Treasures – Meat-shaped Stone (Qing Dynasty)
It is neither an exquisite piece of art nor rare in terms of material or theme. But it is one of the best known “treasure” from the National Palace Museum in Taipei.
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Treasures – Inscribed Famille-Rose Lotus-Form Cup, 34th Year of Guangxu Mark (Qing)
A commemorative cup made for a military exercise, signifying a last ditch effort by a crumbling empire to stand up against aggressions.
Treasures – Jadeite Cabbage-shaped Flower Holder (Qing Dynasty)
The one that was left behind.
Treasures – Jadeite Cabbage with Katydids (Qing Dynasty)
While everyone is infatuated with the jadeite cabbage in National Palace Museum in Taipei, there’s one in Tianjin Museum thatContinue Reading
Treasures – Jadeite Cabbage (Qing Dynasty)
Because their famous cousin was sent for a diplomatic mission to Czech Republic, they finally got a chance to be in the limelight.
Treasures – Gilt Zhongs with Dragon Pattern (Qing Dynasty)
I heard the bells on Christmas Day /
Their old, familiar carols play, /
And wild and sweet /
The words repeat /
Of peace on earth, good-will to men!
– “Christmas Bells”, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807 –1882)
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 – Mirror and Watch With Elephant, Birds, and Automata (Qing Dynasty)
Time may change me /
But I can’t trace time
– “Changes”, David Bowie
Treasures – Baoshao Red Bowl with Three Fish Motif (Qing Dynasty)
“Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness.” – Oscar Wilde