Treasures – Daxia Stone Horse (Great Xia Dynasty)
And this time during Great Xia dynasty, the invaders were victorious and created a similar horse statue.
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National Treasure – Sancai Pottery Performers on Camelback (Tang Dynasty)
The Tang Dynasty relic portrays a touring orchestra on a camel’s back, exemplifies the tri-coloured glazing technique.
Treasures – Multi-Facet Jet Seal by Dugu Xin (Western Wei Dynasty)
Dugu Xin, a general of the Western Wei Dynasty, owned a unique 26-faced jet seal, which held significant cultural value. The seal represented his authority and was used for various official purposes.
Treasures – Painted Gold-leafed Stone Couch with Three-Sided Screen (Northern Zhou Dynasty)
The Sogdians, known for their wealth, practiced Zoroastrianism and left a rich cultural legacy in China.
National Treasure – Statue of Horse Trampling a Xiongnu (Western Han Dynasty)
Huo Qubing, a legendary Han Dynasty general, is commemorated by the statue of a horse trampling a Xiongnu barbarian.
Treasures – Luoxia-style “Colourful Phoenix Singing in the Qishan Mountain” Guqin (Tang Dynasty)
The Zhejiang Provincial Museum houses a valuable collection of ancient guqins, including this Tang Dynasty guqin.
Treasures – Gold-Inlaid Tiger-shaped Tally with Inscription (Warring States – Qin)
Before modern communications, orders to mobilise troops were conveyed using tallies, similar to the gold-inlaid tiger-shaped tally.
Treasures – Gold Dragons in Running Position (Tang Dynasty)
A farmer in Hejiacun Village unearthed twelve gold dragons from the Tang dynasty, used in the “casting the dragon” ritual.
Chang An Dapaidang 长安大排档 @ Xian
My first time in Xian and totally unfamiliar with local cuisines or restaurants to go to. I simple picked theContinue Reading
National Treasure – Agate Rhyton Inlaid With Gold Plug (Tang Dynasty)
The agate rhyton inlaid with gold plug, a decorative item likely from the Silk Road, reflects cross-cultural exchange. Originating from the West, it demonstrates the Tang people’s curiosity, admiration, and inclusiveness towards foreign civilisations.