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Period of Division

The Period of Division witnessed a flourishing of culture, ideas, and art.

220–589 C.E.

Beginner's Guide

What is the Period of Division?

Period of Division (220–589 C.E.), an introduction

Dynasties

Northern Wei dynasty

Northern Wei dynasty

Northern Qi dynasty

Northern Qi dynasty

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Buddhist caves, stone sculpture, and more.

Cosmic Buddha Vairochana with the Realms of Existence

Cosmic Buddha Vairochana with the Realms of Existence

Base of a funerary couch

Base of a funerary couch

Western Paradise of the Buddha Amitabha

Western Paradise of the Buddha Amitabha

The Wirkak (Shi Jun) Sarcophagus

The Wirkak (Shi Jun) Sarcophagus

Period of Division (220–589 C.E.), an introduction

Period of Division (220–589 C.E.), an introduction

Yungang grottoes

Yungang grottoes

Bodhisattva, probably Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin)

Bodhisattva, probably Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin)

Longmen caves, Luoyang

Longmen caves, Luoyang

Selected Contributors

Dr. Beth Harris

Dr. Jennifer N. McIntire

Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art