Treasures – Painted Pottery Horse Inlaid With Gold (Tang)
For all those born beneath an angry star
Lest we forget how fragile we are
– Sting, “Fragile” (1988)
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Treasures – Rosewood Nine-Level Pagoda (Qing Dynasty)
Not big enough for the temple, but good enough for the palace, these pagodas are works of art.
Treasures – Three Layer Silkwood Pagoda (Qing Dynasty)
A son’s filial piety, combined with the wealth of a powerful nation resulted in this masterpiece and epitome of Chinese wood carving.
Treasures – Tomb Beast Stone Bi Xie (Eastern Han)
The stone bixie, an imposing sculpture, reflects a fusion of foreign and Chinese artistry.
Treasures – Tri-Coloured Black-Glazed Pottery Horse (Tang Dynasty)
This particular Sancai pottery is unique because of the black glaze used the horse.
Treasures – Stele with Sculpture of Zhao Qingzu (Northern Qi Dynasty)
Religious contribution in the 6th century, yes, it is always about the money.
Treasures – Facial Part of Clay Buddha Figure (Northern Wei)
Known as the “Mona Lisa of the East”, this national treasure in Henan has been buried in the ground for 1,500 years.
Treasures – Stone Bi Xie (Eastern Han Dynasty)
The stone bixie, an imposing sculpture, reflects a fusion of foreign and Chinese artistry.
Treasures – Bronze Ding Intertwined With Gold And Silver Patterns (Warring States)
Dings, ancient Chinese cauldrons, were used for cooking, storage, and rituals. They evolved from clay to bronze, with their appearance varying over time.
Treasures – Amber Figurine of a Child on a Ram and Stone Plaque with the Inscription (Three Kingdoms – Wei Dynasty)
A father’s love on display for a child that did not live to enjoy her royal life.