National Treasure – Celadon Glazed Cadogan-Type Pot With Flower Carvings And Handle, Yaozhou Ware (Five Dynasties)
This is the earliest version discovered in China, dating back to the Five Dynasties.
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National Treasure – Jingyun Bell (Tang Dynasty)
The bell was originally cast for a Taoist temple, then moved to Xi’an bell tower, hidden away during the SecondContinue Reading
Xi’an Beilin Museum 西安碑林博物馆
I visited it in Mar 2024, about a year before it completed its latest renovation and expansion. What a pityContinue Reading
The Day That Changed China’s History
Imperial Army of Japan invaded China on 18 Sep 1931 that started the Second Sino-Japanese war that concluded with the detonation of first atomic bombs that were used in combat. But before that, China was divided about fighting against the Japanese as the Nationalists were fighting a civil war with the Communists. A warlord named Zhang Xueliang was about to change that which came to be known as the Xi’an Incident.
Treasures – Silver Sachet in Open-work with Patterns of Grapes, Flowers and Birds (Tang Dynasty)
It was similar to something that the famous beauty Yang Guifei had when she was alive.
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.
National Treasure – Jade Seal of the Empress (Western Han Dynasty)
She was the dictator behind the young emperors in the early years of the Han dynasty, and this seal was the only thing left to show.
National Treasure – Nestorianism Spread in China Stele (Tang Dynasty)
Hallelujah! May the Gospel of our Lord spread far and wide!
Great Mosque of Xi’an 化觉巷清真大寺
After passing the Bell Tower 钟楼 and Drum Tower 鼓楼 in the ancient capital Xi’an, you will be in theContinue Reading
Treasures – Gold Bowl with Mandarin Duck and Lotus Pattern (Tang Dynasty)
A golden bowl is symbolic to a life of prosperity. Imagine you have two of them from the emperor.