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seated Buddha; gilt and red and blue paint — Seated Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva (Guanyin), late 11th-early 12th century
China

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Carved from pale gray-green stone with cloudy white mottling and black and brown rivering throughout, the mountain landscape with high rising peaks and numerous figures and pavillions amid foliage on both sides, with the seal of the Emperor Qianlong above a long inscription on one side, the reverse with a further inscription and a seal, one seal referring to the eightieth year of the Emperor Qianlong,corresponding to the year 1784. — Jade Mountain Illustrating the Gathering of Scholars at the Lanting Pavilion, 1790
China

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standing horse with legs slightly splayed outward; wide eyes; open mouth with exposed teeth; upward-pointed ears; green patina with white, blue and red pigment traces — Celestial Horse, 25-220
China

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Library and Rock Garden — The Studio of Gratifying Discourse, 1797
China

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Standing Guanyin with lotus bud(?) in left hand, right hand missing, inscribed base which bears the date 571 A.D., translation of inscription filed with purchase blank, from Xi'an in Shaanxi province. — Standing Bodhisattva, 571
China

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chased silver dish decorated with scene from the "Former Red Cliff Ode" by Su Shi (1037-1101); engraved in painterly baimiao style showing the poet in court robes with two companions relaxing in a boat drifting on tranquil water, with a winepot and cups on the table in front of them; one figure playing a flute and the other holding an open book; rocky banks with grasses and tall reeds, a willow and a cassia tree; small waterfall spilling down from high cliffs at the far shore; sky with pair of birds flying to the left towards a constellation of seven stars drawn as circles joined by thin lines to form the Big Dipper seen through drifting clouds surrounding a full moon engraved with the legendary yu tu dao yaou scene of the Moon Rabbit under the cassia tree pounding a pestle in a mortar; shallow plain sides of octafoil bracket-lobed outline rising to a barbed everted rim — Silver plate decorated with chased “Red Cliff” scene, 13th century
China

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Vessel in the shape of an owl. Two flanges, one ending just under the beak in front and the other continuing to the top of the head in back, have alternating straight and L-shaped scores, those on the front flange being much the deeper of the two. The tail, with a scored flange border, forms the back support of the vessel. Apart from the realistically-formed feet, the bird is strongly stylized. The body is completely covered by rows of scales except for the shoulder line, expressed by a vigorous spiral, and the wings quills, rendered by bands filled with antithetical spirals. Patina green. — Zun wine vessel in the shape of an owl, 13th-12th century BCE
China

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Standing Screen with Marble Panel, gray brown and white marble slab reminiscent of a misty mountain, set into a wood frame; twelve carved panels within frame depict chi dragons and scrolls; frame set into larger stand — Screen, 17th century
China

G217

Blue-and-White dish, porcelain; decorated in a deep blue in the center with a large peahen flying amongst peonies, the cavetto molded with a band of peonies in white in a blue ground, the rim with a border of stylized waves and a molded foliated edge; the reverse has a typical wide unglazed base with a short foot ring and the exterior is decorated with a band of scrolling lotus — Dish, 14th century
China

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Wallpaper, China — Wallpaper, 19th century
China

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standing horse balancing on three legs; mouth open; short tail pointing up; leaning slightly to proper left — Prancing Horse, 1st-3rd century
China

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The Wu Family Reception Hall, China — The Wu Family Reception Hall, early 17th century
China

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Seated figure, resting PR elbow on raised PR knee, PL leg bent and on ground and PL arm behind, hand resting on ground; wearing bracelets, long necklaces and elaborate crown — Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva in the Water-Moon Form (Shuiyue Guanyin), 12th century
China

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Standing Bodhisattva of white marble, arms broken off below shoulder. The figure wears a narrow scarf, barely defined, and a skirt girdled at the waist, its upper edge finished with a curling line. Jewelled necklace and long chains. High headdress. Feet missing, head restored at throat where formerly broken off. — Standing bodhisattva, one of a pair, late 6th century
China

G200

Sarcophagus, with accompanying memorial tablet and cover, made for the Chinese General, Prince Cheng Ching, 524 A.D. The six bas-reliefs comprising this group include the two ends and two sides of the sarcophagus, the tablet, and its cover. The sides are decorated in low relief with five groups of historical personages, illustrating filial piety scenes, in a landscape of trees and mountains in which dragons, phoenix, and other symbolical animals roam. The head end bears a scene including a bridge leading over a lotus pond to a gate decorated with 24 bells representing 12 pairs of musical accords. Two guardians flank the gate. The foot end carries a large dragon in a landscape. The memorial tablet bears a long inscription including Cheng Ching's biography, the Emperor's eulogy, and the date 524 A.D. The sides are decorated with large dragons. The cover of the tablet is surrounded by a bevelled edge of conventionalized dragon heads and contains remnants of bronze handles at the four corners. Along the sides, on the top surface, are eight blank squares indicating places for sacrificial vessels. The major figures and forms on the stones stand in relief and have been polished to form an even surface; the spaces betwen were left rough. All six reliefs are in fairly good condition with the exception of the cover for the memorial tablet which has been gouged at the corners. The sarcophagus was undoubtedly carved at Loyang, the Northern Wei capitol from 484 A.D. — Sarcophagus of Prince Yuan Mi, 524
China

G208

squat, round, red lacquer covered box with black interior and bottom; cover decorated with flowers, foliage and 2 birds with long tail feathers; sides of box with flowers and foliage — Box, 13th century
China

Not on View

white and grey veined marble; carved sculpture in the form of a Chinese side chair with curved back — Marble Chair, 2008
Ai Weiwei

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Bamboo and Rocks, Zheng Xie — Bamboo and Rocks, c. 1760
Zheng Xie

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ovoid shape, with two handle-like protrusions on long sides; rust-red and brown; rim and handles painted with running geometric designs — Wine Cup, 2nd century BCE
China

G215

Spinach green jade, carved in chrysanthemum form, small flutings, spread in tiers from the center of the plate, representing the petals of the flower. Carved on both sides, the petals curled over the rim. The jade is extremely thin and translucent. — Plate, 18th-19th century
China

G210

Yao-Chou celadon bowl, porcelain, carved lotus design. — Bowl, 960-1279
China

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half of a gourd with flat portion of wood; gourd carved overall with geometric designs; radiating half-circle door on one side — Dome-shaped Cricket Carrier, Date Unknown
China

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set of 32 chessmen, sixteen red and sixteen white (natural); each chaessman stands on a carved filigree globe, within which are one or more free carved balls; the globe rests on small turned stem, and the foot is carved with double row of lotus design — Chess Set, 18th century
China

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armorial porcelain deep dish painted with fly amidst butterfly wings, turquoise ground with reserve cartouches enclosing arms and monogram of Grimaldi — Dish, c. 1735
China

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red spongelike rock with white striations — Scholar's Rock, early 19th century
China

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Dancers, pair — Dancing Figure, one of a pair, 3rd century BCE - 3rd century CE
China

G215

Tomb Figurine of a Court Lady, China — Tomb Figurine of a Court Lady, 618-906
China

G208

crouching rabbit with small ears and brown eyes; rectangular base with squared-off corners — Figure of a Rabbit, 8th-9th century
China

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Mortuary figures, pair of, representing warriors both wear armor, with curious head-dresses, and one carries a sword-like object. Four of these figures were found at the entrance of a tomb in Honan province. Two bought by M.I.A., and two by the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. They are fashioned of polychromed pottery of the greyish cast associated with Wei. Traces of faded terra cotta color remain. These are unusually large tomb figures. — Tomb Guardian Figures, early 6th century
China

G208

base with iridescent light green glaze and 2 animals, one standing on the back of the other; long post topped with openwork bird finial; 4 long branches at top: 3 depict figures dancing and holding objects and a figure under a canopy on top of branch and figures and radiating coins below branch; one depicts same scene except an animal replaces the figure under canopy; 20 rectangular branches, 19 with figures, horses, deer and figure under canopy with coins sprouting from branches; one with same scene except animal and figure(?) replace figure under canopy; 40 small branches with 3 radiating coins; pendant of monkey with a coin — Money Tree, 1st-2nd century
China

G201

Slab built and modeled, rectangular courtyard surrounded by a tile roofed wall; seperate elements are a pigsty, boar, round food dish, rectangular food dish, seated figure, bird, dog, suckling pig, four piglets. — Funerary Model of a Pig Sty, 2nd century BCE
China

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Stone head of Buddha. A fragment consisting of the face only, modelled in the style that heralds the Tang. — Head of a Buddha, 570-577
China

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young Manchu woman seated by a lacquer table on a garden terrace with bamboo growing at L; woman wears blue robe with Shou characters and has stylish hairdo decorated with flowers and jewels; on the table are a snuff bottle, a fan, a ju-i scepter and a vase of peonies; blue and white vessel with plant LLC; butterfly-covered box on floor beside table — Birthday Portrait of a Young Manchu Lady, c. 1800-1850
China

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Ceremonial Gate, China — Ceremonial Gate, 1728
China

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standing figure with arms bent at elbows, PL forearm slightly lower than PR forearm; unfinished back; looping drapery folds — Standing Shakyamuni Buddha, late 6th century
China

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folding chair with woven seat; inlaid iron decorations on arms and footrest; carved open-mouthed animals where arms attach to seat — Folding round-back armchair, late 16th century
China

G217

Jewelled headdress with pendants suspended from the beaks of decorative birds or from projecting scrolls. Right hand is on right knee, left hand is raised toward the chief diety. Sitting in a cross-legged position, the image of his Dhyani-Buddha in his headdress. Hip-length blouse, with wide round neck and rolled over collar, has a center vertical panel which is pulled into the neck when seated. Three-quarter length sleeves. The skirt is finely pleated and caught up slightly on either side of the leg. — Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva (Guanyin), from a set of Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva and Flying Celestials, c. 951-953
China

G200

Horse with long mane and clipped tail. ca 725 A.D. Glazed pottery tomb figure, one of a pair, on a flat base. The decoration of the trappings is in the Sassanian style. Glaze predominantly a fine cobalt blue which has oxidized on the hind legs to an irridescent silvery-blue. Saddle and top saddle pad unglazed. — Horse, early 8th century
China

G208

camel standing on diamond-shaped base; head up, tail up and curled; yellow with traces of red and black pigment; single hump — Two camels and a groom (Camel), 618-907
China

G207

head with elongated earlobes; downcast eyes; headdress with scrolls, tassels and floral forms, with pair of ornaments on either side with three red balls on blue drops; traces of blue pigment at hairline; traces of red pigment on lips; traces of olive-colored patina on skin of face; red, green and blue pigment on headdress; received attached to rectangular black base — Head of a Bodhisattva, late 6th century
China

G200

standing male figure wearing armor and tall hat, with thin moustache and beard; figure stands with both feet on a white-skinned demon with fangs, green claws and black hair — Lokapala Guardian King, one of a pair, late 7th-early 8th century
China

G207

dark brown in color; square mouth piece cut from rim of smaller end; five holes at top, three at underside — Vertical flute, c. 1800
China

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the nude boy shown crouching in an almost horizontal position, holding a bird in his left hand, the chubby face with simply carved features and the hair pulled back in double knots; carved from greenish white stone. Former Classification: Jade — Pillow, 17th-18th century
China

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Both sides inscribed with very small text in black and red; short sides are selvedge edges — Cheat's Handkerchief, c. 1860
China

G217

Cosmetic Case and Mirror Stand, China — Cosmetic Case and Mirror Stand, early 17th century
China

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woman seated at a table with another woman behind her, arranging the seated woman's hair; third woman making a bed at right — Lady at Dressing Table, 1657
Wang Qiao

G203

Tendai Priest (Patriarch) Portrait of one of the eight high priests of the Tendai Sect of Buddhism in Japan. Kamakura. 1185 to 1392 A.D. Single wood construction; no restoration. — Figure of a Monk, 9th-10th century
China

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deep relief carving; Buddha at L seated on a throne with PL hand on head of kneeling Bodhisattva with clasped hands; 7 other figures stand behind and to R and L — Buddha Stroking the Head of a Follower, late 8th century
China

G200

Sarcophagus, with accompanying memorial tablet and cover, made for the Chinese General, Prince Cheng Ching, 524 A.D. The six bas-reliefs comprising this group include the two ends and two sides of the sarcophagus, the tablet, and its cover. The sides are decorated in low relief with five groups of historical personages, illustrating filial piety scenes, in a landscape of trees and mountains in which dragons, phoenix, and other symbolical animals roam. The head end bears a scene including a bridge leading over a lotus pond to a gate decorated with 24 bells representing 12 pairs of musical accords. Two guardians flank the gate. The foot end carries a large dragon in a landscape. The memorial tablet bears a long inscription including Cheng Ching's biography, the Emperor's eulogy, and the date 524 A.D. The sides are decorated with large dragons. The cover of the tablet is surrounded by a bevelled edge of conventionalized dragon heads and contains remnants of bronze handles at the four corners. Along the sides, on the top surface, are eight blank squares indicating places for sacrificial vessels. The major figures and forms on the stones stand in relief and have been polished to form an even surface; the spaces betwen were left rough. All six reliefs are in fairly good condition with the exception of the cover for the memorial tablet which has been gouged at the corners. The sarcophagus was undoubtedly carved at Loyang, the Northern Wei capitol from 484 A.D. — Epitaph cover of Prince Yuan Mi, 524
China

G208

Sarcophagus, with accompanying memorial tablet and cover, made for the Chinese General, Prince Cheng Ching, 524 A.D. The six bas-reliefs comprising this group include the two ends and two sides of the sarcophagus, the tablet, and its cover. The sides are decorated in low relief with five groups of historical personages, illustrating filial piety scenes, in a landscape of trees and mountains in which dragons, phoenix, and other symbolical animals roam. The head end bears a scene including a bridge leading over a lotus pond to a gate decorated with 24 bells representing 12 pairs of musical accords. Two guardians flank the gate. The foot end carries a large dragon in a landscape. The memorial tablet bears a long inscription including Cheng Ching's biography, the Emperor's eulogy, and the date 524 A.D. The sides are decorated with large dragons. The cover of the tablet is surrounded by a bevelled edge of conventionalized dragon heads and contains remnants of bronze handles at the four corners. Along the sides, on the top surface, are eight blank squares indicating places for sacrificial vessels. The major figures and forms on the stones stand in relief and have been polished to form an even surface; the spaces betwen were left rough. All six reliefs are in fairly good condition with the exception of the cover for the memorial tablet which has been gouged at the corners. The sarcophagus was undoubtedly carved at Loyang, the Northern Wei capitol from 484 A.D. — Epitaph cover of Prince Yuan Mi, 524
China

G208

Plate, famille verte; K'ang Hsi period — Plate, Kangxi period (1662-1722)
China

G218

two reclining goats, apparently eating fungus - symbol of longevity. grey and black jade. — Paperweight: Deer and Fungus Motif, 17th-20th century
China

G210

fine sky blue glaze flushing into areas of purple. glazed stoneware — Plate, 12th-13th century
China

G204

Pai-Ting-yao Plate shallow circular form; light porcellaneous ware, covered with creamy white glaze; inner surface decorated beneath the glaze with floral design in slight relief; rim mounted with copper band. — Plate, mid 10th-late 13th century
China

G204

small green glazed plate with incised molded decoration of 5 boys and 2 dogs playing among plants — Plate, c. 1150
China

G204

male figure seated on a chair placed on a small podium; man has PL hand on thigh and PR hand on belt; glazed in green, blue, brown and yellow; dragon on front of man's garment — Figure of Wenchang, Deity of Literature, 12th-13th century
China

G217

quadrilobed design; edges decorated with applied stamped scroll and floral designs; green and tan glaze — Brushwasher, 10th century
China

G208

deep bowl with low, slightly flaring ring foot; curved sides; blue-black glaze over brown on interior and exterior; brown slip on foot — Bowl, 12th century
China

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low box with straight sides, forming a cylinder; low flaring foot ring; slightly domed cover with bud-shaped finial; brown glazed exterior; olive green on interior of box — Covered Box, 10th century
China

G204

brown glaze; wide shoulder with short narrow neck; 4 bands of cut away (sgraffiato) decoration (from top) leafy scroll, key-fret, floral with twisting vines, stylized leaves and flowers; has fitted blue box — Ovoid Bottle, late 12th century
China

G204

standing woman wearing a long robe with very long sleeves; woman holds her hands up in front of her shoulders; straight hair pulled back into a low ponytail; cloth-covered mount — Female "Long Sleeve" Dancer, 2nd century BCE
China

G215

ceramic pillow shaped like a reclining tiger with tail against PR side of body; flat top section decorated with floral designs and insect; brown and orange glaze — Tiger Pillow, late 12th century
China

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rounded body on raised foot; slightly inward-curving lip; surface decorated with abstracted floral shapes in brown glaze 5 on interior, 4 at lip and outer edge, separated by brown ovals — Bowl, 9th century
China

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small round-bottomed bowl with short foot; sides slightly flaring inward; slightly domed lid with wide lip; small finial; brown glaze — Covered Bowl, 11th-12th century
China

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jug shaped with flat bottom; inward-flaring shoulder to narrow, short neck and flaring lip; white glaze with lightly incised pattern on body; 2 brown stripes and brown scrolling designs below a brown band with incised curves — Beehive-shaped Vase, 12th-13th century
China

G204

pear-shaped body with long flaring neck; carved floral pattern; knife-cut, slightly flared foot; light tan glaze with light grey stoneware — Bottle Vase, 13th century
China

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ovoid-shape with vertical incised lines; angled neck with persimmon glaze with streaks on bottom half; dark red glaze on body; unglazed foot — Bottle, 12th-13th century
China

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cloisonne top; geometric flower design on light blue ground. (27.1.79 and 27.1.80 are a pair). — Snuff Bottle, 1750-1850
China

G216

Tea Bowl, brown pottery covered with black glaze. Rust color at rim. Chien ware, Fukien Province. — Tea Bowl, 12th-13th century
China

G204

Jar of buff colored pottery, painted with conventional wave designs in black and brick red pigment. Burial urn, earthenware with painted decor. Yang-shao culture, Pan-shan stage. — Storage Jar, c. 2300 BCE
Majiayao

G204

Incense burner, tripod, geometrical design. Grey earthenware, impressed with markings which indicate that the wet clay has been wrapped in matting. Pieces of this Neolithic mat-marked pottery were found in Honan; made without wheel. The clay clinging to it makes it look tan in color. — Li tripod, 13th-12th century BCE
China

G204

Lien (casket), circular, standing on three bears legs, black terra cotta, covered with white slip; painted in red and black design of dragons and clouds. These hill jars usually decorated with bands of relief instead of painting. Examples of Han painting are rare. — Lian (cosmetic box), 2nd century
China

G204

ink tablet, form of tortoise with cover, standing on its four feet; cover decorated with incised designs of scales with the Pa Kwa; inscribed with the eight trigrams of the 'Yi-Ching' (The Book of Changes), representing the various forms of change, principles or laws of the universe — Ink tablet in the form of a turtle, 1st century
China

G201

Boshanlu censer, China — Boshanlu censer, 1st-2nd century
China

G215

Stove, pottery, two holes; reddish-brick earthenware, lead glaze; one fitted with kettle, the other with a bowl; coated with a green mottled glaze, turned to silver iridescence through burial. Repaired. Stoves with accessories are extremely rare. — Model of a stove, 1st-2nd century
China

G215

Calabash or gourd, white jade, with carvings of plant forms and animals in high relief. — Water Basin, late 18th century
China

G210

Jar, round, with decoration of incised geometrical designs in three bands around shoulder and body. Three projecting rings for handles- two on shoulder and one midway between on lower part of body; polished surface, no glaze. Grey earthenware. — Beaker-shaped Vessel, 13th-11th century BCE
China

G204

Beaker, Tsun, decorated with three bands of geometrical incised designs. The middles band, with feather design, has three protruding bosses regularly spaced; the lower band, with simple design of horizontal lines, also has three protruding bosses. The base, with slightly flared bottom, is decorated with incised lines. Polished surface, no glaze. — Beaker (zun), 12th century BCE
China

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Brush Washer. Bowl of celadon jade carved with flowers, leaves, and bamboo in high relief; incised foliate design on body of bowl which has a shaped rim. — Brush Washer, 18th century
China

G210

Censer, covered, of green jade in the form of a pagoda. The cover is in 3 sections carved with Buddhist symbol ; the finial a dragon surmonted by the praying mantis guarding the pearl of omnipotence. Body carved with all over foliate pattern, the rim with running Chinese fret. superb quality jade with begonia leaf marking. Brilliant emerald green in color. — Incense Burner in the Form of a Ding Vessel, 18th century
China

G210

Table screen, white jade carved in relief on the face with the eight horses of Mu Wang in a mountain landscape with pine trees, the branches of one tree extending on to reverse side. Composition derived from a painting of Ma Yuan. A long poetic inscription and date at upper left added in reign of Ch'ien Lung. — Table Screen with Eight Horses, 18th century
China

G210

Finger citron of yellow jade; around body and base of vase a pattern of twining leaves and a smaller finger citron in relief. Teakwood stand. — Vase, late 18th century
China

G210

Writer's water coupe of white jade in form of Ling-Chih, the plant of long Life, and carved with a similar design in relief. Wood stand. — Water vessel, 18th century
China

G210

Tomb tile, grey earthenware with impressed decor. Decorated lintel from tomb excavated north of Loyang during the 1940's. Two bands of decoration a.showing mounted hunters with bows and arrows aiming at tigers b.dragon frieze. Geometric borders refer to silk patterns. — Tomb Tile, 1st-2nd century
China

G215

double gourd-shaped ewer, Sung Dynasty, Chun ware; porcelaneous stoneware with blue glaze — Double Gourd-shaped Ewer, 12th century
China

G204

tea bowl, porcelaneous stoneware, Henan ware, tortoise shell glaze — Tea Bowl, 11th century
China

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bowl, porcelain, grey green celadon; impressed underglaze design of scrolling flowers. — Bowl, 960-1279
China

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Funerary Urn, Yang shao culture, Ma-chang type, earthenware with black and purple painted decor, two handles. Decor unusual in showing two stylized kneeling figures between cross-hatched circles. — Funerary Storage Jar, c. 2300 BCE
Yang Shao

G204

Small Jar, Ts'u-chou ware; stoneware with clear glaze on black and white slip and sgraffito (carved) floral decoration — Ovoid Bottle, 13th century
China

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Honan Jar, stoneware; black with splashed-brown glaze — Globular Jar, 960-1279
China

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Yingqing Meiping and cover depicting lotus leaves on sea wave ground — Mei Ping Vase with Cover, 960-1280
China

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bowl depicting baby and floral spray design — Carved Yingqing Bowl, 960-1280
China

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model of watchtower, red earthenware with green glaze — Funerary Model of a Pavilion, 1st century BCE-1st century CE
China

G215

Celadon vase, from the yaozhou kilns; porcelain; baluster body divided into 6 lobes and vigorously carved with an overall pattern of peony scroll, trumpet neck lobed to match and flaring mouth with frilled rim; glaze of characteristic olive green tone; grayish stoneware body revealed at unglazed rim of foot. — Vase, 11th-12th century
China

G204

hill censer, low fired earthenware with green lead glaze — Lian (Cosmetic Container), 1st century
China

G215

grain mill, low fired earthenware with green lead glaze — Milling Shed, 206 BCE - 220 CE
China

G215

group inclues ladle — Wine Cup, 1st century
China

G215

green glaze — Tripartite Cosmetic Box, 10th-11th century
China

G204

covered jar, grey earthenware; painted cloud pattern in red, white and purple slip — Hu (Covered Storage Jar), 2nd century BCE
China

G204

Banshang (Pan Shan) Burial Jar, earthenware with painted and burnished decor — Funerary Storage Jar, c. 2300 BCE
Yang Shao

G204

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