Metal Work Gallery

Dicang (Khsitigarbha), or "He Who Encompasses the Earth," Seated

Dicang (Khsitigarbha), or "He Who Encompasses the Earth," Seated and Holding a Wish-Bearing Jewel (Cintamani), Tang dynasty (618-907), c. 8th century

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Bell (nao), Western Zhou dynasty (1046-771 B.C.). Creator: Unknown

Bell (nao), Western Zhou dynasty (1046-771 B.C.). A bell with two convex sides of nearly rectangular shape and an opening at top rests on a slim cylindrical base. It boasts a green patina and is decorated with a geometric pattern and spikes. A small portion is missing at upper right

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Lobed Mirror with Images of the Moon Palace: Hare Pounding Elixir

Lobed Mirror with Images of the Moon Palace Hare Pounding Elixir, Toad, and Chang E Holding Peaches of Immortality, Tang dynasty (A.D. 618-907), 8th century

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