Liubo Board and Pieces

Liubo Board and Pieces

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

A popular game in the Han dynasty, liubo involves two players who gamble using dice, counters, gaming pieces, and a marked board. These figures, captured in a dramatic moment, embody the wish for the continuation of life in the tomb.

Asian Art

An exhibit at Metropolitan Museum of Art

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The Met's collection of Asian art—more than 35,000 objects, ranging in date from the third millennium B.C. to the twenty-first century—is one of the largest and most comprehensive in the world. Each of the many civilizations of Asia is represented by outstanding works, providing an unrivaled experience of the artistic traditions of nearly half the world.