National Treasure – Bo Ju Li with Ox-head Ornaments (Western Zhou)
This is a bronze unearthed in Beijing, dating the capital’s history back by 3,000 years.
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National Treasures – Jade Pendants of the Jin Marchioness (Western Zhou)
These jade pendants flow down the dress of the Marchioness like a percussive wind chime that rustle as she walks.
Treasures – Three Dings of Song (Western Zhou)
We are three. The moon comes from its quiet corner, puts a pitcher of water down in the center. The circle of surface flames. / One of us kneels to kiss the threshold. / One drinks, with wine flames playing over his face. / One watches the gathering, and says to any cold onlookers, / ‘This dance is the joy of existence’.
– “We Three”, Rumi (1207-1273)
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.
National Treasure – “Guoji Zibai” Bronze Pan (Western Zhou Dynasty)
This bronze basin was the largest ever excavated in China and was used for bathing. Just don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater!
Treasures – General Duoyou Bronze Ding (Western Zhou Dynasty)
A alternate kind of war memorial, the ding tells the story of a victorious battle and the casualties of war.
Treasures – Animal Mask Pattern Bronze Hé (Western Zhou Dynasty)
The first Zhou Dynasty bronze found in Guangdong, predated Nanyue bronzes by 5 centuries.
National Treasure – Da Ke Ding (Western Zhou Dynasty)
The ding was an honour given by feudal kings, and it was unusual for a chef to be given such high honour.
Treasures – Mao Gong Bronze Ding (Western Zhou Dynasty)
The ding that got away, it travelled across the seas to Taiwan together with the retreating Nationalists.
National Treasure – Da Yu Bronze Ding (Western Zhou Dynasty)
After leaving Beijing two different times, it is finally back in the Capital for good.