National Treasure – Picture of the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove (Southern Dynasties)
They were spiritual symbols of the mandarins, taking a laissez-faire approach to life, the Hippies of the 3rd century China.
Tag: TOTD
National Treasure- Celadon Glazed Porcelain Zun With Design Of A Monster (Western Jin)
It looks like a child’s Play-doh creation, but it has been guarding its master’s tomb for the past 1300 years
Treasures – Painted Drum Frame with Bird and Tiger Carvings (Warring States – Chu)
Many were excavated in State of Chu tombs around Hubei province, but this 2002 find was one of the most elaborate and complete frame found.
National Treasure – Da He Ding (Shang Dynasty)
The first time I ever saw your face ~~~~
– Roberta Flack, 1969
National Treasure – Ivory Cup inlaid with Turquoise (Shang Dynasty)
She was Wu Ding’s lover, confidante and comrade-in-arms. When she died at just 33 years of age, he was devastated. He had her laid to rest close to his palace.
Treasures – Liu Fei’s Jade Suit (Western Han)
勸君莫惜金縷衣，勸君惜取少年時。
Do not waste your golden robes, but cherish your youth.
《金縷衣》 杜秋娘
National Treasure – Pottery Basin With Painted Coiled Dragon Pattern (Neolithic)
“Waiter, there’s a snake in my soup!”
Treasures – Turquoise Inlaid Bronze Plaques with Beast Mask Design (Xia Dynasty)
This could be the earliest Taotie motifs used in bronze.
Treasures – Wine Vessels of Hu Fu (Western Han)
“Drink with me to days gone by….” Les Miserables, the Musical
National Treasures – Lacquered Wooden Bowl (Neolithic – Hemudu)
The earliest example of lacquerware found in China