Chinese Jar
late Western Han (206 B.C.–A.D. 9)–Eastern Han (25–220) dynasty
Old Babylonian Inscribed brick
Mesopotamia, Eshnunna (modern Tell Asmar) Old Babylonian
Chinese Grain Jar, Han Dynasty
Accession Number: 93.1.248 Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220)
Model of a Bell-Shaped Lamp Stand
Eastern Han dynasty (25–220)
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
Chinese Granary, Han Dynasty
Accession Number: 93.1.247 Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220)
Chinese Bowl (Yu), Eastern Zhou dynasty
Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 B.C.)
Cosmetic container, Central Asia
Bactria-Margiana Bronze Age
Figure of a Seated Man
Accession Number: 30.76.68 Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220)
Fox, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 2040 – 1640 BC
From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Tomb of Senwosret (758), inside, Pit 805, MMA excavations, 1907–08 Middle Kingdom
Chinese Bowl, Han Dynasty
Accession Number: 31.94 Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220)
Chinese Jar (Labakou Hu)
Western Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 9)
Chinese Model of Mill
Accession Number: 1994.605.134 Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220)
Chinese Jar, Western Han dynasty
Western Han dynasty (206 B.C.– A.D. 9)
Chinese Vase
Accession Number: 26.292.83 Eastern Han dynasty (25–220)
Jar with tigers and floral scrolls in relief
Eivormige pot van aardewerk, bedekt met een groen glazuur. Op de schouder een band met bloemranken onderbroken door vijf rennende tijgers.
Chinese Jar, Han Dynasty
Accession Number: 12.219.2a, b Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220)
Ointment container, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 2040 – 1640 BC
From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, mastaba west of Senwosretankh, Pit 3, Burial of Hepy, in front of blocking wall, MMA excavations, 1933–34 Middle Kingdom
Plaque, two cartouches with names of Amenemhat II
From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, Pyramid complex of Senwosret I, north gateway of temple, MMA excavations, 1933–34 Middle Kingdom
Chinese Figure of a Dog
Accession Number: 1991.253.1 Eastern Han dynasty (25–220)
Scarab, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 2040 – 1640 BC
From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Tomb of Senwosret (758), inside, Pit 805 chamber upper levels, MMA excavations, 1907–08 Middle Kingdom
Chinese Food Container (Kui)
Eastern Han dynasty (25–220)
Inscribed brick
Mesopotamia, Nippur Ur III
Fertility figurine, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 2040 – 1640 BC
From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, mastaba west of Senwosretankh, Pit 3, Burial of Hepy, in front of blocking wall, MMA excavations, 1933–34 Middle Kingdom
Oval Wine Bowl with a Green Glaze
This pottery is covered with a dark green glaze that has degraded to a silvery white in places. The kiln where it was fired is not known, but such objects seem to have been produced solely in northern China. Th... More
