EditorialThe flying bridge to Xensi, Bridge over the Yellow River in Shaanxi Province, China, Signed: I. W. St?r sculps, Fig. 73, no. 83, according to p. 96, St?r, Johann Wilhelm (sc.); Breitkopf, Bernhard Christoph (ed.), 1735, Carl Christian Schramm: Historis...
EditorialArchitectural Fitting (Gong), Eastern Zhou dynasty, Spring and Autumn period (770?481 B.C.), 7th century B.C., China, Qishan county, Shaanxi province, China, Bronze.
EditorialTomb Guardian with Human Face, early 700s. China, probably Shaanxi province, Xi'an, Tang dynasty (618-907). Glazed earthenware, sancai (three-color) ware; overall: 88.9 x 41 x 50.8 cm (35 x 16 1/8 x 20 in.).
EditorialBowl with Peonies, c. 1100s. China, Shaanxi province, Tongchuan, Huangbaozhen, Jin dynasty (1115-1234). Green-glazed stoneware with molded decoration, Yaozhou ware; overall: 5 x 19.3 cm (1 15/16 x 7 5/8 in.).
EditorialEwer with a Lion-shaped Spout, 10th-11th century. China, Shaanxi province, Tongshuan, Huangbaozhen, Five Dynasties period (907-960) or Northern Song dynasty (960-1126). Green-glazed porcelaneous stoneware with modeled, carved and incised decoration, Ya...
EditorialIncense Burner Top in the Shape of a Lion, 1100s. China, Shaanxi province, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127). Green-glazed porcelaneous stoneware, Yaozhou ware; overall: 18.1 cm (7 1/8 in.).
EditorialTomb Guardians, early 700s. China, probably Shaanxi province, Xi'an, Tang dynasty (618-907). Glazed earthenware, sancai (three-color) ware; part 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.).
EditorialTripod Cylindrical Jar (Lian or Zun) with Creatures Amid Hills, Bear-Shaped Feet. China, probably Shaanxi province. Date: 25 AD-220 AD. Dimensions: H. 18.4 cm (7 1/4 cm); diam. 24.8 cm (9 3/4 in.). Earthenware with lead green glaze. Origin: China.
EditorialCizhou ware ceramic pillow, From Hebei Province, northern China, c1050-c1150. Ceramic pillows were used by the living, but also buried in tombs for the next life, along with other items for daily use. This pillow is in the shape of a leaf, set on a squ...