MirrorDesign of animal mask with the inscribed date “Yanxi 7”, China, Purportedly excavated from a tumulus near Pyongyang, Korea, Eastern Han dynasty, dated 164
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 5
April 16, 2019 (Tue) - July 15, 2019 (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.
Current exhibit includes:
MirrorDesign of animal mask with the inscribed date “Yanxi 7”, China, Purportedly excavated from a tumulus near Pyongyang, Korea, Eastern Han dynasty, dated 164
Sword, Spring and Autumn-Warring States period, 6th–5th century BC
Decorative Plaque in Shape of a Mirror, Spring and Autumn–Warring States period, 6th–4th century BC
Bronze Ge Halberd, China, Shizhaishan culture, 3rd–2nd century BC, Gift of Mr. Sugiyama Sadatoshi
Ding Cooking Vessel Taotie design, Shang dynasty, 13th–11th century BC
Bu JarTaotie design, Shang dynasty, 13th–11th century BC, Gift of Ms. Sakamoto Kiku