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Painting in National Palace Museum, Yuan dynasty part2

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Painting in National Palace Museum, Yuan dynasty  part2

Welcome to the National Palace Museum's collection of paintings from the Yuan dynasty! Here, you can explore works by some of the most renowned Chinese painters of the time. We have a variety of different paintings on display here, including Dwelling in the Fu-ch'un Mountains (Wu-yung Version), Twin Pines, Forest Chamber Grotto at Chu-ch'u, The Jung-hsi Studio, Fishermen Returning on a Frosty Bank and Kublai Khan Hunting. These are all important pieces in Chinese art history that tell us about the culture and lifestyle of the people during this period. Come take a look at these incredible artifacts today!

1. Dwelling in the Fu-ch'un Mountains (Wu-yung Version)

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2. Twin Pines

Wu Chen was a Chinese artist who was born in Chia-hsing, Chekiang province. He was skilled in poetry, painting landscapes, and bamboo. He was also good at calligraphy.

3. Forest Chamber Grotto at Chu-ch'u

Wang Meng was a grandson of the famous artist Chao Meng-fu. He was implicated in the case of Hu Wei-yung and subsequently died in prison.

4. The Jung-hsi Studio

Ni Tsan was a native of Wu-hsi, Kiangsu. He was a bibliophile and collector who also enjoyed amateur poetry and painting. This work was done by Ni at the age of 72.

5. Fishermen Returning on a Frosty Bank

T'ang Ti was a native of Wu-hsing in Chekiang. When he came of age, his poetry and painting were held in high esteem by the local elite. He initially studied the landscape style of Chao Meng-fu, acquiring his polished and luxuriant manner.

6. Kublai Khan Hunting

Liu Kuan-tao was a celebrated court painter of the early Yuan dynasty, probably during the reign of Kublai Khan. In 1279, he was appointed to the Imperial Wardrobe Service.

Other Curio in National Palace Museum, part2

Other Curio in National Palace Museum, part2

Welcome to the National Palace Museum's collection of curios! Here you can explore some of the most unique and interesting artifacts from China's imperial past. Our collection includes a Round Box with Peony Decor Filled-In Lacquerware, a Cloisonne Box with Lotus Decoration, a Glass Inside-Painted Snuff Bottle with a Traveling Scene and a Pair of "Bovet" Pocket Watches with Pearls and Painted Enamel. These pieces are all incredibly detailed and tell us about the culture and lifestyle of people d
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Other Curio in National Palace Museum, part1

Other Curio in National Palace Museum, part1

Welcome to the National Palace Museum's collection of curios! Here, you can explore some of the most unique and interesting artifacts from China's imperial past. We have a variety of different curios on display here, including a Brush Holder with Letter-reading Scene, a Silver Raft Cup of "Zhang Qian Riding a Raft" with the mark of Zhu Bishan, Ivory Balls of nested concentric layers with human figures in openwork relief, a Ch'in (Chinese unfretted zither) and a Copper-body Painted Enamel Snuff B
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Curio in National Palace Museum, Qing dynasty (1644-1911) part1

Curio in National Palace Museum, Qing dynasty (1644-1911) part1

Welcome to the National Palace Museum's collection of curios from the Qing dynasty! This collection features some of the most unique and interesting artifacts from this period, including a Planter with a coral carving of the planetary deity Kuixing, a Gilt flint case with coral-and-turquoise inlay (with carved lacquer box and Qianlong reign mark), a Bamboo Water Container in the Shape of a Lotus Leaf with signature of Zhu Sansong, a Champleve Box with Filigree Work, an Ivory Four-tiered Food-Car
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