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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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Pair of black court boots with embroidered dragons, worn by the Emperor. Vietnam, Nguyễn dynasty, 19th century

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Pair of black court boots with embroidered dragons, worn by the Emperor. Vietnam, Nguyễn dynasty, 19th century

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Infant Jesus of Prague wearing a hand-embroidered imperial vestment gifted by Vietnamese devotees in 1958. Crafted by traditional artisans, it features a dragon and phoenixes.

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Infant Jesus of Prague wearing a hand-embroidered imperial vestment gifted by Vietnamese devotees in 1958. Crafted by traditional artisans, it features a dragon and phoenixes.

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Bridal robe, Joseon Dynasty, 19th c. Hwarot wedding dress, back of the garment, Joseon dynasty, 19th century, Silk satin and silk embroidery,

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Bridal robe, Joseon Dynasty, 19th c. Hwarot wedding dress, back of the garment, Joseon dynasty, 19th century, Silk satin and silk embroidery,

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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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The gold embroidered robe with dragons and phoenixes of the female general Qin Liangyu , who is best known for defending the Ming dynasty from attacks by the Manchu-led Later Jin dynasty in the 17th century

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The gold embroidered robe with dragons and phoenixes of the female general Qin Liangyu , who is best known for defending the Ming dynasty from attacks by the Manchu-led Later Jin dynasty in the 17th century

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Woman's coat with embroidered flowers and butterflies. China, Qing dynasty, 19th century

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Woman's coat with embroidered flowers and butterflies. China, Qing dynasty, 19th century

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A fragment of silk dating to the 2nd century BC, traded between the Parthian Empire and the Han Dynasty along the Silk Road.

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A fragment of silk dating to the 2nd century BC, traded between the Parthian Empire and the Han Dynasty along the Silk Road.

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Robe with embroidered dragons. China, 19th century

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Robe with embroidered dragons. China, 19th century

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Temple Door curtain embroidered in zari representing flying gods and Vishnu on either side. Two winged figures & lions head in the center embroidered in zari, stones at places,early 20th century,deccan,salar jung museum,hyderabad india

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Temple Door curtain embroidered in zari representing flying gods and Vishnu on either side. Two winged figures & lions head in the center embroidered in zari, stones at places,early 20th century,deccan,salar jung museum,hyderabad india

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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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12th century Norman-Arabic coronation cloak from Sicily that ended up traveling north and being used for centuries in coronation ceremonies of the German Emperors

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12th century Norman-Arabic coronation cloak from Sicily that ended up traveling north and being used for centuries in coronation ceremonies of the German Emperors

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VIETNAM. The Five Tigers, traditional woodblock painting from the HangTrong and Hang Non streets of Old Hanoi's 36 Streets. Late 19th or early 20th century. Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts - Hanoi, Vietnam

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VIETNAM. The Five Tigers, traditional woodblock painting from the HangTrong and Hang Non streets of Old Hanoi's 36 Streets. Late 19th or early 20th century. Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts - Hanoi, Vietnam

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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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Two silvered nail covers, Qing dynasty, 19th Century. Richly decorated with pearls, enamels, and different stones

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Two silvered nail covers, Qing dynasty, 19th Century. Richly decorated with pearls, enamels, and different stones

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The skull of a woman wearing a golden crown, found in an early 10th century CE wooden red coffin in Inner Mongolia, China. Liao dynasty, now housed at the Inner Mongolia Museum

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The skull of a woman wearing a golden crown, found in an early 10th century CE wooden red coffin in Inner Mongolia, China. Liao dynasty, now housed at the Inner Mongolia Museum

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An ancient Chinese incense burner. Stoneware, with clear glaze and modeled dragons and lotus petals. Sui to early Tang dynasty, late 6th–7th century CE. Now housed at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston

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An ancient Chinese incense burner. Stoneware, with clear glaze and modeled dragons and lotus petals. Sui to early Tang dynasty, late 6th–7th century CE. Now housed at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston

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Bajiao Ancient City, literally meaning "eight corners", was built during the Han Dynasty and has a history of 2,000 years. From an aerial perspective, Bajiao Ancient City appears to be a hollow cross with eight corners, hence its name. Gansu Province, China

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Bajiao Ancient City, literally meaning "eight corners", was built during the Han Dynasty and has a history of 2,000 years. From an aerial perspective, Bajiao Ancient City appears to be a hollow cross with eight corners, hence its name. Gansu Province, China

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Ritual diadem with five skulls, for esoteric Buddhist ceremonies. Tibet, 19th century

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Ritual diadem with five skulls, for esoteric Buddhist ceremonies. Tibet, 19th century

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