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
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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
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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
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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
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shallow dish with small flaring lip; brown rim with red and black geometric designs; central circular section with brown ground and red organic designs; brown exterior with red and black decoration at edge — Dish, one of a pair, 1st century
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figure with green and brown robe and red hat; drum attached to waist — Musician, 15th-16th century
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figure with green robe and red hat; very long sleeves; PR lower arm raised with end of sleeve handing down — Attendant, 15th-16th century
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figure with green robe and red hat; very long sleeves; PL lower arm raised with end of sleeve hanging down — Attendant, 15th-16th century
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3-level tower with balconies; 4 figures with crossbows; roofs edged with large floral forms; bird at top of roof; green glaze — Model of a Watchtower, 1st-2nd century
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large bird with outstretched wings on openwork background; applied insect at each corner; incised details; mounted on black cloth-covered board — Pictorial Plaque with Bird, 2nd-3rd century
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bar with four triple-pronged protruding elements; incised designs overall; mounted on black cloth-covered board with L2003.116.5.1-6 — Quatrefoil Plaque of the Four Directions, late 2nd century
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walking bird with wings outstretched; inward-curving tail-feathers; facing R; mounted on black cloth-covered board with L2003.116.8.1, .2 — Bird Plaque, 2nd-3rd century
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flat, round disc with domed protrusion at center; incised with figures, birds, animals and designs; mounted on black cloth-covered board with L2003.116.3.1 — Bi Disc Plaque, 2nd-3rd century
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standing figure holding a flower-like object; facing L; incised details; mounted on black cloth-covered board with L2003.116.10.1 — Figural Plaque, 2nd-3rd century
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broad-shouldered figure with what appears to be an arrow through his head; curling moustache and round cap; incised details; mounted on black cloth-covered board with L2003.116.5.1-3, .5-7 — Figural Plaque, 2nd-3rd century
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standing figure wearing robe and holding an L-shaped object; incised details; mounted on black cloth-covered board with L2003.116.5.1-2, .4-7 — Figural Plaque, 2nd-3rd century
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arc terminating in dragon heads; mounted on black cloth-covered board with L2003.116.3.2 — Dragon-head Huang Plaque, 2nd-3rd century
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small standing figure wearing a robe and leaning on a staff; incised details; mounted on black cloth-covered board with L2003.116.5.1-4, .6, .7 — Figural Plaque, 2nd-3rd century
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flying bird with outstretched wings, facing R; mounted on black cloth-covered board with L2003.116.7.2, .3 — Bird Plaque, 2nd-3rd century
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standing figure holding a flower-like object; facing R; incised details; mounted on black cloth-covered board with L2003.116.9.1 — Figural Plaque, 2nd-3rd century
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flat, round disc with domed protrusion at center; incised with figures, birds, animals and designs; mounted on black cloth-covered board with L2003.116.4.1 — Bi Disc Plaque, 2nd-3rd century
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tower with triangular base topped with two graduated outward-flaring elements and a spire on top; mounted on black cloth-covered board with L2003.116.5.1, .3-7 — Plaque in the Form of a Tower, 2nd-3rd century
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architectural crossbeam incised with dragon; five downward-extending elements; wave-like pattern on top; mounted on black cloth-covered board with L2003.116.5.1-5, .7 — Crossbeam Plaque, 2nd-3rd century
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wide ring foot; rounded body with wide shoulder tapering to narrow, long neck with garlic-head top; ring around neck; mottled green-bronze-red patina — Ping wine vase with garlic shaped mouth, 3rd-2nd century BCE
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round body on tall tripod legs with flat feet; pair of U-shaped handles; domed cover with three decorative scrolls; copper-colored, red and green mottled patina — Ding food vessel, 3rd century BCE
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figure of bear lying on its PL side in a twisted position, being bitten on the stomach by a tiger with its body twisted into a C shape — Mat weight in the form of a leopard attacking a bear, 3rd century BCE - 3rd century CE
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very tall, elongated figure; triangular-shaped face; very close-set features; painted eyes and garment details in red, black and white; long sleeves; mostly dark brown patina overall — Figurine of a Female Court Attendant, 4th-3rd century BCE
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gold patina; four branching arms of organic design; flower motif on base — Cup stand, 2nd-1st century BCE
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elongated oval form covered in orange-red lacquer on the interior, with a wide border of wing-and-scroll motifs in a complex repeating pattern painted in red on a dark brown ground around the inner mouth-rim and with a narrower rendition of the same border around the outer mouth-rim continuing along the flat outer edges of the flaring wing-shaped handles which are painted on top with detached scroll motifs, and painted on one handle, with a running deer on one handle, the other handle with a long-tailed bird with wings displayed, the underside covered with dark brown lacquer, the edge of the oval platform base with a narrow red border — Cup with winged handles, one of a pair, 4th-3rd century BCE
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cylindrical box with stepped cover; large inlaid flower on cover with 6 inlaid animals; organic patterns overall in red, including on exterior of bottom section — Lian cosmetic case with interior containers, c. 100 BCE - c. 100 CE
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prancing bird with wings outstretched; long tailfeathers; facing L — Phoenix Bird Form Plaque, one of a pair, 1st century BCE -1st century CE
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circular mirror with knob on verso decorated with chinese characters; purchased with BBD funds by Qi Xiyu — Mirror, Date Unknown
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red earthenware with green glaze — Han Temple, 1st century BCE - 1st century CE
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figure with green robe and red hat; PL elbow bent and fist on stomach — Attendant, 15th-16th century
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food plate (loquats?) from wedding procession; three color glazed ceramic; one set of 33 pieces, including wedding party, palanquin, wedding chests, ceremonial food and wedding party — Food Plate (loquats?) From Wedding Procession, 1368-1644
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musician: bell ringer from wedding procession; three color glazed ceramic; one set of 33 pieces, including wedding party, palanquin, wedding chests, ceremonial food and wedding party — Musician: Bell Ringer From Wedding Procession, 1368-1644
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musician: drummer from wedding procession; three color glazed ceramic; one set of 33 pieces, including wedding party, palanquin, wedding chests, ceremonial food and wedding party — Musician: Drummer From Wedding Procession, 1368-1644
China

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green ox with attachable cart consisting of yoke, 2 side rails and 2 wheels, with accompanying free-standing farmer — Cart with Ox and Farmer, 1st century
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grain mill, low fired earthenware with green lead glaze — Milling Shed, 206 BCE - 220 CE
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hill censer, low fired earthenware with green lead glaze — Lian (Cosmetic Container), 1st century
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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
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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
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ivory jade, traces of earthlike substance. — Belt Hook, 475-221 BCE
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Huang Crescent Shaped Pendant, 480-221 BCE

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Bird Pendant, 1027-775 BCE

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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

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Dark olive green jade with striations. — Ceremonial Axe, 1766-1122 BCE
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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
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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
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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
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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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pale green translucent jade with light brown clouds; plain surface; serrated edge derived from chi axe — Chi Huan Disc with Notches, 775-480 BCE
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Mottled pale ochre jade. Truncated tube shape with incised ribbon design. Use as a symbol of the earth and an emblem of rank by women of high status. From its length this ts'ung is classified as a tsu-ts'ung, emblem of imperial power. — Cong, 1122-722 BCE
China

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Translucent tan jade, traces of earth-like substance; Hsi knot opener in the shape of tusk — Pendant in the Form of a Xi Tiger, 480-221 BCE
China

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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

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Boshanlu censer, China — Boshanlu censer, 1st-2nd century
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Dancers, pair — Dancing Figure, one of a pair, 3rd century BCE - 3rd century CE
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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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Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 480-221 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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Dark green jade with black and white clouds. — Trapezoidal Ceremonial Axe, 1766-1122 BCE
China

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Mottled black jade, spotted with yellow sparkles. — Hu Trapezoidal Blade, 1122-722 BCE
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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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Mottled brown jade with light and dark clouds. — Ya Chang Scepter, 1122-722 BCE
China

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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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translucent white jade — Plaque, 480-221 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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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

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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

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Calcified ivory-white jade, chi ku pai, traces of red pigment and earthlike substance. — Ceremonial Ge Dagger, 1766-1122 BCE
China

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Translucent pale green jade with brown markings at the ear of the dragon and the middle of its serpentine body. — Dragon Ornament, 480-221 BCE
China

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

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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

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footed incense burner, saucer base, pierced cover, bronze, blue patina. — Incense Burner, 1st-2nd century
China

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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

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table with drawer, curved legs attached to base, design of landscape on top and paired phoenixes on base; carved cinnabar lacquer — Table Top Incense Stand, c. 1425
China

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Jade Pendant, 1027-775 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

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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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Bird Pendant, 1122-722 BCE

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

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Knot opener with a carved buffalo at the top, it terminates with a long arrowed pick; low relief buffalo, simplified and unpretentious; oyster white jade — Xi Pendant, 1027-775 BCE
China

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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

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Dark green jade, traces of earthlike substance. — Handle, 1766-1122 BCE
China

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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

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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

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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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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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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

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

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bowl coniform with round shoulders and wide mouth; green glazed pottery — Small Bowl, 2nd-1st century BCE
China

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Dou (bowl), ritual vessel hemispherical bowl on stem, loop handles with two bands of animalistic spiral design; bronze — Dou ritual food vessel, 6th century BCE
China

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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
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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

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Pendant in seated bird silhouette, stylized incised with scroll design and indication of bird's detail on both sides identical. Translucent green jade; traces of red pigment and clay-like substance. — Seated Bird Pendant, 1122-722 BCE
China

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Pendant in mask form; carved interrupted outline; incised features of the mask on only one side; the perforation drilled from one side. Calcified tan colored jade; traces of red pigment. — Animal Face Appliqué, 1766-1122 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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partially translucent tan jade — Pendant in the Form of a Xi Tiger, 480-221 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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3 sections; green glaze; 3 tiers, each with 4 small basins with stylized bird's heads, wings and tail, with one larger basin at top; 2 dogs running near central element of middle section — Pottery Lamp, 1st century
China

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group inclues ladle — Wine Cup, 1st century
China

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bride from wedding procession; three color glazed ceramic; one set of 33 pieces, including wedding party, palanquin, wedding chests, ceremonial food and wedding party — Bride from Wedding Procession, 1368-1644
China

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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

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Pendant in the Form of a Fish, 480-221 BCE

China

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Bird Pendant, 1027-775 BCE

China

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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

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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

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green jade with brown clouds and dark green moss; partially calcified on the back; four incised dragon heads in a comma and striation pattern decorate chueh — Jue Disc with Slit Opening, 480-221 BCE
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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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

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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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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

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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

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

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

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

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

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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

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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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Bowl median band of strap work with t'ao-ti'eh mask loop handles; interior with animal in relief and two-character inscription — Bowl, 2nd century BCE
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

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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

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Ceremonial blade with three soft ridges, one at the center and one on either side; incised geometric criss-cross design forms a band just before the handle; incised tooth design at the end of the handle. Mottled ivory jade with grey and brown clouds; traces of red pigment and clay. — Ceremonial ge Dagger, 1766-1122 BCE
China

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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

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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

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

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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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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

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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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Brown-black jade with yellow sparkles and clouds. — Hu Trapezoidal Ceremonial Blade, 1100-771 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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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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Grain Tower Model, funerary; dark green glazed ceramic — Granary Jar, 1st-2nd century
China

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Cylindrical button-like object; incised and relief. Light brown mottled jade; the surface is completely decorated with double incised design of 'comma' pattern. Pair with 50.46.327. Cat.Card Dims.H.17/32 x Di.31/32 in. — Cylindrical Button-like Object, one of a pair, 480-221 BCE
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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
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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
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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
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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
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pale green translucent jade, traces of earthlike substance. — Human-Figure Pendant, 1523-1028 BCE
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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
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Grey-black jade with white veins. — Axe Scepter, 1766-1122 BCE
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openwork design at top with dragon, looking up, surmounting 2 fighting tigers with scrolling bands between; bar on bottom for bristles — Brush Handle, 2nd-1st century BCE
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standing figure with right hand out in front and clenched, left hand down at hip; triangular heads with black features painted on pink ground; .1 wearing a breast plate over baggy trousers; .2 wearing a striped tunic over baggy trousers — Footsoldier, one of a pair, 2nd century BCE
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shallow dish with small flat rim; painted orange and brown; central organic scrolling design; brown rim with orange dots and zigzags; character(?) repeated 5 times around rim, 3 times on bottom — Dish, 3rd-2nd century BCE
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Silk Worm, China — Silk Worm, 3rd century BCE- 3rd century CE
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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
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Mottled ivory-grey jade, traces of red pigment. — Buffalo Pendant, 1100-771 BCE
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Semi-translucent grey jade marked with brown clouds. Used a decorative ring on belt. — Belt Ornament, 206 BCE - 220 CE
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Bird Pendant, 1050-770 BCE

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Jade; upper part has a form of a feline head with capped horns; monster (t'ao-t'ieh) mask; ends in sharp arrow-like tip with stylized incised design of upside-down triangles; a perforation behind the eyes; knot opener. Calcified cream-colored jade; traces of red pigment and clay-like substance. chi-ku-pai woven texture on underside. — Mi Bow Tip, 1766-1122 BCE
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Curved beak and flanged crest; incised detail on both sides identical; green translucent jade; traces of red pigment and clay — Bird Pendant in Silhouette, 1027-775 BCE
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Pendant in form of a stylized animal looking from above; slightly flanking out wings; on the body, incised curve-scroll design indicating the top and lower part of the body; small perforation at the beak; traces of clay; tan jade — Cicada Pendant, 1027-775 BCE
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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
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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
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Heng Girdle — Pendant in the Form of a Aoomorphic Figure, 480-221 BCE
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Highly calcified grey-green jade traces of red pigment and earth-like substance. — Bird Plaque, 1766-1122 BCE
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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
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pale green jade — Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 480-221 BCE
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brownish tan jade with red veins — Cong, 206 BCE - 220 CE
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Light green transluscent jade, traces of earthlike substance. — Toad Inlay, 1766-1122 BCE
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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
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Mottled brown-black jade spotted with yellow sparkles and clouds. — Hu Trapezoidal Ceremonial Blade, 1100-771 BCE
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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
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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
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mirror; twelve continuous arches design — Mirror with abstract decor, 4th century BCE
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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
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Pendant in the form of a Blunt Beaked Bird, 1027-775 BCE

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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
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Pendant in the Form of a Fish, 480-221 BCE

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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
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pale green jade, calicified, traces of earthlike substance; double S-shaped dragon, typical of the Warring States; restoration of the tail — Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 480-221 BCE
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Mottled olive-green jade. Oblong plaque resembles miniature shield. — Plaque, 475-221 BCE
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Mirror, square, gilt, wave-curly inlay of gold. — Square Mirror with Wave Design, 2nd-1st century BCE
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Both bowl and cover of this squat ding are richly decorated with broad horizontal belts of various patterns broad bands of interlaced volutes and angles, granulation and striation, as well as taotie masks placed upside down. The sides of the bent handles are incised with volutes, the face of the handles with volutes and angles. The knees of the short, thick legs are adorned with taotie-like masks. Three upright disks with flat, truncated projections at the top are affixed to the lid, which has a central medallion with a border of volutes and angles framing a wide band Huai heart-shaped blades. The low, rounded bottom of the bowl suggests Jincun as the possible provenance of this vessel. Patina grayed green with areas of sharp green. — Covered Ding (Ritual Food Vessel), late 5th-4th century BCE
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Black jade. — Hu Trapezoidal Ceremonial Blade, 1100-771 BCE
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Ivory-tan jade. — Ceremonial Ge Dagger, 1100-771 BCE
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green tower in two parts; top with archer in each corner; base=moat in bowl with fish and frogs; swans on rim — Military Watchtower, 1st century
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large head of a beast with mouth open; phoenix looking over its back on PL side; twisting roaring dragon on PR side; green, tan, black and white glaze; separated into 2 parts with part of dragon and phoenix on top section — Roof Ornament, one of a pair, 16th-17th century
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large head of a beast with mouth open; phoenix looking over its back on PR side; twisting roaring dragon on PL side; green, tan, black and white glaze — Roof Ornament, one of a pair, 16th-17th century
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shallow dish with small flaring lip; brown rim with red and black geometric designs; central circular section with brown ground and red organic designs; brown exterior with red and black decoration at edge — Dish, one of a pair, 1st century
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seated bird with head turned toward tail and rested on back; long, curling feathers on wings and tail; details etched into surface; gold color with green and red (malachite and cuprite) encrustations — Phoenix weight, one of a pair, 2nd century BCE
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figure with green robe and red hat; PL elbow bent and fist on stomach — Attendant, 15th-16th century
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seal with turtle standing on top of plain, undecorated platform; turtle looking straight up — Official Seal, 2nd century BCE- 2nd century CE
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dark green jade, traces of earthlike substance — Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 206 BCE - 220 CE
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standing figure with right hand out in front and clenched, left hand down at hip; triangular heads with black features painted on pink ground; .1 wearing a breast plate over baggy trousers; .2 wearing a striped tunic over baggy trousers — Footsoldier, one of a pair, 2nd century BCE
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bride's male relative from wedding procession; three color glazed ceramic; one set of 33 pieces, including wedding party, palanquin, wedding chests, ceremonial food and wedding party — Bride's Male Relative From Wedding Procession, 1368-1644
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food plate (melons?) from wedding procession; three color glazed ceramic; one set of 33 pieces, including wedding party, palanquin, wedding chests, ceremonial food and wedding party — Food Plate (Melons?) From Wedding Procession, 1368-1644
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group includes wine cup — Ladle, 1st century
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musician bell ringer from wedding procession; three color glazed ceramic; one set of 33 pieces, including wedding party, palanquin, wedding chests, ceremonial food and wedding party — Musician:Bell Ringer From Wedding Procession, 1368-1644
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musician: horn carrier from wedding procession; three color glazed ceramic; one set of 33 pieces, including wedding party, palanquin, wedding chests, ceremonial food and wedding party — Musician: Horn Carrier From Wedding Procession, 1368-1644
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food plate (eggplants?) from wedding procession; three color glazed ceramic; one set of 33 pieces, including wedding party, palanquin, wedding chests, ceremonial food and wedding party — Food Plate (Eggplants?) From Wedding Procession, 1368-1644
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musician: drummer from wedding procession; three color glazed ceramic; one set of 33 pieces, including wedding party, palanquin, wedding chests, ceremonial food and wedding party — Musician: Drummer From Wedding Procession, 1368-1644
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Former Classification: Jade — Pi, 10th-13th century
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model of watchtower red earthenware with green glaze — Han Temple, 1st century BCE - 1st century CE
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figure with green robe and red hat; very long sleeves; PR lower arm raised with end of sleeve hanging down — Attendant, 15th-16th century
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figure with green and brown robe and red hat; drum attached to waist — Musician, 15th-16th century
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figure with green and brown robe and red hat; holding trumpet-like instrument in PR hand next to front of body — Musician, 15th-16th century
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figure with green robe and red hat; very long sleeves; PL lower arm raised with end of sleeve hanging down — Attendant, 15th-16th century
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figure with green robe and red hat; very long sleeves; PL arm raised with end of sleeve hanging down — Attendant, 15th-16th century
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figure with green and brown robe and red hat; drum attached to waist — Musician, 15th-16th century
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bride's female relative from wedding procession; three color glazed ceramic; one set of 33 pieces, including wedding party, palanquin, wedding chests, ceremonial food and wedding party — Bride's Female Relative From Wedding Procession, 1368-1644
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musician: bell ringer from wedding procession; three color glazed ceramic; one set of 33 pieces, including wedding party, palanquin, wedding chests, ceremonial food and wedding party — Musician: Bell Ringer From Wedding Procession, 1368-1644
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male attendant from wedding procession; three color glazed ceramic; one set of 33 pieces, including wedding party, palanquin, wedding chests, ceremonial food and wedding party — Male Attendant From Wedding Procession, 1368-1644
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two handle vessel, undecorated except for handles, and three rings on top of cover — Hu covered vessel, 3rd century BCE
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model of watchtower, red earthenware with green glaze — Han Temple, 1st century BCE - 1st century CE
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L-shaped segment where two walls meet forming corner; notches on lower outside edge of each wall; decorative green glazed cornice around top edge with brown glazed element at corner; green glazed brick-like incised areas along bottom edges of wall — Wall Segment, from a large tileworks retinue, 15th-16th century
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figure with green robe and red hat; very long sleeves; PR lower arm raised with end of sleeve hanging down — Attendant, 15th-16th century
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figure with green and brown robe and red hat; drum attached to waist — Musician, 15th-16th century
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figure with green robe and red hat; PL hand palm up — Attendant, 15th-16th century
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two rows of brown glazed V-shaped applied decorative elements with brown bands underneath along front top edge; open doorway into hollow interior; lattice design, in brown glaze, on either side of doorway and on upper door jamb; incised brick-like design, glazed green, around podium and lower edges on upper structure — House, 15th-16th century
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bell-shaped box with stepped cover; organic patterns overall in red on brown — Cosmetic Container, c. 100 BCE -c. 200 CE
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cylindrical box with stepped cover; inlaid flower on cover; organic and geometric patterns overall in red and brown — Cosmetic Container, c. 100 BCE -c. 200 CE
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cylindrical-shaped well with slightly inverted walls, outward-flaring lip rim; roughly triangular-shaped top section with small roof; separate dipping vessel with black cord loop around rim — Wellhead, 1st-2nd century
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Mirror, round, with t'ao-t'ieh masks in relief. — Mirror, 4th-3rd century BCE
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man in a blue and green top riding a horse holding a gong and mallet with both hands in front of his chest — Equestrian Figure for Wedding Procession, 16th-17th century
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model Hinged Chest, from a set of model furniture — Hinged Chest, from a set of model furniture, 17th century
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L-shaped segment where two walls meet forming corner; notches on lower outside edge of each wall; decorative green glazed cornice around top edge with brown glazed element at corner; green glazed brick-like incised areas along bottom edges of wall — Wall Segment, from a large tileworks retinue, 15th-16th century
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ribbed roof, glazed green; round elements in three rows on one long side; blue glazed element on top edge and 3/4 way down each side edge; circular hole on each short side — House Roof, 15th-16th century
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figure with green and brown robe and red hat; drum attached to waist — Musician, 15th-16th century
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figure in brown robe with green sleeves and red hat; holds round musical instrument in PL hand — Musician, 15th-16th century
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figure with green robe and red hat; arms at sides, PL hand palm up — Attendant, 15th-16th century
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figure with green and brown robe and red hat; drum attached to waist — Musician, 15th-16th century
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ribbed roof, glazed green; round elements in three rows on each long side; blue glazed element on top edge and 3/4 way down each side edge; circular hole on each short side — Gateway Roof, from a large tileworks retinue, 15th-16th century
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food plate (cake or bread, yellow) from wedding procession; three color glazed ceramic; one set of 33 pieces, including wedding party, palanquin, wedding chests, ceremonial food and wedding party — Food Plate (Cake or Bread, Yellow) From Wedding Procession, 1368-1644
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palanquin bearer from wedding procession; three color glazed ceramic; one set of 33 pieces, including wedding party, palanquin, wedding chests, ceremonial food and wedding party — Palanquin Bearer From Wedding Procession, 1368-1644
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palanquin bearer from wedding procession; three color glazed ceramic; one set of 33 pieces, including wedding party, palanquin, wedding chests, ceremonial food and wedding party — Palanquin Bearer From Wedding Procession, 1368-1644
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palanquin from wedding procession; three color glazed ceramic; one set of 33 pieces, including wedding party, palanquin, wedding chests, ceremonial food and wedding party — Palanquin From Wedding Procession, 1368-1644
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food plate (cake or bread, green) from wedding procession; three color glazed ceramic; one set of 33 pieces, including wedding party, palanquin, wedding chests, ceremonial food and wedding party — Food Plate (Cake or Bread, Green) From Wedding Procession, 1368-1644
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musician: horn blower from wedding procession; three color glazed ceramic; one set of 33 pieces, including wedding party, palanquin, wedding chests, ceremonial food and wedding party — Musician: Horn Blower From Wedding Procession, 1368-1644
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large dowry chest from wedding procession; three color glazed ceramic; one set of 33 pieces, including wedding party, palanquin, wedding chests, ceremonial food and wedding party — Large Dowry Chest From Wedding Procession, 1368-1644
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Grey-blue pigment; diamond-shaped designs on sides, nine squares at top and bottom of front with designs of buildings and animals inside; crescent and diamond-shaped designs between squares; rectangular opening on top edge; three circular openings on bottom edge — Tomb Tile, 1st century
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Grey-blue pigment; diamond-shaped designs on sides, nine squares at top and bottom of front with designs of buildings and animals inside; crescent and diamond-shaped designs between squares; rectangular opening on top edge; three circular openings on bottom edge — Tomb Tile, 1st century
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seated bird with head turned toward tail and rested on back; long, curling feathers on wings and tail; details etched into surface; polished gold color with some blue, green and red (azurite, malachite and cuprite) encrustations — Phoenix weight, one of a pair, 2nd century BCE
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BROKEN INTO THREE PIECES — Mirror, 3rd century BCE
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two handle vessel, undecorated except for handles, and three rings on top of cover — Covered vessel hu, one of a pair, 5th-4th century BCE
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food plate (peaches?) from wedding procession; three color glazed ceramic; one set of 33 pieces, including wedding party, palanquin, wedding chests, ceremonial food and wedding party — Food Plate (Peaches?) From Wedding Procession, 1368-1644
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Large green glaze storage jar. — Hu Storage Jar, 1st-2nd century
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Blue-grey pigment; diamond and circle chaped designs on front; 7 rectangles on side with foliate designs inside; 6 rectangles on back with figures inside; 8 additional rectangles on back with foliate designs; circular openings at top and bottom — Tomb Pillar, 1st century
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figure with green robe and red hat, robe has brown side panels; very long sleeves; PR lower arm raised with end of sleeve hanging down — Attendant, 15th-16th century
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four-sided with turned designs; green glaze on outside with brown inside basin; rectangular element with hole in top extending up from center of basin — Fountain, 15th-16th century
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figure with green robe and red hat; very long sleeves; PR lower arm raised with end of sleeve handing down — Attendant, 15th-16th century
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figure with green robe with brown side panels on skirt; holds long tapering bell-like instrument in PR hand — Musician, 15th-16th century
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figure with green and brown robe with hat; drum attached to waist — Musician, 15th-16th century
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ribbed roof, glazed green; round elements in three rows on one long side; blue glazed element on top edge and 3/4 way down each side edge; circular hole on each short side — House Roof, 15th-16th century
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figure with green robe and red hat; PR arm raised with hand in fist — Attendant, 15th-16th century
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figure with green robe and red hat; very long sleeves; PL lower arm raised with end of sleeve hanging down — Musician, 15th-16th century
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figure with green robe and red hat; very long sleeves; PL arm raised with end of sleeve hanging down — Attendant, 15th-16th century
China

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figure with brown and green robe and red hat; very long sleeves; PL lower arm raised with end of sleeve hanging down — Attendant, 15th-16th century
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figure with green robe and red hat; very long sleeves; PR arm raised with end of sleeve hanging down — Attendant, 15th-16th century
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key design band circling exterior rim; loop handles and three legs; bronze — Ding tripod, 900-600 BCE
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small dowry chest from wedding procession; three color glazed ceramic; one set of 33 pieces, including wedding party, palanquin, wedding chests, ceremonial food and wedding party — Small Dowry Chest From Wedding Procession, 1368-1644
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male attendant from wedding procession; three color glazed ceramic; one set of 33 pieces, including wedding party, palanquin, wedding chests, ceremonial food and wedding party — Male Attendant From Wedding Procession, 1368-1644
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bride's female relative from wedding procession; three color glazed ceramic; one set of 33 pieces, including wedding party, palanquin, wedding chests, ceremonial food and wedding party — Bride's Female Relative From Wedding Procession, 1368-1644
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Palanquin bearer from wedding procession; three color glazed ceramic; one set of 33 pieces, including wedding party, palanquin, wedding chests, ceremonial food and wedding party — Palanquin Bearer From Wedding Procession, 1368-1644
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wine cup from wedding procession; three color glazed ceramic; one set of 33 pieces, including wedding party, palanquin, wedding chests, ceremonial food and wedding party — Wine Cup From Wedding Procession, 1368-1644
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wine cup from wedding procession; three color glazed ceramic; one set of 33 pieces, including wedding party, palanquin, wedding chests, ceremonial food and wedding party — Wine Cup From Wedding Procession, 1368-1644
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one of seven rubbings taken from stone slabs comprising the Wu family shrine in Shantung Province, China — Rubbings from the Wu Family Shrine, 20th century
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food plate (pig's head?) from wedding procession; three color glazed ceramic; one set of 33 pieces, including wedding party, palanquin, wedding chests, ceremonial food and wedding party — Food Plate (Pig's Head) From Wedding Procession, 1368-1644
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musician: drummer from wedding procession; three color glazed ceramic; one set of 33 pieces, including wedding party, palanquin, wedding chests, ceremonial food and wedding party — Musician: Drummer From Wedding Procession, 1368-1644
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palanquin bearer from wedding procession; three color glazed ceramic; one set of 33 pieces, including wedding party, palanquin, wedding chests, ceremonial food and wedding party — Palanquin Bearer From Wedding Procession, 1368-1644
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L-shaped segment where two walls meet forming corner; notches on lower outside edge of each wall; decorative green glazed cornice around top edge with brown glazed element at corner; green glazed brick-like incised areas along bottom edges of wall — Wall Segment, from a large tileworks retinue, 15th-16th century
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L-shaped segment where two walls meet forming corner; notches on lower outside edge of each wall; decorative green glazed cornice around top edge with brown glazed element at corner; green glazed brick-like incised areas along bottom edges of wall — Wall Segment, from a large tileworks retinue, 15th-16th century
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open doorway with applied V-shaped elements, glazed brown, under overhang; recessed doorway with blue jamb, blue lintel and round brown dentils and square elements at bottom of door; green glazed incised brick-like decoration around podium and lower portion — Gateway, 15th-16th century
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figure in brown robe with green sleeves and red hat; holds round musical instrument in PL hand — Musician, 15th-16th century
China

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figure with green robe and red hat; both hands in front of body at waist, in fists, PL hand above PR hand — Attendant, 15th-16th century
China

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ribbed roof, glazed green; round elements in three rows on one long side; blue glazed element on top edge and 3/4 way down each side edge; circular hole on each short side — House Roof, 15th-16th century
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figure with green robe and red hat; both hands in front of body at waist, in fists, PL hand above PR hand — Attendant, 15th-16th century
China

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figure with green robe and red hat; very long sleeves; PL lower arm raised with end of sleeve hanging down — Attendant, 15th-16th century
China

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grey unglazed pottery figure of a kneeling woman looking straight ahead, wearing a robe; arms bent at elbows, straight ahead; hair pulled into low ponytail — Kneeling Female "Long Sleeve" Dancer, 2nd century
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Dancers, pair — Dancing Figure, one of a pair, 206 BCE - 220 CE
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small dowry chest from wedding procession; three color glazed ceramic; one set of 33 pieces, including wedding party, palanquin, wedding chests, ceremonial food and wedding party — Small Dowry Chest From Wedding Procession, 1368-1644
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food plate (squash?) from wedding procession; three color glazed ceramic; one set of 33 pieces, including wedding party, palanquin, wedding chests, ceremonial food and wedding party — Food Plate (Squash?) From Wedding Procession, 1368-1644
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grain mill, low fired earthenware with green lead glaze — Grain Mill, 206 BCE - 220 CE
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man in a red top riding a horse holding a horn with both hands in front of his chest — Equestrian Figure for Wedding Procession, 16th-17th century
China

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standing horse with legs far apart, on rectangular base with squared-off corners; wears saddle — Horse, 15th-16th century
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four-sided with turned designs; green glaze on outside with brown inside basin; rectangular element with hole in top extending up from center of basin — Fountain, 15th-16th century
China

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small comb with rounded top — Comb, c. 100 BCE -c. 200 CE
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small comb with rounded top — Comb, c. 100 BCE -c. 200 CE
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openwork plaque with bell-shaped bottom; human head at top center; upper bodies of fantastic animals at R and L; incised details; mounted on black cloth-covered board — Plaque in the Form of Hsi Wang Mu, Queen Mother of the West, late 2nd century
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tower with triangular base topped with two graduated outward-flaring elements and a spire on top; mounted on black cloth-covered board with L2003.116.5.2-.7 — Plaque in the Form of a Tower, 2nd-3rd century
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standing figure holding a flower-like object; facing R; incised details; mounted on black cloth-covered board with L2003.116.9.2 — Figural Plaque, 2nd-3rd century
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arc terminating in dragon heads; mounted on black cloth-covered board with L2003.116.2.2 — Dragon-head Huang Plaque, 2nd-3rd century
China

G215

long narrow form; constructed out of a single piece of wood with rectangular hole cut in the underside serving as the sound box; top is slightly convex; sides flat; neck slightly raised; tiger's face with large eyes, flaring nostrils, flattened ears, wide curved mouth carved at one end; tiger's head is pierced with large square opening, designed to hold the single string anchor, and five small holes for pegs; covered overall with black lacquer; painted with a fine red cross-hatched design on top and sides; sides decorated with frieze of 5 black dragons with elongated arched bodies, long tails, thin legs and gold wings; another dragon on top of neck; narrow bands of black diamonds on a solid red ground at edges; fingerboard painted with 4 groups of symmetrically confronting double-headed dragons with snakelike bodies between human-faced dragon figures and either end — Zither (Qin), 5th century BCE
China

G215

small male figure with red sleeves riding on a dark horse with open mouth; man's upper body and horse's tail detach — Horse and Rider, c. 180 BCE
China