The marble statue of Venus de Milos from the ancient Roman Empire period
The Venus de Milos, also known as the Broken Arm Venus, was discovered on Milos Island in 1820 and immediately caused a sensation throughout Europe. It was contested by several countries, and the arms of the sculpture were unfortunately destroyed during the chaos. After many twists and turns, it was finally purchased by France as a birthday gift to King Louis XVIII of France, who then gave it to the Houston Museum of Fine Arts. From then on, Venus became a broken arm goddess. However, the lost arms instead interpret a flawed beauty.
Fossil of Triceratops Bone from Oxford University Natural History Museum
The name Triceratops means triangular face, referring to a small horn and two large horns on the skull. Triceratops is 7.3 meters long and weighs over 6 tons. It is a herbivorous animal with a jaw equipped with constantly changing teeth, specifically designed for cutting hard plant materials. The horns and folds of Triceratops have sparked a lot of speculation, but they are likely used for display and combat to maintain social dominance and defend territory and mates. Triceratops locked its horns in individual pushing and twisting battles, with the huge folds at the back of the skull serving as shields to deflect opponents' horns and protect fragile neck and shoulder muscles.
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.
Da Bu Huang Qian Bu Coin (Ancient Currency)
After Wang Mang usurped power in the late Western Han Dynasty, coins were minted instead. In addition to using the square hole round coins from the Han Dynasty, he also ordered the casting of a batch of cloth coins. Da Bu Huang Qian is one of them, which is now rare. Xinmang currency has delicate inscriptions, exquisite craftsmanship, and multiple versions. The general Qian script is mainly composed of hanging needle seal script. This large yellow thousand cloth coin has a flat head, flat shoulders, and flat feet, with a slightly tapered waist. Drill a hole at the head for tying with a rope. Both sides of the front and back are cast as non piercing (i.e. there is no midline between the round piercing and the front end). Qian Wen is read on the right, arranged on both sides of the center line, evenly and appropriately, with smooth strokes.
Han Dynasty's "one knife equals five thousand" coin
This exhibit is a metal artifact from the Han Dynasty, commonly known as the Golden Cuo Knife. Each piece is worth five baht and five thousand pieces. It was minted during Wang Mang's first currency reform. It is currently housed in the Zhengzhou Museum.
17th century Polish porcelain "Pear shaped Flower Coffee Pot"
This porcelain pot is collected in the Royal Museum of Vail. The handle of the pot is shaped like the letter "J", with volutes on the top and bottom, and raised leaves and palms on the outside. The pot has a dome cap with a collar. The painting style includes randomly arranged flowers and realistic insects, with shadows painted in gray. This type of decoration became popular in the 1730s and was the first typical European porcelain painting style. The designs of flowers, fruits, and insects are taken from plant patterns.
"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.
Painted Porcelain Water Buffalo by Jacobs Adrien Halder
Japanese Heian period woodcarving 'Shintoism'
God is the name of a deity related to the traditional Shinto religion in Japan. It is said that they were originally created for the Usa Hachiman Shrine in Oita, Kyushu. The Usa Hachiman Shrine has four main deities: Himeji Daisen, who helps those engaged in agriculture and sea travel; The legendary Emperor Chongjun of the 5th century was deified as the Divine Hachiman; Empress Jin Gu; And the deity of Kawahara Mountain who helped copper miners. The identities of these two characters are not yet clear, but they belong to a larger group that includes at least three other deities. The wooden carvings were first collected at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
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.
Korean Goryeo period celadon teapot
A celadon teapot from the Goryeo period in Korea (918-1392), made around 1100 AD. The outer diameter of this celadon is 7.2 centimeters, and the overall height is 4.2 centimeters. This celadon is engraved with a scroll design, and many celadon ceramics have been repaired with gold paint. In Japan, this repair method is called "Jinji" (meaning "gold bonding"), which uses a mixture of shiny gold powder and paint to repair damaged parts. This teapot is currently housed in the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Cape of Saint Blaise
This ivory carved Cape of Saint Blaise was discovered in the 12th century in southern Italy or Sicily. Ivory as a whole: 12 centimeters. It is currently housed at the Cleveland Museum of Art. Its shape is exquisite, with a series of six carved bands, and the outer ring depicts a hunting scene. The earliest existing inventory of St. Blaise Church from 1482-85 lists an olivine decorated with silver rings and gemstones, known as the 'Cape of St. Blaise'. By the 17th century, it was said that Saint Bryce used this horn to summon believers to worship.
Xinghou Gui during the reign of King Kang of the Western Zhou Dynasty
Xinghou Gui, also known as Zhou Gongyi, is a national treasure level cultural relic and a first-class national cultural relic. It was unearthed in Xingtai City, Hebei Province in 1921 and is now housed in the British Museum in the UK. This box is a utensil with four animal hanging ears, a luxurious mouth and bulging belly, decorated with elephant patterns on the belly and feet, and has early Western Zhou characteristics. There is an inscription with 68 characters that reads: "In the third month of the month, Wang Lingrong, an imperial censor, was appointed as the Marquis of Jing. He was promoted to the rank of third grade official and was a native of the state, a high-ranking official, and a mediocre official. He was appointed as the Chief Inspector, and the Emperor of Lu was on the verge of prosperity. He was forced to travel up and down, but the Emperor did not have a winter order to investigate on the right side of the Zhou Dynasty. However, he dared not do so. Shao Zhenfu League, I am a vassal of the Emperor, and I have issued a.
The Divine Wood Statue of Shintoism in Japan
This sculpture represents a god of Shintoism, produced during the Heian period in Japan (794-1185). It is carved from a piece of wood and represents the image of a courtier during the Heian period. At that time, the royal family was endowed with divinity, to the extent that some nobles were deified and revered as gods after their death. This sculpture measures 53.3 x 47 cm and was purchased from the Cleveland Museum of Art in 1978.
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.
Fang Ding from the Late Shang Dynasty
This Fangding (food container) from the late Shang Dynasty in the 11th century BC is now in the collection of the Minneapolis Museum of Art in the United States. This square tripod, also known as the 'square tripod', showcases an interesting development in tripod design. Although it is still a square box shaped container standing on four columnar legs, the decoration shows a tendency towards abstraction, which may have been influenced by contemporary textile design.
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.
Maitreya Buddha Stele
This is an artwork created in 563 AD and is currently housed in the Minneapolis Museum of Art in the United States. Although this work is relatively small in scale, its exquisite carvings showcase the complete image found on larger Buddha statues. In addition to the Maitreya statue in the center, the engraved halo, and the bodhisattvas on both sides, flying heavens and dragons also appear on the flame shaped mandalas at the top and bottom. The back of the stone tablet is engraved with a 69 character inscription, which records the name of the donor who commissioned the production of this work and dedicated it in 563.
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