Treasures of Nanjing Museum – Special Exhibitions Gallery
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工作不忘娱乐 All work and no play makes J a dull boy.
National Treasure – Celadon Granary Jar with Architecture, Figurines and Animals (Three Kingdoms – Wu)
The purpose of a hunping is somewhat enigmatic, but archaeologists suggest that they may have been used as containers for fruit accompanying the deceased into the afterlife.
Where Civilisations Meet
The beauty of harmony lies in diversity. Each civilisation finds beauty in itself, and beauty is shared among all.
National Treasure – Yangshao Boat-shaped Painted Pottery Jar (Neolithic)
Egyptian painted boats on pottery jar during Predynastic period (~3500BC), the Chinese made boat-shaped pottery jar.
Nanjing Museum 南京博物院
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National Treasure – Bronze Divine Tree (Shang Dynasty)
At 3.96 metres in height, it’s the largest single bronze artefact ever discovered in China.
Nanjing Museum for Kids
It’s the school break and parents love to bring their children to something fun and educational at the same time.Continue Reading
National Treasure – Grand Statue of Human Figure (Shang Dynasty)
One of the biggest questions that still confounds Sanxingdui experts is: What did the bronze standing man once hold in his hands?
Treasures of Nanjing Museum – History Gallery Part 2
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Zhejiang Provincial Museum 浙江省博物馆
Ten thousand years ago, rice cultivation originated in Shangshan. Five thousand years ago, the light of civilisation shone in Liangzhu.Continue Reading