Set of decorative belt plaques 7th–early 8th century China 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. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #8993. Set of Ten Belt Plaques, Part 1 Play or pause #8993. Set of Ten Belt Plaques, Part 2 Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the trans
Set of decorative belt plaques 7th–early 8th century China 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. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #8993. Set of Ten Belt Plaques, Part 1 Play or pause #8993. Set of Ten Belt Plaques, Part 2 Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as Set of decorative belt plaques 42180
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