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RareBooks in National Palace Museum, Song dynasty part2

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RareBooks in National Palace Museum, Song dynasty  part2

Welcome to the National Palace Museum's collection of rare books from the Song dynasty! These texts were written by some of China's most influential scholars, and they provide us with a unique insight into Chinese culture during this period. You will find the Literary Collection of Liu Ping-k'o, which was compiled into 40 chapters in "Hsin T'ang shu i-wen chih" (New Arts Section of the Tang History), as well as the Literary Collection of Nan-hsüan, which was praised by Zhu Xi for its character and erudition. These are both important pieces of literature that offer an interesting glimpse into life during the Song dynasty. Come explore these incredible artifacts today!

1. Literary Collection of Liu Ping-k'o

Liu Yuxi was a poet of the Tang dynasty whose literary collection was compiled into 40 chapters in "Hsin T'ang shu i-wen chih" (New Arts Section of the Tang History). In the early Sung, ten chapters were lost, leaving only 30.

2. Literary Collection of Nan-hsüan

Zhang Chi was a native of Sichuan. Zhu Xi praised him in his eulogy for his character and erudition. The original Song imprint was mentioned only once, in the collection of Chi Chen-i during the early Qing dynasty.

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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