Many artifacts from this dynasty are pottery figurines depicting women playing the recently-introduced sport of polo.
Many artifacts from this dynasty are pottery figurines depicting women playing the recently-introduced sport of polo. This dynasty marked a switch from copper coinage to a form of paper currency nicknamed "flying cash." The largest hoard of artifacts from this dynasty was discovered in the wreckage of an Arabian dhow off the coast of Belitung. In a civil war during this dynasty, Ge Shuhan's abandonment of defenses led to the capture of the capital, which was retaken by Emperor Suzong with (*) Uighur assistance. This dynasty was challenged by the rival Yan dynasty, founded by a man who once dressed up in a diaper and was "adopted' by the imperial consort Yang Guifei. The concubine of this dynasty's Emperor Taizong once ruled as emperor in her own right. For 10 points, name this dynasty usurped by Empress Wu and An Lushan, which ruled from 618 to 907 during the golden age of China.
Many artifacts from this dynasty are pottery figurines depicting women playing the recently-introduced sport of polo.
Tang Dynasty 