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Chinese Bronzes

Stemmed Cup with Handles, China, Western Han dynasty, 2nd–1st century BC

Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 5
November 19, 2019 (Tue) - April 12, 2020 (Sun)

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.

Major Work(s) on Exhibit 8 results

	Designation	Name		Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance	Period	Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number	CMT
Highlight		Sword		China	Spring and Autumn-Warring States period, 6th-5th century BC	TJ-5700
Highlight		Animal-Shaped Finial		Northern frontier of China	Spring and Autumn period, 6th–5th century BC	TJ-5598
		Money Tree		Excavated in Sichuan province or its vicinity, China	Eastern Han dynasty, 1st-2nd century	TJ-5707
Highlight		Stemmed Cup with Handles		China	Western Han dynasty, 2nd–1st century BC	TJ-5659
Highlight		Bu JarTaotie design		China	Shang dynasty, 13th-11th century BC	Gift of Ms. Sakamoto Kiku TJ-4785
Highlight		"Bo" Bell, Coiling dragon design		China	Warring States period, 5th century BC	Gift of Ms. Sakamoto Kiku TJ-4792
Highlight		Vase with Beast-Shaped Handles		China	Early Tang dynasty, 7th century	Lent by the Tokiwayama Bunko Foundation
Highlight	Important Cultural Property	Vase with Dragon Handles		China	Tang dynasty, 8th century	Gift of Dr. Yokogawa Tamisuke TG-647

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