The Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka

In 2001, the tomb of Mu Tai of the Tang dynasty was unearthed in Qingcheng County in the Gansu Province of China. Archaeologists excavated a number of ceramic figures representing the Hu people, one of the symbols of the Silk Road culture of the Tang dynasty, from the tomb. In this exhibition, these figures, known as Hu ren yong, are being presented to the Japanese public for the first time. These pieces have become renowned for their innovative and exotic beauty, particularly for their vivid coloring and realism. Guests are invited to feel the vibrancy of the Hu people by imagining their journey along the Silk Road during ancient times.