Northern dynasties, 4-6^th centuries

L81cm；W33cm

The floral roundels were embroidered with silk threads in blue, beige, brown and other colors on tabby ground. The flowers are either in six or four petals, indicating that it has been randomly produced.

The jars have a curved mouth, convex belly and a round bottom, with caramel and honeysuckle colored figures and flower-dots arranged haphazardly on a pale material.

Height: 8.5cm, caliber: 12.5cm, bottom diameter: 7.5cm

Excavated from the site of the West Market

This clay tablet was discovered at the site of Ugarit (modern Ras Shamra) located along the Syrian coast, 10 km north of Latakia. Ugarit was the capital city of the Empire bearing the same name.

Ming dynasty, 14-17^th centuries

L: 36.8cm, W: 13cm

The vase has a round mouth, curved edge, long neck, wide shoulder, full stomach and a round base. It is covered with lily and peony patterns. There are two round string patterns between neck and shoulder, a round leaf pattern on the shoulder, and both the patterns employ carving and cutting skills. The maker uses tools made of metal or bamboo and draws various patterns on vessels when they are not completely dry. The pattern is carved and other decoration is drawn, the line is then smoothened and boldened.

The cup’s mouth is slightly wide with pointed lips, concave and arced belly, round bottom and a handle. The cup is entirely gilded. The inside of the cup is simple, while the outside is decorated with curling vinery and grapes, vividly reflecting the scenery of the countryside. The engraving is quite stylish making the cup a masterpiece of Tang Dynasty.

Yuan Dynasty. 13-14^th century

H117cm, W202cm

Yuan dynasty, 13-14^th century

L 119cm, W 224 cm

Tang dynasty, 7-8^th centuries

L: 47 cm, W: 137 cm

Tang dynasty. 8th-9^th centuries

L138cm, W248cm