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
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Cooking Vessel ("Ding") with Dragons ("Panchi")
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 5
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Long-Necked Jar
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 10
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Horse-Shaped Container
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 10
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Double-Mouthed Container with Wheels
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 10
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Foundation Peg with a God Figure
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 3
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Tiles with Multicolor Glazes
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 3
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Mummy of Pasherienptah
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 3
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Plaque with Animals
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 10
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Human-shaped Object
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 12
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Stone Bas-relief, Queen Mother of the West / Chariot / Hunting
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 7
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