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An array of luxurious artifacts was discovered in the tomb of Feng Sufu, a Northern Yan Dynasty (a.d. 407–436) general, near the city of Beipiao in northeastern China. These include (clockwise from top left) a tiger-shaped bronze vessel; a glass cup that scholars have determined came from the Roman Empire based on its style and chemical composition; a gold official-style seal in the shape of a tortoise; the base of the seal, featuring Chinese characters used to write one of Feng Sufu’s honor
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