Metalsmithing techniques improved greatly during the Han dynasty (206 BC–220 AD). Highly adorned gilt and silver pieces like this one grew more common.
Wine Vessel ("Bu") with Animal Masks ("Taotie")
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 5
October 21, 2025 (Tue)–
March 8, 2026 (Sun)
Cooking Vessel ("Ding") with Dragons ("Panchi")
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 5
October 21, 2025 (Tue)–
March 8, 2026 (Sun)
Foundation Peg with a God Figure
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 3
September 9, 2025 (Tue)–
December 21, 2025 (Sun)
Tiles with Multicolor Glazes
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 3
September 9, 2025 (Tue)–
December 21, 2025 (Sun)
Mummy of Pasherienptah
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 3
September 9, 2025 (Tue)–
December 21, 2025 (Sun)
Seal with the Inscription "True Seal of the Emperor"
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 4
June 17, 2025 (Tue)–
November 3, 2025 (Mon)
Human-shaped Object
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 12
May 27, 2025 (Tue)–
May 31, 2026 (Sun)
Stone Bas-relief, Queen Mother of the West / Chariot / Hunting
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 7
April 22, 2025 (Tue)–
April 19, 2026 (Sun)