National Treasure – Ivory Cup inlaid with Turquoise (Shang Dynasty)
She was Wu Ding’s lover, confidante and comrade-in-arms. When she died at just 33 years of age, he was devastated. He had her laid to rest close to his palace.
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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 – 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.