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Other Bronze in National Palace Museum, part3

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Other Bronze in National Palace Museum, part3

Welcome to the National Palace Museum's collection of bronze artifacts from the Song dynasty! This collection includes a variety of different objects, such as a Square gui food container with Ya Chou emblem, a P'eng-tsu-ting Ting, a Zun wine vessel of Ya-qin to Yi the father, a Ting Vessel with Inscription of the Zhenghe period, and an Oval Liang Measure by imperial decree of 26th year. These artifacts are all incredibly unique and provide us with a glimpse into the culture and history of this time period. We hope you enjoy exploring these incredible pieces!

1. Square gui food container with Ya Chou emblem

This is a gui food container with a square body, compact neck, and high, flared ring foot.

2. P'eng-tsu-ting Ting

The heaviest and largest thing in the collection of the National Palace Museum is the "Grand and Majestic Vessel." It measures 85.5 centimeters in height, 94.65 kilograms in weight, and has a rim diameter of 59.4 cm.

3. Zun wine vessel of Ya-qin to Yi the father

This ceremonial wine vessel was made for the purpose of worshiping Yi the father in the ancestral temple. The Ya-qin crest is found on the bronze zun vessel as well as the bronze seal.

4. Ting Vessel with Inscription of the Zhenghe period

The author is a student at the University of California, Berkeley.

5. Oval Liang Measure by imperial decree of 26th year

The First Emperor of Imperial Qin conquered six other states and established one grand empire under the heaven. He called himself the First Emperor, replaced the old feudal system with centralized governance, and standardized the written language as well as weights and measures.

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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