Buddha; traces of gilt on patina; face is square, mouth is wide, nose is flat and hair curls are large - all indicative of the classic style evolved bt the early Dvaravati sculptors — Buddha Head, 8th century
Cambodia or Thailand

G213

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

This bell, in cross section a pointed oval with an arched line at the bottom has a bottle-shaped handle that is most unusual. The decor field, confined to the body of the bell, is filled with granulation. It displays a variation of the 'volute with angle' theme; every two such figures combine into larger compounds, the whole resulting in a lozenge pattern. The border is partly a running spiral pattern and partly dissolved dragon figures. At the lower corners are sinuously drawn birds with S- or heart shaped horns. The mask of a playful t'ao-t'ieh must be seen from above. Patina brownish green with brighter green patches. — Zheng ritual bell, 5th century BCE
China

G215

The decor of this bell, in cross section a pointed oval with an arched line at the bottom, is quite complicated. The shaft has three decor belts and one bulky ring with a vertically placed suspending device formed by a contorted tiger. The beast stands with body half raised against the shaft, its claws pressing against the lower of the three decor belts. The upper body and neck turn backward, with the tiger biting its own tail. The loop thus completed serves for the suspension of the bell by a strap passed through the loop. Of the three decor belts on the shaft, the upper displays a t'ao-t'ieh (to be seen from above). The two lower belts have dragons that turn alternately upward and downward. The bulbous ring supporting the tiger is decorated with a loosely twined cord pattern and interlaced lines. The top of the bell has rolled up dragons, their bodies formed of bands filled with voluted and triangles. In the two belts between the spikes on the outer surface of the bell are dragons placed alternately upward and downward. The decor field of the lower part of the bell is a magnificant specimen of gaudy Huai decor in which a t'ao-t'ieh bites on the body of a bird-dragon with a big, hooked beak, an S-shaped crest, and a heart-shaped horn. This involved and elaborate decor is carried out with the brilliance and dazzeling skill of the Huai-style bronze art. Patina green and blue-green. — Yong bell, late 6th-5th century BCE
China

G215

The decor is disposed in the three areas usual in vessels of this class the foot, bulb, and neck. The foot belt, divided into four panels by deeply scored flanges, displays a mask t'ao-tieh with a C-shaped mouthline, hooked forehead shield, small eyebrows, and S-shaped norns. Above is a narrow band with consecutive trunked dragons. The decor ground is of squared spirals throughout. The bulb, also divided into four panels, displays a t'ao-tieh bodied to the extent that some simple lines of a vertical body still remain above the leg. The central line of the face, with no forehead shield, is formed by the flange. The lower zone of the high throat is filled with consecutive snakes, their heads turned EN FACE. Above are slender rising blades, the major part of each filled with a t'ao-t'ieh to be seen from above. Streaked eyebrows appear over buldging eyes, and over these, again, long-drawn-out C-shaped figures forming the horns. Below the eyes are two C-shaped figures, modifications of mouthlines. At the end of the blade, separated from the t'ao-t'ieh by a narrow, empty band, is a V-figure- a corruption of a cicada drawing. Patina grey-green and blue-green with patches of red. Except for a cross-shaped perforation between the foot and the area above, the beaker is in almost every detail exactly similar to the one with a Yin inscription published in Huang, TSUN KU CHAI. — Gu wine vessel, 12th-11th century BCE
China

Not on View

grey-green mottled jade. Openwork curvilinear designs suggest pairs of phoenixes and dragons. — Bi Disk, 206 BCE - 220 CE
China

G215

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
Unknown

Not on View

Dark olive green jade with light brown clouds. Central perforation from one side at the stem of the handle. — Yazhang ceremonial scepter, 1600-1100 BCE
China

G215

The design of a human face is incised on only the front side; the simple features of eyes, nose, rectangular mouth are slightly raised as cut from stencil; slightly convex; pale brown jade, calcified partially; two pairs of holes in the back along the edge — Ornament decorated with human and beast masks, 3300-2000 BCE
China

G215

This richly adorned bell, of pointed oval cross section, is typical of the advanced Huai style. The suspending device consists of one big snake with two bodies, each rising in a bold S-curve. It is flanked by two tigers whose long necks pass under and around the first curve of the snake's bodies, and whose heads are turned so that their noses rest on their backs. Their shoulder line is emphasized by a big, comma-shaped spiral. Their hindquarters have similar comma-shaped loops and their bodies are covered with granulation. The top surface of the bell displays a complicated geometrical scheme of narrow, rope-patterned bands and comma figures. The bell itself is decorated with three bare bands of bosses formed of coiled snakes. Two narrow belts between display dragons in a decor applied by dies. The original drawing for these belts was obviously somewhat wider, inasmuch as parts of the dragon bodies have been cut off. An elaborate t'ao-t'ieh appears in a small, empty space in the center of the forehead. The interlaced and extensively embellished body of the main t'ao-t'ieh is decorated with scale-bands, pointed spirals, and granulation. For a clarification of this involved decor area, see Karlgren, Number 58, figures 62 and 63. Patinagrey-green with blue patches. — Ritual bell, late 6th-early 5th century BCE
China

G215

mottled green jade with white clouds; no surface decoration — Oval Tube, 722-481 BCE
China

G215

tan translucent jade, slightly calcified; traces of earthlike substance — Pendant in the Form of a Xi Tiger, 480-221 BCE
China

G215

Light green transluscent jade, traces of earthlike substance. — Toad Inlay, 1766-1122 BCE
China

G215

Grey-black jade with white veins. — Axe Scepter, 1766-1122 BCE
China

G215

green mottled jade — Bi (Ceremonial Disk Symbolizing Heaven), 206 BCE - 220 CE
China

G215

Shape may be derived from hammer head, lance head, possible use was to scale fish. Brown jade with granulation. — Fu Axe Scepter, 1766-1122 BCE
China

G215

Mottled tan jade, traces of red pigment. Huang shaped plaque showing deity that is part human, part bird. — Bird Plaque (Fitting), 1766-1122 BCE
China

G215

Translucent light green jade, partially calcified; visible crack line on one side. One of seven ts,ung in the collection. — Cong, 1122-722 BCE
China

G215

jade, arc with animal combination in open work; relief and incisions, pendant; the upper part of arc extends horizontally, curves down and upward, and terminates by confronted dragon heads with a circular ball in the mouth; open work of curved floral pattern with the two heads with crisscrossed design; slightly raised projecting cirular bosses cover the surface of the arc band; small flanking out wins; three small pendant holes, one at the center of the curve, one on each side near the ear of the dragon's head; mottled grey jade — Heng Girdle-Pendant Headpiece, 480-221 BCE
China

G215

Huang Crescent Shaped Pendant, 480-221 BCE

China

G215

Dark greyish-green jade. Truncated tube with slightly pyramidal exterior and short ring collars protruding from top and bottom. — Cong, 1122-722 BCE
China

G215

Finial of an unidentifiable animal, with curved uneven flanges incised design on both sides, similar but not identical pale green translucent jade traces of red pigment and clay-like substance. — Bird Finial, 1523-1028 BCE
China

G215

pale brown jade with brown clouds, breakage and restoration visible near the second perforation — Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 480-221 BCE
China

G215

pendant, arched fish form; incision lines to suggest fish fin and generalized features, both sides identical; perforation (very small) at lower jaw; grey blue translucent jade with dark blue spots; traces of clay like substance — Pendant in the Form of a Fish, 475-221 BCE
China

G215

Bird Pendant, 1027-775 BCE

China

G215

pale green jade — Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 480-221 BCE
China

G215

White earthenware with white slip. Daoist symbol of the Principle 'Keeping Still; The Mountain' (Ken==) see cat. card for better description. — Tomb Figure Representing a Seated Dog, 618-906
China

G208

Mask of a monster like animal (t'ao-tieh); carved interrupted outline; incised double line on both sides, detailed features of the mask on the front side, one at the edge of each 'jaw' of the animal mask. Calcified green jade; traces of earth like substance on the back. — Animal Face Appliqué, 1766-1122 BCE
China

G215

dark green jade; traces of claylike substance; Form of double S-shaped dragon in silhouette, ornamented with c-spiral grain pattern on surface and hooked spirals projecting from back of piece. Biconical perforation at lower arch of dragon. — Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 206 BCE - 220 CE
China

G215

Tannish brown jade with dark brown clouds, partially calcified. Decor field is spiral grain design. Both sides of disc are identical. — Xi Bi Disc, 206 BCE - 220 CE
China

G215

White jade, traces of red pigment; stylized dragon adorned with mu-lei-wen eye, cowrie shell design on hooked horn, spiral design on the flanges. Beveled surface, two biconical perforations, one between jaws and the other near the tail. — Dragon Pendant, 1027-775 BCE
China

G215

tan jade, now a yellowish opaque color. Pierced on top with two slanted holes to attach chape to lower end of a scabbard. — Bi Scabbard Chape, 206 BCE - 220 CE
China

G215

stylized tiger, similar to 50.46.251, further articulated; open mouthed tiger with two teeth shown; the back curves in convex form and the tail curves outward into an open worked pendant hole; incised transverse strips decorate the main body of the animal, on both sides identically; translucent green jade; traces of clay-like substance — Pendant in the Form of a Tiger, 1027-775 BCE
China

G215

Standing bird in silhouette, flanged, in relief incision in double-line, both sides identical design high tooth-edged crest pale green jade traces of clay-like substance calcified. — Bird Plaque, 1523-1028 BCE
China

G215

Translucent gray jade. Bracelet-shaped pendant terminating in stylized dragon head at one end and bird head at other. Rope pattern for dragon's body. — Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 475-221 BCE
China

G215

Tablet, rectangular, with relief. Pale green-gray translucent jade, partially calcified. Double-line engraved comma pattern design decorate the entire surface of the tablet (both sides). — Rectangular Pendant, 206 BCE - 220 CE
China

G215

ivory jade as white as chicken bone — Pendant in the Form of a Bird, 475-221 BCE
China

G215

plain surface; translucent white jade with opaque white marks of calcification. The disk shaped object is often identified as a 'chueh'. — Disc with Slit Opening, 475-221 BCE
China

G215

ivory jade, traces of earthlike substance. adorned with network of T-shaped double spiral designs in incision and relief. Fitting slot drilled in center. — Peng Sword Guard, 475-221 BCE
China

G215

Pendant in silhouette form of a dragon; with relief decor. Green translucent jade; the dragon silhouette can also be viewed as a symmetrical half of a t'ao t'ieh mask with long ears; both sides are decorated with double-line relief pigment; a straight cut line on the reverse side. — Dragon Pendant, 1600-1100 BCE
China

G215

Ivory-tan jade. — Ceremonial Ge Dagger, 1100-771 BCE
China

G215

Pendant in the silhouette form of a monstrous (or fantastic) animal either s dragon or a tiger; plain undecorated surface. translucent yellowish jade, partially calcified, traces of clay-like substance. — Pendant in the Form of a Xi Tiger, 475-221 BCE
China

G215

Straight hair pin, plain without decor. Mottled grey-green jade; it is a simple contemporary straight pin form; rounded. — Hairpin, 1523-1028 BCE
China

G215

Green jade with light ochre spots. Termed a 'Chang' or ritual jade. — Chang Scepter, 12th-11th century BCE
China

G215

ceremonial blade; ivory white jade; blade with curved handle with limited decor except projecting flanged (may be depicting the silhouette of a bird) and incised design of parallel and diamond in band; traces of red pigment — Bird Pendant in the Form of a Ge Dagger, 1027-221 BCE
China

G215

dog pendant, calcified, translucent yellow jade; traces of red pigment and earthlike substance — Pendant in the Form of a Dog, 1027-722 BCE
China

G215

mottled marble-yellow jade, cloud-spiral pattern covers bead — Yuanle Columnar Bead, 475-221 BCE
China

G215

green jade with brown clouds. Pair of ch'ih (hornless dragons) in high relief on surface of oblong pendant with central opening. — Bixi Disc Pendant, 206 BCE - 220 CE
China

G215

pick or knot opener with incision and relief. White translucent jade with marble brown striation; the side of the moon-curved opener is incised with curvilinear lines (not quite identical at both sides) in capturing the comma or lei-wen design; a rectilinear plaque with relief of a deer is placed at the top; the object ends in curved form as part of the incised curvilinear design. Traces of earth. — Xi Pendant, 206 BCE - 220 CE
China

G215

Calcified grey-green jade, traces of red pigment. — Comb, 1600-1100 BCE
China

G215

Black jade. — Hu Trapezoidal Ceremonial Blade, 1100-771 BCE
China

G215

ivory jade with brown clouds. Pattern of spiral-comma variation on surface and animal face at top end directly over belt loop. — Wei Scabbard Buckle, 206 BCE - 220 CE
China

G215

tan jade with ivory-white markings; very thin blade, single biconical perforation at stem of the hilt — Ceremonial Ge Dagger, 770-476 BCE
China

G215

Hook end has incised lei-wen designs and stylized dragon head in relief. Animal head is probably a tiger. — Belt Hook, 206 BCE - 220 CE
China

G215

Mottled olive-green jade. Oblong plaque resembles miniature shield. — Plaque, 475-221 BCE
China

G215

Pendant in silhouette form of a bird; incised and relief; translucent jade; simple incised lines and relief to indicate the features of a bird — Pendant in the Form of a Bird, 1100-771 BCE
China

G215

translucent green jade — Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 475-221 BCE
China

G215

translucent pale green jade with marbled black striations. Serpentine dragon in a S-curve with bifurcated, spiral hook tail — Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 475-221 BCE
China

G215

Scabbard buckle, with incision and open work; Incised geometric pattern in 'T' shape, on the body of the buckle. Open work of an animal silhouette (highly stylized) with incised decorative lines. Ivory calcified jade; the reverse side is a mottled gray color. (semi-translucent gray jade, — Wei Scabbard Buckle, 475-221 BCE
China

G215

Ceremonial blade; flenged tang (handle). Mottled green jade; the blade is slightly raised in the middle and the central ridge continues to the tip of the blade; the edge (tang) ends in slightly projected flenge of 'tooth' pattern. Traces of clay-like substance. — Ceremonial Ge Dagger, 1600-1100 BCE
China

G215

Pendant of a bird in the round; relief; pale grey-green matted jade, partially calcified; the bird is in a seated position; its features are accented with simple relief outlines — Pendant in the Form of a Bird, 1100-771 BCE
China

G215

incision and openwork. Mottled and translucent jade; partially calcified; concave reverse side is incised with 'comma' pattern; sinuate lines (incised) follow the curvilinear open work which projects at the side of the ring. Translucent pale green jade with mottling. — Archer’s thumb ring, 480-221 BCE
China

G215

translucent yellow-gray jade; traces of earthlike substance — Pendant in the Form of An Archer's Thumb Ring, 206 BCE - 220 CE
China

G215

grey jade spotted with black-moss veins; traces of earthlike substance. No surface decoration. Restoration near center of blade. — Ceremonial Ge Dagger, 1600-1100 BCE
China

G215

animal pendant; highly calcified, opaque ivory jade, little remnant of the original green color, traces of red pigment; Huang shaped pendant with bird beak, tiger body and a fish tail; lei-wan design around eye — Pendant in the Form of an Animal, 1100-771 BCE
China

G215

Highly calcified jade with little remnant of the original grey-green color. Bird in huang shape on plaque-pendant. Four perforations in the pendant. — Bird Pendant, 1100-771 BCE
China

G215

disk with center hole; relief design. Translucent egg-shell gray jade brown mark on edge. Rim field decorated with relief 'comma spiral' pattern, identical on both sides. — Xi Bi Disc, 475-221 BCE
China

G215

Pendant (plaque) in silhouette form of a goose with incision and relief. Ivory colored jade, calcified; trace of red pigment. Both sides identically decorated with double line relief; the eyes and the beak are indicated by incised lines. — Archaic Animal Pendant, 1100-771 BCE
China

G215

Arrowhead with central ridge running to pointed end; identical both sides; no surface decor; ivory-white jade with mottled brown marks; all the edges are bevelled; a central taper-ring ridge runs from the end of the shaft to the point — Arrowhead, 1100-771 BCE
China

G215

Brown-black jade with yellow sparkles and clouds. — Hu Trapezoidal Ceremonial Blade, 1100-771 BCE
China

G215

with relief and incision. Mottled yellow-ivory jade with brown marks; 'comma' patterned design on the outside of the buckle. Broken at the curved lower end. Rectangular loop projecting from lower side. — Wei Scabbard Buckle, 206 BCE - 220 CE
China

G215

Partially calcified, mottled yellow-green jade; traces of red pigment. — Bird Pendant, 1100-771 BCE
China

G215

Olive-green jade with brown on reverse side. Has short ends of different lengths and perferations in unconventional positions. Hu may have been reworked and original form modified. — Hu Trapezoidal Ceremonial Blade, 1100-771 BCE
China

G215

Marble-grey jade with grey-black veins and ochre clouds. Indentation at one side of hu suggests that it was modelled after a stone cutting tool with a handle. — Hu Trapezoidal Blade, 1100-771 BCE
China

G215

standing figurine with turban-like head dress which flanks to the side forms a rectangular shape, hands fold in front of the lower chest; incised lines to indicate the human features, and robe garment; incision on both sides; four perforations, one above each ear, one under each shoulder; green translucent jade; traces of clay-like substance; broken base which is not flat; crack on the left side from the jaw to the base — Standing Figurine, Date Unknown
China

G215

Dark green jade with black and white clouds. — Trapezoidal Ceremonial Axe, 1766-1122 BCE
China

G215

white translucent jade; traces of mud and red pigment — Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 480-221 BCE
China

G215

bird pendant in high relief (almonst in the round); blunted beak on which a pendant hole has been drilled; identical incisions on both sides; pale grey ivory jade, calcificationn covering side of the wing — Bird Pendant, 1027-775 BCE
China

G215

Jade, knot opener with a monster head, Bow tip with feline head at top; arrow end, incisions on bith sides which are identical. A pair with 50.46.257. Calcified cream colored jade; traces of red pigment and clay-like substance. — Mi Bow Tip, 1766-1122 BCE
China

G215

Pendant flat silhouette of an animal with a horn and curved back (concave) small perforation incision lines to suggest vaguely the details of the animal, on both sides, however appears to be incomplete. Ivory jade, mottled in blue traces of red pigment. — Dragon Pendant, 1600-1100 BCE
China

G215

Pendant (or knot opener) with incision and relief (both sides identical). Translucent yellowish green jade; the shape resembles a dagger with pointed tip; the handle is in form of a monster like head or mask with incised detail (in double line); a drilled hole at the top which ends as the ear or horn of the monster-mask. — Mi Bow Tip, 1766-1122 BCE
China

G215

Mask of animal with horns can be identified as bull; simple incision to indicate the detail of the animal on the front only. Grey green jade; traces of red pigment and calcification — Bull-Head Pendant, 1027-775 BCE
China

G215

Mask of an animal with horns (buffalo) in relief; pendant perforation is drilled at the center of the mouth; incised features at only the front side; translucent jade; traces of red pigment; white jade with light brown clouds — Buffalo-Head Appliqué, 1027-775 BCE
China

G215

two animals back to back in thread relief form the arc band pendant; incised curve-linear design on both sides, identically; perforation at each end; pale green translucent jade; traces of red pigment — Huang Crescent Shaped Pendant, 475-221 BCE
China

G215

bead, tan calcified jade. Four rectangular notches in each of the long sides. Spiral-cloud pattern in incised and low relief. — Bead, 480-221 BCE
China

G215

The pierced cove has a decor of stylized mountain peaks which is repeated on the base of the vessel. The rim of the cover is decorated with a narrow band of thin, elongated triangles. the decor for the bowl displays a band of two rows of leaf-shaped motifs, those in the upper row springing from the function of those in the lower row. These motifs have narrow bands of striated lines forming a double-spiral motif in the center of the leaf. Above this decor band is a narrow belt of incised lozenges. Patina greyed-green with patches of sharper green and red. — Boshanlu (Hill Censer), 1st century BCE
China

G215

Pendant in bird form (flying bird) seeing from above, in high relief; incised lines to emphasize tail. Opaque ivory jade; traces of red pigment. — Pendant in Bird Form, 1027-775 BCE
China

G215

Kneeling camel with Mongolian driver. Red earthenware with traces of white slip. Painted with black and red pigments. — Tomb Figure of a Kneeling Camel with Driver, 618-906
China

G208

Bird Pendant, 1122-722 BCE

China

G215

translucent tan jade with brown markings. — Sword Pommel Jian Shou, 206 BCE - 220 CE
China

G215

in the round; green-blue translucent jade; a pendant hole drilled at the lower lip of the cow (ox); no surface decor. — Pendant in the Form of a Reclining Cow, 206 BCE - 220 CE
China

G215

grey-green jade, partially calcified, traces of earthlike substance — Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 480-221 BCE
China

G215

calcified ivory jade; dancer's legs terminate in a fish tail through which a pendant hole is drilled — Pendant of a Dancer, 480-221 BCE
China

G215

Highly calcified grey-green jade, traces of red pigment and earthlike substances. — Handle, 1027-775 BCE
China

G215

Translucent tan jade. Curved belt hook with dragon head at hook end; incised petal design on the buckle stub. — Belt Hook, 475-221 BCE
China

G215

Heng Girdle — Pendant in the Form of a Aoomorphic Figure, 480-221 BCE
China

G215

Small jade blade with geometric design (two bands of criss-cross pattern) at the handle; incised on both sides identically; three ridged blade, one center and two side producing a beveled surface; four projecting teeth at the base, small perforation. Ivory (oyster) colored jade; trace of clay-like substance. — Ge Dagger Pendant, 1766-1122 BCE
China

G215

pendant in form of fish-like arc with tail curved into a lei-wan design; in lower lip of fish is biconical perforation; white jade, traces of earthlike substance — Pendant in the Form of a Fish, 770-221 BCE
China

G215

tiger in crawling position with tail curved upward; forms an arc pendant; tails curves as to form pendant hole; another very small perforation at the lower jaw; incised detail (simple) on both sides identically; translucent green jade; traces of red clay-like substance; the jade is bent at the tiger's head with a sharp 'cut' line — Pendant in the Form of a Tiger, 1027-775 BCE
China

G215

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