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Culture: China, Tang dynasty (121)
Bodhisattva
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1983.86CCCC0
Tomb Guardians
China, probably Shaanxi province, Xi'an, Tang dynasty (618-907)
2000.118CCCC0
Tomb Guardian with Animal Head
China, probably Shaanxi province, Xi'an, Tang dynasty (618-907)
2000.118.1CCCC0
Tomb Guardian with Human Face
China, probably Shaanxi province, Xi'an, Tang dynasty (618-907)
2000.118.2CCCC0
Fang Xuanling Pedestal
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1915.334.2CCCC0
Mirror with a Coiling Dragon
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1995.367CCCC0
Standing Guanyin
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1966.364CCCC0
Eleven-Headed Guanyin
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1970.66CCCC0
Court Lady with High Chignon
North China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1983.25CCCC0
Ewer
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
2017.17CCCC0
Woman Holding Plum Blossoms
North China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1987.13CCCC0
Guardian Lion
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1965.473CCCC0
Octafoil Mirror with Hunters and Prey
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1995.365CCCC0
Recumbent Bull
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1985.74CCCC0
Bodhisattva
China, Hebei province, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1929.981CCCC0
Horse
China, probably Henan province, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1955.295CCCC0
Mirror with Six Circular Flowers
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1995.341CCCC0
Section of a Dharani Pillar
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1929.983CCCC0
Ewer
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1987.148CCCC0
Mirror with Animals and Birds
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1951.292CCCC0
Covered Jar
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1948.228CCCC0
Covered Jar
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1948.228.aCCCC0
Covered Jar (lid)
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1948.228.bCCCC0
Animal-and-Grape Mirror
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1995.356CCCC0
Pedestal
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1968.70CCCC0
Child’s Coat with Ducks in Pearl Medallions
Probably Sogdia (present-day Uzbekistan)
1996.2.1CCCC0
Prince's trousers and lining
China, Tang dynasty
1996.2.2CCCC0
Bird-Headed Ewer
China, probably Henan province, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1989.2CCCC0
Textile Ornaments(?): Pair of Phoenixes
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1942.1083CCCC0
Textile Ornament(?): Phoenix
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1942.1083.1CCCC0
Textile Ornament(?): Phoenix
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1942.1083.2CCCC0
Seated Buddha
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1961.18CCCC0
Animal-and-Grape Mirror
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1995.354CCCC0
Harpist
North China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1931.450CCCC0
Eleven-Headed Guanyin
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1959.129CCCC0
Polo Player
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1964.181CCCC0
Stem Cup
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1951.396CCCC0
Ewer
China, Hunan province, Tang dynasty (618-907)
2005.57CCCC0
Octafoil Mirror with Crouched Animals
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1995.342CCCC0
Animal-and-Grape Mirror
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1995.353CCCC0
Embroidery with Birds
China, Tang dynasty (618-906)
1994.96CCCC0
Mirror with Four Running Animals
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1995.338CCCC0
Lobed Mirror with Paired Phoenixes and Floral Displays
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1995.348CCCC0
Sarcophagus Panel
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1975.63CCCC0
Hare
North China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1984.6CCCC0
Jar with Applied Floral Decoration
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
2017.14CCCC0
Footed Plate with Floral Medallion
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1989.268CCCC0
Candle Stand
China, Sui dynasty (581-618) to early Tang dynasty (618-907)
1930.322CCCC0
Architectural Brick with Dancer in Relief
China, Henan province, Anyang, Xiudingsi pagoda, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1921.263CCCC0
Court Lady with Tall Headdress:  Tomb Figurine
North China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1983.24CCCC0
Inlays for a Mirror or Box
China, Tang dynasty (618-907) - Song dynasty (960-1279)
1969.78CCCC0
Inlay for a Mirror or Box: Lady and Mandolin
China, Tang dynasty (618-907) - Song dynasty (960-1279)
1969.78.1CCCC0
Inlay for a Mirror or Box: Lady on a Bird
China, Tang dynasty (618-907) - Song dynasty (960-1279)
1969.78.2CCCC0
Inlay for a Mirror or Box: shih-shih
China, Tang dynasty (618-907) - Song dynasty (960-1279)
1969.78.3CCCC0
Inlay for a Mirror or Box: shih-shih
China, Tang dynasty (618-907) - Song dynasty (960-1279)
1969.78.4CCCC0
Inlay for a Mirror or Box: shih-shih
China, Tang dynasty (618-907) - Song dynasty (960-1279)
1969.78.5CCCC0
Inlay for a Mirror or Box: Lady on a Bird
China, Tang dynasty (618-907) - Song dynasty (960-1279)
1969.78.6CCCC0
Inlay for a Mirror or Box: Lady and Flute
China, Tang dynasty (618-907) - Song dynasty (960-1279)
1969.78.7CCCC0
Lion Devouring a Lamb
North China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1985.373CCCC0
Hariti Statuette
China, Tang dynasty (618–907)
1915.333CCCC0
Bull
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1929.987CCCC0
Ganesha
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1959.253CCCC0
Mirror
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1926.248CCCC0
Mirror with Paired Felines
China, Sui dynasty (581-618) - Tang dynasty (618-907)
1926.249CCCC0
Lobed Mirror with Six Blossoms
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1995.360CCCC0
Camel
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1967.147CCCC0
Ewer
China, Hunan province, Tongguan, early Tang dynasty (618-907)
1966.145CCCC0
Square Urn with Celestial Guardians
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1972.37CCCC0
Jar
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1930.323CCCC0
Lamp Stand with Coiling Dragons and Lotus Design
China, Sui dynasty (581-618) to early Tang dynasty (618-907)
2017.13CCCC0
Censer
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1949.157CCCC0
Censer
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1949.157.aCCCC0
Censer
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1949.157.bCCCC0
Lion with Cub in Mouth
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1940.47CCCC0
Jar (Amphora) with Dragon Handles
China, Sui dynasty (581-618) to early Tang dynasty (618-907)
1962.152CCCC0
Lobed Mirror of Three Delights
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1995.363CCCC0
Miniature Mirror with Grape Decoration
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1999.218CCCC0
Animal-and-Grape Mirror with a Variety of Birds
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1995.355CCCC0
Album of Textile Samples
China, Tang dynasty (618-907) or Japan, Nara period (710-794)
1954.70CCCC0
Fragment
China, Tang dynasty (618-907) or Japan, Nara period (710-794)
1954.70.aCCCC0
Fragment
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1954.70.lCCCC0
Two Fragments Mounted as One
China, Tang dynasty (618-907) or Japan, Nara period (710-794)
1954.70.qCCCC0
Fragment
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1954.70.nnCCCC0
Fragment
China, Tang dynasty (618-907) or Japan, Nara period (710-794)
1954.70.wwCCCC0
Fragment
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1954.70.yyCCCC0
Octafoil Mirror with Riding Immortals and Rising Peaks
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1995.344CCCC0
Camel with Rider (Tomb Figure)
China, Sui dynasty (581-618) - Tang dynasty (618-907)
1970.57CCCC0
Lobed Mirror with Paired Phoenixes and Auspicious Animals
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1995.350CCCC0
Female Dancer:  Tomb Figurine
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1983.26CCCC0
Animal-and-Grape Mirror
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1995.340CCCC0
Mirror with Interlacing Dragons
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1995.364CCCC0
Lobed Mirror with Eight Blossoms
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1995.359CCCC0
Quadrilobed Mirror with Wan Symbol
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1995.362CCCC0
Dancing Apsaras
China, late Tang dynasty (618-907) - Five dynasties (907-960)
1953.356CCCC0
Cruciform Mirror with Two Lions
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1995.373CCCC0
Lobed Mirror with Paired Phoenixes and Floral Displays
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1995.349CCCC0
Mirror with Sparrows and Floral Sprays
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1995.358CCCC0
Bowl
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1974.272CCCC0
Clasp
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1915.508CCCC0
Warrior in Sheet-Metal Armor
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1915.626CCCC0
Jar
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1948.221CCCC0
Jar
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1940.44CCCC0
Corner Stone with Two Eleven-Headed Guanyin
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1915.75CCCC0
Jar with Handles: Yue ware
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1983.78CCCC0
Mi-lê:  Maitreya Buddha
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1965.33CCCC0
Groom (Tomb Figure)
China, Sui dynasty (581-618) - Tang dynasty (618-907)
1970.58CCCC0
Head of Bodhisattva
China, from Lung-mên, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1915.311CCCC0
Jar with Floral Decoration
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1996.3CCCC0
Mirror
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1915.603CCCC0
Boy
China, Tang dynasty (618-907) - Song dynasty (960-1279)
1953.244CCCC0
Bodhisattva
China, Sui dynasty (581-618) - Tang dynasty (618-907)
1986.242CCCC0
Mirror
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1915.605CCCC0
Buckle
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1915.403CCCC0
Knot Picker
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1952.489CCCC0
Animal-and-Grape Mirror
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1995.352CCCC0
Mask
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1958.426CCCC0
Buddha in the Preaching Attitude
China, Tang dynasty (618-907) - Song dynasty (960-1279)
1926.238CCCC0
Mirror
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1915.609CCCC0
Stem Dish
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1917.303CCCC0
Jar:  Black Ware
China, Henan province, Huangdao kilns, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1915.381CCCC0
Bodhisattva
China, Shanxi province, Taiyuan, Tianlongshan caves, Cave 6, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1983.76CCCC0
No image available
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1985.374CCCC0
Jar with Four Loop-Handles
China, Sui dynasty (581-618) - Tang dynasty (618-907)
1954.371CCCC0
Jar:  Brown ware
China, Northern, Tang dynasty (618-907) - Five dynasties (907-960)
1959.47CCCC0
Bowl:  Southern White Ware
China, Tang dynasty (618-907) - Five dynasties (907-960)
1918.470CCCC0
Chan: Oval Shaped Shallow Cup
China, Tang dynasty (618-907) - Five dynasties (907-960)
1962.262CCCC0
Title, DateArtist / CultureAccession numberMediumDimensionsCredit lineRights
Mirror with Phoenixes, Birds, Butterflies, and Floral Sprays
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1973.74bronze with silver and gold inlaid lacquerDiameter: 19.2 cm (7 9/16 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Bodhisattva
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1983.86dry lacquerOverall: 44 x 37 cm (17 5/16 x 14 9/16 in.)Given in memory of Howard Parmelee Eells, Jr. by his wife, Adele Chisholm EellsCCCC0
Lobed Mirror with Heaven and Earth between the Paired Phoenixes
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1995.351bronzeDiameter: 22.5 cm (8 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
Tomb Guardians
China, probably Shaanxi province, Xi'an, Tang dynasty (618-907)
2000.118glazed earthenware, sancai (three-color) warePart 1: 92.3 x 43.8 x 41.9 cm (36 5/16 x 17 1/4 x 16 1/2 in.); Part 2: 88.9 x 41 x 50.8 cm (35 x 16 1/8 x 20 in.)Gift of various donors to the department of Asian Art (by exchange)CCCC0
Fang Xuanling Pedestal
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1915.334.2marbleOverall: 66 cm (26 in.)Worcester R. Warner CollectionCCCC0
Mirror with a Coiling Dragon
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1995.367bronzeDiameter: 10.2 cm (4 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
Standing Guanyin
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1966.364limestoneOverall: 170.8 cm (67 1/4 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Eleven-Headed Guanyin
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1970.66woodheight: 62.9 cm (24 3/4 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Footed Platter with Design of Mythical Beasts amid Grapevines
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1972.39silver with gilt, incised, and chased decorationDiameter: 30.5 cm (12 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Court Lady with High Chignon
North China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1983.25earthenware with polychromyOverall: 31.6 cm (12 7/16 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Ewer
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
2017.17Glazed stoneware, Huangdao wareOverall: 27 x 20.3 cm (10 5/8 x 8 in.)Gift of Donna and James ReidCCCC0
Woman Holding Plum Blossoms
North China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1987.13earthenware covered in white slip with traces of pigmentOverall: 43.8 x 16.5 x 12.2 cm (17 1/4 x 6 1/2 x 4 13/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Guardian Lion
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1965.473white marbleOverall: 78.8 cm (31 in.); Base: 49.6 x 41.8 cm (19 1/2 x 16 7/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Octafoil Mirror with Hunters and Prey
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1995.365bronzeDiameter: 20 cm (7 7/8 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Recumbent Bull
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1985.74gilt bronzeOverall: 3.5 x 7 cm (1 3/8 x 2 3/4 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Bodhisattva
China, Hebei province, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1929.981white marbleOverall: 177.8 x 64 x 58.5 cm (70 x 25 3/16 x 23 1/16 in.); without base: 157.4 cm (61 15/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Horse
China, probably Henan province, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1955.295glazed earthenware, sancai (three-color) wareOverall: 76.8 cm (30 1/4 in.)Anonymous GiftCCCC0
Mirror with Six Circular Flowers
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1995.341bronzeDiameter: 16.6 cm (6 9/16 in.); Overall: 1.5 cm (9/16 in.); Rim: 0.9 cm (3/8 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Section of a Dharani Pillar
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1929.983limestoneOverall: 50.2 x 40.4 cm (19 3/4 x 15 7/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Ewer
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1987.148glazed earthenware, sancai (three-color ware)Diameter: 13.5 cm (5 5/16 in.); Overall: 27.3 cm (10 3/4 in.)The Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Mirror with Animals and Birds
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1951.292bronze inset with gilded-silver relief decorationDiameter: 5.1 cm (2 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Lobed Mirror with a Tortoise Knob, a Musician, and a Phoenix
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1995.369bronzeDiameter: 21.6 cm (8 1/2 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
Lobed Mirror with Paired Phoenixes, a Nestling Bird, and a Lotus Blossom
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1995.346bronzeDiameter: 19.1 cm (7 1/2 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
Covered Jar
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1948.228glazed earthenwareOverall: 14.4 cm (5 11/16 in.); Diameter of lid: 11.5 cm (4 1/2 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Animal-and-Grape Mirror
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1995.356bronzeDiameter: 8.2 cm (3 1/4 in.); Overall: 1 cm (3/8 in.); Rim: 1 cm (3/8 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Pedestal
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1968.70ivoryOverall: 7.8 cm (3 1/16 in.); Diameter of base: 9 cm (3 9/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick M. MayerCCCC0
Child’s Coat with Ducks in Pearl Medallions
Probably Sogdia (present-day Uzbekistan)
1996.2.1Silk: weft-faced compound twill weave (samite)width across shoulders: 84.5 cm (33 1/4 in.); length back of neck to hem: 51.4 cm (20 1/4 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Prince's trousers and lining
China, Tang dynasty
1996.2.2twill damask: silkOverall: 52 x 28 cm (20 1/2 x 11 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Bird-Headed Ewer
China, probably Henan province, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1989.2green-glazed stoneware with modeled, molded, and applied decorationOverall: 42.1 cm (16 9/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Shakyamuni Triad:  Buddha Attended by Manjushri and Samantabhadra
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1975.92Hanging scroll; ink and color on silkOverall: 94 x 61.5 cm (37 x 24 3/16 in.)Mr. and Mrs. William H. Marlatt FundCCCC0
Textile Ornaments(?): Pair of Phoenixes
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1942.1083beaten gold with chased detailPart 1: 12 x 10.4 cm (4 3/4 x 4 1/8 in.); Part 2: 13.3 x 10.7 cm (5 1/4 x 4 3/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Seated Buddha
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1961.18gilt bronzeOverall: 13.3 x 6.9 cm (5 1/4 x 2 11/16 in.); Figure: 9.9 cm (3 7/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. John Lyon Collyer in memory of her mother, Mrs. G. M. G. FormanCCCC0
Animal-and-Grape Mirror
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1995.354bronzeDiameter: 13.7 cm (5 3/8 in.); Overall: 1.4 cm (9/16 in.); Rim: 1.4 cm (9/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Harpist
North China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1931.450glazed earthenwareOverall: 32.1 cm (12 5/8 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Eleven-Headed Guanyin
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1959.129gray sandstoneOverall: 129.6 x 63.6 x 25.4 cm (51 x 25 1/16 x 10 in.)Gift of Severance and Greta MillikinCCCC0
Lobed Mirror with Acrobats on Lotus Blossoms
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1995.343bronzeDiameter: 14.1 cm (5 9/16 in.); Overall: 0.8 cm (5/16 in.); Rim: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Mirror of Tortoise Knob and Lotus Pattern
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1995.361bronzeDiameter: 12.5 cm (4 15/16 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
Polo Player
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1964.181painted earthenwareOverall: 31.2 cm (12 5/16 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin CollectionCCCC0
Stem Cup
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1951.396silver with gilt interior and incised and chased decorationOverall: 9 cm (3 9/16 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Ewer
China, Hunan province, Tang dynasty (618-907)
2005.57stoneware with olive-green glaze and ironbrown splashes, Changsha wareOverall: 29.2 x 19.8 cm (11 1/2 x 7 13/16 in.); Diameter of rim: 10.3 cm (4 1/16 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Octafoil Mirror with Crouched Animals
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1995.342bronzeDiameter: 19.3 cm (7 5/8 in.); Overall: 0.9 cm (3/8 in.); Rim: 1 cm (3/8 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Animal-and-Grape Mirror
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1995.353bronzeDiameter: 14.8 cm (5 13/16 in.); Overall: 1.5 cm (9/16 in.); Rim: 1.5 cm (9/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Embroidery with Birds
China, Tang dynasty (618-906)
1994.96embroidery, silk thread on silk groundOverall: 157.5 x 25.7 cm (62 x 10 1/8 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Mirror with Four Running Animals
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1995.338bronzeDiameter: 9.6 cm (3 3/4 in.); Overall: 0.9 cm (3/8 in.); Rim: 0.7 cm (1/4 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Lobed Mirror with Paired Phoenixes and Floral Displays
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1995.348bronzeDiameter: 14.8 cm (5 13/16 in.); Overall: 1.1 cm (7/16 in.); Rim: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Sarcophagus Panel
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1975.63limestoneOverall: 119 x 69 x 10 cm (46 7/8 x 27 3/16 x 3 15/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Hare
North China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1984.6white marbleOverall: 9.4 x 11.3 x 20.2 cm (3 11/16 x 4 7/16 x 7 15/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Jar with Applied Floral Decoration
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
2017.14Glazed earthenware, sancai (three-color ware)Overall: 20.2 x 28.5 cm (7 15/16 x 11 1/4 in.)Gift of Donna and James ReidCCCC0
Footed Plate with Floral Medallion
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1989.268glazed earthenware with impressed decoration, sancai (three-color) wareDiameter: 23.9 cm (9 7/16 in.); Overall: 5.1 cm (2 in.)Bequest of Mrs. Severance A. MillikinCCCC0
Candle Stand
China, Sui dynasty (581-618) to early Tang dynasty (618-907)
1930.322white stoneware with modeled and applied decorationOverall: 29.8 cm (11 3/4 in.)Charles W. Harkness Endowment FundCCCC0
Architectural Brick with Dancer in Relief
China, Henan province, Anyang, Xiudingsi pagoda, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1921.263molded terracotta with slip coatingOverall: 58 x 48.5 cm (22 13/16 x 19 1/8 in.)Gift of C. T. LooCCCC0
Text of the Perfection of Wisdom (Mahāprajñāpāramitā) Sūtra
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1933.454Album leaf, ink on dyed paperOverall: 26.2 x 9 cm (10 5/16 x 3 9/16 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Section of a Sarcophagus Foundation or Epitaph Stone
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1959.184limestone with carved decorationOverall: 33 x 17.8 cm (13 x 7 in.)Gift of Severance and Greta MillikinCCCC0
Court Lady with Tall Headdress:  Tomb Figurine
North China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1983.24earthenware with polychromyOverall: 30.8 cm (12 1/8 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Inlays for a Mirror or Box
China, Tang dynasty (618-907) - Song dynasty (960-1279)
1969.78beaten silver with chased detailsOverall: 4.7 x 8.4 cm (1 7/8 x 3 5/16 in.); Irregular: 5.3 x 8.4 cm (2 1/16 x 3 5/16 in.); Part 1: 4.6 x 8.4 cm (1 13/16 x 3 5/16 in.); Part 2: 5.2 x 7.8 cm (2 1/16 x 3 1/16 in.); Part 3: 5.2 x 5.6 cm (2 1/16 x 2 3/16 in.); Part 4: 4.2 x 6.1 cm (1 5/8 x 2 3/8 in.); Part 5: 4.6 x 5.2 cm (1 13/16 x 2 1/16 in.)Gift of Eugene Victor ThawCCCC0
Lion Devouring a Lamb
North China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1985.373white marbleOverall: 14 x 7.6 cm (5 1/2 x 3 in.)The Kelvin Smith Collection, given by Mrs. Kelvin SmithCCCC0
Hariti Statuette
China, Tang dynasty (618–907)
1915.333ivoryOverall: 8.7 cm (3 7/16 in.)Gift of A. W. BahrCCCC0
Bull
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1929.987painted earthenwareOverall: 16.2 cm (6 3/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Octafoil Mirror with Paired Phoenixes, Birds, and Flowers
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1995.366bronzeDiameter: 28.8 cm (11 5/16 in.); Overall: 1.6 cm (5/8 in.); Rim: 1 cm (3/8 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Ganesha
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1959.253gilt bronzeOverall: 9.7 x 7.6 x 6.4 cm (3 13/16 x 3 x 2 1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy B. DavenportCCCC0
Mirror
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1926.248bronzeDiameter: 21 cm (8 1/4 in.)Dudley P. Allen FundCCCC0
Mirror with Paired Felines
China, Sui dynasty (581-618) - Tang dynasty (618-907)
1926.249bronzeDiameter: 14.5 cm (5 11/16 in.)Dudley P. Allen FundCCCC0
Lobed Mirror with Six Blossoms
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1995.360bronzeDiameter: 19.1 cm (7 1/2 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
Camel
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1967.147glazed earthenwareOverall: 79.4 cm (31 1/4 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Ewer
China, Hunan province, Tongguan, early Tang dynasty (618-907)
1966.145glazed stoneware with molded and applied decoration, Changsha wareOverall: 22.5 cm (8 7/8 in.)Fiftieth anniversary giftCCCC0
Square Urn with Celestial Guardians
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1972.37marbleOverall: 22 x 25 cm (8 11/16 x 9 13/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Jar
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1930.323glazed stonewareDiameter: 12.1 cm (4 3/4 in.); Overall: 27.6 cm (10 7/8 in.)Charles W. Harkness Endowment FundCCCC0
Lamp Stand with Coiling Dragons and Lotus Design
China, Sui dynasty (581-618) to early Tang dynasty (618-907)
2017.13Glazed earthenware, sancai (three-color ware)height: 22.8 cm (9 in.)Gift of Donna and James ReidCCCC0
Mirror with Flowers and Birds in Gold and Silver Cutouts over a Lacquer...
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1999.217bronze with gold and silver cutoutsDiameter: 16.8 cm (6 5/8 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
Bowl with Bands and Spirals in Relief
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1989.269glazed earthenware with molded decorationDiameter: 10.1 cm (4 in.); Overall: 3.9 cm (1 9/16 in.)Bequest of Mrs. Severance A. MillikinCCCC0
Censer
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1949.157gilt bronzeOverall: 23.8 x 14.3 cm (9 3/8 x 5 5/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Lion with Cub in Mouth
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1940.47earthenware with polychrome glazeOverall: 15.3 cm (6 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Jar (Amphora) with Dragon Handles
China, Sui dynasty (581-618) to early Tang dynasty (618-907)
1962.152glazed stoneware with modeled and applied decorationDiameter: 20.3 cm (8 in.); Overall: 41.6 cm (16 3/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph KingCCCC0
Lobed Mirror of Three Delights
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1995.363bronzeDiameter: 12.7 cm (5 in.); Overall: 0.9 cm (3/8 in.); Rim: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Miniature Mirror with Grape Decoration
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1999.218bronzeDiameter: 4.9 cm (1 15/16 in.); Overall: 0.7 cm (1/4 in.); Rim: 0.7 cm (1/4 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Animal-and-Grape Mirror with a Variety of Birds
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1995.355bronzeDiameter: 13.9 cm (5 1/2 in.); Overall: 1.4 cm (9/16 in.); Rim: 1.4 cm (9/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Album of Textile Samples
China, Tang dynasty (618-907) or Japan, Nara period (710-794)
1954.70silkOverall: 42.5 x 46 x 6 cm (16 3/4 x 18 1/8 x 2 3/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Octafoil Mirror with Riding Immortals and Rising Peaks
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1995.344bronzeDiameter: 12.2 cm (4 13/16 in.); Overall: 0.8 cm (5/16 in.); Rim: 0.8 cm (5/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Camel with Rider (Tomb Figure)
China, Sui dynasty (581-618) - Tang dynasty (618-907)
1970.57brown earthenware with polychromyOverall: 31.3 x 33.7 cm (12 5/16 x 13 1/4 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Mirror with Three Pairs of Pixie around a Loti-form Knob
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1995.335bronzeDiameter: 17.6 cm (6 15/16 in.); Overall: 1.5 cm (9/16 in.); Rim: 1.3 cm (1/2 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Lobed Mirror with Paired Phoenixes and Auspicious Animals
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1995.350bronzeDiameter: 27.6 cm (10 7/8 in.); Overall: 1.2 cm (1/2 in.); Rim: 0.8 cm (5/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Female Dancer:  Tomb Figurine
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1983.26earthenware with polychromyOverall: 33.2 cm (13 1/16 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Animal-and-Grape Mirror
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1995.340bronzeDiameter: 11.7 cm (4 5/8 in.); Overall: 1.3 cm (1/2 in.); Rim: 1.2 cm (1/2 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Octafoil Mirror with Paired Phoenixes and Animals
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1995.345bronzeDiameter: 12.3 cm (4 13/16 in.); Overall: 1 cm (3/8 in.); Rim: 0.8 cm (5/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Interlacing Dragons
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1995.364bronzeDiameter: 16.9 cm (6 5/8 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
Lobed Mirror with Eight Blossoms
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1995.359bronzeDiameter: 24.5 cm (9 5/8 in.); Overall: 0.9 cm (3/8 in.); Rim: 0.7 cm (1/4 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Quadrilobed Mirror with Wan Symbol
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1995.362bronzeOverall: 0.9 x 14.3 cm (3/8 x 5 5/8 in.); Rim: 0.4 cm (3/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Dancing Apsaras
China, late Tang dynasty (618-907) - Five dynasties (907-960)
1953.356dry lacquerOverall: 36.3 cm (14 5/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Cruciform Mirror with Two Lions
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1995.373bronzeOverall: 0.7 x 10.5 cm (1/4 x 4 1/8 in.); Rim: 0.4 cm (3/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Lobed Mirror with Paired Phoenixes and Floral Displays
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1995.349bronzeDiameter: 15.6 cm (6 1/8 in.); Overall: 0.9 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 Sparrows and Floral Sprays
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1995.358bronzeDiameter: 9.3 cm (3 11/16 in.); Overall: 0.8 cm (5/16 in.); Rim: 0.8 cm (5/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Bowl
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1974.272glazed earthenwareDiameter: 10.1 cm (4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert P. SchaferCCCC0
Clasp
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1915.508bronzeOverall: 4.6 cm (1 13/16 in.)General Income FundCCCC0
Warrior in Sheet-Metal Armor
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1915.626earthenwareOverall: 43.5 cm (17 1/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Jar
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1948.221glazed pinkish-buff earthenwareOverall: 19.4 cm (7 5/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Jar
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1940.44potteryOverall: 13.1 cm (5 3/16 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Corner Stone with Two Eleven-Headed Guanyin
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1915.75stoneOverall: 35.6 x 24.2 cm (14 x 9 1/2 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph KingCCCC0
Jar with Handles: Yue ware
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1983.78gray stoneware with iron glazeDiameter: 22 cm (8 11/16 in.); Overall: 17.8 x 22.5 cm (7 x 8 7/8 in.)The Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Mi-lê:  Maitreya Buddha
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1965.33limestoneOverall: 33 x 20.4 cm (13 x 8 1/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Groom (Tomb Figure)
China, Sui dynasty (581-618) - Tang dynasty (618-907)
1970.58buff earthenware with polychromyOverall: 21 x 8.3 cm (8 1/4 x 3 1/4 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Head of Bodhisattva
China, from Lung-mên, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1915.311dark gray limestoneOverall: 24.9 x 17.2 x 9 cm (9 13/16 x 6 3/4 x 3 9/16 in.)Worcester R. Warner CollectionCCCC0
Jar with Floral Decoration
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1996.3stoneDiameter: 13.3 cm (5 1/4 in.)The Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Mirror
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1915.603bronze with silver inlay in lacquerDiameter: 11.8 cm (4 5/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Boy
China, Tang dynasty (618-907) - Song dynasty (960-1279)
1953.244jade Overall: 4 cm (1 9/16 in.)Gift of Ralph M. ChaitCCCC0
Bodhisattva
China, Sui dynasty (581-618) - Tang dynasty (618-907)
1986.242stone with polychromy and gildingOverall: 40.2 cm (15 13/16 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Mirror
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1915.605bronze with silver inlay in lacquerDiameter: 11.8 cm (4 5/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Buckle
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1915.403silverOverall: 5.8 cm (2 5/16 in.)General Income FundCCCC0
Knot Picker
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1952.489jadeOverall: 2.8 cm (1 1/8 in.)Anonymous GiftCCCC0
Animal-and-Grape Mirror
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1995.352bronzeDiameter: 11.2 cm (4 7/16 in.); Overall: 1.3 cm (1/2 in.); Rim: 1.1 cm (7/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Mask
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1958.426EarthenwareOverall: 17.2 x 14 cm (6 3/4 x 5 1/2 in.)Gift of Samuel EilenbergCCCC0
Buddha in the Preaching Attitude
China, Tang dynasty (618-907) - Song dynasty (960-1279)
1926.238FrescoOverall: 49 x 35 cm (19 5/16 x 13 3/4 in.)Gift of John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Mirror
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1915.609bronze with silver inlay in lacquerOverall: 17.8 x 17.8 cm (7 x 7 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Stem Dish
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1917.303glazed cream-white stonewareDiameter: 13.2 cm (5 3/16 in.); Overall: 9.5 cm (3 3/4 in.)John L. Severance CollectionCCCC0
Hexafoil Mirror with Floral Interlaces, a Phoenix, and Running Animals
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1995.347bronzeDiameter: 20 cm (7 7/8 in.); Overall: 1 cm (3/8 in.); Rim: 0.8 cm (5/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Jar:  Black Ware
China, Henan province, Huangdao kilns, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1915.381glazed stonewareDiameter: 26 cm (10 1/4 in.); Overall: 29.3 cm (11 9/16 in.)Gift of Ralph KingCCCC0
Bodhisattva
China, Shanxi province, Taiyuan, Tianlongshan caves, Cave 6, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1983.76light gray limestone with traces of polychromyOverall: 34.2 cm (13 7/16 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
No image available
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1985.374marbleOverall: 15.9 cm (6 1/4 in.)The Kelvin Smith Collection, given by Mrs. Kelvin SmithCCCC0
Jar with Four Loop-Handles
China, Sui dynasty (581-618) - Tang dynasty (618-907)
1954.371glazed gray stonewareOverall: 25.5 cm (10 1/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Jar:  Brown ware
China, Northern, Tang dynasty (618-907) - Five dynasties (907-960)
1959.47glazed pinkish-buff stonewareDiameter: 25.9 cm (10 3/16 in.); Overall: 27.3 cm (10 3/4 in.)Cornelia Blakemore Warner FundCCCC0
Bowl:  Southern White Ware
China, Tang dynasty (618-907) - Five dynasties (907-960)
1918.470Glazed porcelain, Southern white wareDiameter: 21.6 cm (8 1/2 in.); Overall: 11.9 cm (4 11/16 in.)Gift of John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Chan: Oval Shaped Shallow Cup
China, Tang dynasty (618-907) - Five dynasties (907-960)
1962.262Glazed gray stoneware, Yue wareDiameter: 14.6 cm (5 3/4 in.); Overall: 3.8 cm (1 1/2 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0