Treasures – Emperor Qianlong’s Three Connected Stone Seals (Qing Dynasty)
Emperor Qianlong’s Three Connected Stone Seals 三联印 are an exquisite set of imperial seals carved from a single, rare pieceContinue Reading
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Treasures – Fang Cong “Copy of ‘A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains’ by Wang Ximeng” (Qing Dynasty)
As they say, “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.”
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 – Set of Buddhist Sculptures in a Building of Six Classes of Sutra and Tantra (Qing Dynasty)
Exquisite works of art, these yoga tantric statues from the Forbidden City are a result when a dictator tried to influence religion.
Treasures – Emperor’s Festive Robe With Dragons, Clouds And Bats (Qing Dynasty)
You have seen in TV series, and now you can see it up close at the HK Palace Museum.