Born in Tainan, Chang Ping-Tang grew up during the wartime at the old street of Kuayuanjing, where artists and literati gathered. As a child, he emulated painters such as Liao Ji-Chun and Yen Shui-Long, and taught himself painting. At the age of 15, his work was selected to the Governor's Art Exhibition (Fujan).

Helotids are a group of remarkable beetles which are characterized by their flattened bodies, bronze coloration, and two pairs pale yellow spots on elytra. ......

This tall, graceful and speedy two-masted schooner was built in 1778 in Djurgarden, Stockholm for the use and enjoyment of King Gustave , the first naval architect to reduce hull construction to precise mathematical principles. Her lines are thus markedly different from vessels lofted in the traditional way of using a handcarved half model as a template.

This small pig figuring was excavated in the Shih Sang Hang site. The body of this pig has not discovered yet, but the condition of its head is well preserved. The neck of this pig is decorated with the circle pattern. The feature of the pig can be clearly identified. This indicates that the sculptor owned an extremely sensitive observation and excellent skill....

The attire of Paiwan aristocrats and ordinary people was clearly different. Glass beads, ceramic buttons, leopard teeth, eagle feather, human figure and Deinagkistrodon acutus patterns were exclusive to chief or aristocrats. The decorative shoulder strap was an item exclusive to the elite. ...

This jasper Ruyi is one of a pair; both are carved from an entire jasper. The head of this artifact has longevity patterns, the middle lotus and ribbon patterns, and the end twin persimmons and intertwined lotus. The patterns on this Ruyi symbolize wish come true and wealth, fortune, and longevity.

This steamer is divided into two parts. The upper part, Zheng, is for holding the rice; the lower part, Li, is for boiling the water. The middle part is designed to let out the steam. This utensil is a necessary item of sacrificial vessels. ...

This Program is about the equipment and budget information related to the Expansion Plan of Kaohsiung Ammonium Sulfate Co., Ltd. from 1950 to 1956. The information include: the approval of the Expansion Plan by the Economic Cooperation Administration, Mission to China (ECA), .....

Obtained in the Institute of History and Philologys 13th excavation in 1936, it is an oracle bone belonging to the first period of the age of Wu Ding. It has been somewhat damaged. The divination inscription has been filled in with vermillion, and the color is vivid and bright. ...

This Liangchu culture jade plate is flat, round and plain, with no decoration. It has a circular hole 4.5 centimeters in diameter in the center, and a spiral design by the hole. The surface and the outer rim of the jade plate are not very smooth; there is some damage on the outer rim. ...