National Treasure – Bronze Cowrie Containers from Antiquity Yunnan (Western Han Dynasty)
Piggy bank from 2nd century BC, it was used by the Dian 滇 people to keep their precious cowrie shells.
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National Treasure – Royal Jade Cong (Neolithic Period)
Discovered in 1986, this was the heaviest jade Cong on record from the Liangzhu period. Hence the name, “King of Jade Cong” 玉琮王.
National Treasure – “Guoji Zibai” Bronze Pan (Western Zhou Dynasty)
This bronze basin was the largest ever excavated in China and was used for bathing. Just don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater!
National Treasure – “Zi Long” Bronze Ding (Shang Dynasty)
The Chinese government spent an undisclosed amount of money to procure her home.
National Treasure – Jade Seal of the Empress (Western Han Dynasty)
She was the dictator behind the young emperors in the early years of the Han dynasty, and this seal was the only thing left to show.
National Treasure – Nestorianism Spread in China Stele (Tang Dynasty)
Hallelujah! May the Gospel of our Lord spread far and wide!
National Treasure – Gold Sceptre from Sanxingdui (Shang Dynasty)
Symbol of power from over 3000 years ago, a lost civilisation from Sanxingdui.
National Treasure – Eagle-shaped Pottery Ding (Neolithic Period)
It catches your eyes the moment you enter the museum. And it looks intently at you just like Kermit the Frog.
National Treasure – Painted Pottery Jar with Nude Figure in Relief (Neolithic Period)
The sanctity of childbirth and the male-female figures are important symbols of Chinese Neolithic culture.
National Treasure – Sancai Pottery Performers on Camelback (Tang Dynasty)
The Tang Dynasty relic portrays a touring orchestra on a camel’s back, exemplifies the tri-coloured glazing technique.