The Gallery of Ancient Chinese Jade boasts over 400 pieces of various jade ware and other treasures, including jade ware and treasures used on ceremonious occasions by the Hongshan Culture and the Liangzhu Culture during the Neolithic Age. The heyday of Chinese jade ware was during the Shang Dynasty (16th-11th century BC). Jade ware made in the Zhou Dynasty (11th century-256BC), which remained virtually unchanged until the Han Dynasty (206BC-AD220), is the most elegant. After the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220), the technique declined. In the Tang and Song dynasties, jade became more common in daily life.

 Gallery of Arts and Crafts by Chinese Minorities

The Gallery of Arts and Crafts by Chinese Minorities shows about 600 artworks, such as garments and accessories, dyed and woven embroidery, metal art, sculptures, ceramics, and bamboo ware used by minority groups. Different styles, remarkable colors and creative concepts embody the pursuit of a happier life, forming an essential part of Chinese tradition in the arts.

 Gallery of Ancient Chinese Numismatics

The Gallery of Ancient Chinese Coins recounts the historical changes and development of Chinese coins. The gallery features about 7,000 display pieces, such as bronze coins (which have the longest history), gold, silver, black copper, iron coins and paper money. At the same time, there are some foreign gold, silver and copper coins that were widely circulated in China.

Page:

1

2

3

4