Jiangsu Ancient Civilization 江苏古代文明
Jiangsu was an important Neolithic region in China with its abundant cultural remains discovered at more than 300 heritage sitesContinue Reading
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The Myriad Visions : The Beauty of Traditional Chinese Colours
Our ancestors refined their pursuit of colour into a unique “five-colour system”—blue, red, yellow, white, and black. These colours notContinue Reading
National Treasure – Picture of the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove (Southern Dynasties)
They were spiritual symbols of the mandarins, taking a laissez-faire approach to life, the Hippies of the 3rd century China.
National Treasure- Celadon Glazed Porcelain Zun With Design Of A Monster (Western Jin)
It looks like a child’s Play-doh creation, but it has been guarding its master’s tomb for the past 1300 years
Treasures – Liu Fei’s Jade Suit (Western Han)
勸君莫惜金縷衣，勸君惜取少年時。
Do not waste your golden robes, but cherish your youth.
《金縷衣》 杜秋娘
Treasures – Stone Relief of the Textile Production Scene (Eastern Han)
Carved in stone : A mother after hearing a rumour that her filial son committed murder, believed it after too many times.