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.
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Treasures – Painted Pottery Horse (Northern Wei)
This is a painted pottery figure of a caparisoned horse from the Northern Wei dynasty (386–535). These figurines were often placed inContinue Reading
Treasures – Glazed Pottery Horse (Northern Wei)
The world only knows Tang Sancai, but these Northern Wei pottery are the precursor to what’s coming.
Treasures – Three Caves of Binyang (Northern Wei)
The real Indiana Jones story, where the artefacts are taken and sold overseas.
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.