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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Treasures – Silver Sachet in Open-work with Patterns of Grapes, Flowers and Birds (Tang Dynasty)
It was similar to something that the famous beauty Yang Guifei had when she was alive.
Treasures – General Duoyou Bronze Ding (Western Zhou Dynasty)
A alternate kind of war memorial, the ding tells the story of a victorious battle and the casualties of war.
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.
Treasures – Gold Bowl with Mandarin Duck and Lotus Pattern (Tang Dynasty)
A golden bowl is symbolic to a life of prosperity. Imagine you have two of them from the emperor.
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.
Treasures – Multi-Facet Jet Seal by Dugu Xin (Western Wei Dynasty)
Dugu Xin, a general of the Western Wei Dynasty, owned a unique 26-faced jet seal, which held significant cultural value. The seal represented his authority and was used for various official purposes.
Treasures – Painted Gold-leafed Stone Couch with Three-Sided Screen (Northern Zhou Dynasty)
The Sogdians, known for their wealth, practiced Zoroastrianism and left a rich cultural legacy in China.
National Treasure – Statue of Horse Trampling a Xiongnu (Western Han Dynasty)
Huo Qubing, a legendary Han Dynasty general, is commemorated by the statue of a horse trampling a Xiongnu barbarian.
Treasures – Gold-Inlaid Tiger-shaped Tally with Inscription (Warring States – Qin)
Before modern communications, orders to mobilise troops were conveyed using tallies, similar to the gold-inlaid tiger-shaped tally.