Check out more artefacts from the Amsterdam exhibit of ancient Asian bronzes

There are secrets tucked into many of the artefacts on display at Rijksmuseum, gathered from across 4,000 years of Asian history.

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A wine vessel in the form of an elephant, from 11th century BCE China. Loaned from the Musée Guimet, Paris.

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(Courtesy Rijksmuseum)

Horse and servant, from 2nd century China. Loaned from the Museum für Ostasiatische Kunst, Cologne.

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(Courtesy Rijksmuseum)

Sita, from 11th century India. Loaned from the Linden Museum, Stuttgart.

(Courtesy Rijksmuseum)

Musical Rhythm from Thailand, 1949. Loaned from the Museum of Contemporary Art, Bangkok.

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Yashoda with the Infant Krishna, from 12th century India. Loaned from the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

(Erik and Petra Hesmerg / Rijksmuseum)

Buddha under Naga’s hood, from 12th century Thailand. Loaned from the National Museum, Bangkok.