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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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Mounted hunter
Tang dynasty (618–907)
Glazed earthenware
H. 14 3/8 in. (36.5 cm)
Excavated from the tomb (dated 706) of Prince Yide, Qianxian, Shaanxi Province, 1972
Shaanxi History Museum
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Grooms and horses
Tang dynasty (618–907), early 8th century
Two panels from an eight-panel screen, ink and color on silk
Each panel: 21 1/8 x 8 5/8 in. (53.5 x 22 cm)
Excavated from Tomb 188, Astana, Turfan, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, 1972
Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum
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Girl resting on a camel
Tang dynasty (618–907), 7th–early 8th century
Earthenware with pigments
H. 28 3/4 in. (73 cm)
Excavated at Hansenzhai, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, 1988
Xi'an City Institute of Cultural Properties Protection and Archaeology
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Dish with a lynx
Ca. 7th century
Silver with parcel gilding
Diam. 7 1/8 in. (18 cm)
Excavated at Aohan Banner, Chifeng, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, 1975
Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Museum
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Eight-lobed cup with dancing and hunting scenes
Tang dynasty (618–907), 8th century
Silver with parcel gilding
Diam. of mouth rim 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)
Excavated at Hejiacun, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, 1970
Shaanxi History Museum
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Bowl
Tang dynasty (618–907), 8th century
Gold
Diam. of mouth rim 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm)
Excavated at Hejiacun, Xi'an, Shanxi Province, 1970
Shaanxi History Museum
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