Other Curio in National Palace Museum, part2

Welcome to the National Palace Museum's collection of curios! Here you can find a variety of artifacts from China's imperial past, such as a Painted Enamel Vase with Dragons and Peony Decoration, a Cloisonne Box with Lotus Decoration, a Pair of "Bovet" Pocket Watches with Pearls and Painted Enamel, and a Glass Inside-Painted Snuff Bottle with a Traveling Scene. These items are all unique pieces that tell us about the culture and lifestyle of people during this time period. Come take a look at these amazing artifacts today!

1. Painted enamel vase with dragons and peony decoration

The Yongzheng reign saw the development of painted enamelware, which had originally come from the West. The decoration on the surface of this painted enamelware vase with dragons is a traditional Chinese auspicious pattern.

2. Cloisonne Box with Lotus Decoration

This lotus cloisonné box is made of filigree work on a copper body. The flat lid is decorated with lotus blossoms and pods. The edges of the petals stand out, and the tips curl outwards.

3. Pair of "Bovet" pocket watches with pearls and painted enamel

Since they were brought to China during the Ming and Qing eras, western clocks and watches have been held in high esteem by the imperial court, government officials, and merchant class. They eventually became an important medium for cultural interaction between China and the west.

4. Glass Inside-Painted Snuff Bottle with a Traveling Scene

Western snuff and snuff containers entered China in the late 17th century. At its peak, various Western countries and the Vatican in Rome often presented snuff and snuff containers as gifts to the court.