National Treasure – Lacquered Wooden Screen Accessories (Early Han)
Accessories of the lacquered screen exhibits exceptional craftsmanship, significant historical value, and serves as a cultural relic.
Category: Travels
工作不忘娱乐 All work and no play makes J a dull boy.
Malaysia Day 1963
Today marks the day in 1963 when Sarawak, Sabah and Singapore joined Malaya to become part of Federation of Malaysia.
The Louvre Abu Dhabi – Part 2a Dawn of a New Era
Fear me you loathsome, lazy creatures
I descend upon your earth from the skies
I command your very souls you unbelievers
Bring before me what is mine
At the seven seas of Rhye – “Seven Seas of Rhye” by The Queen
Lest We Forget – 9/11
A Day of Remembrance – No post today.
Treasures – Jade Openwork Disk with Dragon and Phoenix (Early Han)
Guangzhou’s cultural gem—a jade disc with a dragon and phoenix—proved dead kings have better bling than most living folks.
The Louvre Abu Dhabi – Part 1b Civilisations and Empires
“Oceans rise, empires falls, let me send you a battalion to remind you of my love ~~~~~” – George III in “Hamilton”
National Treasure – Jade Drinking Vessel in Rhinoceros Horn Shape (Early Han)
This ancient jade sippy cup from the Han Dynasty is so fabulous, it’s a National Treasure.
The Louvre Abu Dhabi – Part 1a Ancient Worlds
“Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man’s desire to understand.” – Neil Armstrong
National Treasure – Majapahit Armlet and Earrings (c. 14th century)
Discovered in 1928 while building a reservoir on Fort Canning Hill, it proved that 14th century Singapore was quite fashionable.
The Peranakan Museum (2013)
On February 17, 2023, the museum reopened its doors after nearly four years of renovation work. This was a visitContinue Reading