Treasures – Glazed Pottery Horse (Northern Wei)
The world only knows Tang Sancai, but these Northern Wei pottery are the precursor to what’s coming.
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Treasures – Plaque and Measuring Rod with Emperor’s Decree (Xin Mang)
Very little was known about the Xin dynasty, but they do have a government issued weighing scale.
National Treasure – Rectangular Sheng by Shang Yang (Warring States – Qin)
This is way before ISO exists, and is used as a standard measure for volume of one “sheng”.
Treasures – Silver Seal of the Xianbei Commandant of Shuai Shan (Western Jin)
The seal is a 3rd century badge of honour, and example of gamification by the rulers of the period to encourage good behaviour.
Treasures – Gold Buyao Crown with Antler Design (Wei-Jin Dynasties)
The world is smaller than we think, a 4th century crown in Inner Mongolia may find its inspiration for 1st century Iran.
Treasures – Rosewood Nine-Level Pagoda (Qing Dynasty)
Not big enough for the temple, but good enough for the palace, these pagodas are works of art.
Treasures – Back Screen Images of Buddha (Southern Liang)
Buddhism, introduced from India, flourished in China during the Southern Liang due to imperial support.
National Treasure – Bronze Zun with Four Rams (Shang Dynasty)
Baa Baa Black Sheep have you any wool? Yes Sir, Yes Sir, Three bags full.
National Treasure – Zhong of Su Marquis of Jin (Western Zhou)
It was stolen from the tomb in Shanxi and then found in antique shops Hong Kong. The tomb raiders did not realised they would not be able to sell them.
Treasures – Bronze Pan of Zi Zhong Jiang (Eastern Zhou)
Personal hygiene was very important since ancient times, and it starts with washing hands.