This material is dated between the late 3rd century BCE and the 2nd century CE. It is displayed in Gallery 33.

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	Gilt bronze dragon-head terminal, probably for a chariot. Former (Western) Han period, 206 BCE-9 CE. [item on loan]
	Finials. Former Han period, 1st c. BCE. (1) pair, gilt bronze inlaid with semi-precious stones. OA 1959.2-20.2; (2) gilt bronze. OA 1936.11-18.199.
	Detail of bronze mirror with TLV design. Former Han period, 1st c. BCE. OA 1947.7-12.334
	Two bronze mirrors. Latter Han period, 1st-2nd c. CE. The first mirror has inscription: Yi jun gao quan/May you attain high office, sir. OA 1959.5-11.1
	Miniature gilt-bronze jar. Han period. (?) OA 1947.7-12.337
	Lacquered eared cup. Former Han period, 3rd-2nd c. BCE. OA 1950.2-13.2
	Eared cup. Former Han Dynasty, dated CE 4. Excavated in North Korea. Made at the Western Factory workshop in Shu (Sichuan Province). Lacquered wood with gilt bronze handle mounts. Dia.: 17.7 cm. OA 1955.10-24.1 Learn more.
	Crystal eared cup. Han period. OA 2000.10-5.1