CHINESE<br/> <em>Door ring holder in the form of a mythological beast, Pushou</em><br/> 四神兽面纹玉铺首<br/> Han Dynasty 207 BCE –220 CE<br/> jade<br/> 35.6 x 34.2 x 14.7 cm<br/> Excavated at the southeast of Maoling mausoleum, Xingping, 1975<br/> Maoling Museum, Xingping (0640)<br/>

Journey to the Afterlife: A Han Dynasty Tomb



CHINESE<br/> <em>Door ring holder in the form of a mythological beast, Pushou</em><br/> 四神兽面纹玉铺首<br/> Han Dynasty 207 BCE –220 CE<br/> jade<br/> 35.6 x 34.2 x 14.7 cm<br/> Excavated at the southeast of Maoling mausoleum, Xingping, 1975<br/> Maoling Museum, Xingping (0640)<br/>
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What treasures of historic Chinese art and design can be found in a Han Dynasty tomb?

NGV curator Annika Aitken shares stories behind the priceless gold, jade and bronze artefacts on display.

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Annika Aitken, Curatorial Project Officer, Asian Art, NGV

Sat 25 May, 11.30am–12pm (Past)

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Sun 26 May, 3.30–4pm (Past)

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Talks and discussions Antiquities Asia Terracotta Warriors & Cai Guo-Qiang NGV International

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