The Advent of Chinese Civilization
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Clay Stamped SealInscribed "True Seal of the Emperor", China, Qin-Western Han dynasty, 3rd-2nd century BC (Gift of Mr. Abe Fusajiro)
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 4
June 4, 2019 (Tue) - October 6, 2019 (Sun)This section focuses on pottery and jade objects from about 3000 BC to AD 200. The items on display present the beauty that ancient Chinese people pursued in the form and color of pottery, as well as the characteristic luster of jade.
Current exhibit includes:
Painted Pottery Jar with a Handle, Excavated in Gansu or Qinghai province, China, Majiayao culture, ca. 2,600-2,300 BC (Gift of Dr. Yokogawa Tamisuke)
Clay Stamped Seal, Inscribed "True imperial seal", China, Qin-Western Han dynasty, 3rd-2nd century BC (Gift of Mr. Abe Fusajiro)
Jade Axe, Neolithic period, 3rd millennium BC
Carved Stone Monster, Attributed provenance: Yinxu, Anyang, Henan province, China, Shang dynasty, 13th-11th century BC