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Weapons of the Ming Dynasty

Weapons of the Ming Dynasty
Iron cannon

Science and Technology of the Han Dynasty

Science and Technology of the Han Dynasty
Science and Technology of the Han Dynasty

Eight Banners

Eight Banners
The eight banners system was founded by Nu'erhachi, the Emperor Taizu of Qing in 29th year of...
Wine vessels

Tang Tricolor Pottery

Tang Tricolor Pottery
Tang Tricolor Pottery
As a colored pottery craft prevailing in the Tang Dynasty, Tang tricolor pottery takes yellow, brown, and green as its basic glaze colors, so it is named "Tang tricolor pottery" (Tangsancai). It is known for its vivid design, flamboyant color and luster, and rich life ambiance.
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  • A civil official figurine
    A civil official figurine
    A civil official figurine
    The creation of the figurine is focused on the special expression and posture of the civil official in a specific situation.
  • A sitting woman figurine
    A sitting woman figurine
    A sitting woman figurine
    Measuring 27cm in height, the figurine was unearthed from Wuqiao Village of Guodu Town in Chang'an County of Shaanxi Province.
  • A standing woman figurine
    A standing woman figurine
    A standing woman figurine
    The figurine, measuring 8cm in width and 34cm in height, was unearthed from Lingzhao Township of Chang'an County in Shaanxi Province.
  • A figurine of a female horse rider
    A figurine of a female horse rider
    A figurine of a female horse rider
    Unearthed from Li Zhen's tomb in Liquan County of Xianyang in Shaanxi, the figurine is 35.5cm in height and 25cm in length.
  • A figurine of a horse holder
    A figurine of a horse holder
    A figurine of a horse holder
    The figurine was unearthed from a Tang Dynasty tomb in Zhongbao Village of Xi'an in Shaanxi.
  • A figurine of a camel holder
    A figurine of a camel holder
    A figurine of a camel holder
    The camel is standing firmly on its four legs with chest and head holding up high.
  • A figurine group of music players and dancers
    A figurine group of music players and dancers
    A figurine group of music players and dancers
    This artwork, including eight pieces - seven music players and one female dancer, was unearthed from a Tang Dynasty tomb in Zhongbao Village in the suburbs of Xi'an in Shaanxi.
  • A figurine group of musicians on camelback #1
    A figurine group of musicians on camelback #1
    A figurine group of musicians on camelback #1
    Measuring 48.5cm in height and 41cm in length, the figurine group is made up of five musicians on camelback, two Han Chinese and three foreigners.
  • A figurine group of musicians on camelback #2
    A figurine group of musicians on camelback #2
    A figurine group of musicians on camelback #2
    A figurine group of musicians on camelback
  • A figurine of a northern tribal man on camelback
    A figurine of a northern tribal man on camelback
    A figurine of a northern tribal man on camelback
    The northern tribal man with a high-bridged nose and deep-set eyes is holding the reins with both hands, and the camel is raising its head and neighing.
  • A horse figurine
    A horse figurine
    A horse figurine
    The sancai-glazed pottery horse is 58.7cm in height and 57cm in length.
  • A galloping horse figurine
    A galloping horse figurine
    A galloping horse figurine
    Unearthed in the western suburbs of Xi'an in Shaanxi, the galloping horse is 38cm in height and 52cm in length.
  • Food vessels
    Food vessels
    Food vessels
    Food vessels
  • A phoenix-headed bottle
    A phoenix-headed bottle
    A phoenix-headed bottle
    Measuring 31.8cm in height, the bottle was unearthed in the suburbs of Xi'an, Shaanxi.
  • Daily utensils
    Daily utensils
    Daily utensils
    Daily utensils include bowls, plates, basins and bottles.
  • Blue-glazed pottery bowl
    Blue-glazed pottery bowl
    Blue-glazed pottery bowl
    Unearthed from a Tang Dynasty tomb in Xi'an of Shaanxi, the pottery bowl is applied with blue glaze except for the legs at the bottom.
  • A model house
    A model house
    A model house
    Unearthed from a Tang Dynasty tomb in the suburbs of Tongchuan City of Shaanxi, the house includes the main hall measuring 20cm high and side halls measuring 18-20cm high and 17-20cm wide.
  • A model mountain pond
    A model mountain pond
    A model mountain pond
    Unearthed in the suburbs of Xi'an, Shaanxi, the mountain pond is 18cm high and 16cm wide.
  • A model pavilion
    A model pavilion
    A model pavilion
    The 17cm-tall pavilion was unearthed in the suburbs of Xi'an, Shaanxi.
  • A tomb-guarding animal
    A tomb-guarding animal
    A tomb-guarding animal
    Unearthed in Lingzhao Township of Chang'an County in Shaanxi, the tomb-guarding animal is 29cm high and 16cm wide.was unearthed in the suburbs of Xi'an, Shaanxi.
  • A heavenly king figurine
    A heavenly king figurine
    A heavenly king figurine
    A heavenly king figurine
  • A heavenly king figurine #2
    A heavenly king figurine #2
    A heavenly king figurine #2
    A heavenly king figurine

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