National Treasures – Liubo Chess Set (Western Han)
“A strange game… the only winning move is not to play. How about a nice game of chess?” – WOPR, War Games (1983)
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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.
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.
National Treasures – Straight Lapel Plain Unlined Silk Gauze Gown (Western Han)
But thy eternal summer shall not fade, /
Nor lose possession of that fair thou ow’st; /
Nor shall death brag thou wander’st in his shade, /
When in eternal lines to time thou grow’st: – Shakespeare, “Sonnet 18”
National Treasures – Coffin With Painted Design On Vermilion Lacquer Coating (Western Han)
This is the second of four coffins that are nested like a Russian Doll.
National Treasures – Ivory Butterfly-Shaped Container With Double-Bird Pattern (Neolithic – Hemudu)
This archaeological artefact was unearthed at Hemudu, Yuyao, which demonstrates the sacred primitive belief of Hemudu people.
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 – Emperor Qianlong’s Three Connected Stone Seals (Qing Dynasty)
Emperor Qianlong’s Three Connected Stone Seals 三联印 are an exquisite set of imperial seals carved from a single, rare pieceContinue Reading