A Slice of Wonder


Boat Carved from an Olive Stone

Tags: craft | National Palace Museum | olive

Boat Carved from an Olive StoneThe bottom of this small, long, oval boat follows the natural curving outline of the olive pit from which it was carved, while at the top of the awning is engraved a tightly bound sail and rope. On either side of the boat are four delicately rendered windows in openwork, and the two central panels can even be opened. ....

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Marble standing owl (大理石梟形小立雕)

Tags: figurine | marble

Marble standing owlThis 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...

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Earthenware in human shape (陶偶)

Tags: earthenware | figurine

The earthenware in human shape was excavated in the Shih Sang Hang site. The left ear and arm have already lost. Even the whole figure are imperfect, we can still observe that this earthenware was carefully made through its patterns and other features of the human body. Facial features are clear. Archaeologists speculate that the the Shih Sang Hang people had the custom of piercing their ears...

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Bronze Pole-tip ornament with Turquoise Inlay (輈頭飾)

Tags: bronzes | craft

Bronze Pole-tip ornament with Turquoise InlayThis Bronze pole-tip ornament with turquoise inlay was excavated in the Hsi Pei Kang site. The pole was used for the connection of the ancient Chinese chariot. The uses of the bronze pole-tip ornament were not only protection but also decoration. Besides its unique outlook, the ornament was even brought out in inlaid turquoise....

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Small pig figurine (陶偶豬頭)

Tags: craft | figurine

Small pig figurineThis 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....

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