earthenware

Chinese Ladle, Han Dynasty

Accession Number: 13.100.18 Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220)

Chinese Grain Jar, Han Dynasty

Accession Number: 93.1.248 Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220)

Coiled Feline, China

Wellhead with Roosters, China

This finely structured wellhead displays care in rendering naturalistic details. This model resembles tomb finds from Huixian, Henan province. Here two jaunty roosters are perched on the roof, which original... More

Lamp, Upper Egypt, Egypt, 7th Century CE (AD)

From Egypt, Thebes

Tripod Caldron (Ding), bronze, China

Square-Sectioned Jar (Fanghu), bronze

Jar with Anthropomorphic Figure

Bowl Depicting Fish, Sharks, or Whales

Multistoried Watchtower with Front Court

Rhyton (Drinking Vessel) in the Shape of a Donkey Head

This drinking cup could not have been set down without its contents spilling. It is fashioned after the head of a bridled donkey with a white muzzle, teeth, and ears. Like the naked satyr chasing a fleeing maen... More

Hydria (Water Jar)

The ribbed body of this vase was formed in a mold, then attached to the separately made feet, handles, neck, and mouth and coated with black gloss before being fired. Certain parts were left in the natural colo... More

Corn Popper with Incised Geometric Motif

Bottle with Incised Feline Tooth Motif Around Neck

Bowl Incised and Painted with Interlocking Geometric Band

Container in the Form of an Ancient Bronze Jar (hu)

Container in the Form of an Ancient Bronze Jar (hu)

Lobed Tripod Cauldron (Li)

Statuette of a Goddess

Head of a Female

Female Attendant (Tomb Figurine)

Pair of Tomb Chamber Doors

Vessel Depicting a Costumed Ritual Performer Wearing a Feline Mask

Stirrup Spout Vessel with Fineline Bean Warrior and Weapons Motif

Vessel with Sculpted Head Formed by Two Masks

Flaring bowl with Rattle Base and Incised Geometric Motif on Interior ...

Vessel in the Form of a Long-Kecked Bird, Possibly a Goose

Handle Spout Jug with Relief Depicting Skeletal Musicians Dancing

Cup with Rows of Geometric, Textile-like Patterns

Jar Depicting Composite Feline and Serpent Beings, Heavily Restored

Handle Spout Vessel in Form of a Female and Skeletal Figure in an Erot...

Jar in the Form of an Abstract Human Head with Face Painting

Stirrup Vessel with Fineline Painting Depicting a Figures in Reed Boat

Vessel in Form of a Masked Head with a Mustache

Seated Female Figurine with Patterned Skirt

Beaker with Rectangular Areas Filled with Stripes and Checkerboard Pat...

Single Spout Vessel with Bird Attached to Strap Handle

Bridge Vessel Depicting Costumed Ritual Performer with Darts

Handle Spout Vessel Depicting Two Lovers

Bowl Depicting Abstract Plants, Probably Cactus

Female Figurine with Tattoos

Double Spout Vessel Depicting Hummingbirds

Handle Spout Vessel in Form of a Bird

Vessel in the Form of an Arm

Jar in the Form of a Captive with Modeled Head, Rope Encircling Neck, ...

Handle Spout Vessel in the Form of a Seated Figure Wearing Tied Shawl

Cup Depicting Abstract Lizards

Stirrup Spout Vessel with Composite Feline Fish Relief

Beaker Depicting Warriors Holding Staffs Surrounded by Regalia

Small Inset Side Bowl Depicting a Pair of Lizards in the Interior

Curved Beaker with Rows of Abstract Masks and Geometric Motifs

Handle Spout Vessel in the Form of a Mountain with Deceased Human Figu...

Vessel Representing a Basket Containing Lúcuma Fruits

Jar Depicting Performer Wearing an Abstract Bird Costume

Vessel Representing a Seated Figure with a Warfare Scene

Portrait Vessel of a Ruler with Feline Headdress and Facial Deformitie...

Vessel in the Form of a Figure, Possibly Ai-Apec, Fishing

Vessel in the Form of a Deer Impersonator

Stirrup Spout Vessel with Geometric Motifs

Bowl Depicting Coyotes Attacking Human

Stirrup Vessel Depicting an Anthropomorphic Crab and Abstract Fish

Beaker Depicting a Decapitated Head Wearing an Intricate Headdress

Stirrup Spout Vessel Depicting Costumed Runners

Handle Spout Vessel in the Form of a Skeletal Figure Holding a Child

Vessel Depicting a Masked Ritual Performer

Vessel in the Shape of a Goose (Zun)

Squared Jar with Cover (Fanghu)

Accession Number: 2000.662.6a, b Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220)

Footed Vessel

Fragment of a Lamp

Attributed to Syria

Head of a Clay Figure (Dogū)

Accession Number: 1975.268.188 Middle Jomon period (2500–1500 B.C.)

Head of a Clay Figure

Accession Number: 1975.268.190 Late Jomon period (ca. 1500–1000 B.C.)

漢 彩繪陶六博俑|Pair of Seated Figures Playing Liubo

Rituele lepel, Chinese Ceramics, Rijksmuseum.

Bekervormig voorwerp met platte steel en aan de voorkant een staande vogel, een lepel(?), van zwart aardewerk. De 'beker' loopt van onderen smal toe om daarna weer wijder uit te lopen. De vogel steekt de kop bo... More

Chinese Jar (Guan)

Neolithic period, Majiayao culture, Machang phase

Chinese Pair of Ducks

Chinese Tile

Accession Number: 10.202.28 Qin–Han dynasty (221 B.C.–A.D. 220)

Chinese Tile

Accession Number: 10.202.8 Qin–Han dynasty (221 B.C.–A.D. 220)

Chinese Jar (Guan)

Neolithic period, Xindian culture

Chinese Jar

late Western Han (206 B.C.–A.D. 9)–Eastern Han (25–220) dynasty

Chinese Vase (Hu)

Shang dynasty (ca. 1600–1046 B.C.)

Chinese Jar

Accession Number: 1972.275.2 Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 B.C.)

Jar, Japan, Yayoi period

Yayoi period (ca. 300 B.C.–A.D. 300)

Coptic Jug, 7th century, Egypt

Coptic Bowl, 7th century, Egypt

Coptic Pot, 7th century, Egypt

Vase, Chinese Ceramics, Rijksmuseum.

The green glaze was a new invention during the Han period. It imitated the patina of bronze and was used only for grave goods. The colour of the glaze, which has a characteristic pearly gloss, can range from va... More

Deep Vessel with Handles

Accession Number: 2002.447.4 Middle Jōmon period (ca. 3500–2500 B.C.)

Chinese Pear-Shaped Jar (Hu)

Neolithic period, Majiayao culture, Banshan-Machang type

Chinese Tile

Accession Number: 10.202.11 Qin–Han dynasty (221 B.C.–A.D. 220)

Chinese Rustic Dancer

Accession Number: 1994.605.86 Eastern Han dynasty (25–220)

Chinese Tile

Accession Number: 10.202.4 Qin–Han dynasty (221 B.C.–A.D. 220)

Chinese Rustic Dancers

Accession Number: 1994.605.87a, b Eastern Han dynasty (25–220)

Chinese Central Watchtower, 3rd century

Chinese Tile

Accession Number: 10.202.23 Qin–Han dynasty (221 B.C.–A.D. 220)

Chinese Jar

Eastern Zhou dynasty, probably Warring States pd. (475–221 B.C)

Chinese Jar with Spiral Decoration

Based in the northwest, the Majiaoyao represents one phase of the extensive Yangshao culture of north China during the Neolithic period. Neolithic (ca. 3300–2500 B.C.) Majiaoyao phase (3200–2650 B.C.)

Chinese Small Jar (Guan)

Neolithic period, Majiayao culture, Machang type

Chinese Mill, 3rd century

Chinese Tile

Accession Number: 10.202.27 Qin–Han dynasty (221 B.C.–A.D. 220)

Jar, Japan, Yayoi period

Yayoi period (ca. 300 B.C.–ca. A.D. 300)