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To appreciate the full scope of the exhibition, please visit the Metropolitan in person. For events and programs related to the exhibition, see the online calendar.
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Saddle plates
Sixteen Kingdoms, Former Yan (337–370)
Gilt bronze
Front plate: max. w. 17 3/4 in. (45 cm); back plate: max. w. 23 1/4 in. (59 cm)
Excavated at Chaoyang, Liaoning Province, 1988
Liaoning Institute of Archeology
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Plaque with four animals and inscription "Gold of Yitou" (Yitou Jin)
Ca. 300
Gold
L. 4 in. (10 cm)
Found at Xiaobazitan, Ulanqab League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, 1956
Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Museum
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Hat ornament with image of a Buddha and disk pendants
Sixteen Kingdoms, Northern Yan (407–436)
Gold
2 1/4 x 3 3/8 in. (6.8 x 8.4 cm)
Excavated from the tomb (dated 415) of Feng Sufu, Beipiao, Liaoning Province, 1965
Liaoning Provincial Museum
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Chain with pendants in the shape of weapons and shields
3rd–4th century
Gold
L. 50 3/8 in. (128 cm)
Excavated at Darhan Mumingan Banner, Ulanqab League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, 1981
Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Museum
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Pair of guardian warriors
Northern Wei dynasty (386–534), 5th century
Earthenware with pigments
Left: h. 15 7/8 in. (39.5 cm); right: h. 17 1/8 in. (43.5 cm)
Excavated at Hohhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, 1975
Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Museum
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Female Dancer
Northern Wei dynasty (386–534), 3rd quarter of the 5th century
Earthenware with pigments
H., approx. 8 in. (20. 3 cm)
Excavated at Datong, Shanxi Province, 2000
Datong City Institute of Archaeology
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