Excavations in the early 1980s revealed a sophisticated society that flourished between the 3rd and 13th centuries AD
appear with great frequency
Jan Ölander served as the Swedish Ambassador to Zambia and Malawi from 1984 to 1987
These sculptures served as vessels for the ancestor’s spirit and were consulted for guidance during major life events
Lucien Van Valen & Isabelle Garachon
Tang Dynasty Extremely Rare Sancai Glazed Pottery Money Chest Gui calabash Excavations in the early 1980sTang Dynasty, 618907 AD, Xi'an (Chang'an), Shaanxi Province, China This magnificent and exceedingly rare earthenware money chest exemplifies the mastery of Tang dynasty artisans. Fashioned in imitation of a metal or wood prototype, the rectangular chest rests on four bracket feet, each adorned with cream and amber glazed bosses resembling decorative metal studs. The sides, glazed in vibrant green, rise to crescent shaped tops secured with further stud