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Leaping lion

Medium:
Gilt-bronze
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 6.7 x 11.2 x 6.7 cm (2 5/8 x 4 7/16 x 2 5/8 in)
Type:
Jewelry and Ornament
Origin:
China
Date:
7th century
Period:
Tang dynasty
Topic:
casting  Search this
gilding  Search this
metal  Search this
lion  Search this
Tang dynasty (618 - 907)  Search this
China  Search this
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Credit Line:
Purchase -- funds provided by members of the Sackler family, Thomas Colville, Mr. and Mrs. James R. Lilley, George J. Fan, and James Lally
Accession Number:
S1997.31
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Headdress ornament in the form of a moth

Medium:
Kingfisher feather, gold, metal, and silk
Dimensions:
H x W x D (overall): 4.5 x 5.5 x 0.8 cm (1 3/4 x 2 3/16 x 5/16 in)
Type:
Jewelry and Ornament
Origin:
China
Date:
1920s - 1930s
Period:
Republican Period
Topic:
gilding  Search this
inlay (process)  Search this
kingfisher  Search this
China  Search this
Chinese Art  Search this
The Dr. Paul Singer Collection of Chinese Art of the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution  Search this
moth  Search this
Republican Period (1912-1949)  Search this
wirework  Search this
Credit Line:
The Dr. Paul Singer Collection of Chinese Art of the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; a joint gift of the Arthur M. Sackler Foundation, Paul Singer, the AMS Foundation for the Arts, Sciences, and Humanities, and the Children of Arthur M. Sackler
Accession Number:
S2011.1
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Headdress ornament in the form of a flower and butterfly

Medium:
Kingfisher feather, metal, stone
Dimensions:
H x W x D (overall): 7.5 x 6.4 x 1.3 cm (2 15/16 x 2 1/2 x 1/2 in)
Type:
Jewelry and Ornament
Origin:
China
Date:
Late 19th century - early 20th century
Period:
Qing dynasty
Topic:
inlay (process)  Search this
flower  Search this
butterfly  Search this
Qing dynasty (1644 - 1911)  Search this
kingfisher  Search this
China  Search this
Chinese Art  Search this
The Dr. Paul Singer Collection of Chinese Art of the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution  Search this
wirework  Search this
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The Dr. Paul Singer Collection of Chinese Art of the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; a joint gift of the Arthur M. Sackler Foundation, Paul Singer, the AMS Foundation for the Arts, Sciences, and Humanities, and the Children of Arthur M. Sackler
Accession Number:
S2011.2
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Single-prong hairpin in the form of a caterpillar turning into a butterfly

Medium:
Kingfisher feather, metal, silk, glass, and paper
Dimensions:
H x W x D (overall): 19 x 14.5 x 1.8 cm (7 1/2 x 5 11/16 x 11/16 in)
Type:
Jewelry and Ornament
Origin:
China
Date:
Late 19th - early 20th century
Period:
Qing dynasty, Possibly Tongzhi reign
Topic:
inlay (process)  Search this
butterfly  Search this
Qing dynasty (1644 - 1911)  Search this
Tongzhi reign (1862 - 1874)  Search this
kingfisher  Search this
China  Search this
Chinese Art  Search this
The Dr. Paul Singer Collection of Chinese Art of the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution  Search this
caterpillar  Search this
wirework  Search this
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The Dr. Paul Singer Collection of Chinese Art of the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; a joint gift of the Arthur M. Sackler Foundation, Paul Singer, the AMS Foundation for the Arts, Sciences, and Humanities, and the Children of Arthur M. Sackler
Accession Number:
S2011.3
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Headdress ornament in the form of a phoenix

Medium:
Gold and pearls
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 3.4 x 5 x 10.3 cm (1 5/16 x 1 15/16 x 4 1/16 in)
Type:
Jewelry and Ornament
Origin:
China
Date:
late 18th-early 19th century
Period:
Qing dynasty
Topic:
metal  Search this
gold  Search this
phoenix  Search this
Qing dynasty (1644 - 1911)  Search this
China  Search this
Chinese Art  Search this
The Dr. Paul Singer Collection of Chinese Art of the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution  Search this
wirework  Search this
filigree  Search this
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The Dr. Paul Singer Collection of Chinese Art of the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; a joint gift of the Arthur M. Sackler Foundation, Paul Singer, the AMS Foundation for the Arts, Sciences, and Humanities, and the Children of Arthur M. Sackler
Accession Number:
S2011.5
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Pendant in the form of an oval disk with human hybrids

Medium:
Jade (nephrite)
Dimensions:
H x W x D (overall): 3.1 x 2.7 x 0.5 cm (1 1/4 x 1 1/16 x 3/16 in)
Type:
Jewelry and Ornament
Origin:
China
Date:
ca. 1050-ca. 950 BCE
Period:
Western Zhou dynasty
Topic:
carving  Search this
jade  Search this
nephrite  Search this
dragon  Search this
Western Zhou dynasty (ca. 1050 - 771 BCE)  Search this
demon  Search this
China  Search this
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The Dr. Paul Singer Collection of Chinese Art of the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; a joint gift of the Arthur M. Sackler Foundation, Paul Singer, the AMS Foundation for the Arts, Sciences, and Humanities, and the Children of Arthur M. Sackler
Accession Number:
S2012.9.1050
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Jades for Life and Death
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Garment hook (daigou) in the form of a Chinese lute with scrolls

Medium:
Jade(nephrite)
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 6.5 x 2.7 x 3.1 cm (2 9/16 x 1 1/16 x 1 1/4 in)
Type:
Jewelry and Ornament
Origin:
China
Date:
4th-3rd century BCE
Period:
Warring States period, Warring States period
Topic:
carving  Search this
jade  Search this
nephrite  Search this
Warring States period (475 - 221 BCE)  Search this
China  Search this
Chinese Art  Search this
The Dr. Paul Singer Collection of Chinese Art of the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution  Search this
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The Dr. Paul Singer Collection of Chinese Art of the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; a joint gift of the Arthur M. Sackler Foundation, Paul Singer, the AMS Foundation for the Arts, Sciences, and Humanities, and the Children of Arthur M. Sackler
Accession Number:
S2012.9.1066
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Sword scabbard slide with raised hexagons arranged in a grid

Medium:
Jade (nephrite)
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 6.2 x 1.2 x 1.3 cm (2 7/16 x 1/2 x 1/2 in)
Type:
Weapon and Armament
Origin:
China
Date:
475 BCE-9 CE
Period:
Eastern Zhou or Western Han dynasty, Warring States period
Topic:
jade  Search this
nephrite  Search this
Eastern Zhou dynasty (770 - 221 BCE)  Search this
Western Han dynasty (206 BCE - 9 CE)  Search this
Warring States period (475 - 221 BCE)  Search this
China  Search this
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Accession Number:
S2012.9.1172
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Replica of a bronze blade form

Medium:
Jade
Dimensions:
H x W x D (overall): 19.5 x 12.8 x 0.5 cm (7 11/16 x 5 1/16 x 3/16 in)
Type:
Ceremonial Object
Origin:
China
Date:
4th-3rd century BCE
Period:
Eastern Zhou dynasty
Topic:
jade  Search this
Eastern Zhou dynasty (770 - 221 BCE)  Search this
China  Search this
Chinese Art  Search this
The Dr. Paul Singer Collection of Chinese Art of the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution  Search this
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Accession Number:
S2012.9.1348
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Attachment (pushou)

Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
H x W x D (overall): 14 x 11.2 x 7.3 cm (5 1/2 x 4 7/16 x 2 7/8 in)
Type:
Tool and Equipment
Origin:
China
Date:
4th-late 3rd century BCE
Period:
Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period
Topic:
casting  Search this
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bronze  Search this
Eastern Zhou dynasty (770 - 221 BCE)  Search this
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The Dr. Paul Singer Collection of Chinese Art of the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution  Search this
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Accession Number:
S2012.9.1659
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Stirrup

Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
H x W x D (overall): 10 x 12 x 4.2 cm (3 15/16 x 4 3/4 x 1 5/8 in)
Type:
Tool and Equipment
Origin:
China
Date:
3rd-2nd century BCE
Period:
Western Han dynasty
Topic:
casting  Search this
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bronze  Search this
Western Han dynasty (206 BCE - 9 CE)  Search this
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The Dr. Paul Singer Collection of Chinese Art of the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution  Search this
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Accession Number:
S2012.9.1869
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Spear hilt with fragmentary blade

Medium:
Bronze, with traces of pigment, and iron
Dimensions:
H x W x D (overall): 14.3 x 7.1 x 2.4 cm (5 5/8 x 2 13/16 x 15/16 in)
Type:
Weapon and Armament
Origin:
China
Date:
late 3rd-1st century BCE
Period:
Western Han dynasty
Topic:
casting  Search this
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bronze  Search this
Western Han dynasty (206 BCE - 9 CE)  Search this
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Accession Number:
S2012.9.1999
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Interlocking mechanism (knife handle?)

Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
H (overall): 14.5 cm (5 11/16 in)
Type:
Jewelry and Ornament
Origin:
China
Date:
late 6th-early 5th century BCE
Period:
Eastern Zhou dynasty
Topic:
casting  Search this
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Accession Number:
S2012.9.2022
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Plaque in the form of addorsed dragons with dragon interlace

Medium:
Bronze with gold foil
Dimensions:
H x W x D (overall): 13.1 x 9.5 x 0.1 cm (5 3/16 x 3 3/4 x 1/16 in)
Type:
Jewelry and Ornament
Origin:
China
Date:
6th-5th century BCE
Period:
Eastern Zhou dynasty, Spring and Autumn period-early Warring States period
Topic:
casting  Search this
repoussé  Search this
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bronze  Search this
dragon  Search this
Eastern Zhou dynasty (770 - 221 BCE)  Search this
Spring and Autumn period (770 - 476 BCE)  Search this
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Accession Number:
S2012.9.2076
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Mirror

Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
H x Diam (overall): 0.5 x 17.5 cm (3/16 x 6 7/8 in)
Type:
Mirror
Origin:
China
Date:
1st century
Period:
Western Han or Eastern Han dynasty
Topic:
casting  Search this
metal  Search this
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Han dynasty (206 BCE - 220 CE)  Search this
Western Han dynasty (206 BCE - 9 CE)  Search this
Eastern Han dynasty (25 - 220)  Search this
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Accession Number:
S2012.9.2102
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Spear point

Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
H x W x D (overall): 15.4 x 2.3 x 2.6 cm (6 1/16 x 7/8 x 1 in)
Type:
Weapon and Armament
Origin:
China
Date:
late 3rd century BCE-early 3rd century CE
Period:
Han dynasty
Topic:
casting  Search this
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Accession Number:
S2012.9.2152
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Finial

Medium:
Bronze inlaid with silver
Dimensions:
H x Diam (overall): 9.5 x 4 cm (3 3/4 x 1 9/16 in)
Type:
Jewelry and Ornament
Origin:
China
Date:
2nd century BCE-2nd century CE
Period:
Han dynasty
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casting  Search this
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Accession Number:
S2012.9.2286
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Ferrule (zun)

Medium:
Bronze inlaid with silver, wood fragments, textile traces
Dimensions:
H x Diam (overall): 16.1 x 2.6 cm (6 5/16 x 1 in)
Type:
Tool and Equipment
Origin:
China
Date:
4th-3rd century BCE
Period:
Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period
Topic:
casting  Search this
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Accession Number:
S2012.9.2373
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Crossbow fitting (nuqi bigai)

Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
H x W x D (overall): 5.6 x 6.2 x 3.2 cm (2 3/16 x 2 7/16 x 1 1/4 in)
Type:
Weapon and Armament
Origin:
China
Date:
4th-late 3rd century BCE
Period:
Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period
Topic:
casting  Search this
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Accession Number:
S2012.9.2449
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Mirror

Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
H x Diam (overall): 0.5 x 10.9 cm (3/16 x 4 5/16 in)
Type:
Mirror
Origin:
China
Date:
5th century BCE
Period:
Eastern Zhou dynasty
Topic:
casting  Search this
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The Dr. Paul Singer Collection of Chinese Art of the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution  Search this
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The Dr. Paul Singer Collection of Chinese Art of the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; a joint gift of the Arthur M. Sackler Foundation, Paul Singer, the AMS Foundation for the Arts, Sciences, and Humanities, and the Children of Arthur M. Sackler
Accession Number:
S2012.9.2476
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Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
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http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ye32bab3eb2-ef9f-4023-b117-a9619a9133f7
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:fsg_S2012.9.2476

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