Artifacts exhibition of Wanli era of Ming dynasty grandly opens in Beijing

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Xizang sees progress in palace protection

By Palden Nyima and Daqiong in Lhasa | China Daily | Updated: 2024-12-18 09:17 Yangdrungthar, a researcher at the cultural relics office of the Potala Palace, consults with an ancient literature expert on identifying the content of the printing woodblock in Lhasa, Xizang autonomous region, in January. Among the initiatives, nearly 1,000 thangka paintings have been cataloged, appraised and scanned …

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Xizang sees progress in palace protection

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Yangdrungthar, a researcher at the cultural relics office of the Potala Palace, consults with an ancient literature expert on identifying the content of the printing woodblock in Lhasa, Xizang autonomous region, in January. Among the initiatives, nearly 1,000 thangka paintings have been cataloged, appraised and scanned in high definition since digitization efforts began in March, said Palden Tsering, a cultural …

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Xizang sees progress in palace protection

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Yangdrungthar, a researcher at the cultural relics office of the Potala Palace, consults with an ancient literature expert on identifying the content of the printing woodblock in Lhasa, Xizang autonomous region, in January. Among the initiatives, nearly 1,000 thangka paintings have been cataloged, appraised and scanned in high definition since digitization efforts began in March, said Palden Tsering, a cultural …

China Cultural Tibetan Palace Xizang Relics Potala

3 weeks, 3 days ago

Xizang sees progress in palace protection

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By Palden Nyima and Daqiong in Lhasa | China Daily | Updated: 2024-12-18 09:17 Yangdrungthar, a researcher at the cultural relics office of the Potala Palace, consults with an ancient literature expert on identifying the content of the printing woodblock in Lhasa, Xizang autonomous region, in January. Among the initiatives, nearly 1,000 thangka paintings have been cataloged, appraised and scanned …

China Cultural Tibetan Palace Lhasa Relics Potala

3 weeks, 5 days ago

Beijing opens 2 more mausoleums of Ming emperors to public

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BEIJING -- Two emperors' mausoleums in Beijing have recently opened to the public, meaning that six out of the 13 tombs in the Changping district belonging to the Ming Dynasty emperors are now accessible to the public, according to the management organization of the tombs. According to Yuan Jiangyu, vice director of the management center of the Ming Tombs in …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Seven decades of China's arts and crafts on display

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Delicate items reflecting China's arts and crafts development over the past 70 years are on display in Beijing until Feb 12. Beijing Gongmei Group unveiled a grand exhibition on Thursday that showcases its inheritance and development of China's arts and crafts culture for the past 70 years. The Harnessing the Power of Arts and Crafts section gathers materials bearing historical …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Relics bolster ties between China, France

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Leaders pen prefaces for Paris display, stressing bilateral cultural exchanges President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron have respectively written a preface to an exhibition of Chinese cultural relics from the Tang Dynasty, highlighting the role cultural exchanges play in China-France ties. Noting that this year marks the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and France, Xi said …

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Relics bolster ties between China, France

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Visitors admire the exhibition Tang China — A Cosmopolitan Dynasty at the Guimet National Museum of Asian Arts in Paris on Monday. GAO JING / XINHUA President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron have respectively written a preface to an exhibition of Chinese cultural relics from the Tang Dynasty, highlighting the role cultural exchanges play in China-France ties. The …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Relics bolster ties between China, France

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Visitors admire the exhibition Tang China — A Cosmopolitan Dynasty at the Guimet National Museum of Asian Arts in Paris on Monday. GAO JING / XINHUA President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron have respectively written a preface to an exhibition of Chinese cultural relics from the Tang Dynasty, highlighting the role cultural exchanges play in China-France ties. The …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Museum's phoenix crown fridge magnet becomes unexpected cultural sensation

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Photo shows a fridge magnet inspired by the Ming Dynasty Empress Xiaoduan's phoenix crown and developed by the National Museum of China. Photo shows a cosmetic mirror inspired by the Ming Dynasty Empress Xiaoduan's phoenix crown and developed by the National Museum of China. Photo shows a music box inspired by the Ming Dynasty Empress Xiaoduan's phoenix crown and developed …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ancient Treasures Unveiled at Longxing Temple: A Journey Through Time

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The article highlights the historical significance of Longxing Temple in Zhengding County, Hebei Province. It showcases the temple's architectural beauty and its rich history, including the surviving revolving Buddhist scripture bookcase and other valuable artifacts such as the Moni Dian and Avalokitesvara statue.

2 months, 3 weeks ago

20-year-old Quzhou Museum bursting with visitors

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chinadaily.com.cn| Updated :2024-10-16 Quzhou Museum. Quzhou Museum has become a magnet for visitors, drawing crowds that packed its halls during the recent National Day holiday. Between Oct 1 and 6, the museum received 59,781 visitors, a 72 percent increase compared to the same period last year. At Quzhou Museum's first-floor cultural creative gallery, the Zhu Bingren Art Exhibition souvenirs were …

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

Unveiling the Treasures of a Forgotten Dynasty: Exploring the Legacy of China's First Emperor's Underground Realm

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The article explores the legacy of China's first emperor, Emperor Qinshihuang, by unveiling his underground realm discovered in Xi'an, Shaanxi province. The exhibition showcases 230 artifacts, including the most significant cultural relics, revealing the emperor's material culture and spiritual beliefs. The exhibition marks the 50th anniversary of the Terracotta Warriors discovery and offers a deeper understanding of the Qin Dynasty's …

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Unveiling the Treasures of a Forgotten Dynasty: Exploring the Legacy of China's First Emperor's Underground Realm

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The article explores the legacy of China's first emperor, Emperor Qinshihuang, by unveiling his underground realm discovered in Xi'an, Shaanxi province. The exhibition showcases 230 artifacts, including the most significant cultural relics, revealing the emperor's opulent lifestyle and spiritual beliefs. The exhibition marks the occasion of the emperor's 2,000-year-old resting place, offering a glimpse into the ancient culture and power …

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

First emperor still fascinates with his treasures

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The exhibition Buried History and Mystery of China's First Emperor. Knowing death was an inevitable issue that he had to face one day, Emperor Qinshihuang, who ended the long-term fighting and chaos among vassal states during the Warring States Period and established the Qin Dynasty, the first central united dynasty, paid close attention to two important considerations during his lifetime: …

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

First emperor still fascinates with his treasures

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Visitors attentively listen to a tour guide as she introduces a selection of pottery figurines being exhibited. These special figurines were unearthed from an 800-square-meter satellite pit between the inner and outer walls in the southeastern part of the mausoleum with 37 other figurines. Apart from the exhibition, an international conference was also held in September to mark the occasion, …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Historical treasures of Grand Canal saved for next generation

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Environment Beijing is enhancing environmental management, improving the canal ecosystem and developing cultural living areas. In Xicheng district, Beijing's Shichahai Scenic Area, the starting point of the Tonghui River, saw the construction of a 3-kilometer lakeside walking path and the establishment of a 10.9-hectare Xihai Wetland Park in 2018. After comprehensive repairs and preservation of the cultural relics, the area …

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Historical treasures of Grand Canal saved for next generation

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Renovation Meanwhile, the capital has been advancing the repair of historical sites, raising the level of cultural relics protection to new heights. Wanning Bridge in Xicheng district, a hub of the Beijing Central Axis and the Grand Canal, is a historical and cultural landmark in ancient Beijing. In Changping district, the Baifu Spring, known as the water source of the …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Historical treasures of Grand Canal saved for next generation

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Environment Beijing is enhancing environmental management, improving the canal ecosystem and developing cultural living areas. In Xicheng district, Beijing's Shichahai Scenic Area, the starting point of the Tonghui River, saw the construction of a 3-kilometer lakeside walking path and the establishment of a 10.9-hectare Xihai Wetland Park in 2018. After comprehensive repairs and preservation of the cultural relics, the area …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Historical treasures of Grand Canal saved for next generation

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Renovation Meanwhile, the capital has been advancing the repair of historical sites, raising the level of cultural relics protection to new heights. Wanning Bridge in Xicheng district, a hub of the Beijing Central Axis and the Grand Canal, is a historical and cultural landmark in ancient Beijing. In Changping district, the Baifu Spring, known as the water source of the …

Beijing Grand Canal Baifu Spring Wanshou Temple

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Tianhe museum ranks 16th worldwide in visits

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The global top 20 museum visits for 2023 were recently released by the Themed Entertainment Association and American infrastructure consulting firm AECOM. The top-ranked museum is the Louvre Museum in France, totaling visits of 8.86 million, and the National Museum of China placed third with 6.76 million visitors. "Chinese museums have deep cultural heritages and rich historical collections, such as …

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

Exhibition reveals treasures of ancient Buddhist pagoda

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Exhibition A Towering Treasure House: Relics of the Yuanying Pagoda showcases artifacts excavated from the tallest surviving ancient pagodas in Shanghai. "We want to present the long history of Shanghai with this exhibition and inspire people's love for the city to find resonance with its history," Chen says. Since its trial opening on Feb 2, Shanghai Museum East has opened …

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

Exhibition reveals treasures of ancient Buddhist pagoda

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Exhibition A Towering Treasure House: Relics of the Yuanying Pagoda showcases artifacts excavated from the tallest surviving ancient pagodas in Shanghai. Among the skyscrapers and high-rise buildings, 13 ancient Buddhist pagodas still stand in various corners of Shanghai, quietly testifying to its long history and rich cultural heritage. A Towering Treasure House: Relics of the Yuanying Pagoda in Shanghai, an …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Decades of excavation brings Han Dynasty back to life

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A replica of a scroll unearthed at Mawangdui. Li Qun, head of the National Cultural Heritage Administration, said the tombs demonstrate the achievements of the Han Dynasty in economics, philosophy, culture, art, medicine, and science and technology. It is important to continue research, focusing primarily on areas such as bamboo and silk manuscripts, philosophy, art and traditional Chinese medicine, to …

4 months, 1 week ago

Decades of excavation brings Han Dynasty back to life

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A lacquerware vase excavated from the tombs. CHINA DAILY Yu Yanjiao, director and researcher at Hunan Museum's Mawangdui Han Tombs and Collection Research Exhibition Center, said the quantity of unearthed artifacts from the tombs is massive, with a broad interdisciplinary scope. There are still many unsolved mysteries despite 50 years of excavation, requiring extensive research by scholars through multidisciplinary collaboration …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Decades of excavation brings Han Dynasty back to life

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A replica of a scroll unearthed at Mawangdui. Li Qun, head of the National Cultural Heritage Administration, said the tombs demonstrate the achievements of the Han Dynasty in economics, philosophy, culture, art, medicine, and science and technology. It is important to continue research, focusing primarily on areas such as bamboo and silk manuscripts, philosophy, art and traditional Chinese medicine, to …

Brings Han

4 months, 1 week ago

Decades of excavation brings Han Dynasty back to life

China Daily

A lacquerware vase excavated from the tombs. CHINA DAILY Yu Yanjiao, director and researcher at Hunan Museum's Mawangdui Han Tombs and Collection Research Exhibition Center, said the quantity of unearthed artifacts from the tombs is massive, with a broad interdisciplinary scope. There are still many unsolved mysteries despite 50 years of excavation, requiring extensive research by scholars through multidisciplinary collaboration …

Research Liu

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Cultural relics from Dunhuang featured in Shanghai exhibition

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Lovers of Dunhuang art and culture dressed as the characters in the Mogao Caves frescoes. Cultural relics recognized as the national treasure of China from Dunhuang of Gansu province will be featured at the upcoming exhibition at China Art Museum, Shanghai. The Great Art of Dunhuang, taking place at the China Art Museum, Shanghai, also known as the Shanghai Art …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Cultural relics from Dunhuang featured in Shanghai exhibition

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Lovers of Dunhuang art and culture dressed as the characters in the Mogao Caves frescoes. Cultural relics recognized as the national treasure of China from Dunhuang of Gansu province will be featured at the upcoming exhibition at China Art Museum, Shanghai. The Great Art of Dunhuang, taking place at the China Art Museum, Shanghai, also known as the Shanghai Art …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Exhibition in Shanghai retraces history of New China

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A painting on show at the Keep Pace with the Times exhibition at the Long Museum in Shanghai. A new exhibition featuring the Chinese revolution and national achievements in the construction of the country opened at the Long Museum in Shanghai on July 26, celebrating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. "My collection of …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Exhibition in Shanghai retraces history of New China

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A painting on show at the Keep Pace with the Times exhibition at the Long Museum in Shanghai. A new exhibition featuring the Chinese revolution and national achievements in the construction of the country opened at the Long Museum in Shanghai on July 26, celebrating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. "My collection of …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

National Museum showcases Zhu Bingren's bronze masterpieces

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The "Bridging Eras: The Copper Art of Zhu Bingren through Eight Decades" exhibition opened on Monday at the National Museum of China. The "Bridging Eras: The Copper Art of Zhu Bingren through Eight Decades" exhibition opened at the National Museum of China on Monday, signifying a new chapter in Zhu's illustrious career and celebrating his lifelong dedication to the art …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

National Museum showcases Zhu Bingren's bronze masterpieces

China Daily

The "Bridging Eras: The Copper Art of Zhu Bingren through Eight Decades" exhibition opened on Monday at the National Museum of China. The "Bridging Eras: The Copper Art of Zhu Bingren through Eight Decades" exhibition opened at the National Museum of China on Monday, signifying a new chapter in Zhu's illustrious career and celebrating his lifelong dedication to the art …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Newly restored artifacts displayed at the Sanxingdui Museum

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Tourists visit the Sanxingdui Museum in Guanghan city, Southwest China's Sichuan province on July 24. GUANGHAN -- An exhibition named "Craftsmanship and Ingenuity - Showcase of Preservation and Restoration Achievements of Newly Excavated Cultural Relics from the Sangxingdui Site" opened here on Tuesday. Discovered in the late 1920s in the city of Guanghan, Southwest China's Sichuan province, the Sanxingdui Ruins …

Sanxingdui Guanghan

5 months, 2 weeks ago

National Museum showcases Zhu Bingren's bronze masterpieces

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The "Bridging Eras: The Copper Art of Zhu Bingren through Eight Decades" exhibition opened on Monday at the National Museum of China. The "Bridging Eras: The Copper Art of Zhu Bingren through Eight Decades" exhibition opened at the National Museum of China on Monday, signifying a new chapter in Zhu's illustrious career and celebrating his lifelong dedication to the art …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

National Museum showcases Zhu Bingren's bronze masterpieces

China Daily

The "Bridging Eras: The Copper Art of Zhu Bingren through Eight Decades" exhibition opened on Monday at the National Museum of China. The "Bridging Eras: The Copper Art of Zhu Bingren through Eight Decades" exhibition opened at the National Museum of China on Monday, signifying a new chapter in Zhu's illustrious career and celebrating his lifelong dedication to the art …

Exhibition National Museum Zhu Copper National Museum Zhu Bingren

5 months, 2 weeks ago

National Museum showcases Zhu Bingren's bronze masterpieces

China Daily

The "Bridging Eras: The Copper Art of Zhu Bingren through Eight Decades" exhibition opened on Monday at the National Museum of China. The "Bridging Eras: The Copper Art of Zhu Bingren through Eight Decades" exhibition opened at the National Museum of China on Monday, signifying a new chapter in Zhu's illustrious career and celebrating his lifelong dedication to the art …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Grand exhibition of ancient Egyptian artifacts to open at Shanghai Museum

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The exhibition On Top of the Pyramid: The Civilization of Ancient Egypt will open to the public at the Shanghai Museum on Friday, marking a significant milestone in cultural exchange between China and Egypt. Hailed as the largest exhibition of ancient Egyptian artifacts ever held outside their native country, the exhibition represents a pioneering collaboration between an official Chinese museum …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Grand exhibition of ancient Egyptian artifacts to open at Shanghai Museum

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The exhibition On Top of the Pyramid: The Civilization of Ancient Egypt will open to the public at the Shanghai Museum on Friday, marking a significant milestone in cultural exchange between China and Egypt. Hailed as the largest exhibition of ancient Egyptian artifacts ever held outside their native country, the exhibition represents a pioneering collaboration between an official Chinese museum …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Tribute bricks lay path to history

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A visitor checks out tribute bricks from Linqing during the exhibition at Prince Kung's Palace Museum in Beijing on Tuesday. An exhibition showcasing the craftsmanship of tribute bricks from Linqing, Liaocheng city of East China's Shandong province, opened at Prince Kung's Palace Museum in Beijing on Tuesday. The exhibition presents tribute bricks from the museum's collection and connects their historical …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Tribute bricks lay path to history

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A visitor checks out tribute bricks from Linqing during the exhibition at Prince Kung's Palace Museum in Beijing on Tuesday. An exhibition showcasing the craftsmanship of tribute bricks from Linqing, Liaocheng city of East China's Shandong province, opened at Prince Kung's Palace Museum in Beijing on Tuesday. The exhibition presents tribute bricks from the museum's collection and connects their historical …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Meet Huai'an, the Grand Canal's Caoyun capital

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The China Caoyun Museum in Huai'an, East China's Jiangsu province "The following archeological excavation of the site in 2011 revealed that the Caoyun Governor not only oversaw the Caoyun affairs of seven provinces but also had the power to deploy troops," said Zhang Chi, curator of the China Caoyun Museum, which opened in 2011. On display at the museum, there …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Symbolism of colors in Qing Dynasty fashion on display in Beijing

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Robes, attires and accessories with embroideries once adored Qing Dynasty's royal members are on show. The significance of colors transcended mere aesthetics in ancient times, especially when adorning members of the royal family and their opulent surroundings, each hue carrying profound meanings linked to governance and presence. An ongoing exhibition at the Guardian Art Center in Beijing, running until Sept …

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Ancient Chinese gown on display for first time

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CHANGSHA — A garment made with incredibly thin material that was worn by a Chinese noblewoman 2,200 years ago is on exhibit for the first time in Changsha, the capital of Central China's Hunan province. The simple unlined gauze gown with its curved hem and weighing just 48 grams is on display as part of an exhibition titled She Walks …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Ancient Chinese gown on display for first time

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CHANGSHA — A garment made with incredibly thin material that was worn by a Chinese noblewoman 2,200 years ago is on exhibit for the first time in Changsha, the capital of Central China's Hunan province. The simple unlined gauze gown with its curved hem and weighing just 48 grams is on display as part of an exhibition titled She Walks …

China First Time Gown Xin Zhui

7 months, 2 weeks ago

When ancient Egypt comes to China

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An animal statue and another artifact of ancient Egyptian civilization to be showcased at the Shanghai exhibition. CHINA DAILY The Shanghai Museum announced on Monday ticket pre-sales for its exhibition, On Top of the Pyramid: The Civilization of Ancient Egypt, which it claims is the largest showcase of ancient Egypt civilization in Asia. Running from July 18 this year to …

Egypt Mummies Coffins

7 months, 2 weeks ago

When ancient Egypt comes to China

China Daily

An animal statue and another artifact of ancient Egyptian civilization to be showcased at the Shanghai exhibition. CHINA DAILY The Shanghai Museum announced on Monday ticket pre-sales for its exhibition, On Top of the Pyramid: The Civilization of Ancient Egypt, which it claims is the largest showcase of ancient Egypt civilization in Asia. Running from July 18 this year to …

Egypt Mummies Coffins

7 months, 2 weeks ago

When ancient Egypt comes to China

China Daily

An animal statue and another artifact of ancient Egyptian civilization to be showcased at the Shanghai exhibition. CHINA DAILY The Shanghai Museum announced on Monday ticket pre-sales for its exhibition, On Top of the Pyramid: The Civilization of Ancient Egypt, which it claims is the largest showcase of ancient Egypt civilization in Asia. Running from July 18 this year to …

Egypt Shanghai Museum

7 months, 2 weeks ago

When ancient Egypt comes to China

China Daily

An animal statue and another artifact of ancient Egyptian civilization to be showcased at the Shanghai exhibition. CHINA DAILY The Shanghai Museum announced on Monday ticket pre-sales for its exhibition, On Top of the Pyramid: The Civilization of Ancient Egypt, which it claims is the largest showcase of ancient Egypt civilization in Asia. Running from July 18 this year to …

Egypt

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Event launched to help create 'City of Museums'

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Students visit the Grand Canal Museum on the 48th International Museum Day on Saturday, as the Beijing Museum Month kicks off. JIANG DONG/CHINA DAILY Over 100 Beijing museums will host more than 1,000 exhibitions online and on-site to enhance infotainment and celebrate the recently launched Beijing Museum Month. In line with this theme, the slogan for the 2024 Beijing Museum …

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