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Culture: China, Han dynasty (125)
Culture: China, Han dynasty (125)
Dog
Dog, 25–220 CE
China, Eastern Han dynasty (AD 25-220)
1983.1CCCC0
Mirror with Deities, Chariot, and the White Tiger
Mirror with Deities, Chariot, and the White Tiger, 100–200 CE
China, Eastern Han dynasty (25-220)
1995.332CCCC0
Cylindrical Jar
Cylindrical Jar, 202 BCE–220 CE
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1948.214CCCC0
Mat Weight in the Form of a Bear
Mat Weight in the Form of a Bear, 202 BCE–9 CE
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1994.203CCCC0
Watchtower
Watchtower, 25–220 CE
China, Eastern Han dynasty (AD 25-220)
1989.71CCCC0
Mirror with Deities and Kings
Mirror with Deities and Kings, 100s CE
China, Eastern Han dynasty (25–220 CE)
1995.331CCCC0
Pair of Owl-shaped Jars
Pair of Owl-shaped Jars, 206 BCE–9 CE
China, Henan province, Western Han dynasty (206 BC–AD 9)
2020.178CCCC0
Cylindrical Container with Cover (Lian)
Cylindrical Container with Cover (Lian), 100 BCE–100 CE
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1972.44CCCC0
The Hunt
The Hunt, 300–100 BCE
China, late Warring States period (475-221 BC) to Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1957.141CCCC0
Standing Horse
Standing Horse, 206 BC–AD 220
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1977.57CCCC0
Incense Burner (Boshan Lu)
Incense Burner (Boshan Lu), 200–100 BC
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1986.46CCCC0
The Kill
The Kill, 300–100 BCE
China, late Warring States period (475-221 BC) to Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1957.139CCCC0
Mirror with Clouds and Nebulae
Mirror with Clouds and Nebulae, 200–100 BCE
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1995.288CCCC0
Jar (Hu)
Jar (Hu), 100 BCE–100 CE
China, probably Zhejiang province, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1954.370CCCC0
Chariot Canopy Shaft
Chariot Canopy Shaft, 202 BCE–9 CE
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1992.233CCCC0
TLV Mirror
TLV Mirror, early 1st Century - early 3rd Century
China, Eastern Han dynasty (25-220)
1995.296CCCC0
Panel from Model Cooking Stove: Fairy Feeding Lingzhi Fungus to a Dragon
Panel from Model Cooking Stove: Fairy Feeding Lingzhi Fungus to a Dragon, 100–1 BC
China, from a tomb in Xi'an, Shanxi province, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1925.134CCCC0
Panel from Model Cooking Stove: Lancer Jousting with a Tiger
Panel from Model Cooking Stove: Lancer Jousting with a Tiger, 100–1 BC
China, from a tomb in Xi'an, Shanxi province, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1925.135CCCC0
TLV Mirror with Four Spirits and Companions
TLV Mirror with Four Spirits and Companions, AD 9–100
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1995.301CCCC0
Panel from Model Cooking Stove: Vermilion Bird
Panel from Model Cooking Stove: Vermilion Bird, 100–1 BC
China, from a tomb in Xi'an, Shanxi province, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1925.136CCCC0
Mirror with Deities and Animals Surrounded by Rings of Squares and...
Mirror with Deities and Animals Surrounded by Rings of Squares and..., AD 175–225
China, Eastern Han dynasty (25-220)
1995.326CCCC0
Mirror with Auspicious Animals Surrounded by Rings of Squares and...
Mirror with Auspicious Animals Surrounded by Rings of Squares and..., AD late 100s
China, Eastern Han dynasty (25-220)
1995.324CCCC0
Jar (Hu)
Jar (Hu), 202 BCE–9 CE
China, probably Henan province, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1989.15CCCC0
Panel from Model Cooking Stove: Raven Flanked by Snake-Entwined Tortoises
Panel from Model Cooking Stove: Raven Flanked by Snake-Entwined Tortoises, 100–1 BC
China, from a tomb in Xi'an, Shanxi province, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1925.139CCCC0
Mirror with Deities and Animals Surrounded by Rings of Squares and...
Mirror with Deities and Animals Surrounded by Rings of Squares and..., AD late 100s
China, Eastern Han dynasty (25-220)
1995.333CCCC0
Mirror with Concentric Circles, an Immortal, and Auspicious Animals
Mirror with Concentric Circles, an Immortal, and Auspicious Animals, AD 25–100
China, Eastern Han dynasty (AD 25-220)
1995.304CCCC0
Mirror with Linked Arcs and Kui Dragons
Mirror with Linked Arcs and Kui Dragons, AD 100s
China, Eastern Han dynasty (25-220)
1995.320CCCC0
Mirror with Quatrefoil and Linked Arcs
Mirror with Quatrefoil and Linked Arcs, AD 25–220
China, Eastern Han dynasty (AD 25-220)
1995.319CCCC0
Mirror Featuring Deities and Kings in Three Sections Surrounded by Rings...
Mirror Featuring Deities and Kings in Three Sections Surrounded by Rings..., AD 175–225
China, Eastern Han dynasty (25-220)
1995.328CCCC0
Mirror with Concentric Circles and Linked Arcs
Mirror with Concentric Circles and Linked Arcs, 1st century BC
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1995.306CCCC0
Mirror with a Square Band and Four Nipples
Mirror with a Square Band and Four Nipples, late 200s-early 100s BC
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1995.275CCCC0
Hollow Tile: Column from Tomb-Chamber Doorway
Hollow Tile: Column from Tomb-Chamber Doorway, 2nd Century
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1915.66CCCC0
Hollow Tile: Lintel from Tomb-Chamber Doorway
Hollow Tile: Lintel from Tomb-Chamber Doorway, 2nd Century
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1915.69CCCC0
Mirror with Concentric Circles and Linked Arcs
Mirror with Concentric Circles and Linked Arcs, late 200s-9 BC
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1995.290CCCC0
Mirror
Mirror, AD 25–220
China, Eastern Han dynasty (AD 25-220)
1915.606CCCC0
TLV Mirror with Multiple Nipples
TLV Mirror with Multiple Nipples, 1st century AD
China, Eastern Han dynasty (25-220)
1917.953CCCC0
Relief with Rampant Tiger and Boar from a Funerary Stove Model
Relief with Rampant Tiger and Boar from a Funerary Stove Model, 202 BC-AD 220
China, from a tomb in Xi'an, Shanxi province, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1925.137CCCC0
Relief with Dragon from a Funerary Stove Model
Relief with Dragon from a Funerary Stove Model, 202 BC–AD 220
China, from a tomb in Xi'an, Shanxi province, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1925.138CCCC0
Mirror
Mirror, 206 BC-AD 220
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1995.11CCCC0
Relief with Tiger from a Funerary Stove Model
Relief with Tiger from a Funerary Stove Model, 202 BC-AD 220
China, from a tomb in Xi'an, Shanxi province, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1925.140CCCC0
Hollow Tile: Column from Tomb-Chamber Doorway
Hollow Tile: Column from Tomb-Chamber Doorway, 2nd Century
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1915.68CCCC0
No image available
Female Figure of a Court Entertainer Dancing, 100s CE
China, Sichuan province, Eastern Han dynasty (AD 25–220)
2023.98CCCC0
Mirror with a Square Band, Four Nipples, and Grass Leaf Motifs
Mirror with a Square Band, Four Nipples, and Grass Leaf Motifs, 100s BC
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1995.285CCCC0
TLV Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces
TLV Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces, 125–1 BC
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1995.283CCCC0
Mirror with Quatrefoil, Concentric Circles, and Linked Arcs
Mirror with Quatrefoil, Concentric Circles, and Linked Arcs, AD 25–220
China, Eastern Han dynasty (25-220)
1995.318CCCC0
Frieze Fragment with Chariot Procession
Frieze Fragment with Chariot Procession, AD 100s
China, style of Wu Family Shrines, Jiaxiang district, Shandong, Eastern Han dynasty (AD 25–220)
1985.73CCCC0
Belt Buckle with Animals
Belt Buckle with Animals, 202 BCE–9 CE
China, Ordos region, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1952.115CCCC0
Covered Jar (Hu)
Covered Jar (Hu), 25–220 CE
China, Eastern Han dynasty (AD 25-220)
1924.196CCCC0
Tomb Tile
Tomb Tile, 206 BC-AD 220
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1915.70CCCC0
Belt Buckle with Animals
Belt Buckle with Animals, 202 BCE–9 CE
China, Ordos region, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1952.116CCCC0
The Killing of Three Warriors with Two Peaches
The Killing of Three Warriors with Two Peaches, 202 BCE–220 CE
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1946.238CCCC0
Pole Top as a Wild Ass
Pole Top as a Wild Ass, Han dynasty (206 BC-AD 220)
China, Ordos Region, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1962.46CCCC0
Mirror with Four Nipples and Four Birds
Mirror with Four Nipples and Four Birds, 206 BC-AD 9
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1995.297CCCC0
Mirror with Four Nipples and Eight Birds
Mirror with Four Nipples and Eight Birds, 1st century BC
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1995.305CCCC0
Mirror with Concentric Circles and Linked Arcs
Mirror with Concentric Circles and Linked Arcs, late 3rd Century BC - early 1st Century
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1995.291CCCC0
Mirror with Concentric Circles, an Immortal, and Auspicious Animals
Mirror with Concentric Circles, an Immortal, and Auspicious Animals, 100 BC-100 AD
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1995.303CCCC0
Mirror with Four Nipples, Immortals, Dragon and Tiger
Mirror with Four Nipples, Immortals, Dragon and Tiger, c. AD 125–220
China, probably Zhejiang province, Eastern Han dynasty (25-220)
1989.102CCCC0
Mirror with Four Nipples, Quasi-Dragons, and Birds
Mirror with Four Nipples, Quasi-Dragons, and Birds, 1st century BC
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1995.314CCCC0
Pair of Arc-shaped Pendants with Animal Mask and Interlaced Animal Bands...
Pair of Arc-shaped Pendants with Animal Mask and Interlaced Animal Bands..., 300–100 BC
China, Warring States period (475-221 BC) to Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1952.571CCCC0
Mirror with Quatrefoils and Linked Arcs
Mirror with Quatrefoils and Linked Arcs, 100s BC
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1995.276CCCC0
Ear Cup (Erbei) for Wine
Ear Cup (Erbei) for Wine, 206 BCE–220 CE
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1929.992CCCC0
Mirror with Linked Arcs and Kui Dragons
Mirror with Linked Arcs and Kui Dragons, 2nd century
China, Eastern Han dynasty (25-220)
1995.286CCCC0
Set of Bells with Diamond-Shaped Insignia
Set of Bells with Diamond-Shaped Insignia, 300s–100s BCE
China, along the southern borders, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC) - Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1998.77CCCC0
Mirror with a Central Square, an Immortal, and Auspicious Animals
Mirror with a Central Square, an Immortal, and Auspicious Animals, AD 100s
China, Eastern Han dynasty (AD 25-220)
1995.329CCCC0
Relief
Relief, 206 BC–AD 220
China, Sichuan, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1962.280CCCC0
Jar
Jar, 25–220
China, Zhejiang province, Eastern Han dynasty (25-220)
1989.1CCCC0
Chimera with Seal
Chimera with Seal, 200s CE
China, Eastern Han dynasty (25-220)
1980.295CCCC0
Mirror with a Central Square, Immortals, and Auspicious Animals
Mirror with a Central Square, Immortals, and Auspicious Animals, AD 100s
China, Eastern Han dynasty (AD 25-220)
1995.330CCCC0
Tomb Tile
Tomb Tile, 206 BC-AD 220
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1915.73CCCC0
Kneeling Woman
Kneeling Woman, 1st Century BC - 1st Century
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9) - Eastern Han dynasty (25-220)
1964.162CCCC0
Winged Cup (Erbei)
Winged Cup (Erbei), c. 206–100 BC
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1991.7CCCC0
Sword
Sword, 206 BC-AD 220
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1915.232CCCC0
Fantastic Lion
Fantastic Lion, 206 BC - AD 220
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1930.306CCCC0
Jar (Hu)
Jar (Hu), 206 BC-AD 220
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1915.373CCCC0
Large Jar
Large Jar, 206 BC - AD 220
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1948.212CCCC0
Weight in the Form of a Coiled Animal
Weight in the Form of a Coiled Animal, c. AD 200s
China, Eastern Han dynasty (25-220) - Six Dynasties (317-581)
1915.415CCCC0
Granary Urn
Granary Urn, 206 BC - AD 220
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1940.971CCCC0
Mirror with Four Nipples, Dragons, and Tigers
Mirror with Four Nipples, Dragons, and Tigers, 1st century BC
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1995.300CCCC0
TLV Mirror with Gilt Surface
TLV Mirror with Gilt Surface, 100s BC
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1995.294CCCC0
Mirror with Jade Disk Inset
Mirror with Jade Disk Inset, 475 BC-9 AD
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), late Warring States period (475-221 BC) - early Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
2002.5CCCC0
Scabbard Chape (Bi)
Scabbard Chape (Bi), 206 BC - AD 220
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1952.473CCCC0
Horse's Head
Horse's Head, 206 BC-AD 220
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1997.115CCCC0
Pair of Wild Horses
Pair of Wild Horses, c. 100 BC-AD 100
China, Ordos Region, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1962.155CCCC0
Zun in the Shape of a Ram
Zun in the Shape of a Ram, 206 BCE–220 CE
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220) - Six Dynasties (265-587)
1925.1181CCCC0
Horse
Horse, 202 BC–AD 220
China, Ordos Region, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1958.79CCCC0
Ring
Ring, 206 BC- AD 220
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1915.396CCCC0
Mirror with Four Qilin
Mirror with Four Qilin, early 2nd Century - early 3rd Century
China, Eastern Han dynasty (25-220)
1995.321CCCC0
Mirror with Deities and Animals Surrounded by Rings of Squares and...
Mirror with Deities and Animals Surrounded by Rings of Squares and..., early 100s-early 200s
China, Eastern Han dynasty (25-220) ?
1995.325CCCC0
Mirror with Concentric Circles and Auspicious Animals
Mirror with Concentric Circles and Auspicious Animals, 206 BC - AD 220
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1915.604CCCC0
Mirror
Mirror, 206 BC-AD 220
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1915.610CCCC0
Jar with Cover
Jar with Cover, 206 BC - AD 220
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1940.49CCCC0
Mirror
Mirror, 25–220
China, Eastern Han dynasty (25-220)
1915.611CCCC0
Round Ornament
Round Ornament, 206 BC - AD 220
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1952.486CCCC0
Mirror
Mirror, 25–220
China, Eastern Han dynasty (25-220)
1915.607CCCC0
Bean-Shaped Bead
Bean-Shaped Bead, 206 BC - AD 220
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1952.484CCCC0
Female Attendant (Tomb Figurine)
Female Attendant (Tomb Figurine), c. 2nd Century BC
China, probably Shensi province, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1983.6CCCC0
Mirror with Concentric Circles
Mirror with Concentric Circles, late 3rd Century BC - early 1st Century
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1995.310CCCC0
Cocoon Flask
Cocoon Flask, 206 BC - AD 9
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1916.1398CCCC0
Dancing Figure
Dancing Figure, c. 1850–c. 1950
China, style of Han dynasty (202 BC–AD 220)
1964.216CCCC0
Ring
Ring, AD 200 or later
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220) or later
1915.394CCCC0
Pi (Ornament)
Pi (Ornament), 206 BC - AD 220
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220) or earlier
1952.488CCCC0
Cauldron on High Rounded Foot
Cauldron on High Rounded Foot, 2nd-1st Century BC
China, Ordos Region, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1916.1189CCCC0
Mirror with a Square Band, Four Nipples, and Grass Leaf Motifs
Mirror with a Square Band, Four Nipples, and Grass Leaf Motifs, late 3rd century BC-1st century
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1995.284CCCC0
Mirror with Concentric Circles and Linked Arcs
Mirror with Concentric Circles and Linked Arcs, late 3rd century BC-early 1st century
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1995.292CCCC0
Mirror with Four Nipples, Quasi-Dragons, and Birds
Mirror with Four Nipples, Quasi-Dragons, and Birds, late 3rd Century BC - early 1st Century
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1995.311CCCC0
Ring
Ring, AD 200 or later
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220) or later
1915.398CCCC0
Chüeh (Ornament)
Chüeh (Ornament), 206 BC - AD 220
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220) or earlier
1952.487CCCC0
Mirror with Concentric Circles and Linked Arcs
Mirror with Concentric Circles and Linked Arcs, late 3rd Century BC - early 1st Century
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1995.309CCCC0
Ring
Ring, AD 200 or later
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220) or later
1915.397CCCC0
Ornament
Ornament, Han dynasty (206 BC-AD 220)
China, Ordos Region, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1952.114CCCC0
Mirror with Quatrefoil, Four Nipples, Animals, and Birds
Mirror with Quatrefoil, Four Nipples, Animals, and Birds, late 3rd Century BC - early 1st Century
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1995.302CCCC0
Mirror with a Square Band, Four Nipples, and Grass Leaf Motifs
Mirror with a Square Band, Four Nipples, and Grass Leaf Motifs, late 3rd century BC-1st century
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1995.287CCCC0
Mirror with Concentric Circles and Linked Arcs
Mirror with Concentric Circles and Linked Arcs , late 3rd Century BC - early 1st Century
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1995.307CCCC0
Mirror with Four Nipples, Quasi-Dragons, and Birds
Mirror with Four Nipples, Quasi-Dragons, and Birds, late 3rd Century BC - early 1st Century
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1995.313CCCC0
Ring
Ring, AD 200 or later
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220) or later
1915.401CCCC0
Mirror with Continuous Arcs and Quasi-Dragons
Mirror with Continuous Arcs and Quasi-Dragons, late 3rd century BC-1st century
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1995.273CCCC0
Mirror with Concentric Circles
Mirror with Concentric Circles, late 3rd Century BC - early 1st Century
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1995.312CCCC0
String of Beads
String of Beads, AD 200 or later
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220) or later
1915.395CCCC0
Ring
Ring, AD 200 or later
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220) or later
1915.399CCCC0
Ring
Ring, AD 200 or later
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220) or later
1915.400CCCC0
Mirror with Clouds and Nebulae
Mirror with Clouds and Nebulae, late 3rd century BC-early 1st century
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1995.289CCCC0
Mirror with Four Nipples, Quasi-Dragons, and Birds
Mirror with Four Nipples, Quasi-Dragons, and Birds, late 3rd Century BC - early 1st Century
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1995.308CCCC0
Walking Tiger
Walking Tiger, 206 BC - AD 220
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220) - Six Dynasties (265-587)
1964.233CCCC0
Mirror with Paired Phoenixes
Mirror with Paired Phoenixes, AD 25–316
China, Eastern Han dynasty (25-220) - Western Jin dynasty (265-316)
1995.315CCCC0
Mirror with Quatrefoil, Paired Phoenixes, and Auspicious Animals
Mirror with Quatrefoil, Paired Phoenixes, and Auspicious Animals, AD 25–316
China, Eastern Han dynasty (25-220) - Western Jin dynasty (265-316)
1995.316CCCC0
Title, DateArtist / CultureAccession numberMediumDimensionsCredit lineRights
Dog
Dog, 25–220 CE
China, Eastern Han dynasty (AD 25-220)
1983.1earthenware with lead glazeOverall: 36.5 cm (14 3/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Mirror with Deities, Chariot, and the White Tiger
Mirror with Deities, Chariot, and the White Tiger, 100–200 CE
China, Eastern Han dynasty (25-220)
1995.332bronzeDiameter: 18.3 cm (7 3/16 in.); Overall: 1.7 cm (11/16 in.); Rim: 0.9 cm (3/8 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Cylindrical Jar
Cylindrical Jar, 202 BCE–220 CE
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1948.214lead glazed earthenware with molded reliefDiameter: 27.3 cm (10 3/4 in.); height: 26.7 cm (10 1/2 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Mat Weight in the Form of a Bear
Mat Weight in the Form of a Bear, 202 BCE–9 CE
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1994.203gilt bronzeOverall: 15.7 x 14.6 x 17.3 cm (6 3/16 x 5 3/4 x 6 13/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Watchtower
Watchtower, 25–220 CE
China, Eastern Han dynasty (AD 25-220)
1989.71earthenware with lead glazeDiameter: 39 cm (15 3/8 in.); Overall: 54.3 cm (21 3/8 in.)The Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Mirror with Deities and Kings
Mirror with Deities and Kings, 100s CE
China, Eastern Han dynasty (25–220 CE)
1995.331bronzeDiameter: 19.5 cm (7 11/16 in.); Overall: 1.9 cm (3/4 in.); Rim: 1 cm (3/8 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Pair of Owl-shaped Jars
Pair of Owl-shaped Jars, 206 BCE–9 CE
China, Henan province, Western Han dynasty (206 BC–AD 9)
2020.178Amber-brown glazed low-fired potteryOverall: 19 x 13.8 x 11.8 cm (7 1/2 x 5 7/16 x 4 5/8 in.)Nancy F. and Joseph P. Keithley Collection GiftCCCC0
Cylindrical Container with Cover (Lian)
Cylindrical Container with Cover (Lian), 100 BCE–100 CE
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1972.44gilt bronze with openwork and chased designsDiameter: 16 cm (6 5/16 in.); Overall: 17.2 cm (6 3/4 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
The Hunt
The Hunt, 300–100 BCE
China, late Warring States period (475-221 BC) to Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1957.141Painted clamshellOverall: 7.5 x 9 cm (2 15/16 x 3 9/16 in.)Gift of Homer H. Tielke, Jr., in honor of the fortieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Homer H. Tielke, Sr.CCCC0
Standing Horse
Standing Horse, 206 BC–AD 220
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1977.57bronzeOverall: 6.5 cm (2 9/16 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Incense Burner (Boshan Lu)
Incense Burner (Boshan Lu), 200–100 BC
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1986.46bronzeDiameter: 9.9 cm (3 7/8 in.); Overall: 18.4 cm (7 1/4 in.); Lid: 7.8 x 9.1 cm (3 1/16 x 3 9/16 in.); Container: 11.3 cm (4 7/16 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
The Kill
The Kill, 300–100 BCE
China, late Warring States period (475-221 BC) to Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1957.139Painted clamshellOverall: 7.5 x 9 cm (2 15/16 x 3 9/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harold T. Clark in memory of Flora L. TerryCCCC0
Mirror with Clouds and Nebulae
Mirror with Clouds and Nebulae, 200–100 BCE
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1995.288bronzeDiameter: 10 cm (3 15/16 in.); Overall: 1.2 cm (1/2 in.); Rim: 0.4 cm (3/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Jar (Hu)
Jar (Hu), 100 BCE–100 CE
China, probably Zhejiang province, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1954.370glazed stoneware with incised and applied decorationDiameter: 39.4 cm (15 1/2 in.); Overall: 45.7 cm (18 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Chariot Canopy Shaft
Chariot Canopy Shaft, 202 BCE–9 CE
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1992.233bronze inlaid with silverOverall: 42.4 cm (16 11/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
TLV Mirror
TLV Mirror, early 1st Century - early 3rd Century
China, Eastern Han dynasty (25-220)
1995.296bronzeDiameter: 14.2 cm (5 9/16 in.); Overall: 1 cm (3/8 in.); Rim: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Panel from Model Cooking Stove: Fairy Feeding Lingzhi Fungus to a Dragon
Panel from Model Cooking Stove: Fairy Feeding Lingzhi Fungus to a Dragon, 100–1 BC
China, from a tomb in Xi'an, Shanxi province, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1925.134earthenware with impressed relief decoration11.5 x 30.8 x 1.3 cm (4 1/2 x 12 1/8 x 1/2 in.)Charles W. Harkness Endowment FundCCCC0
Panel from Model Cooking Stove: Lancer Jousting with a Tiger
Panel from Model Cooking Stove: Lancer Jousting with a Tiger, 100–1 BC
China, from a tomb in Xi'an, Shanxi province, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1925.135earthenware with impressed relief decorationOverall: 11.9 x 31.1 x 1.9 cm (4 11/16 x 12 1/4 x 3/4 in.)Charles W. Harkness Endowment FundCCCC0
TLV Mirror with Four Spirits and Companions
TLV Mirror with Four Spirits and Companions, AD 9–100
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1995.301bronzeDiameter: 19 cm (7 1/2 in.); Overall: 1.2 cm (1/2 in.); Rim: 0.7 cm (1/4 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Panel from Model Cooking Stove: Vermilion Bird
Panel from Model Cooking Stove: Vermilion Bird, 100–1 BC
China, from a tomb in Xi'an, Shanxi province, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1925.136earthenware with impressed relief decorationOverall: 11.5 x 18.4 x 1.6 cm (4 1/2 x 7 1/4 x 5/8 in.)Charles W. Harkness Endowment FundCCCC0
Mirror with Deities and Animals Surrounded by Rings of Squares and...
Mirror with Deities and Animals Surrounded by Rings of Squares and..., AD 175–225
China, Eastern Han dynasty (25-220)
1995.326bronzeDiameter: 11.8 cm (4 5/8 in.); Overall: 1.2 cm (1/2 in.); Rim: 0.4 cm (3/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Auspicious Animals Surrounded by Rings of Squares and...
Mirror with Auspicious Animals Surrounded by Rings of Squares and..., AD late 100s
China, Eastern Han dynasty (25-220)
1995.324bronzeDiameter: 11.8 cm (4 5/8 in.); Overall: 0.8 cm (5/16 in.); Rim: 0.4 cm (3/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Jar (Hu)
Jar (Hu), 202 BCE–9 CE
China, probably Henan province, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1989.15earthenware with slip and painted decorationOverall: 48.2 cm (19 in.)The Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Panel from Model Cooking Stove: Raven Flanked by Snake-Entwined Tortoises
Panel from Model Cooking Stove: Raven Flanked by Snake-Entwined Tortoises, 100–1 BC
China, from a tomb in Xi'an, Shanxi province, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1925.139earthenware with impressed relief decorationOverall: 12.4 x 18.2 x 1.7 cm (4 7/8 x 7 3/16 x 11/16 in.)Charles W. Harkness Endowment FundCCCC0
Mirror with Deities and Animals Surrounded by Rings of Squares and...
Mirror with Deities and Animals Surrounded by Rings of Squares and..., AD late 100s
China, Eastern Han dynasty (25-220)
1995.333bronzeDiameter: 15 cm (5 7/8 in.); Overall: 1.3 cm (1/2 in.); Rim: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Concentric Circles, an Immortal, and Auspicious Animals
Mirror with Concentric Circles, an Immortal, and Auspicious Animals, AD 25–100
China, Eastern Han dynasty (AD 25-220)
1995.304bronzeDiameter: 16.3 cm (6 7/16 in.); Overall: 1.5 cm (9/16 in.); Rim: 1 cm (3/8 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Linked Arcs and Kui Dragons
Mirror with Linked Arcs and Kui Dragons, AD 100s
China, Eastern Han dynasty (25-220)
1995.320bronzeDiameter: 15.3 cm (6 in.); Overall: 1.2 cm (1/2 in.); Rim: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Quatrefoil and Linked Arcs
Mirror with Quatrefoil and Linked Arcs, AD 25–220
China, Eastern Han dynasty (AD 25-220)
1995.319bronzeDiameter: 12.2 cm (4 13/16 in.); Overall: 1.1 cm (7/16 in.); Rim: 0.3 cm (1/8 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Mirror Featuring Deities and Kings in Three Sections Surrounded by Rings...
Mirror Featuring Deities and Kings in Three Sections Surrounded by Rings..., AD 175–225
China, Eastern Han dynasty (25-220)
1995.328bronzeDiameter: 13.9 cm (5 1/2 in.); Overall: 1 cm (3/8 in.); Rim: 0.4 cm (3/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Concentric Circles and Linked Arcs
Mirror with Concentric Circles and Linked Arcs, 1st century BC
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1995.306bronzeDiameter: 14.9 cm (5 7/8 in.); Overall: 1.1 cm (7/16 in.); Rim: 0.7 cm (1/4 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with a Square Band and Four Nipples
Mirror with a Square Band and Four Nipples, late 200s-early 100s BC
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1995.275bronzeDiameter: 8.4 cm (3 5/16 in.); Overall: 0.7 cm (1/4 in.); Rim: 0.4 cm (3/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Hollow Tile: Column from Tomb-Chamber Doorway
Hollow Tile: Column from Tomb-Chamber Doorway, 2nd Century
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1915.66earthenware, die-stamped reliefOverall: 112.4 x 19 cm (44 1/4 x 7 1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph KingCCCC0
Hollow Tile: Lintel from Tomb-Chamber Doorway
Hollow Tile: Lintel from Tomb-Chamber Doorway, 2nd Century
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1915.69earthenware, die-stamped reliefOverall: 137.2 cm (54 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph KingCCCC0
Mirror with Concentric Circles and Linked Arcs
Mirror with Concentric Circles and Linked Arcs, late 200s-9 BC
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1995.290bronzeDiameter: 8.1 cm (3 3/16 in.); Overall: 0.9 cm (3/8 in.); Rim: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Mirror
Mirror, AD 25–220
China, Eastern Han dynasty (AD 25-220)
1915.606bronzeDiameter: 13.1 cm (5 3/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
TLV Mirror with Multiple Nipples
TLV Mirror with Multiple Nipples, 1st century AD
China, Eastern Han dynasty (25-220)
1917.953bronzeDiameter: 17.1 cm (6 3/4 in.)Worcester R. Warner CollectionCCCC0
Relief with Rampant Tiger and Boar from a Funerary Stove Model
Relief with Rampant Tiger and Boar from a Funerary Stove Model, 202 BC-AD 220
China, from a tomb in Xi'an, Shanxi province, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1925.137earthenware with relief decorationOverall: 10.1 x 22 x 1.7 cm (4 x 8 11/16 x 11/16 in.)Charles W. Harkness Endowment FundCCCC0
Relief with Dragon from a Funerary Stove Model
Relief with Dragon from a Funerary Stove Model, 202 BC–AD 220
China, from a tomb in Xi'an, Shanxi province, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1925.138earthenware with relief decorationOverall: 10 x 27.7 x 1.4 cm (3 15/16 x 10 7/8 x 9/16 in.)Charles W. Harkness Endowment FundCCCC0
Mirror
Mirror, 206 BC-AD 220
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1995.11bronzeGift of the Burton family in honor of Harold H. BurtonCCCC0
Relief with Tiger from a Funerary Stove Model
Relief with Tiger from a Funerary Stove Model, 202 BC-AD 220
China, from a tomb in Xi'an, Shanxi province, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1925.140earthenware with relief decorationOverall: 10.2 x 27.4 x 1.5 cm (4 x 10 13/16 x 9/16 in.)Charles W. Harkness Endowment FundCCCC0
Hollow Tile: Column from Tomb-Chamber Doorway
Hollow Tile: Column from Tomb-Chamber Doorway, 2nd Century
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1915.68earthenware, die-stamped reliefOverall: 113.7 x 18.4 cm (44 3/4 x 7 1/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph KingCCCC0
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Female Figure of a Court Entertainer Dancing, 100s CE
China, Sichuan province, Eastern Han dynasty (AD 25–220)
2023.98Pottery with traces of color pigment60 cm (23 5/8 in.)Gift of Barbara S. Robinson and FamilyCCCC0
Mirror with a Square Band, Four Nipples, and Grass Leaf Motifs
Mirror with a Square Band, Four Nipples, and Grass Leaf Motifs, 100s BC
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1995.285bronzeDiameter: 18.3 cm (7 3/16 in.); Overall: 1.2 cm (1/2 in.); Rim: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
TLV Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces
TLV Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces, 125–1 BC
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1995.283bronzeDiameter: 14 cm (5 1/2 in.); Overall: 1 cm (3/8 in.); Rim: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Quatrefoil, Concentric Circles, and Linked Arcs
Mirror with Quatrefoil, Concentric Circles, and Linked Arcs, AD 25–220
China, Eastern Han dynasty (25-220)
1995.318bronzeDiameter: 15 cm (5 7/8 in.); Overall: 1.2 cm (1/2 in.); Rim: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Frieze Fragment with Chariot Procession
Frieze Fragment with Chariot Procession, AD 100s
China, style of Wu Family Shrines, Jiaxiang district, Shandong, Eastern Han dynasty (AD 25–220)
1985.73stone carved in low relief with engraved detailOverall: 48.3 x 166.4 x 13.3 cm (19 x 65 1/2 x 5 1/4 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Belt Buckle with Animals
Belt Buckle with Animals, 202 BCE–9 CE
China, Ordos region, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1952.115gilt bronzeOverall: 6.1 x 11.8 cm (2 3/8 x 4 5/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Covered Jar (Hu)
Covered Jar (Hu), 25–220 CE
China, Eastern Han dynasty (AD 25-220)
1924.196earthenware with lead glazeOverall: 47 cm (18 1/2 in.)Worcester R. Warner CollectionCCCC0
Tomb Tile
Tomb Tile, 206 BC-AD 220
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1915.70earthenware with stamped decorationOverall: 35.6 cm (14 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph KingCCCC0
Belt Buckle with Animals
Belt Buckle with Animals, 202 BCE–9 CE
China, Ordos region, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1952.116gilt bronzeOverall: 6.1 x 11.8 cm (2 3/8 x 4 5/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
The Killing of Three Warriors with Two Peaches
The Killing of Three Warriors with Two Peaches, 202 BCE–220 CE
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1946.238painted tile, black and red color on slip over gray earthenwareOverall: 47 x 102.2 cm (18 1/2 x 40 1/4 in.)In memory of M. K. Heeramaneck by his son and daughter-in-law, Nasli and Alice HeeramaneckCCCC0
Pole Top as a Wild Ass
Pole Top as a Wild Ass, Han dynasty (206 BC-AD 220)
China, Ordos Region, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1962.46bronzeOverall: 17.8 x 12.4 cm (7 x 4 7/8 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Mirror with Four Nipples and Four Birds
Mirror with Four Nipples and Four Birds, 206 BC-AD 9
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1995.297bronzeDiameter: 6.2 cm (2 7/16 in.); Overall: 1 cm (3/8 in.); Rim: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Four Nipples and Eight Birds
Mirror with Four Nipples and Eight Birds, 1st century BC
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1995.305bronzeDiameter: 9.6 cm (3 3/4 in.); Overall: 1 cm (3/8 in.); Rim: 0.7 cm (1/4 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Concentric Circles and Linked Arcs
Mirror with Concentric Circles and Linked Arcs, late 3rd Century BC - early 1st Century
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1995.291bronzeDiameter: 11.9 cm (4 11/16 in.); Overall: 1.1 cm (7/16 in.); Rim: 0.8 cm (5/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Concentric Circles, an Immortal, and Auspicious Animals
Mirror with Concentric Circles, an Immortal, and Auspicious Animals, 100 BC-100 AD
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1995.303bronzeDiameter: 13.8 cm (5 7/16 in.); Overall: 1 cm (3/8 in.); Rim: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Four Nipples, Immortals, Dragon and Tiger
Mirror with Four Nipples, Immortals, Dragon and Tiger, c. AD 125–220
China, probably Zhejiang province, Eastern Han dynasty (25-220)
1989.102bronzeDiameter: 20.9 cm (8 1/4 in.)The Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Mirror with Four Nipples, Quasi-Dragons, and Birds
Mirror with Four Nipples, Quasi-Dragons, and Birds, 1st century BC
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1995.314bronzeDiameter: 9.9 cm (3 7/8 in.); Overall: 0.9 cm (3/8 in.); Rim: 0.4 cm (3/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Pair of Arc-shaped Pendants with Animal Mask and Interlaced Animal Bands...
Pair of Arc-shaped Pendants with Animal Mask and Interlaced Animal Bands..., 300–100 BC
China, Warring States period (475-221 BC) to Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1952.571jade (nephrite)Overall: 12.8 cm (5 1/16 in.)Anonymous GiftCCCC0
Mirror with Quatrefoils and Linked Arcs
Mirror with Quatrefoils and Linked Arcs, 100s BC
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1995.276bronzeDiameter: 14 cm (5 1/2 in.); Overall: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.); Rim: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Ear Cup (Erbei) for Wine
Ear Cup (Erbei) for Wine, 206 BCE–220 CE
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1929.992lead glazed earthenwareOverall: 10.8 cm (4 1/4 in.)Charles W. Harkness Endowment FundCCCC0
Mirror with Linked Arcs and Kui Dragons
Mirror with Linked Arcs and Kui Dragons, 2nd century
China, Eastern Han dynasty (25-220)
1995.286bronzeDiameter: 12.5 cm (4 15/16 in.); Overall: 1.3 cm (1/2 in.); Rim: 0.4 cm (3/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Set of Bells with Diamond-Shaped Insignia
Set of Bells with Diamond-Shaped Insignia, 300s–100s BCE
China, along the southern borders, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC) - Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1998.77bronzeOverall: 24.1 cm (9 1/2 in.)The Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Mirror with a Central Square, an Immortal, and Auspicious Animals
Mirror with a Central Square, an Immortal, and Auspicious Animals, AD 100s
China, Eastern Han dynasty (AD 25-220)
1995.329bronzeDiameter: 18.5 cm (7 5/16 in.); Overall: 1.7 cm (11/16 in.); Rim: 0.8 cm (5/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Relief
Relief, 206 BC–AD 220
China, Sichuan, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1962.280stoneOverall: 120 x 49.5 x 5 cm (47 1/4 x 19 1/2 x 1 15/16 in.)John L. Severance CollectionCCCC0
Jar
Jar, 25–220
China, Zhejiang province, Eastern Han dynasty (25-220)
1989.1stoneware with impressed decorationDiameter of mouth: 23.2 cm (9 1/8 in.); Overall: 36 cm (14 3/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Chimera with Seal
Chimera with Seal, 200s CE
China, Eastern Han dynasty (25-220)
1980.295bronzeOverall: 1.8 x 1.2 cm (11/16 x 1/2 in.)Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Sherman E. Lee in memory of Emma StimsonCCCC0
Mirror with a Central Square, Immortals, and Auspicious Animals
Mirror with a Central Square, Immortals, and Auspicious Animals, AD 100s
China, Eastern Han dynasty (AD 25-220)
1995.330bronzeDiameter: 18.4 cm (7 1/4 in.); Overall: 2 cm (13/16 in.); Rim: 0.7 cm (1/4 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Tomb Tile
Tomb Tile, 206 BC-AD 220
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1915.73earthenware with stamped decorationOverall: 117.5 x 35.3 cm (46 1/4 x 13 7/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph KingCCCC0
Kneeling Woman
Kneeling Woman, 1st Century BC - 1st Century
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9) - Eastern Han dynasty (25-220)
1964.162painted earthenwareOverall: 33.7 x 25 cm (13 1/4 x 9 13/16 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin CollectionCCCC0
Winged Cup (Erbei)
Winged Cup (Erbei), c. 206–100 BC
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1991.7lacquerOverall: 18.9 cm (7 7/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Sword
Sword, 206 BC-AD 220
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1915.232bronzeOverall: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)Worcester R. Warner CollectionCCCC0
Fantastic Lion
Fantastic Lion, 206 BC - AD 220
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1930.306bronzeOverall: 4.6 cm (1 13/16 in.)Dudley P. Allen FundCCCC0
Jar (Hu)
Jar (Hu), 206 BC-AD 220
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1915.373earthenwareOverall: 49 cm (19 5/16 in.)Gift of Ralph KingCCCC0
Large Jar
Large Jar, 206 BC - AD 220
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1948.212earthenware with impressed and molded decorationDiameter: 35.6 cm (14 in.); Overall: 44.5 cm (17 1/2 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Weight in the Form of a Coiled Animal
Weight in the Form of a Coiled Animal, c. AD 200s
China, Eastern Han dynasty (25-220) - Six Dynasties (317-581)
1915.415bronzeOverall: 5.2 cm (2 1/16 in.)General Income FundCCCC0
Granary Urn
Granary Urn, 206 BC - AD 220
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1940.971glazed earthenwareDiameter: 26.1 cm (10 1/4 in.)Bequest of James ParmeleeCCCC0
Mirror with Four Nipples, Dragons, and Tigers
Mirror with Four Nipples, Dragons, and Tigers, 1st century BC
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1995.300bronzeDiameter: 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.); Overall: 1.1 cm (7/16 in.); Rim: 0.7 cm (1/4 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
TLV Mirror with Gilt Surface
TLV Mirror with Gilt Surface, 100s BC
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1995.294gilt bronzeDiameter: 14.2 cm (5 9/16 in.); Overall: 1.2 cm (1/2 in.); Rim: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Jade Disk Inset
Mirror with Jade Disk Inset, 475 BC-9 AD
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), late Warring States period (475-221 BC) - early Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
2002.5bronze with nephrite and turquoiseDiameter: 15.3 cm (6 in.)Gift of various donors to the department of Chinese art (by exchange)CCCC0
Scabbard Chape (Bi)
Scabbard Chape (Bi), 206 BC - AD 220
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1952.473jade Overall: 4.8 x 5.5 cm (1 7/8 x 2 3/16 in.)Anonymous GiftCCCC0
Horse's Head
Horse's Head, 206 BC-AD 220
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1997.115earthenwareOverall: 15.3 cm (6 in.)Bequest of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
Pair of Wild Horses
Pair of Wild Horses, c. 100 BC-AD 100
China, Ordos Region, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1962.155cast bronzeOverall: 3.6 cm (1 7/16 in.)Cornelia Blakemore Warner FundCCCC0
Zun in the Shape of a Ram
Zun in the Shape of a Ram, 206 BCE–220 CE
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220) - Six Dynasties (265-587)
1925.1181bronzeDudley P. Allen FundCCCC0
Horse
Horse, 202 BC–AD 220
China, Ordos Region, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1958.79gilt bronzeOverall: 7.8 cm (3 1/16 in.)Bequest of Leonard C. Hanna, Jr.CCCC0
Ring
Ring, 206 BC- AD 220
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1915.396jadeDiameter: 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.)Gift of A. W. BahrCCCC0
Mirror with Four Qilin
Mirror with Four Qilin, early 2nd Century - early 3rd Century
China, Eastern Han dynasty (25-220)
1995.321bronzeDiameter: 10.7 cm (4 3/16 in.); Overall: 1.1 cm (7/16 in.); Rim: 0.7 cm (1/4 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Deities and Animals Surrounded by Rings of Squares and...
Mirror with Deities and Animals Surrounded by Rings of Squares and..., early 100s-early 200s
China, Eastern Han dynasty (25-220) ?
1995.325bronzeDiameter: 10.8 cm (4 1/4 in.); Overall: 1.1 cm (7/16 in.); Rim: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Concentric Circles and Auspicious Animals
Mirror with Concentric Circles and Auspicious Animals, 206 BC - AD 220
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1915.604bronzeDiameter: 11.8 cm (4 5/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Mirror
Mirror, 206 BC-AD 220
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1915.610bronzeDiameter: 19.1 cm (7 1/2 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Jar with Cover
Jar with Cover, 206 BC - AD 220
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1940.49glazed earthenwareDiameter: 20.3 cm (8 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Mirror
Mirror, 25–220
China, Eastern Han dynasty (25-220)
1915.611bronzeDiameter: 21 cm (8 1/4 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Round Ornament
Round Ornament, 206 BC - AD 220
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1952.486jade Diameter: 8.4 cm (3 5/16 in.)Anonymous GiftCCCC0
Mirror
Mirror, 25–220
China, Eastern Han dynasty (25-220)
1915.607bronzeDiameter: 16 cm (6 5/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Bean-Shaped Bead
Bean-Shaped Bead, 206 BC - AD 220
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1952.484jadeOverall: 6.9 cm (2 11/16 in.)Anonymous GiftCCCC0
Female Attendant (Tomb Figurine)
Female Attendant (Tomb Figurine), c. 2nd Century BC
China, probably Shensi province, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1983.6gray earthenware with slip coating and traces of polychromyOverall: 54.9 cm (21 5/8 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Mirror with Concentric Circles
Mirror with Concentric Circles, late 3rd Century BC - early 1st Century
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1995.310bronzeDiameter: 5.9 cm (2 5/16 in.); Overall: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.); Rim: 0.3 cm (1/8 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Cocoon Flask
Cocoon Flask, 206 BC - AD 9
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1916.1398earthenwareDiameter of mouth: 9.3 cm (3 11/16 in.); Overall: 26.4 x 34.8 cm (10 3/8 x 13 11/16 in.)Worcester R. Warner CollectionCCCC0
Dancing Figure
Dancing Figure, c. 1850–c. 1950
China, style of Han dynasty (202 BC–AD 220)
1964.216painted plaster of ParisSeverance and Greta Millikin CollectionCCCC0
Ring
Ring, AD 200 or later
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220) or later
1915.394stoneDiameter: 9.5 cm (3 3/4 in.)Gift of A. W. BahrCCCC0
Pi (Ornament)
Pi (Ornament), 206 BC - AD 220
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220) or earlier
1952.488jadeDiameter: 6 cm (2 3/8 in.)Anonymous GiftCCCC0
Cauldron on High Rounded Foot
Cauldron on High Rounded Foot, 2nd-1st Century BC
China, Ordos Region, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1916.1189bronzeOverall: 19.8 cm (7 13/16 in.)Worcester R. Warner CollectionCCCC0
Mirror with a Square Band, Four Nipples, and Grass Leaf Motifs
Mirror with a Square Band, Four Nipples, and Grass Leaf Motifs, late 3rd century BC-1st century
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1995.284bronzeDiameter: 11.4 cm (4 1/2 in.); Overall: 0.9 cm (3/8 in.); Rim: 0.4 cm (3/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Concentric Circles and Linked Arcs
Mirror with Concentric Circles and Linked Arcs, late 3rd century BC-early 1st century
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1995.292bronzeDiameter: 14.1 cm (5 9/16 in.); Overall: 1.3 cm (1/2 in.); Rim: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Four Nipples, Quasi-Dragons, and Birds
Mirror with Four Nipples, Quasi-Dragons, and Birds, late 3rd Century BC - early 1st Century
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1995.311bronzeDiameter: 14.6 cm (5 3/4 in.); Overall: 1.4 cm (9/16 in.); Rim: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Ring
Ring, AD 200 or later
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220) or later
1915.398agateDiameter: 5.2 cm (2 1/16 in.)Gift of A. W. BahrCCCC0
Chüeh (Ornament)
Chüeh (Ornament), 206 BC - AD 220
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220) or earlier
1952.487jadeDiameter: 6.1 cm (2 3/8 in.)Anonymous GiftCCCC0
Mirror with Concentric Circles and Linked Arcs
Mirror with Concentric Circles and Linked Arcs, late 3rd Century BC - early 1st Century
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1995.309bronzeDiameter: 6.2 cm (2 7/16 in.); Overall: 0.7 cm (1/4 in.); Rim: 0.3 cm (1/8 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Ring
Ring, AD 200 or later
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220) or later
1915.397stoneDiameter: 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in.)Gift of A. W. BahrCCCC0
Ornament
Ornament, Han dynasty (206 BC-AD 220)
China, Ordos Region, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1952.114gilt bronzeOverall: 6.1 x 11.8 cm (2 3/8 x 4 5/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Mirror with Quatrefoil, Four Nipples, Animals, and Birds
Mirror with Quatrefoil, Four Nipples, Animals, and Birds, late 3rd Century BC - early 1st Century
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1995.302bronzeDiameter: 17.4 cm (6 7/8 in.); Overall: 1.3 cm (1/2 in.); Rim: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with a Square Band, Four Nipples, and Grass Leaf Motifs
Mirror with a Square Band, Four Nipples, and Grass Leaf Motifs, late 3rd century BC-1st century
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1995.287bronzeDiameter: 10 cm (3 15/16 in.); Overall: 0.8 cm (5/16 in.); Rim: 0.4 cm (3/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Concentric Circles and Linked Arcs
Mirror with Concentric Circles and Linked Arcs , late 3rd Century BC - early 1st Century
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1995.307bronzeDiameter: 6.9 cm (2 11/16 in.); Overall: 0.7 cm (1/4 in.); Rim: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Four Nipples, Quasi-Dragons, and Birds
Mirror with Four Nipples, Quasi-Dragons, and Birds, late 3rd Century BC - early 1st Century
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1995.313bronzeDiameter: 8.9 cm (3 1/2 in.); Overall: 0.8 cm (5/16 in.); Rim: 0.3 cm (1/8 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Ring
Ring, AD 200 or later
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220) or later
1915.401agateDiameter: 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.)Gift of A. W. BahrCCCC0
Mirror with Continuous Arcs and Quasi-Dragons
Mirror with Continuous Arcs and Quasi-Dragons, late 3rd century BC-1st century
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1995.273bronzeDiameter: 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.); Overall: 0.4 cm (3/16 in.); Rim: 0.2 cm (1/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Concentric Circles
Mirror with Concentric Circles, late 3rd Century BC - early 1st Century
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1995.312bronzeDiameter: 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.); Overall: 0.7 cm (1/4 in.); Rim: 0.4 cm (3/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
String of Beads
String of Beads, AD 200 or later
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220) or later
1915.395crystal, stone, pottery and clay beadsGift of A. W. BahrCCCC0
Ring
Ring, AD 200 or later
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220) or later
1915.399agateDiameter: 3.8 cm (1 1/2 in.)Gift of A. W. BahrCCCC0
Ring
Ring, AD 200 or later
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220) or later
1915.400agateDiameter: 3.8 cm (1 1/2 in.)Gift of A. W. BahrCCCC0
Mirror with Clouds and Nebulae
Mirror with Clouds and Nebulae, late 3rd century BC-early 1st century
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1995.289bronzeDiameter: 13 cm (5 1/8 in.); Overall: 1.7 cm (11/16 in.); Rim: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Four Nipples, Quasi-Dragons, and Birds
Mirror with Four Nipples, Quasi-Dragons, and Birds, late 3rd Century BC - early 1st Century
China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1995.308bronzeDiameter: 8.8 cm (3 7/16 in.); Overall: 0.9 cm (3/8 in.); Rim: 0.3 cm (1/8 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Walking Tiger
Walking Tiger, 206 BC - AD 220
China, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220) - Six Dynasties (265-587)
1964.233silverSeverance and Greta Millikin CollectionCCCC0
Mirror with Paired Phoenixes
Mirror with Paired Phoenixes, AD 25–316
China, Eastern Han dynasty (25-220) - Western Jin dynasty (265-316)
1995.315bronzeDiameter: 9.8 cm (3 7/8 in.); Overall: 1 cm (3/8 in.); Rim: 0.4 cm (3/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Quatrefoil, Paired Phoenixes, and Auspicious Animals
Mirror with Quatrefoil, Paired Phoenixes, and Auspicious Animals, AD 25–316
China, Eastern Han dynasty (25-220) - Western Jin dynasty (265-316)
1995.316bronzeDiameter: 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.); Overall: 0.8 cm (5/16 in.); Rim: 0.2 cm (1/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0