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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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Wall hanging with centaur and warrior
2nd century B.C.–2nd century A.D.
Tapestry-woven wool
Centaur fragment: warp 21 5/8 in. (55 cm); weft 17 3/4 in. (45 cm); warrior fragment: warp 20 1/2 in. (52 cm); weft 18 7/8 in. (48 cm)
Excavated at Sampula cemetery, Lop, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, 1983–84
Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum
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Textile with deity
1st–3rd century
Wax-resist dyed cotton
18 7/8 x 35 in. (48 x 89 cm)
Excavated at Niya, Minfeng, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, 1959
Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum
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Textile with animals on woven inscription
1st–3rd century
Woven silk (1:4 warp-faced compound tabby)
Warp 8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm); weft 14 1/2 in. (37 cm)
Excavated at Loulan, Bayingolin, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, 1980
Xinjiang Institute of Archaeology
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Textile with trees, birds, and mountain goats
Late 6th–early 7th century
Woven silk (1:2 warp-faced compound tabby)
Warp 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm); weft 8 1/4 in. (21 cm)
Excavated from Tomb 186, Astana, Turfan, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, 1972
Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum
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Rhyton in the shape of a human head
3rd–5th century
Earthenware
L. 7 5/8 in. (19.5 cm)
Found at Yotkan, Hotan, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, 1976
Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum
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Tray with drinking scene
Late 5th–6th century
Grey schist
L. 7 3/4 in. (19.6 cm)
Reported acquired in Kashi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum
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