287. A blue and white sleeve vase with “Zhang Qian’s missions”, Ming dynasty, Chongzhen period (1627–1644). January 10, 2024January 13, 2024 lhasa.hou@gmail.com Height: 44 cm Decorated with Zhang Qian’s missions to the Western Regions. Zhang Qian taking leave from emperor Han Wudi, for his expedition to Central Asia from 138 to 126 BC. 张骞出使西域青花筒瓶