Soapstone Landscape (c.1644-1911 CE)
This Qing dynasty soapstone landscape, intricately carved to depict a serene mountain scene with a waterfall, temple, and hidden Buddha, serves as a meditative desk ornament.
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Dish With King Hormizd II (400s-500s CE)
This 5th–6th century CE Sasanian silver-gilt dish, depicting a royal lion hunt possibly of King Hormizd II, showcases intricate metalwork and symbolizes kingship and divine order.
Buddhist Ritual Bell (1300s CE)
This bronze vajra ritual bell from Korea’s Goryeo period (1300s) features a five-pronged vajra handle and incised Buddhist motifs
Echizen Ware Storage Jar (1400s CE)
This Echizen Ware storage jar from the 1400s Muromachi period, crafted from stoneware with natural ash glaze, embodies Zen-inspired wabi-sabi aesthetics.
Royal Crown (c.1850-1900s CE)
This ceremonial crown from late Joseon Korea was part of the formal "Myeonbok" attire worn by kings and high officials during major state rituals.
Shiva As Lord of Music (c.1000 CE)
Cast c. 1000 CE, this Chola bronze from Tamil Nadu shows Shiva with vina, axe, and antelope.
Surya The Sun God (c.700-750 CE)
Cast c. early 700s, this Kashmiri brass Surya in Central Asian garb radiates divine light.
Standing Buddha (c.900 CE)
Cast c. 900 CE, this Kashmiri brass Buddha with silver inlays steps off a lotus pedestal.
Jar With Dragon Design (1700s CE)
Painted c. 1700s, this Joseon porcelain jar from Korea shows a dragon chasing a cintamani pearl.
Raft Cup (1345 CE)
Hammered in 1345 CE, this Yuan dynasty silver raft cup from China depicts Zhang Qian with a loom stone.
Portrait of Dharmakirti (c.1400s-1500s CE)
Cast c. 1400s–1500s, this Tibetan silver-copper sculpture shows Dharmakirti on a lotus pedestal.
Feline Head, Bovine Horns and Elephant Trunk (1300–1000 BCE)
Carved c. 1300–1000 BCE, this Shang dynasty jade feline head from China show a feline-horned creature.