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RareBooks in National Palace Museum, Song dynasty part1

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Kong Zhuan, Song dynasty (960-1279) 1166 Southern Song Quanzhou imprint by Han Zhongtong Confucius is one of the most venerated figures in the history of China, and his descendants have been respected ever since. When the Northern Song dynasty fell in 1126 and the government fled south, the 47th descendant of Confucius, Kong Duanyou, also moved south. This text was written sometime after moving south. The book imitates the six writings of Po Chu-i (772-846), which were categorized and compiled under the title "Liu-t'ieh hsin-shu" (New Book in Six Writings). Later, following the title of "Po-shih liu-t'ieh" (Six Writings by Po), it was changed to "Six Writings by Master K'ung." This book is a collection by Kong Zhuan from many sources. Detractors of the book have claimed that it is unfocused. However, the sources date prior to the Tang (618-907) and Song (960-1279) dynasties. These selections provide important information for scholars of ancient writings. As the author of a preface to the book objectively wrote, these selections are like raw materials that can be used for a variety of purposes. The six writings of Po and K'ung, as separate books, each consisted of 30 "chuan" (chapters). Near the end of the Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279), they were printed together into a set of 100 chapters. Following the Yuan (1279-1368) and Ming (1368-1644) dynasties, reprintings all followed the 100-chapter edition and combined

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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