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!”
Tag: Guangzhou
Treasures – Bronze Bucket with Boating Paintings (Early Han)
One of the earliest artefact to feature China as a seafaring nation, peaceful or otherwise.
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.
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.
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.
Treasures – Inkstone With Natural Mark Of Monkey King (Qing Dynasty)
A national treasure, this Duan inkstone is one of three inkstones that came from the same piece of material.
Treasures – Gilt Woodcarving Large Shrine (Republic of China)
A traditional craft from Chaozhou, these woodcarvings are a beauty to behold.
Treasures – Dehua Ware “Arhat with Books” with Zhang Shoushan Seal (Ming Dynasty)
Also called Blanc de Chine, Dehua wares are beautiful and white as snow.
Treasures – Yangchun Malachite on Carved Wooden Stand (Modern)
Natural occurring malachite voted as one of the Top 10 treasures of Guangdong Museum.
Treasures – Gilded Gold Belt (Southern Song Dynasty)
An accidental discovery that resulted in the largest Maritime Silk Road shipwreck found so far.