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Wooden guardian figure, Eastern Zhou period, 4th century BC. A figure with antlers and a long protruding tongue. The antlers on this figure are made of dry lacquer. Carved wooden figures with antlers probably represented the shamans or their powers, as the wearing of antlers seems to have been significant in shamanistic rituals. Shamans were used to intercede and communicate with the spirits. Figures like this were placed as guardians in tombs in the Chu state in Hunan and Hubei province. The Chu are renowned for their sculptural tradition and wood carving skills, which also embraced more realistic creatures, such as cranes and deer. OA, 1950.11.15.1
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Wooden guardian figure, Eastern Zhou period, 4th century BC. A figure with antle...

Murasaki Shikibu (ca. 973-ca. 1014 or 1025) was a Japanese novelist, poet, and servant of the imperial court during the Heian period. Murasaki is best known as the author of "The Tale of Genji", written in Japanese between about 1000 and 1008, one of the earliest and most famous novels in human history.
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Murasaki Shikibu (ca. 973-ca. 1014 or 1025) was a Japanese novelist, poet, and s...

Tomoe Gozen on horseback. She was one of the few examples of a true female warrior samurai in all of Japanese history. She was a samurai during the time of the Genpei War (1180–1185). Japan, Late Heian period; 12th century.
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Tomoe Gozen on horseback. She was one of the few examples of a true female warri...

Hideyoshi Toyotomi (1536-1598), a Japanese feudal lord and samurai (Japanese warrior). Under the rule of Hideyoshi, Christian activity in Japan was greatly restricted.
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Hideyoshi Toyotomi (1536-1598), a Japanese feudal lord and samurai (Japanese war...

Japanese Tea Ceremony - Selecting and arranging "dogu" (utensils for tea ceremony).
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Japanese Tea Ceremony - Selecting and arranging "dogu" (utensils for tea ceremo...

Japanese Tea Ceremony - "Koicha Demae" the "thick" tea ceremony of the most formal style.
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Japanese Tea Ceremony - "Koicha Demae" the "thick" tea ceremony of the most for...

Japanese Tea Ceremony - "Usucha Temae" presentation of thin tea usucha, a weak infusion of powdered tea, or standard tea ceremony.
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Japanese Tea Ceremony - "Usucha Temae" presentation of thin tea usucha, a weak i...

Emperor Taizong (599-649) of Tang China. He was the second emperor of the Tang Dynasty of China from 626 to 649.
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Emperor Taizong (599-649) of Tang China. He was the second emperor of the Tang D...

Emperor Tang Xuanzong (685-762) watching his fafourite concubine Yang Guifei mount a horse. She was one of the Four Beauties of ancient China. Tang dynasty; 8th century CE.
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Emperor Tang Xuanzong (685-762) watching his fafourite concubine Yang Guifei mou...

Portrait of Han Gaozu, Chinese emperor, reigned 206-194 BCE. From an 18th century album of portraits of 86 emperors of China, with Chinese historical notes. China; Qing dynasty, 18th century CE. Shelfmark: Or. 2231 Page Folio Number: f.25
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Portrait of Han Gaozu, Chinese emperor, reigned 206-194 BCE. From an 18th centur...

The Empress Wu Zetian, who usurped power during the Tang dynasty in China. She ruled from 684 to 705 CE. From an 18th century album of portraits of 86 emperors of China, with Chinese historical notes. China; Qing dynasty, 18th century CE. Shelfmark: Or. 2231 Page Folio Number: f.51
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The Empress Wu Zetian, who usurped power during the Tang dynasty in China. She r...

Qin Shihuangdi ,First Emperor of China , 221-210 BCE. Qin dynasty. From an 18th century album of portraits of 86 emperors of China, with Chinese historical notes. China; Qing dynasty, 18th century CE. Shelfmark: Or. 2231 Page Folio Number: f.24
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Qin Shihuangdi ,First Emperor of China , 221-210 BCE. Qin dynasty. From an 18th...