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Ru Guanyao pottery brush washer bowl with characteristic "sky-blue after rain" celadon glaze and a gold kintsugi repair on the lower rim. Manufactured exclusively for the imperial court during the Northern Song Dynasty, c. 960–1127 CE.

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Ru Guanyao pottery brush washer bowl with characteristic "sky-blue after rain" celadon glaze and a gold kintsugi repair on the lower rim. Manufactured exclusively for the imperial court during the Northern Song Dynasty, c. 960–1127 CE.

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A Ru Guanyao celadon brush washer bowl with a gold kintsugi repair along the rim. Northern Song Dynasty, c. 960–1127 CE. It sold at auction for $37.68 million.

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A Ru Guanyao celadon brush washer bowl with a gold kintsugi repair along the rim. Northern Song Dynasty, c. 960–1127 CE. It sold at auction for $37.68 million.

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A russet-splashed black-glazed conical bowl. Ding ware, Northern Song dynasty , from China, sold at Christie's in 2018

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A russet-splashed black-glazed conical bowl. Ding ware, Northern Song dynasty , from China, sold at Christie's in 2018

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"Snuff Bottle with a Lid and a Spoon" Qing dynasty, 19th century. Material: porcelain, coloured glaze

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"Snuff Bottle with a Lid and a Spoon" Qing dynasty, 19th century. Material: porcelain, coloured glaze

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A conical bowl with interior of fish swimming amid waves. Yaozhou ware, Northern Song Dynasty , now housed at the National Museum of China

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A conical bowl with interior of fish swimming amid waves. Yaozhou ware, Northern Song Dynasty , now housed at the National Museum of China

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A Persian glass ewer with a gold lid, imported to China during the Liao dynasty , and found in the underground palace of the Chaoyang North Tower in Liaoning Province. Inside the ewer is a small, long-necked, arched-bellied bottle. Now housed at the Chaoyang Beita Museum

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A Persian glass ewer with a gold lid, imported to China during the Liao dynasty , and found in the underground palace of the Chaoyang North Tower in Liaoning Province. Inside the ewer is a small, long-necked, arched-bellied bottle. Now housed at the Chaoyang Beita Museum

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Carved lacquer box with two birds and "spring" character. China, Northern Song dynasty, 13th century

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Carved lacquer box with two birds and "spring" character. China, Northern Song dynasty, 13th century

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An imitation wood glaze porcelain flower pot with base, made during the reign of the emperor Qianlong . Now housed at the National Museum of China

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An imitation wood glaze porcelain flower pot with base, made during the reign of the emperor Qianlong . Now housed at the National Museum of China

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Glassware made in the Roman Empire. Excavated at Hwangnamdaechong, the royal burial of the kings of Silla, in modern day South Korea. 5th Century CE. The gold wire on the ewer handle was probably added later to repair a crack.

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Glassware made in the Roman Empire. Excavated at Hwangnamdaechong, the royal burial of the kings of Silla, in modern day South Korea. 5th Century CE. The gold wire on the ewer handle was probably added later to repair a crack.

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Part of the Szilágysomlyó treasure, found in Romania, and which include a unique onyx decorated fibula worn exclusively by Roman emperors, 10 pairs of female dress-clothing pins, 3 characteristically Hunnic style gold cups, and a votive bracelet. Ca. 370s-mid 5th century CE

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Part of the Szilágysomlyó treasure, found in Romania, and which include a unique onyx decorated fibula worn exclusively by Roman emperors, 10 pairs of female dress-clothing pins, 3 characteristically Hunnic style gold cups, and a votive bracelet. Ca. 370s-mid 5th century CE

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A Manichæan silk painting of the Buddha-Jesus, from the Southern Song Dynasty, c.12-13th century CE. A syncretic figure is seated in lotus position. He holds a red lotus, in which rests a golden cross. He is haloed by a Christian nimbus, and rests under a Buddhist chatra .

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A Manichæan silk painting of the Buddha-Jesus, from the Southern Song Dynasty, c.12-13th century CE. A syncretic figure is seated in lotus position. He holds a red lotus, in which rests a golden cross. He is haloed by a Christian nimbus, and rests under a Buddhist chatra .

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Hejin City Fortress, in China, is a historic structure extensively renovated during the Ming Dynasty . However, its origins likely date back to earlier periods in Chinese history. The fortress is known for its massive walls made of rammed earth, brick, and stone

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Hejin City Fortress, in China, is a historic structure extensively renovated during the Ming Dynasty . However, its origins likely date back to earlier periods in Chinese history. The fortress is known for its massive walls made of rammed earth, brick, and stone

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Blue and white Wanshou Vase, decorated with 9.999 characters for "Shou" which means longevity, and 1 character for "Wan" which means "long life". The vase was intended as a present for the emperor's birthday. From China, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Reign

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Blue and white Wanshou Vase, decorated with 9.999 characters for "Shou" which means longevity, and 1 character for "Wan" which means "long life". The vase was intended as a present for the emperor's birthday. From China, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Reign

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Jar for imperial sacrifices at the Altar of Heaven, with "sacrificial blue" glaze. China, Qing dynasty, 18th century

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Jar for imperial sacrifices at the Altar of Heaven, with "sacrificial blue" glaze. China, Qing dynasty, 18th century

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A blue glaze chrysanthemum petal shaped teapot, made during the reign of the emperor Yongzheng . Porcelain, from China, Qing Dynasty

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A blue glaze chrysanthemum petal shaped teapot, made during the reign of the emperor Yongzheng . Porcelain, from China, Qing Dynasty

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The Áo tế Giao, a silk ritual robe embroidered with five-clawed imperial dragons. Worn exclusively by the Emperors of the Nguyễn Dynasty during the sacred Nam Giao Esplanade ceremonies to worship Heaven and Earth. 19th–early 20th century, Vietnam.

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The Áo tế Giao, a silk ritual robe embroidered with five-clawed imperial dragons. Worn exclusively by the Emperors of the Nguyễn Dynasty during the sacred Nam Giao Esplanade ceremonies to worship Heaven and Earth. 19th–early 20th century, Vietnam.

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A jade burial suit is a ceremonial suit made of pieces of jade in which royal members of China's Han dynasty were buried. The top one for example belongs to the king Liu Wu , and was made from more than 4,000 pieces of jade linked together with gold wire

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A jade burial suit is a ceremonial suit made of pieces of jade in which royal members of China's Han dynasty were buried. The top one for example belongs to the king Liu Wu , and was made from more than 4,000 pieces of jade linked together with gold wire

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A 1 meter high pagoda, unearthed from the Chaoyang North Tower in China, and made of tens of thousands of crystal beads strung together. The pagoda is also inlaid with gold, silver, agate, amber, coral, pearls, glass, jade, shells and other materials. Liao Dynasty

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A 1 meter high pagoda, unearthed from the Chaoyang North Tower in China, and made of tens of thousands of crystal beads strung together. The pagoda is also inlaid with gold, silver, agate, amber, coral, pearls, glass, jade, shells and other materials. Liao Dynasty

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Pillow in the shape of a recumbent child in white glaze, Northern Song dynasty , Collection of the National Palace Museum, Taipei

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Pillow in the shape of a recumbent child in white glaze, Northern Song dynasty , Collection of the National Palace Museum, Taipei

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Snuff dish in the form of a peach made using a sherd of ancient jun-glazed stoneware, with pewter rim. China, Qing dynasty, 19th c. Philadelphia Museum of Art collection

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Snuff dish in the form of a peach made using a sherd of ancient jun-glazed stoneware, with pewter rim. China, Qing dynasty, 19th c. Philadelphia Museum of Art collection

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