Northern Wei Dynasty Collection

Funerary Sculpture of an Ox, between 386 and 534. Creator: Unknown
Funerary Sculpture of an Ox, between 386 and 534

Funerary Sculpture of a Pair of Goats, between 386 and 534. Creator: Unknown
Funerary Sculpture of a Pair of Goats, between 386 and 534

Funerary Sculpture of a Pair of Military Officials (image 2 of 2), between c.500 and c.534. Creator: Unknown
Funerary Sculpture of a Pair of Military Officials (image 2 of 2), between c.500 and c.534

Funerary Sculpture of a Pair of Military Officials (image 1 of 2), between c.500 and c.534. Creator: Unknown
Funerary Sculpture of a Pair of Military Officials (image 1 of 2), between c.500 and c.534

Funerary Sculpture of a Female Equestrian Drummer (image 2 of 2), between c.500 and c.534. Creator: Unknown
Funerary Sculpture of a Female Equestrian Drummer (image 2 of 2), between c.500 and c.534

Funerary Sculpture of a Female Equestrian Drummer (image 1 of 2), between c.500 and c.534. Creator: Unknown
Funerary Sculpture of a Female Equestrian Drummer (image 1 of 2), between c.500 and c.534

Maitreya (Mile), the Buddha of the Future, between 386 and 470. Creator: Unknown
Maitreya (Mile), the Buddha of the Future, between 386 and 470

Bodhisattva, Northern Wei dynasty (386-534), dated 524. Creator: Unknown
Bodhisattva, Northern Wei dynasty (386-534), dated 524

Standing Attendant, Style of Nothern Wei, early 6th century. Creator: Unknown
Standing Attendant, Style of Nothern Wei, early 6th century

Court Official (Tomb Figure), 1st quarter of 6th Century. Creator: Unknown
Court Official (Tomb Figure), 1st quarter of 6th Century

New-born Buddha 400s China Northern Wei dynasty
The New-born Buddha, 400s. China, Northern Wei dynasty (386-534). Gilt bronze with inlays of blue glass and turquoise; overall: 19.4 cm (7 5/8 in.); diameter of base: 6.8 cm (2 11/16 in.); base

Ascetic Holding Skull 500 China Northern Wei dynasty
Ascetic Holding a Skull, c. 500. China, Northern Wei dynasty (386-534). Gilt bronze; overall: 19.4 cm (7 5/8 in.); figure: 18.1 cm (7 1/8 in.)

Frog 386- 534 China Six Dynasties period 317-581
Frog, 386- 534. China, Six Dynasties period (317-581), Northern Wei dynasty (386-534). Gilt bronze; overall: 5 cm (1 15/16 in.)

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The Northern Wei Dynasty was a pivotal period in Chinese history, known for its cultural and religious transformations. Established in 386 AD by the Tuoba clan of Xianbei nomads, the dynasty ruled over northern China for nearly two centuries. Under their rule, Buddhism flourished and became a prominent religion in China. The it also saw advancements in art, architecture, and literature, with famous Buddhist cave temples such as the Yungang Grottoes being constructed during this time. Despite facing internal conflicts and invasions from rival states like the Eastern Jin Dynasty, the Northern Wei Dynasty left a lasting impact on Chinese culture and history. Their legacy continues to be studied and admired by historians and archaeologists today.