Born to a rich family in South County of Xichuan, Hsi De-Chin became a student of Lin Feng-Mian in 1942 and developed a painting style in which forceful, bold black lines were used. He acquainted many painters such as Tsao Wu-Ji, Chu Teh-Chun and Li Chun-Shan.

This picture presents the pleasurable side of life during the Han dynasty. The tomb chamber is decorated in this manner in the hope that its owner would continue to enjoy these pleasures in the next life. ...

The ranking placard was known as the "Golden Placard," on which the names of successful examinees of the Civil Palace Examination were written. The placard was produced in two different sizes. The Small Golden Placard was a smaller version of the Large Golden Placard which was prepared ............

Chen Cheng, Director of the Northeast Field Headquarters, wore this pair of gloves when he inspected the frontline. 

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The butterflies and moths are common insects and well known to everyone. ......

The tablet of Xiping is also called “the tablet of Han”, or “the tablet of unity”, depending on whether you translate it by sound or by meaning. It was begun in the fourth year of Xiping, during the reign of the Emperor Lin of East Han, in 175 AD, and it took fourteen years to finish, with a total of forty-six pieces....

This model of a Ching Dynasty battleship was meticulously constructed by one of Belgiums most famous scale model builders, Mr. Pauwels, after years of research. The hull is carved from a single piece of wood, and is fully rigged, exhibiting exquisite attention to detail. On deck are 30 hand-carved wooden figures representing Chinese sailors of the period.

Wenchang Dijun is said to be the Zhang star in heaven and came to earth continuously. After going through seventy-two reincarnations, he was then born in the Jin Dynasty with the name of Zhang Yazi. After dying in war, the Heavenly God assigned him to govern matters relevant to official positions, fortune, and literature in the mortal world. .....

The Paiwan believe that the tribe was born from a ceramic pot. The Deinagkistrodon acutus is believed to be the ancestor and protector of the Paiwan. Old pots decorated with these snakes or with breasts, were sacred items that were only owned by chiefs or aristocrats and ordinary people were forbidden to touch. ....

This marble standing owl was excavated in the Hsi Pei Kang site. The head and ears are curved. There is a ridge stretching to the back between the two ears. The owl has round and big eyes, a crooked beak, and a bulgy belly. The back is composed of feathers which are assembled as the tail of the owl. The feet of the owl look like columns. The shape of the white owl is vivid...