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National
Treasures
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Price: $ 49.95
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Ranging
from prehistory to the eighteenth century, from the
Yangzi Delta to the sands of Mongolia, these treasures
of Chinese civilization unveil the secrets of a magnificent
past.
Shang dynasty bronze masks from Sanxingdui evoke the
atmosphere of majestic ceremonial; gold and silver devotional
objects from Famen Temple show how Tang emperors worshiped
the Buddha.
See how jade suits rewrote Chinese cosmology and terracotta
warriors mapped out Qinshihuang's world. The strivings
of the Chinese people down the ages are embodied in
these superlative state treasures.
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Exhibition
Space
Displays 150 superb state treasures
Exhibits are shown in six categories: bronzes, jades,
porcelain, carvings, gold & silver ware, and paintings.
As well as interaction through enlargement, 25 selected
pieces are shown in 35mm video clips to capture their
beauty in thrilling detail.
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 Map
of History
An epic journey through Chinese culture
Shows 35 major archaeological sites across 19 Chinese
provinces, including Sanxingdui in Sichuan, the tomb of
Fuhao at Anyang, the tomb of Marquis Yi of Zeng in Hubei,
and the mausoleum of Qinshihuang.
Each site is located on the map, with a guide to museums
where the artifacts are kept. Now the key to ancient Chinese
civilization lies in the palm of your hand. |
 Time
Scroll
Solves the riddle of historical dating
Exhibits are arranged chronologically over nine time-zones:
Prehistoric Period; Xia, Shang, Zhou; Qin & Han; Three
Kingdoms, Western & Eastern Jin, and Southern &
Northern Dynasties; Sui & Tang; Song, Jin, Liao, Xixia;
Yuan; Ming; Qing. Introductions to major sites cover each
period, bringing an array of national treasures to you
along the flow of time. |
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