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
Tag: TOTD
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
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.