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Year Taken |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Folk House |
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Qing chairs. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Folk House |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61885.jpg) |
Vases and paintings. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Folk House |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61886.jpg) |
Carved wooden bed with silk curtain. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Folk House |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61887.jpg) |
A collection of ceramics. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Folk House |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61888.jpg) |
Crafts table. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Folk House |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61891.jpg) |
Traditional room with Qing furniture and caligraphy. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Folk House |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61876.jpg) |
Wooden screen. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Folk House |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61877.jpg) |
Circular entrance to the small garden. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Folk House |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61889.jpg) |
Wooden swing. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Folk House |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61890.jpg) |
Weaving loom. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Folk House |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03576.jpg) |
The caretaker's grand daughter. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
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Narrow street. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
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Wallnut seller. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61846.jpg) |
Noodles. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61847.jpg) |
Snack shop. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61848.jpg) |
Supermarket. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61849.jpg) |
Tea shop with mugs. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
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The Great Mosque is one of the largest in China. |
1988 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61892.jpg) |
The structure is built from brick with ceramic tiles on the roofs. |
1988 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03581.jpg) |
Courtyards and walls. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61893.jpg) |
The mosque is divided into several courtyards. |
1988 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61894.jpg) |
The mosque resembles a Chinese temple. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03577.jpg) |
Structures at the mosque show a mixture of Chinese and Persian influences. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03580.jpg) |
Blue tiles on the roof. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61895.jpg) |
Carved wood. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61896.jpg) |
Dragons. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61897.jpg) |
Arabic arranged to resemble Chinese characters. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03578.jpg) |
The mosque gardens. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03579.jpg) |
Arabic carving. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61898.jpg) |
One of several courtyards. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61899.jpg) |
Carved stonework at a gateway. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61900.jpg) |
Archways. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03582.jpg) |
Detail from a door. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03583.jpg) |
Stone carving on a brick tower. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61901.jpg) |
The profession of faith in Arabic. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61902.jpg) |
Circular structure. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61903.jpg) |
Dragon. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61904.jpg) |
One of the main buildings. |
1988 |
China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03585.jpg) |
The Great Mosque is a mixture of Islamic and Chinese styles. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03584.jpg) |
The prayer hall is flanked by Arabic script arranged like Chinese caharcters. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61905.jpg) |
The Quran in Chinese and Arabic. |
1988 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61906.jpg) |
One of two carved brick towers. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03586.jpg) |
The minaret resembles a pagoda. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel07134.jpg) |
Carved stone column. |
1988 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61907.jpg) |
Carved image of a garden. |
1988 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61908.jpg) |
Stone and tiled roof. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61909.jpg) |
Stone work and wood work. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
Great Mosque |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61910.jpg) |
Worshipper. |
1988 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
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Bangles and bracelets. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61851.jpg) |
Crowded street. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
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Stuffed toys and sandles. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61853.jpg) |
Frogs and bangles. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
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Dry fruit. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
Muslim Quarter |
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Kebab stall with sign in Arabic and Chinese. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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The Big Goose Pagoda is 64m high and dates from 648. |
1988 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
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The Shaanxi Museum covers the art and history of the province with emphasis on the Tang Dynasty. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61912.jpg) |
Basin with human face mask and fish from c3000 BCE. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61913.jpg) |
Plain pot (c3000 BCE). |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
|
Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61914.jpg) |
Bowl with engraved symbol representing water (c3000 BCE). |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61915.jpg) |
Jade dagger and axe from c2000 BCE. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61916.jpg) |
Gray and white cooking vessel from c21st century BCE. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
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A Zun vessel from the Zhou period c11th century BCE. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
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Three legged urn from 771 BCE. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
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A gui (food container) from the late Shang period (c 11th century BCE). |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03594.jpg) |
Zhou period bronze washing platter with pre-unification writing. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03595.jpg) |
Zhou period bronze water container. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
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Bronze cooking vessel from the Zhou period c 8th century BCE. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61919.jpg) |
Wine vessel (10th century BCE). |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03592.jpg) |
Bronze food container (Zhou period) c 9th century BCE. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
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Bronze wine vessel (Zhou period) c 10th century BCE. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61920.jpg) |
Bronze bell (8th century BCE). |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
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Bronze ox-shaped zun vessel (9th century BCE). |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61922.jpg) |
Bronze box from the 9th century BCE. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61923.jpg) |
Tile end from the Warring States Period (475 - 221 BCE). |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03587.jpg) |
A bird shaped ewer from the early Warring States Period (475 - 221 BCE). |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03589.jpg) |
Squatting terracotta figure Qin Dynasty, 221 to 206 BCE. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61924.jpg) |
Bronze mirror. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61925.jpg) |
Gold disks weighing 250g and used as gifts (Han Dynasty). |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61926.jpg) |
Gilded bronze ruler (Han Dynasty). |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03596.jpg) |
Guilded bronze water container from the Han Dynasty (206 BCE to 220). |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03588.jpg) |
Gold horned animal from the 3rd century BCE. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61927.jpg) |
Painted pottery warriors and horses, excavated in 1972 (Han Dynastry). |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61928.jpg) |
Painted tomb couch (6th century). |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
|
Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03598.jpg) |
Buddhist statue with Indian swastika 4th century (Jin Dynasties). |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03597.jpg) |
Part of a set of measuring jugs, Han Dynasty. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
|
Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61929.jpg) |
Model of a quadrangle (Tang Dynasty, 581 - 907). |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03618.jpg) |
Silver incense holder, Tang Dynasty. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61930.jpg) |
Square animal shaped brick. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61931.jpg) |
Horse dated 701 excavated from the tomb of a princess. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61932.jpg) |
Crouching camel of painted pottery excavated from Xian. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03621.jpg) |
Guilded silver oval cup with elaborate designs, Tang Dynasty. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03604.jpg) |
Silver pot from the Tang Dynasty. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03609.jpg) |
Guilded silver bowl with lions, Tang Dynasty. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
|
Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61933.jpg) |
Silver vase with upturned lotus petal (Tang Dynasty). |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03606.jpg) |
Guilded silver octagonal cup with musicians and dancers from the Tang Dynasty. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03608.jpg) |
Double fish shaped ceramic pot, Tang Dynasty. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61934.jpg) |
Tri-coloured ceramic horse (Tang). |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03607.jpg) |
Ceramic three coloured horse, Tang Dynasty. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61935.jpg) |
Three coloured pot. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03616.jpg) |
Guilded silver flask with horses holding cups in their mouths, Tang Dynasty. |
2009 |