National Treasure – Seal of Dian King (Western Han)
It was the fashion to bury the seal with the dead, and due to this custom that since the Han dynasty thousands of Han seals have been unearthed.
Tag: Gold
Treasures – Gold Seal with Dragon Knob (Early Han)
Zhao Mo, the self-proclaimed Emperor of Nanyue, left behind shiny seals, proving even royalty enjoys a good stamp collection—talk about a “seal of approval!”
Treasures – Gold Buyao Crown with Antler Design (Wei-Jin Dynasties)
The world is smaller than we think, a 4th century crown in Inner Mongolia may find its inspiration for 1st century Iran.
Treasures – Silver Sachet in Open-work with Patterns of Grapes, Flowers and Birds (Tang Dynasty)
It was similar to something that the famous beauty Yang Guifei had when she was alive.
National Treasure – Gold Sceptre from Sanxingdui (Shang Dynasty)
Symbol of power from over 3000 years ago, a lost civilisation from Sanxingdui.
Treasures – Gold Bowl with Mandarin Duck and Lotus Pattern (Tang Dynasty)
A golden bowl is symbolic to a life of prosperity. Imagine you have two of them from the emperor.
Treasures – Gold Dragons in Running Position (Tang Dynasty)
A farmer in Hejiacun Village unearthed twelve gold dragons from the Tang dynasty, used in the “casting the dragon” ritual.
National Treasure – Gold-decorated Silver Kettle with the Pattern of a Dancing Horse (Tang Dynasty)
This kettle from the Tang Dynasty symbolises the culture of dancing horses in ancient China. The detailed design depicts the grand equestrial performances that took place during Emperor Xuanzong’s birthday celebrations.