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
June 11, 2024 (Tue)–
September 29, 2024 (Sun)
Cooking Vessel ("Ding") with Dragons ("Panchi")
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 5
June 11, 2024 (Tue)–
September 29, 2024 (Sun)
Foundation Peg with a God Figure
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 3
June 11, 2024 (Tue)–
September 8, 2024 (Sun)
Tiles with Multicolor Glazes
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 3
June 11, 2024 (Tue)–
September 8, 2024 (Sun)
Mummy of Pasherienptah
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 3
June 11, 2024 (Tue)–
September 8, 2024 (Sun)
Plaque with Animals
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 10
May 21, 2024 (Tue)–
November 10, 2024 (Sun)
Three-Legged Cooking Vessel with a Handle
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 10
May 21, 2024 (Tue)–
November 10, 2024 (Sun)
Double-Mouthed Container with Wheels
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 10
May 21, 2024 (Tue)–
November 24, 2024 (Sun)
Horse-Shaped Container
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 10
May 21, 2024 (Tue)–
November 24, 2024 (Sun)
Stone Bas-relief, Queen Mother of the West / Chariot / Hunting
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 7
April 16, 2024 (Tue)–
April 20, 2025 (Sun)
Human-shaped Object
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 12
April 9, 2024 (Tue)–
February 16, 2025 (Sun)