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Shanghai Museum

 Gallery of Ancient Chinese Paintings

The Gallery of Ancient Chinese Paintings showcases about 140 pieces of masterpieces, ranging from the famous and original paintings of the Tang, Song and Yuan (1271-1368) dynasties to masterpieces of the Zhe, Wumen and Songjiang schools of the Ming Dynasty, to the four masters, four monks and Yangzhou School of the early Qing Dynasty and Haishang School of the late Qing Dynasty. These works, with their varied styles and ingenuity, mirror the traditions and evolution of Chinese culture. The gallery decor also embodies an ancient and scholarly architectural style.

 Gallery of Ancient Chinese Seals

The Gallery of Ancient Chinese Seals displays more than 500 pieces of seals that can be traced as far back as the Zhou Dynasty and as late as the Qing Dynasty. The 10,000 differently styled signets reflect the long history of seals in China and embody a profound cultural sophistication of the nation.

 Gallery of Ancient Chinese Sculptures

The Gallery of Ancient Chinese Sculptures presents 127 pieces of ancient Chinese stone, wood, clay, pottery and cast-bronze sculptures from the Warring States Period to the Ming Dynasty. The gallery is divided into four sections, with Chinese Buddhist sculptures and figurine-modeling art as its main subjects.

In addition to the 11 galleries, the museum includes three exhibition halls, a tearoom, a restaurant, shops, a high-definition graphics hall, a library and a VIP garden.


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