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2018Andrés Gallardo Albajar's Korean Schooling captures the pastel-hued perfection of South Korean school buildings
2018
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2012Rafael Rozendaal's work projected onto the world's biggest LED screen in Seoul
2012
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2016Olafur Eliasson’s installation The Open Pyramid dominates the Long Gallery in Shanghai
2016
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2018Photographer Sam Gregg shoots the true face of Naples
2018
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2014Illustration: Checking back in with Italian illustrator Sarah Mazzetti
2014
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2018Nicholas Bonner shares his collection of North Korean graphics collected since 1993
2018
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2023Artist Yin Ming uses ping pong as a metaphor for the act of code switching
2023
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2019Agua Viva portrays the immigrant experience of a Chinese manicurist in Miami
2019
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2021Behind the mascot, the poster and kits: How the 1990 Italian World Cup flagged a new era for football
2021
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2018Leonardo Pellegrino's soft and delicate graphic designs are inspired by his Italian roots
2018
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2019Join Cachetejack and Dropbox for a collaborative workshop at OFFF Barcelona
2019
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2016Barcelona-based illustrator Nicolás Valencia’s intimate depictions of voluptuous forms
2016
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2012Dave Prosser treats us to a beautiful snapshot of South Korean life in Mountain
2012
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2015Michael Bierut creates graphics for USA Expo Milan 2015 pavilion
2015
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2015Smart, cute GIFs from Barcelona-based illustrator Luis Mazón
2015
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2015Bologna but not as we know it, thanks to designer Francesco Delrosso
2015
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2018Xiaoxiao Xu's tranquil and intimate photographs explore her immigration from China to The Netherlands
2018
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2020Shining a positive light on Asian voices, Chuntian is a guide to spring inspired by the philosophy of Chinese medicine
2020
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2015Tasty record sleeves from Barcelona's own Arnau Pi
2015
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2013Studio Lievito design some very handsome kitchen accessories, Italian style
2013
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2014Photography: Alexis Vasilikos photographs opulent houses left behind by the Greek crisis
2014
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2021An illustrative portrait of rapidly changing Shanghai by Jeffrey Hsueh
2021
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2017SO-IL builds “breathing” house for MINI in Milan, exploring the future of urban living
2017
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2013Art: Escif's wall terrorists have been spotted somersaulting across Spain
2013
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2018Mak Kai Hang discusses the typographic differences within Chinese graphic design
2018
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2015There's a great line-up for the Internet Age Media Weekend in Barcelona
2015
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2016Rome-based Andrea Chronopoulos’ illustrations are quirky and a little bit cheeky
2016
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2016Seoul-based illustrator Yeon Ji Kang's beautifully thick-limbed ballerinas
2016
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2018Friday Mixtape: Anthony Naples takes us from the party to the after party
2018
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2014Etnia Barcelona's new eyewear range inspired by the floral world
2014
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2017Two new projects from Korean-French publisher Animal Press
2017
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2015Portuguese Royal Studio makes Adobe tutorials look good (and simple!)
2015
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2016The Italian ideas factory: Fabrica through the eyes of its alumni
2016
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2020The founders of Porto Rocha on making work that “has a presence”
2020
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2014Product Design: ECAL students create bizarre smart home objects in Milan
2014
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2018Rita Matos attempts to bridge the gap between Lisbon's art and design circles
2018
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2016Seoul-based Sujin’s illustrations depict sassy ladies with a cool attitude
2016
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2018Can Yang's graphic design style is deep-rooted in her Chinese heritage
2018
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2020Min Hyun-woo visits Korean villages to photograph the wit and wisdom of grandmothers
2020
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2021Nestled away in the mountains of Italy, Studio Mut’s designs still manage an impressively far reaching impact
2021
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2019Da大 by Beijing-based ori.studio reimagines the format of the interview
2019
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2013Graphic Design: Beautifully understated graphic design from Cyprus' Pin
2013
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2016A pick of the events at the 55th Milan Salone
2016
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2022Suzy Chan’s kitsch and sparkly project explores the children who grow up in China’s factories
2022
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2024The View from Seoul: Korean designers studying abroad have paved the way for a new generation
2024
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2014Introducing: Martina Corà from Milan on her fantastic conceptual photography
2014
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2017Naranjo — Etxeberria design the Spanish Advertising Annual
2017
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2021From Seoul to Chennai, London and back to Seoul again: Joonho Ko explains how travel has aided his illustrative practice
2021
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2026Spark 2026 puts creative production front and centre at ISE Barcelona
2026
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2012The brilliant Barcelona studio Forma & Co in our first ABSOLUT Network showcase
2012
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1600Miniature tabard
1600
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1084Plaque with God Creating the Animals
1084
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1075Center Panel of a Triptych with the Crucifixion and the Entombment
1075
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1500Altar bell with Portuguese heads
1500
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1815Pair of chiefly bracelets with Portuguese and Edo figures
1815
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1700Seated Portuguese figure
1700
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1700Bracelet with Portuguese Heads and Mudfish
1700
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1500Hip ornament with Portuguese head
1500
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1800Box with Portuguese Horseman
1800
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1500Pendant with Portuguese equestrian
1500
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1500Bracelet with Portuguese heads and mudfish
1500
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1500Lidded Box with Portuguese Face
1500
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1520Saltcellar with Portuguese Figures
1520
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1815Pair of chiefly bracelets with Portuguese and Edo figures
1815
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1400Spoon
1400
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1540Plaque with Portuguese Traders and Manillas
1540
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1540Plaque with Two Portuguese Merchants
1540
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-500Small bell
-500
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-500Dagger
-500
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-500Small bell
-500
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Cup
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1700Black lacquer box with phoenix designs
1700
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1801Yanggum
1801
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1801Danso
1801
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Bird-Shaped Ornament
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1800Rank Badge with Decoration of Two Cranes among Clouds
1800
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Mirror
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1100Mirror decorated with phoenixes and flowers
1100
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400Earring (one of a pair)
400
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Spoon
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Box with cover
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1700Box decorated with flowers and clouds
1700
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Ornament with Decoration of Bird among Lotuses
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Ornament with Decoration of a Dragon
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Rank Badge
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Mirror
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Ornament with bird among lotuses
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Spoon
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1850Geomungo
1850
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Water bottle (Kundika)
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500Earring (one of a pair)
500
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1100Mirror
1100
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Tweezer and Ear-Spoon
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400Earring (One of a Pair)
400
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1867Ancient Ritual Bronzes
1867
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1850Taepyeongso (태평소 )
1850
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Spoon
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Cup
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Cup
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Tweezers
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1000Mirror decorated with dragons
1000
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1400Stationery box decorated with peony scrolls
1400
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500Earring (one of a pair)
500
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Mirror decorated with figures in a landscape
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Ornament
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Ornament
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Scissors
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500Earring (one of a pair)
500
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Spoon
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500Comma-shaped ornament
500
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918Covered box
918
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1800Red lacquer box for an inkstone
1800
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Ladle
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400Earring (One of a Pair)
400
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1800Rank Badge with Decoration of Two Cranes among Clouds
1800
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500Comma-shaped ornament
500
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1800Rank Badge with Decoration of Two Cranes among Clouds
1800
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Spoon
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900Hair Pin
900
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Bird-Shaped Ornament
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Rank Badge
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Bird-Shaped Ornament
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Spoon
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1801Haegŭm ( 해금 )
1801
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1867Civil-Official Hyungbae (Rank Badge)
1867
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Mirror
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1867Civil-Official Hyungbae (Rank Badge)
1867
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1800Table decorated with floral scroll
1800
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500Earring (one of a pair)
500
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Ornament
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Ornamental Ring
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500Earring (one of a pair)
500
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Ornament
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1800Box decorated with dragons
1800
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1700Panel
1700
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Bee-shaped ornament
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500Earring (one of a pair)
500
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1501Sword with Scabbard
1501
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Ornament
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400Earring (one of a pair)
400
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1867Rank badge with a crane (one of a pair)
1867
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1501Officer's Helmet with Crest
1501
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Double Pin
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Ornament with insect
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900Mirror
900
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1867Rank Badge with Leopard
1867
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1867Rank badge with a crane (one of a pair)
1867
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1700Helmet
1700
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1501Helmet
1501
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1867Civil-Official Hyungbae (Rank Badge)
1867
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1501Saddle and Horse Trappings
1501
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1800Pair of Stirrups
1800
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1800Civil-official husu (Rear panel)
1800
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Ornament
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1401Saddle
1401
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1790Box decorated with auspicious symbols
1790
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400Earring (one of a pair)
400
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Ornament with bird among lotuses
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400Earring (one of pair)
400
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400Earring (one of a pair)
400
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1867Civil-Official Hyungbae (Rank Badge)
1867
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1867Rank Badge with White Crane
1867
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500Earring (one of a pair)
500
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Ornamental Ring
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-57Button
-57
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1501Trident Head
1501
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1900Length
1900
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1600Saddle (Kura)
1600
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Mirror
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Ornament
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1501Sword with Scabbard
1501
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Rank Badge
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1867Rank Badge with a Pair of Cranes
1867
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Rank Badge
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1867Rank Badge with White Crane
1867
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Ornament
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Ornament in the shape of a phoenix
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1601Helmet
1601
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Ornament in the shape of a phoenix
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1800Clothing box decorated with dragons
1800
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Mirror
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1867Civil-Official Hyungbae (Rank Badge)
1867
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Bee-shaped ornament
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400Earring (one of a pair)
400
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1867Civil-Official Hyungbae (Rank Badge)
1867
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1700Box decorated with flowers and clouds
1700
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Rank Badge
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1867Civil-Official Hyungbae (Rank Badge)
1867
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1868Pouch
1868
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1501Helmet
1501
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1867Civil-Official Hyungbae (Rank Badge)
1867
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1700Stationery box decorated with peony scrolls
1700
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Cup with handle and foot ring
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Mirror
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1671Fragment of Galloon
1671
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1800Woodblock of Collected Poems of the House of Springtime Sleep
1800
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Ornament
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Ornament with insect
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Mirror
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Mirror
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Ornament
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Ornament
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Mirror
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1867Rank Badge with Crane
1867
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1800Rank badge with a pair of tiger-leopards
1800
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Ornament with Decoration of Bird among Lotuses
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Cup
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500Earring (one of a pair)
500
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1501Scale Armor
1501
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Ceremonial Vessel
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1868Pouch
1868
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Mirror
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1870Robe
1870
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1900Yellow Emperor's Sutra for Secret Charm Against Evil
1900
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1840Shawl
1840
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1900Rubbings of Yishan stele
1900
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1900Placard for Shouxuan Hall
1900
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1801Pair of Stirrups
1801
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1701Papier Maché Copy of A Chinese Helmet Probably theatrical
1701
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1850Stole
1850
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1900Tang Stone Pillar Inscribed with Names
1900
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1801Double Sword with Scabbard
1801
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1900Preface and Admonitions for Scrupulous Conduct
1900
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1870Fan
1870
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1701Saddle Cushion
1701
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1701Helmet
1701
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1601Sword with Scabbard
1601
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1701Armor
1701
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1870Brisé fan
1870
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1701Four Pieces of Brigandine Armor
1701
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1701Armor
1701
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1900Recording the Recent Move of the "Stone Classics" to the Academy in the Capital
1900
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1900Three Taoist Scriptures
1900
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1900Preface to the Thousand-character Essay
1900
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1900Placard for Muai Hall
1900
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1900Preface written for Zhang Zhongxun's manuscript of Biographies of Eminent Monks
1900
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1900Table of Classifiers used in the Shuowen, written in seal script
1900
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1900Preface and Essay on Exemplars of Scrupulous Behavior
1900
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190018 Styles of Seal Script
1900
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1900Preface to a New Translation of the Tripitaka
1900