Treasures – Gold Seal with Dragon Knob (Early Han)
Zhao Mo, the self-proclaimed Emperor of Nanyue, left behind shiny seals, proving even royalty enjoys a good stamp collection—talk about a “seal of approval!”
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Treasures – Bronze Bucket with Boating Paintings (Early Han)
One of the earliest artefact to feature China as a seafaring nation, peaceful or otherwise.
Treasures – Bronze Kettle Inlaid with Land and Water Combat Patterns (Warring States)
400 characters, 8 different scenes – this is diorama etched into a bronze ware.
Treasures – Baoshao Red Bowl with Three Fish Motif (Qing Dynasty)
“Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness.” – Oscar Wilde
Treasures – Chicken Cup in Doucai Painted Enamels (Ming Dynasty)
A chicken cup sold for $36 million. Who knew chicken could be so pricey?
Treasures – Blue and White Cups with Flowers of Twelve Months (Qing Dynasty)
Kangxi-era blue and white porcelain exemplify the superior craftsmanship and artistic expression of Qing dynasty.
Treasures – Amber-glazed Flat Ewer with Huteng Dance Scene (Northern Qi)
“If music be the fruit of love, play on!” – Shakespeare, “Twelve Nights”
National Treasure – Lacquered Wooden Screen Accessories (Early Han)
Accessories of the lacquered screen exhibits exceptional craftsmanship, significant historical value, and serves as a cultural relic.
Treasures – Jade Openwork Disk with Dragon and Phoenix (Early Han)
Guangzhou’s cultural gem—a jade disc with a dragon and phoenix—proved dead kings have better bling than most living folks.
National Treasure – Jade Drinking Vessel in Rhinoceros Horn Shape (Early Han)
This ancient jade sippy cup from the Han Dynasty is so fabulous, it’s a National Treasure.