National Treasure – Celadon Glazed Cadogan-Type Pot With Flower Carvings And Handle, Yaozhou Ware (Five Dynasties)
This is the earliest version discovered in China, dating back to the Five Dynasties.
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National Treasure – Bo Ju Li with Ox-head Ornaments (Western Zhou)
This is a bronze unearthed in Beijing, dating the capital’s history back by 3,000 years.
National Treasure – Jingyun Bell (Tang Dynasty)
The bell was originally cast for a Taoist temple, then moved to Xi’an bell tower, hidden away during the SecondContinue Reading
National Treasures – Bird-shaped Zun of the Marquis of Jin State (Western Zhou)
The owner gave the State of Jin its name, but his grave was raided and nothing was left to identify him except this bird-shaped zun.
National Treasures – Jade Pendants of the Jin Marchioness (Western Zhou)
These jade pendants flow down the dress of the Marchioness like a percussive wind chime that rustle as she walks.
National Treasures – Liubo Chess Set (Western Han)
“A strange game… the only winning move is not to play. How about a nice game of chess?” – WOPR, War Games (1983)
National Treasure – Painted Lacquer Screen Of Sima Jinlong (Northern Wei)
In celebration of International Women’s Day. One of the finest examples of lacquer artwork from the Northern Wei period, featuring virtuous women of their time.
National Treasures – Straight Lapel Plain Unlined Silk Gauze Gown (Western Han)
But thy eternal summer shall not fade, /
Nor lose possession of that fair thou ow’st; /
Nor shall death brag thou wander’st in his shade, /
When in eternal lines to time thou grow’st: – Shakespeare, “Sonnet 18”
National Treasures – Coffin With Painted Design On Vermilion Lacquer Coating (Western Han)
This is the second of four coffins that are nested like a Russian Doll.
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.