
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Chinese Soapstone Immortal #6
St. Cloud State University
Carved in soapstone, this piece depicts a Chinese immortal deity. Soapstone objects such as these were typically made for the tourist trade. This is one of eight sculptures of other immortals.
Date: 20th century
Dimensions (in inches): 6.75 (H) x1.5 (W) x 2.75 (D)
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Chinese Soapstone Immortal #7
St. Cloud State University
Carved in soapstone, this piece depicts a Chinese immortal deity. Soapstone objects such as these were typically made for the tourist trade. This is one of eight sculptures of other immortals.
Date: 20th century
Dimensions (in inches): 6.75 (H) x 1.5 (W) x 2.75 (D)
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Chinese Soapstone Immortal #8
St. Cloud State University
Carved in soapstone, this piece depicts a Chinese immortal deity. Soapstone objects such as these were typically made for the tourist trade. This is one of eight sculptures of other immortals.
Date: 20th century
Dimensions (in inches): 6.75 (H) x 1.5 (W) x 2.75 (D)
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Philippines Carving of a Woman
St. Cloud State University
A stylized carved hardwood depiction of a woman. Such sculptures were very popular mementos for visitors of the Philippines from the 1940s to present.
Date: 1940-1960
Dimensions (in inches): 15.5 (H) x 6 (w) x 3.5 (D)
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Chinese Cloisonne Glass Enamel Vase #1
St. Cloud State University
One of two Chinese vases with glass enamels over a copper body, depicting flowers on a blue ground ruyi head border.
Date: 1930-1950
Dimensions (in inches): 9 (H) x 4.75 (W) x 4.75 (D)
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Chinese Cloisonne Glass Enamel Vase #2
St. Cloud State University
One of two Chinese vases with glass enamels over a copper body, depicting flowers on a blue ground ruyi head border.
Date: 1930-1950
Dimensions (in inches): 9 (H) x 4.75 (W) x 4.75 (D)
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Chinese Marble Seal #1
St. Cloud State University
Chinese marble chops (intended to imitate seals) with a mythical beast, a dragon, carved in the top third. The stone is mottled brown tone with a cursory seal caved on base.
Date: 20th century
Dimensions (in inches): 7 (H) x 2.5 (W) x 2.5 (D)
Part of the William M. Lindgren Asian Art Collection housed in the St. Cloud State University Archives. Item 2014 number 1
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Chinese Marble Seal #2
St. Cloud State University
Chinese marble chops (intended to imitate seals) with a mythical beast, a dragon, carved in the top third. The stone is mottled brown tone with a cursory seal caved on base.
Date: 20th century
Dimensions (in inches): 7 (H) x 2.5 (W) x 2.5 (D)
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Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Vase #1
St. Cloud State University
One of two Chinese porcelain famille rose vases. The vase has overglaze famille rose painted on enamel decoration of horses in a landscape imitating the style of the 18th century painter Lang Shih-ning (Jesuit missionary Guiseppe Castiglione). False Ch’ing dynasty Ch’ien-lung reign (1736-1796) mark.
Date: 1930-1950
Dimensions (in inches): 13.5 (H) x 5.1 (W) x 5.1 (D)
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Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Vase #2
St. Cloud State University
One of two Chinese porcelain famille rose vases. The vase has overglaze famille rose painted on enamel decoration of horses in a landscape imitating the style of the 18th century painter Lang Shih-ning (Jesuit missionary Guiseppe Castiglione). False Ch’ing dynasty Ch’ien-lung reign (1736-1796) mark.
Date: 1930-1950
Dimensions (in inches): 13.5 (H) x 5.1 (W) x 5.1 (D)
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Chinese Soapstone Seal #1
St. Cloud State University
One of a set of five. The seal is indicative of the late Qing style and fascination of dogs and dragons. They are intended to imitate seals or “chops”, each with mirrored mythical beats atop pilasters and the stone of mottled brown tone.
Date: Mid 20th century
Dimensions (in inches): 9.5 (H) x 3.5 (W) x3.5 (D)
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Chinese Soapstone Seal #2
St. Cloud State University
One of a set of five. The seal is indicative of the late Qing style and fascination of dogs and dragons. They are intended to imitate seals or “chops”, each with mirrored mythical beats atop pilasters and the stone of mottled brown tone.
Date: Mid 20th century
Dimensions (in inches): 9.5 (H) x 3.5 (W) x 3.5 (D)
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Chinese Soapstone Seal #3
St. Cloud State University
One of a set of five. The object exhibits a style of carving that mimics the archaic jades of China. They are intended to imitate seals or “chops”. Mottled tan stone and incised calligraphic inscription on the side, with the base containing a two-character archaic style seal inscription.
Date: Mid 20th century
Dimensions (in inches): 7.7 (H) x 2.3 (W) x 2.3 (D)
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Chinese Soapstone Seal #4
St. Cloud State University
One of a set of five. The object exhibits a style of carving that mimics the archaic jades of China. They are intended to imitate seals or “chops”. Mottled tan stone and incised calligraphic inscription on the side, with the base containing a two-character archaic style seal inscription.
Date: Mid 20th century
Dimensions (in inches): 7.7 (H) x 2.3 (W) x 2.3 (D)
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Chinese Soapstone Seal #5
St. Cloud State University
One of five. Chinese soapstone seal or chop of flattened oblong form, the mottle tan stone with a good polish and an incised calligraphic inscription on the side, the base with a two character archaic style seal inscription.
Date: Mid 20th Century
Dimensions (in inches): 7.8 (H) x .9 (W) x 2.3 (D)
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Chinese Soapstone Statue of Goddess
St. Cloud State University
Well carved soapstone statue of a goddess likely guanyin and/or meijen (beauty) with a ruyi scepter and basket of flowers. The stone is of greenish tint with darker flecks.
Date: Mid-20th century
Dimensions (in inches): 14 (H) x 4 (W) x 3 (D)
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Tibetan Bowl #1
St. Cloud State University
Chinese in form, the body is of burlwood with silver fittings, various decorated with chased repousse designs of lotus lappets, dragons, and auspicious symbols, inset with coral and turquoise cabochons.
Date: 1930-1950
Dimensions (in inches): 3.3 (H) x 5.25 (W) x 5.25 (D)
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Tibetan Bowl #2
St. Cloud State University
Chinese in form, the body is of burlwood with silver fittings, various decorated with chased repousse designs of lotus lappets, dragons, and auspicious symbols, inset with coral and turquoise cabochons.
Date: 1930-1950
Dimensions (in inches): 3.3 x 5.25 x 5.25
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Tibetan Bowl #3
St. Cloud State University
Open flat form bowl used for buttered tea, tasamba (a grain meal food), kumiss (fermented mare’s milk), and arrak (strong liquor). Shaped to fit in a pocket, the bowl was an important personal item meant to be carried everywhere.
Date: 1930-1950
Dimensions (in inches): 1.8 (H) x 4.9 (W) x 4.9 (D)
