Ink Cake "Panlong Ink Cake" during Jiaqing Period of Qing Dynasty

Ink Cake "Panlong Ink Cake" during Jiaqing Period of Qing Dynasty

This piece of ink cake is from China during the Jiaqing period (1795-1820) of the Qing Dynasty. The ink cake was green and shaped like a spiralling dragon. Ink cake (also called ink block) is dissolved in water and then ground into liquid ink on the surface of a square stone, which is used in painting and calligraphy. However, this precious piece of ink cake has never been used. the inscription on the side of the blue ink cake says that this set of ink cake was commissioned by governor chen huai of jiangxi province. This inset box is now in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Qing Dynasty Ivory Sitting Pier "Small Ivory Characters Embroidered Pier"

Qing Dynasty Ivory Sitting Pier "Small Ivory Characters Embroidered Pier"

The work is from the Qianlong period (1736-95) of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). At the age of the Qing dynasty, luxury goods became more popular and affordable, including merchants and literati in unofficial positions. The growing urban population has encouraged the consumption of luxury goods and local crafts. This piece of ivory carved and painted to imitate a small garden chair shows the exquisite skills of the talented craftsmen of the Qing Dynasty, the craft of embroidering figure patterns, which combines embroidery and furniture making, showing the unique charm of traditional Chinese handicrafts. This sill is currently in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Pottery Figurines of the Zodiac in the Northern Wei Dynasty: Pottery Figurines Pig

Pottery Figurines of the Zodiac in the Northern Wei Dynasty: Pottery Figurines Pig

The Terracotta Warriors of the Twelve Palaces is a work of the Northern Wei Dynasty in China, made in the 500 AD era. This terracotta figure is made of gray terracotta, and there are traces on the surface that show that it was coated with slippery soil. This pottery figurine is part of the Zodiac series, and the animals represent the traditional concept of time in ancient China. This group of pottery figurines is currently in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. The pottery figurines of the Northern Wei Dynasty showed the great confluence of the farming culture of the Han nationality in the Central Plains and the nomadic culture of the northern grassland at that time, as well as the new look of ancient pottery under the influence of the flourishing Buddhist statues and sculptures.
Pottery Figurines of the Zodiac in the Northern Wei Dynasty: Pottery Figurines Chicken

Pottery Figurines of the Zodiac in the Northern Wei Dynasty: Pottery Figurines Chicken

The Terracotta Warriors of the Twelve Palaces is a work of the Northern Wei Dynasty in China, made in the 500 AD era. This terracotta figure is made of gray terracotta, and there are traces on the surface that show that it was coated with slippery soil. This pottery figurine is part of the Zodiac series, and the animals represent the traditional concept of time in ancient China. This group of pottery figurines is currently in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. The pottery figurines of the Northern Wei Dynasty showed the great confluence of the farming culture of the Han nationality in the Central Plains and the nomadic culture of the northern grassland at that time, as well as the new look of ancient pottery under the influence of the flourishing Buddhist statues and sculptures.
Pottery Figurines of the Zodiac in the Northern Wei Dynasty: Pottery Monkey

Pottery Figurines of the Zodiac in the Northern Wei Dynasty: Pottery Monkey

The Terracotta Warriors of the Twelve Palaces is a work of the Northern Wei Dynasty in China, made in the 500 AD era. This terracotta figure is made of gray terracotta, and there are traces on the surface that show that it was coated with slippery soil. This pottery figurine is part of the Zodiac series, and the animals represent the traditional concept of time in ancient China. This group of pottery figurines is currently in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. The pottery figurines of the Northern Wei Dynasty showed the great confluence of the farming culture of the Han nationality in the Central Plains and the nomadic culture of the northern grassland at that time, as well as the new look of ancient pottery under the influence of the flourishing Buddhist statues and sculptures.
Pottery Figurines of the Zodiac in the Northern Wei Dynasty: Pottery Figurines and Sheep

Pottery Figurines of the Zodiac in the Northern Wei Dynasty: Pottery Figurines and Sheep

The Terracotta Warriors of the Twelve Palaces is a work of the Northern Wei Dynasty in China, made in the 500 AD era. This terracotta figure is made of gray terracotta, and there are traces on the surface that show that it was coated with slippery soil. This pottery figurine is part of the Zodiac series, and the animals represent the traditional concept of time in ancient China. This group of pottery figurines is currently in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. The pottery figurines of the Northern Wei Dynasty showed the great confluence of the farming culture of the Han nationality in the Central Plains and the nomadic culture of the northern grassland at that time, as well as the new look of ancient pottery under the influence of the flourishing Buddhist statues and sculptures.
Pottery Figurines of the Zodiac in the Northern Wei Dynasty: Pottery Figurines Horse

Pottery Figurines of the Zodiac in the Northern Wei Dynasty: Pottery Figurines Horse

The Terracotta Warriors of the Twelve Palaces is a work of the Northern Wei Dynasty in China, made in the 500 AD era. This terracotta figure is made of gray terracotta, and there are traces on the surface that show that it was coated with slippery soil. This pottery figurine is part of the Zodiac series, and the animals represent the traditional concept of time in ancient China. This group of pottery figurines is currently in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. The pottery figurines of the Northern Wei Dynasty showed the great confluence of the farming culture of the Han nationality in the Central Plains and the nomadic culture of the northern grassland at that time, as well as the new look of ancient pottery under the influence of the flourishing Buddhist statues and sculptures.
Pottery Figurines of the Zodiac in the Northern Wei Dynasty: Pottery Figurines Snake

Pottery Figurines of the Zodiac in the Northern Wei Dynasty: Pottery Figurines Snake

The Terracotta Warriors of the Twelve Palaces is a work of the Northern Wei Dynasty in China, made in the 500 AD era. This terracotta figure is made of gray terracotta, and there are traces on the surface that show that it was coated with slippery soil. This pottery figurine is part of the Zodiac series, and the animals represent the traditional concept of time in ancient China. This group of pottery figurines is currently in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. The pottery figurines of the Northern Wei Dynasty showed the great confluence of the farming culture of the Han nationality in the Central Plains and the nomadic culture of the northern grassland at that time, as well as the new look of ancient pottery under the influence of the flourishing Buddhist statues and sculptures.
Pottery Figurines of the Zodiac in the Northern Wei Dynasty: Pottery Figurines Rabbit

Pottery Figurines of the Zodiac in the Northern Wei Dynasty: Pottery Figurines Rabbit

The Terracotta Warriors of the Twelve Palaces is a work of the Northern Wei Dynasty in China, made in the 500 AD era. This terracotta figure is made of gray terracotta, and there are traces on the surface that show that it was coated with slippery soil. This pottery figurine is part of the Zodiac series, and the animals represent the traditional concept of time in ancient China. This group of pottery figurines is currently in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. The pottery figurines of the Northern Wei Dynasty showed the great confluence of the farming culture of the Han nationality in the Central Plains and the nomadic culture of the northern grassland at that time, as well as the new look of ancient pottery under the influence of the flourishing Buddhist statues and sculptures.
Pottery Figurines of the Zodiac in the Northern Wei Dynasty: Pottery Tiger

Pottery Figurines of the Zodiac in the Northern Wei Dynasty: Pottery Tiger

The Terracotta Warriors of the Twelve Palaces is a work of the Northern Wei Dynasty in China, made in the 500 AD era. This terracotta figure is made of gray terracotta, and there are traces on the surface that show that it was coated with slippery soil. This pottery figurine is part of the Zodiac series, and the animals represent the traditional concept of time in ancient China. This group of pottery figurines is currently in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. The pottery figurines of the Northern Wei Dynasty showed the great confluence of the farming culture of the Han nationality in the Central Plains and the nomadic culture of the northern grassland at that time, as well as the new look of ancient pottery under the influence of the flourishing Buddhist statues and sculptures.
Pottery Figurines of the Zodiac in the Northern Wei Dynasty: Pottery Figurines Cattle

Pottery Figurines of the Zodiac in the Northern Wei Dynasty: Pottery Figurines Cattle

The Terracotta Warriors of the Twelve Palaces is a work of the Northern Wei Dynasty in China, made in the 500 AD era. This terracotta figure is made of gray terracotta, and there are traces on the surface that show that it was coated with slippery soil. This pottery figurine is part of the Zodiac series, and the animals represent the traditional concept of time in ancient China. This group of pottery figurines is currently in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. The pottery figurines of the Northern Wei Dynasty showed the great confluence of the farming culture of the Han nationality in the Central Plains and the nomadic culture of the northern grassland at that time, as well as the new look of ancient pottery under the influence of the flourishing Buddhist statues and sculptures.
Shang Dynasty Bronze Vessel "Sacrifice to Tripod"

Shang Dynasty Bronze Vessel "Sacrifice to Tripod"

This tripod is a relic of China's Shang Dynasty (1600 BC -1046 BC) and was made from 1200 BC to 1100 BC. The overall size of this bronze vessel is 14.3 x 12.5cm and is currently in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. This tripod has a pattern composed of silkworms and cicadas, which is a typical form and decoration of the late Shang Dynasty. In ancient China, bronze vessels such as the tripod were used to worship the food and meat of ancestors in sacrifices. These bronzes have become the main academic research objects in Chinese history and are precious art treasures.
British Museum Collection of Ming Dynasty Dragon Peony Glaze

British Museum Collection of Ming Dynasty Dragon Peony Glaze

This set of 20 exquisite tiles, originally used in two buildings, is made of coarse pottery and decorated with Fa Hua, showing the excellent craftsmanship of the 15th to 16th sessions of the Ming Dynasty. Each tile vividly depicts the three-claw dragon playing between lotus and peony, showing the unique charm of traditional Chinese art. These tiles once formed a screen, with a total of 20 pieces in four rows, showing a very artistic sense and exquisite craftsmanship. This series of tiles is a treasure of Chinese architectural art, witnessing the glorious history of architectural decoration in the Ming Dynasty
British Museum Collection of Ming Dynasty Dragon Glaze

British Museum Collection of Ming Dynasty Dragon Glaze

This series of Ming Dynasty architectural tiles is one of the cultural relics of the British Museum. This set of 20 exquisite tiles, originally used in two buildings, is made of coarse pottery and decorated with Fa Hua, showing the excellent craftsmanship of the 15th to 16th sessions of the Ming Dynasty. Each tile vividly depicts the three-claw dragon playing between lotus and peony, showing the unique charm of traditional Chinese art. These tiles once formed a screen, with a total of 20 pieces in four rows, showing a very artistic sense and exquisite craftsmanship. This series of tiles is a treasure of Chinese architectural art, witnessing the glorious history of architectural decoration in the Ming Dynasty.