Treasures – Houma Covenants (Spring Autumn – Jin)
“The treaty is broken, its witnesses are despised, no one is respected.” – Isaiah 33:8b (NIV)
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National Treasures – Bird-shaped Zun of the Marquis of Jin State (Western Zhou)
The owner gave the State of Jin its name, but his grave was raided and nothing was left to identify him except this bird-shaped zun.
National Treasures – Jade Pendants of the Jin Marchioness (Western Zhou)
These jade pendants flow down the dress of the Marchioness like a percussive wind chime that rustle as she walks.
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.