Chinese Bronzes
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Bu Jar, Taotie design, Shang dynasty, 13th - 11th century BC (Gift of Ms. Sakamoto Kiku)
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 5
January 2, 2013 (Wed) - May 6, 2013 (Mon)This part focuses on Chinese bronzes from about 1800 BC to AD 1000. The changing shapes and designs of the bronzes on display provide clues to the thoughts and shifting religious beliefs of ancient Chinese people.
Current exhibit includes:
Mirror, Deity and animal design with year inscription, Eastern Han dynasty, dated 216
Sword, Spring and Autumn - Warring States period, 6th - 5th century BC
Money Tree, Excavated in Sichuan province or its vicinity, China, Eastern Han dynasty, 1st - 2nd century
Bu Jar, Taotie design, Shang dynasty, 13th - 11th century BC (Gift of Ms. Sakamoto Kiku)
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
CMT | ||
| Ge Halberd | China | Spring and Autumn period, 8th-7th century BC | TJ-2163-1 | ||||
| Horse Bit Cheek Plaques | China | Western Zhou dynasty, 11th-8th century BC | TJ-2908-1 |