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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. |
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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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