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Title: Icon with Christ Pantokrator Date: 11th–12th century Culture: Byzantine Medium: Ivory Dimensions: Overall: 3 13/16 x 3 x 3/16 in. (9.7 x 7.6 x 0.4 cm) Classification: Ivories Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917 Accession Number: 17.190.66 On View Description: The Byzantine image of Christ Pantokrator (Ruler of All) is a frontal, half-length portrait of a bearded Christ holding a Gospel book in his left hand while giving a sign of blessing with his right. Text from: www.metmuseum.org/Works_of_Art/collection_database/mediev...

Panel with the Evangelist Mark and His Symbol, carved 1000–1100 Ottonian (probably Cologne, Germany) Ivory Overall 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 5/16 in. (13.9 x 10.8 x 0.8 cm) Inscribed in Latin: [I am] the voice of one crying [in the wilderness] (Mark 1:3) Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917 (17.190.36) This ivory originally decorated the cover of a manuscript—certainly a gospel book—and was accompanied by panels depicting the other three Evangelists. The miniature church architecture resembles monuments still to be seen in Cologne, one of the most important artistic centers of the Ottonian empire. Text from: www.metmuseum.org/toah/works-of-art/17.190.36

Eagle-headed Hilt Copper alloy Byzantine Made 300-400 Accession Number: 63.185.2 Roman, and later, Byzantine officials carried large swords that terminated in eagle-headed hilts. On this small sword, the hilt has a guard displaying a bust of the goddess Athena. The combination of motifs identifies that work as belonging to someone loyal to the classical heritage. Text from the Metropolitan Museum of Art label.

Eagle-headed Hilt Copper alloy Byzantine Made 300-400 Accession Number: 63.185.2 Roman, and later, Byzantine officials carried large swords that terminated in eagle-headed hilts. On this small sword, the hilt has a guard displaying a bust of the goddess Athena. The combination of motifs identifies that work as belonging to someone loyal to the classical heritage. Text from the Metropolitan Museum of Art label.

Mount, 100–300 Roman; Probably made in Gaul Copper alloy with champlevé enamel Diam. 5 in. (12.7 cm) Fletcher Fund, 1947 (47.100.6) The technique of champlevé enamel was perfected by Celtic artists far from the great cities of the Roman empire, and the Romans lauded the durable and colorful objects made by the "barbarians" living in the outer provinces. To make this kind of embellishment, cavities for a design were either cast into the object from the beginning or scooped out of the metal ground. The cavities were then filled with powdered glass that was fused by heat. This object, likely used to decorate a chariot, blends the colors afforded champlevé enamel with the elegant foliate designs more often found painted on pottery from Roman Gaul. Text from: www.metmuseum.org/toah/works-of-art/47.100.6

Title: Hanging Lamp in the Form of a Peacock Date: : 6th–7th century Culture: Byzantine Medium: Copper alloy Dimensions: Overall (Lamp only): 6 x 6 x 2 1/16 in. (15.2 x 15.2 x 5.3 cm) Overall (with object suspended): 14 5/8 x 6 x 2 1/16 in. (37.1 x 15.2 x 5.3 cm) cross on chain: 2 5/16 x 1 1/8 x 3/8 in. (5.9 x 2.8 x 1 cm) Classification: Metalwork-Copper alloy Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1961 Accession Number: 61.111a, b Description: Conjuring images of the garden of paradise and heavenly splendor, the peacock became a Christian symbol in the 300s. Text from: www.metmuseum.org/Works_of_Art/collection_database/mediev...

Title/Object Name: Figure of a tomb guardian Culture: China Period: Tang dynasty (618–907) Date: ca. late 7th–first half of the 8th century Medium: Earthenware with three-color (sancai) glaze and pigments Dimensions: H. 16 3/8 in. (41.6 cm) Classification: Tomb Pottery Credit Line: Gift of Stanley Herzman, in memory of Adele Herzman, 1991 Accession Number: 1991.253.9 On View Text from: www.metmuseum.org/Works_of_Art/collection_database/asian_... and Although he obviously represents a racial group from the West, this armor-clad warrior stood sentinel in a Chinese tomb to protect its inhabitant from harm. Text from the Metropolitan Museum of Art label.

Title/Object Name: Figure of a tomb guardian Culture: China Period: Tang dynasty (618–907) Date: ca. late 7th–first half of the 8th century Medium: Earthenware with three-color (sancai) glaze and pigments Dimensions: H. 16 3/8 in. (41.6 cm) Classification: Tomb Pottery Credit Line: Gift of Stanley Herzman, in memory of Adele Herzman, 1991 Accession Number: 1991.253.9 On View Text from: www.metmuseum.org/Works_of_Art/collection_database/asian_... and Although he obviously represents a racial group from the West, this armor-clad warrior stood sentinel in a Chinese tomb to protect its inhabitant from harm. Text from the Metropolitan Museum of Art label.

Rattle with Four Dancing Figures India (Uttar Pradesh, Kaushambi), Shunga period, 1st century BC Terracotta Accession Number: 1987.142.379 Text from the Metropolitan Museum of Art label.

Standing Buddha Northern Qi dynasty (550-77) Limestone Accession Number: 63.25 Text from the Metropolitan Museum of Art label.

Resting Dancer Tang dynasty (618-907), second half of the 7th century Earthenware with pigment Accession Number: 36.12.19 Text from the Metropolitan Museum of Art label.

Mirror Tang dynasty (618-907), 8th-9th century Bronze Accession Number: 1988.149 Text from the Metropolitan Museum of Art label.

Title/Object Name: Figure of a groom Culture: China Period: Tang dynasty (618–907) Date: ca. late 7th–first half of the 8th century Medium: Earthenware with three-color (sancai) glaze and pigments Dimensions: H. 24 in. (61 cm) Classification: Tomb Pottery Credit Line: Gift of Stanley Herzman, in memory of Adele Herzman, 1991 Accession Number: 1991.253.11 On View Text from: www.metmuseum.org/Works_of_Art/collection_database/asian_... and This Central Asian groom's attire, consisting of a short coat with wide lapels and trousers tucked into knee-high boots, originated in Western Asia. Text from the Metropolitan Museum of Art label.

Title/Object Name: Figure of a groom Culture: China Period: Tang dynasty (618–907) Date: ca. late 7th–first half of the 8th century Medium: Earthenware with three-color (sancai) glaze and pigments Dimensions: H. 24 in. (61 cm) Classification: Tomb Pottery Credit Line: Gift of Stanley Herzman, in memory of Adele Herzman, 1991 Accession Number: 1991.253.11 On View Text from: www.metmuseum.org/Works_of_Art/collection_database/asian_... and This Central Asian groom's attire, consisting of a short coat with wide lapels and trousers tucked into knee-high boots, originated in Western Asia. Text from the Metropolitan Museum of Art label.

Title/Object Name: Figure of a falconer Culture: China Period: Tang dynasty (618–907) Date: ca. late 7th–first half of the 8th century Medium: Earthenware with three-color (sancai) glaze and pigments Dimensions: H. 13 3/4 in. (34.9 cm) Classification: Tomb Pottery Credit Line: Gift of Adele and Stanley Herzman, 1990 Accession Number: 1990.291.4 On View Text from: www.metmuseum.org/Works_of_Art/collection_database/asian_... and This foreign gentleman of the hunt, or falconer, wears a Western Asian-style long coat with wide lapels and Western Asian-style boots. His elaborate tall fitted hat is characteristic of Central Asian headgear. Text from the Metropolitan Museum of Art label.

Title/Object Name: Handle in the Shape of a Dragon's Head Culture: China Period: Eastern Han dynasty (25–220) Date: 1st–2nd century Medium: Gilded bronze with traces of red pigment Dimensions: L. 6 in. (15.2 cm) Classification: Metalwork Credit Line: Charlotte C. and John C. Weber Collection, Gift of Charlotte C. and John C. Weber, 1992 Accession Number: 1992.165.25 On View Text from: www.metmuseum.org/Works_of_Art/collection_database/asian_...

Title/Object Name: Handle in the Shape of a Dragon's Head Culture: China Period: Eastern Han dynasty (25–220) Date: 1st–2nd century Medium: Gilded bronze with traces of red pigment Dimensions: L. 6 in. (15.2 cm) Classification: Metalwork Credit Line: Charlotte C. and John C. Weber Collection, Gift of Charlotte C. and John C. Weber, 1992 Accession Number: 1992.165.25 On View Text from: www.metmuseum.org/Works_of_Art/collection_database/asian_...

Title: Belt ornament in the form of a bird demon Period: Iron Age III Date: late 8th-7th Century BC Geography: Urartu Medium: Bronze Dimensions: 3.23 x 4.57 in. (8.2 x 11.61 cm) Classification: Metalwork-Ornament Credit Line: Gift of Norbert Schimmel Trust, 1989 Accession Number: 1989.281.19 On View Text from: www.metmuseum.org/Works_of_Art/collection_database/ancien... and Composite creatures are often represented in Urartian art. This example depicts a fish-tailed, winged griffin that is related to similar composite creatures seen in relief in Urartian belts. The object is a buckle that was originally attached over one end of a belt, the other holding the catch. Text from the Metropolitan Museum of Art label.