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Other RareBooks in National Palace Museum

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Other RareBooks in National Palace Museum

Welcome to the National Palace Museum's collection of rare books from various dynasties! Here, you can explore some of the most important texts in Chinese history. We have a variety of different documents on display here, including the Vast Documents of the Yung-lo Era, the Complete Library of the Four Treasuries and the Illustrated Tributes to the Imperial Ch'ing. These are all fascinating artifacts that tell us about how people interacted with each other during these times. Come take a look at these incredible artifacts today!

1. Vast Documents of the Yung-lo Era

The Ming dynasty compiled a classified book entitled "Wen-hsien ta-ch'eng" (Great Collection of Documents) in 1403.

2. Complete Library of the Four Treasuries

The "Complete Library of the Four Treasuries" is a collection of major literary works produced in China over successive dynasties. It comprises over 3,400 titles bound in more than 36,000 volumes, and is arranged into four main sections--classical writings, histories, philosophical texts, and literature.

3. Illustrated Tributes to the Imperial Ch'ing

This text in nine chapters was compiled by Fuheng, Dong Gao, and others, and it was illustrated by Men Ch'ing-an and others. The text is divided geographically, with each chapter dealing with different areas.

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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