Bowl, narrow-mouthed type for guarding money. Decoration in low relief under the glaze. — Bowl or Money Bank, c. 1200
Iran

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Aquamanile, turquoise with over-glaze design in black. — Aquamanile (Ram-shaped Ewer), 13th-14th century
Iran

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Bowl, Black Painted underglaze — Bowl with “Willow-tendril” motif, c.1200-1220
Iran

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Head rest of green, yellow and brown glaze. — Head Rest, 618-906
China

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dark green jade, traces of earthlike substance — Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 206 BCE - 220 CE
China

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Seated figure of a woman — Seated Figure of a Woman, 618-906
China

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Tile, Sultanabad, pottery, with raised blue inscription on black and white floral background. — Painted tile with Qur’anic inscriptions, likely from a mosque or tomb, one of a pair, late 13th - early 14th century
Iran

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Jar, green, brown, and blue glaze. White earthenware with 3-color lead glaze. — Jar, 618-906
China

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Aquamanile, relief decoration under lapis lazuli blue glaze. Same as shape .451 — Aquamanile (Ram-shaped Ewer), 13th century
Iran

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Bowl, lapis blue glaze over a band of incised roundels. — Bowl, c.1200
Iran

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Ewer, Design in relief- top in form of animal head- covered with blue, green, yellow and red glaze. — Phoenix-Head Ewer, 618-906
China

G204

Dancers, pair — Dancing Figure, one of a pair, 206 BCE - 220 CE
China

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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

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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

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white jade with pale brown mottling, traces of earthlike substance and red pigment — Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 480-221 BCE
China

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calcified yellowish green jade with greybrown and brown clouds accentuating the upper horizontal silhouette — Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 1027-775 BCE
China

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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

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Curved fish-like animal pendant, relief curved into almost a circle; curved outward tail forms a pendant hole; curved lip; incised details on both sides identically. Translucent pale grey jade; traces of clay-like substance; small hole drilled near the animal's jaw. — Dragon Pendant, 1027-775 BCE
China

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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Bird Pendant, 1027-775 BCE

China

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pale green translucent jade with light brown clouds; plain surface; serrated edge derived from chi axe — Chi Huan Disc with Notches, 775-480 BCE
China

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Huang Crescent Shaped Pendant, 480-221 BCE

China

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

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Dog, standing, deep blue glaze. Earthenware with 3 color lead glaze. — Tomb Figure Representing a Standing Dog, 618-906
China

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Monster animal mask with horns may identify as a bull-mask; double line incised details on only the front side. Grey-blue jade with calcification; traces of red pigment and clay-like substance. — Bull-Head Pendant, 1766-1122 BCE
China

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Figure of woman playing pipes. Delicate modeling and fine white glaze. — Tomb Figure Representing a Woman Playing Pipes, 618-906
China

G208

Pendant in silhouette form of a crouching rabbit; incision on both sides, identical; ivory jade, highly calcified; plain surface without decor except incised lines to indicate the basic features of a rabbit; trace of red pigment — Pendant in the Form of a Hare, 1100-771 BCE
China

G215

Square with lobed corners; with incision. Mottled light brown jade. Incised (double line) lines of 'comma' patterned design (on only one side); symmetrically drilled center hole with two small ones on the sides. Traces of red pigment. — Garment Ornament, 475-221 BCE
China

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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

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Bowl. Lady on an elephant. Mounted attendants. Polychrome overglaze. Minai type. Earthenware — Bowl Depicting a Lady Riding an Elephant, c. 1180-1220
Iran

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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Relief and incision. Mottled pale green jade with yellow-brown marks; both sides identically decorated with 'comma' pattern design; incision of thin lines accents projecting wings of the dragon. — Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 475-221 BCE
China

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ivory jade, traces of earthlike substance. — Belt Hook, 475-221 BCE
China

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

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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

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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

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

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Tile, Sultanabad, pottery, raised blue inscription on black and white floral background. — Painted tile with Qur’anic inscriptions, likely from a mosque or tomb, one of a pair, late 13th - early 14th century
Iran

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

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Bowl, white earthenware, enamelled in white. Decoration painted in gold luster consists of a hare amid scrolls surrounded by compartments with animals and arabesques. — Bowl with hare and dog motifs, late 12th- early 13th century, before 1220
Iran

G243

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

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green jade; traces of earthlike substance — Xi Fish, 1100-771 BCE
China

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pale green translucent jade, traces of earthlike substance. — Human-Figure Pendant, 1523-1028 BCE
China

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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

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Knot opener with an ornate open work of an animal head; incision and open work. Translucent white jade with brown marks; traces of clay-like substance. — Pendant in the Form of a Xi Dragon, 475-221 BCE
China

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Calcified jade with remnants of green clouds from the original color; traces of red pigment and earthlike substances. — Yuan Disc, 1600-1100 BCE
China

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Bowl, overglaze painted ware; mounted ladies — Bowl Depicting Ladies on Horseback, c.1180-1220
Iran

G243

Ewer, lobed body, with birds and foliage in low relief, deep blue glaze. — Ewer with bird, vegetal, and calligraphic motifs, 12th century
Iran

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

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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

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translucent white jade. Stylized dragon heads at each end of band shaped pendant. Three perforations. — Pendant in the Form of a Heng Girdle, 475-221 BCE
China

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marbled black jade. Smooth, undecorated surface, small perforation at handle. — Ceremonial Ge Dagger, 475-221 BCE
China

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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

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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

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Mottled green jade with brown marks, damaged along edge. Used in imperial services for the worship of Heaven, used as emblems of rank and tokens of friendship. — Bi Disc, 1100-771 BCE
China

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

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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

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Highly calcified, opaque white jade with little remnant of the original green color; traces of earthlike substance. — Ox Pendant, 1122-722 BCE
China

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Mottled ivory-grey jade, traces of red pigment. — Buffalo Pendant, 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

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Drinking Cup in the form of a Human Figure. Ceramic with traces of luster and pigments. — Molded Vessel in the form of a Mother and Child, c. 1200
Iran

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This small bell, of pointed oval cross section and a straight bottom line, has a relatively simple suspending device. It is formed of two confronted tigers facing backward and joined, head-to-head, by a plain narrow band through which a strap could be passed. The bodies of the tigers, and of the coiled snakes on the bosses, are filled with granulation. The remaining decor areas, on body and top, are filled with interlaced snakes, their bodies formed by four parallel relief threads. Warlike studs occur at the junction of the snakes' bodies. Patinagreen-blue. — Bo bell, 6th- 5th century BCE
China

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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

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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

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

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

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

G215

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

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Bowl, birds and foliage in underglaze blue and black. — Bowl with phoenix motifs, c. 1300
Iran

G243

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

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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

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

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

G215

Mottled grey green jade with traces of red pigment. No decoration, but three perforations to attach axe to a shaft. — Flat Ji Axe, 1600-1100 BCE
China

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Ewer, white with gold luster decoration. On body seated figures separated by polygons. Arabesques on neck. — Ewer (water pitcher), late 12th-early 13th century, before 1220
Iran

G243

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

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

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Figure of woman playing lute finely modeled and white glaze. — Tomb Figure Representing a Musician Playing a Lute, 618-906
China

G208

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

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

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

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Bird Pendant, 1027-775 BCE

China

G215

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

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Mottled dark green jade. Straight vertical sides, incised ribbon and circle design at each of four corners. — Cong, 1122-722 BCE
China

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Pendant in animal (bird?) silhouette; relief and incision on both sides, identical. Ivory jade; traces of red pigment; one of the tails is broken; the perforation is drilled from one side. — Bird Plaque, 1766-1122 BCE
China

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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

mottled green jade with black-brown markings, partially calcified, breakage at center with visible resoration line. — Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 480-221 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

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

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

brownish tan jade with red veins — Cong, 206 BCE - 220 CE
China

G215

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