Jingdezhen Blue and White Porcelain Vase "from the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty
This Chinese cultural relic is a porcelain vase from the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty (1662-1722). The vase is made of transparent and colorless underglaze blue and white porcelain with cobalt pigment, fired in Jingdezhen, and is now collected in the Smithsonian Museum.
Statue of Bodhisattva Half Body during the Northern Wei Dynasty
The statue is named a half body statue of a Bodhisattva and was made during the Northern Wei Dynasty. The site in front of the Yungang Grottoes was unearthed in 992 and collected by the Yungang Research Institute.
The Yangshao Culture of the Neolithic Age in China's "Colored Pottery Basin with Human Face and Fish Pattern"
The Shao culture refers to an important Neolithic colored pottery culture in the middle reaches of the Yellow River, which lasted from approximately 5000 BC to 3000 BC (about 7000 years ago, with a duration of about 2000 years) and was distributed throughout the entire middle reaches of the Yellow River from Gansu Province to Henan Province. It was first discovered in Yangshao Village, Mianchi County, Sanmenxia City, Henan Province in 1921, so according to archaeological conventions, this culture is called the Yangshao culture. It is centered around Guanzhong, western Henan, and southern Shanxi, where the tributaries of the Yellow River, such as Wei, Fen, and Luo, and extends north to the Great Wall and Hetao areas, south to northwest Hubei, and east to eastern Henan. It currently exists at the Central Academy of Historical Research.
Cultural relic from the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty: "Recommended Boxes from the Qianlong Period"
In traditional religious beliefs, offering sacrifices or sacrifices is the most common religious behavior. In order to express respect and reverence for gods or ancestors, or to achieve the purpose of communication between humans and gods, people will prepare various foods as sacrificial offerings and offer various types of gold paper as offerings. They will also use various sacrificial and offering utensils to express respect and prayers to the gods, such as shrines, sedan chairs, and other utensils that can be directly used for offerings to the gods; Cups, chopsticks, and poems are used as tools for seeking divine approval; Incense burners, recommendation boxes, and other utensils are used to hold offerings. The utensils used to hold various types of offerings are diverse and complex in variety, and their production techniques and styles are tailored to meet the various forms and purposes of offerings.
The cultural relic of the Shang Dynasty, "Bone shaped Artifacts"
It is a bone artifact unearthed from the Tomb of Shang Wang No. 1001, possibly made of elephant leg bones, with a complete lower end and a damaged upper end, and a rounded triangular cross-section of the body. On one of the corners of the body, there are two vertically arranged perforations at the lower position of the middle decorative band, which may be used to install handles. The decoration can be roughly divided into three parts. The upper and lower ends of the object are decorated with animal face patterns, the middle part is decorated with the main decoration of Taotie, and the two sides of the triangular pattern below are decorated with inverted dragons. Going further will be the Shen character decorative strip. These patterns are surrounded by dense cloud and thunder patterns, and the carvings are very exquisite. First stored at the Central Institute of Historical Research.
Cultural relic from the late Shang Dynasty, titled 'Turtle Belly Armor with Inscriptions on Zhu Bu'
This oracle bone belongs to the first Wu Ding divination of the Late Shang Dynasty, which records the divination results of the virtuous man "Wei" on the day of "Bingzi". He used the direct question 'I will receive a good harvest (I will have a good harvest)' and the reverse question 'I will not receive a good harvest (I will not have a good harvest)' to predict whether the crops will have a good harvest this year. The divination inscriptions are usually engraved next to the divination signs, and they usually avoid the divination signs, which is called "avoiding signs"; This edition is inscribed with divination or engraved on divination signs, known as "criminal signs", and currently exists at the Central Institute of Historical Research.
During the Tang Dynasty, the white stone sculpture "Changyang Taizun Stone Statue" was created
The Changyang Taizun stone statue was first carved in the seventh year of the Tang Kaiyuan era (719 AD) and is a precious resource for studying Taoism, ancient sculpture, and calligraphy art. The statue is made of white stone, one meter high, dressed in court attire, wearing a crown, with one hand supporting the knee and the other holding a belt, sitting on a stone seat with a dignified expression and smooth clothing patterns. Fuxi is one meter tall, with a bun on his head and curly long hair draped over his shoulders. He is wearing a shoulder and apron connected by leaves, holding the Bagua Taiji diagram in his hand, symbolizing Fuxi's creation of the Book of Changes.
Porcelain "Sacrificial Blue Sky Ball Vase" from the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty
This vessel shape appeared during the Ming Xuande period, with a large and upright body, a majestic aura, and a sturdy and antique shape. It is named after its round and bulging belly resembling a spherical shape. The sacrificial blue glaze is often used during sacrificial ceremonies, hence it is called sacrificial blue glaze. It is also known as Jilan or Gemstone Blue.
The Double Phoenix Jade Pendant from the Zhou Dynasty
This jade pendant is from Tomb 60 of Liuli Ri in Hui County, Henan Province, and was buried together with the deceased. This light green jade piece is in the shape of two phoenixes, with a circular overall shape. The hollow carving imitates the shape and decoration of the work. The two sides of the pendant rotate upwards to form the head of a phoenix, while their circular bodies are connected to each other. A carved line surrounds the edge of the decoration, outlining the shape of a phoenix, while the entire piece is filled with curled cloud patterns. The pattern on the back of the pendant does not match its shape, indicating that the pendant was remade from an old piece of jade and is now housed in the National Museum of China.
Porcelain bowl with copper edge inlaid with blue and white porcelain from the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty
The blue and white porcelain bowls made during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty are now preserved in the Hunt Museum in England. The outer edge of the bowl is decorated with a Pegasus frame,
Jingde Blue and White Porcelain Vase from the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty
This Chinese cultural relic is a blue and white porcelain trumpet shaped vase fired in Jingdezhen during the Kangxi reign of the Qing Dynasty. The vase is decorated with fresh flowers and leaves, measuring 11cm in height, 11cm in width, and 11cm in length. It is currently housed in the Hunt Museum in the United Kingdom.
"Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses and Troops"
The Terra Cotta Warriors, namely the Terra Cotta Warriors in the the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor, also referred to as the Terra Cotta Warriors or the Terracotta Warriors, are among the first batch of national key cultural relics protection units and the first batch of Chinese world heritage sites. A charioteer refers to a soldier on a chariot, excluding the rider and driver. There are usually two soldiers on a chariot, namely the left chariot figurine and the right chariot figurine. The figurine on the left side of the carriage is dressed in a long robe, covered in armor, with leg guards on the shin and a crossbeam on the head. It holds weapons such as spears, spears, and halberds in its left hand, and presses the carriage in its right hand. The attire of the figurine on the right side of the car is the same as that of the figurine on the left side, but the posture is opposite. They are both the main force of tank warfare, but according to literature records, they have certain differences in weapon configuration and combat responsibilities.
Porcelain "Imperial Yellow Glazed Porcelain Bowl" from the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty
Yellow glazed porcelain is the most royal style artwork. Since the Han Dynasty, official kilns throughout history have fired yellow porcelain, but before the Ming Dynasty, yellow glazed porcelain did not show true yellow color, but rather yellow brown or dark yellow. Until the Hongzhi period of the Ming Dynasty, the firing of yellow porcelain truly reached its peak, and because the yellow glaze was pure, it was also known as "chicken oil yellow" by later generations. For feudal rulers, yellow was associated with wealth and auspiciousness, gradually transforming into a color used by the royal family and becoming a symbol of power and nobility.
Jingdezhen Blue and White Porcelain Vase "from the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty
This Chinese cultural relic is a porcelain vase from the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty (1662-1722). The vase is made of transparent and colorless underglaze blue and white porcelain with cobalt pigment, fired in Jingdezhen, and is now collected in the Smithsonian Museum.
Terracotta Warriors and Horses of the Qin Dynasty
In terms of identity, it is lower than the general figurine and can be classified as intermediate or lower level. The number of Qin terracotta warriors in the pit is extremely small, with less than ten unearthed, divided into two categories: the warrior robe general terracotta warriors and the armored general terracotta warriors. The armored general figurine appears to have a double or single crown on its head, and there are several different forms of armor worn. The terracotta warriors in battle robes are dressed in plain attire, but have floral knots on their chests. The front, back, and shoulders of the armored terracotta warriors are adorned with eight colorful floral knots, which are gorgeous, colorful, and elegant, highlighting their rank, identity, and majesty in the military.
Bronze Pegasus Collected by Minneapolis Institute of the Arts
When the envoy sent to Central Asia returned to the court, he was amazed by this unique "heavenly horse". This robust animal has a strong back and shoulders, and works very hard, sweating profusely. Emperor Wu of China (141-87 BC) was fascinated by these stories and sent diplomats and later an army to obtain these horses. His interest in these extraordinary horses, as well as the increasingly important role of horses in military operations, largely indicates the popularity of horses in art since the Han Dynasty, especially during the rule of the Wu Kingdom. Bronze horses like this are placed in exquisitely decorated noble tombs.
Bronze square cauldrons from the early Western Zhou Dynasty collected by the Minneapolis Institute of Art
Ding is a utensil used by ancient Chinese people in some places to cook and store meat, and is one of the most important bronze ware species in ancient times. The "ding" (cooking vessel) is considered by later generations to be the most representative of supreme power among all bronze vessels.
Bronze Tripod of Early Western Zhou Dynasty Collected by Minneapolis Academy of Arts
Porcelain from the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, titled 'Silver Gold Plated Inlaid Blue and White Porcelain Bowl'
The blue and white porcelain bowl made during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty (1573-1619) is currently preserved in the Hunt Museum in England. The outer edge of the bowl is decorated with a Pegasus frame, and the bowl wall is decorated with flower spray.
18th century Qing Dynasty copper doll "Qing Dynasty Mechanical Doll"
This cultural relic is an 18th century Chinese mechanical doll from the Qing Dynasty, depicting a man sitting on a lion. This man holds a spear and sits on a mythical lion (also known as the guardian lion of China). The exquisite craftsmanship of this doll is astonishing, and it is a testament to the professional skills and artistic talent of its creator or creator. The uniqueness of this doll lies in its spring driven mechanism, which allows you to appreciate the mobility of these small statues and marvel at the exquisite craftsmanship of past craftsmen even after being restored by the managers of the Krakow National Museum.
The "Cloisonn é Incense Burner" produced during the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty
This Chinese cultural relic is a type of incense burner, belonging to the category of metal handicrafts. It was made by craftsmen in Jingdezhen and is part of a set of altar equipment, using cloisonn é craftsmanship. This artifact is currently located on the staircase of Gallery 17 at the Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge. This artifact was donated by John McClane. It was made around the 18th century, specifically during the Kangxi period.
Porcelain from the Yongzheng period of the Qing Dynasty, titled 'Flat bottomed Oval Vase from the Yongzheng Period'
The vase is exquisitely painted, with a flat bottom, an oval shaped body, a cylindrical neck, and a flat, trumpet shaped mouth. The Qing Dynasty of China (1644-1912). Collected by the National Military Museum of Spain (Toledo, Spain).
Porcelain from the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty: "Porcelain Salt Bottles from the Kangxi Period of the Qing Dynasty"
This Chinese cultural relic is a porcelain called "Porcelain Salt Bottle from the Kangxi Period of the Qing Dynasty". It was fired during the Kangxi period of China (1662-1722) and is currently housed in the Krakow Salt Mine Museum in Poland. Before the development of porcelain production technology in Europe, porcelain from foreign countries had already been imported since the Middle Ages, and their prices often exceeded those of similar silverware. For many years, they have only been used for decoration, while their fashion trends continue to spread. These products have aroused the curiosity of European buyers due to their rich and exotic patterns.
Bronze ware from the Six Dynasties period, 'Six Dynasties Bronze Chicken shaped Incense Burner'
This cultural relic is a bronze vessel called "Censer, bird shaped", which was created during the Six Dynasties period in China (220-589 AD). This incense burner is currently housed in the British Museum. The shape of this incense burner is a rooster with a chick. It is made of bronze and the size of this incense burner is 6 inches in height.
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