唐 胡人樂舞紋玉帶板（十件）|Set of decorative belt plaques

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7th–early 8th century · Jade (nephrite) · Asian Art

Jade from Khotan in the Tarim basin was plentiful during the Tang dynasty. It was fashioned into ornaments such as women’s comb tops and decorative plaques for belts worn by senior officials. The jade plaques in this set are carved in relief with images of a dancer and musicians from central Asia, most likely Kizil.

Artist

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Date

7th–early 8th century

Medium

Jade (nephrite)

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Charlotte C. and John C. Weber Collection, Gift of Charlotte C. and John C. Weber, 1992