Asia in Five
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| Shiva Nataraja - the Lord of Dance- dances as he brings the world into existence, with the harmony of cosmic flames held in his hands. (India) |
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| Chinamania: this tower of Qingbai china objects illustrate the versatility of china, as well as Europe's newfound obsession at the time with china. (Southern China) |
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| Porcelain display- originating in the Song Dynasty, made from bai dunzi . (Eastern Asia) |
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| Moraq ceramic tiles, traditionally used in mosques and shrines. (Iran) |
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| A carpet-weaver at work, painstakingly weaving by hand as is tradition. (Afghanistan) |
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