Treasures – Meat-shaped Stone (Qing Dynasty)
It is neither an exquisite piece of art nor rare in terms of material or theme. But it is one of the best known “treasure” from the National Palace Museum in Taipei.
Tag: Carving
National Treasures – Ivory Butterfly-Shaped Container With Double-Bird Pattern (Neolithic – Hemudu)
This archaeological artefact was unearthed at Hemudu, Yuyao, which demonstrates the sacred primitive belief of Hemudu people.
Treasures – Emperor Qianlong’s Three Connected Stone Seals (Qing Dynasty)
Emperor Qianlong’s Three Connected Stone Seals 三联印 are an exquisite set of imperial seals carved from a single, rare pieceContinue Reading
Treasures – Ivory Balls of Nested Concentric Layers Decorated With Openwork Figures (Qing Dynasty)
The ivory puzzle balls, masterpieces of Canton carving, are intricate, multilayered spheres with movable parts.
Treasures – Jadeite Cabbage (Qing Dynasty)
“Jadeite Cabbage” and “Meat-shaped Stone” are often exhibited together because they are match in culinary heaven.