Unearthed: Recent Archaeological Discoveries from Northern China
Annette Juliano
In recent decades archaeological discoveries across northern China have brought to light unexpected and significant works of extraordinary beauty. These artifacts express the dynamic changes taking place in this region from the fifth to eleventh century, helping to redefine our understanding of ancient Chinese cultures.
Unearthed showcases recently excavated artifacts from Shanxi and Gansu provinces, many of which have never been exhibited outside China. These objects range from fantastical tomb guardian-beasts, to luxury goods reflecting the lucrative "Silk Road" trade, to objects designed for religious or ritual purposes, to a magnificent stone sarcophagus in the shape of a traditional Chinese house. ... Read more
Distributed for the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute
Exhibition Schedule:
Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute(06/16/12–10/21/12)
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