Knife-shaped currency originates from the jadeite knife of the stone age. The knife was used as a weapon for self-defense, for hunting and in daily life. Therefore, at the time, the knife itself had monetary value.Knife currency was very popular in the Yianchi region in the Spring and Autumn period and Warring States. ...

The cream-color satin shows great quality and emits a soft and temperate glow. The color of the thread recalls antique style, matching perfectly with the elegance of the cream-color satin. The stoves, vase flowers, and flying phoenix embroidered on the satin show an artistic excellence and sense of beauty. This tablecloth is a premium example of embroidery.

The remarkable part of the Glazed Lady is that there remains a lot of paint, bright as new, on the figurine. This includes the red rouge on the cheeks, the green color of the cuffs, the brown color of the blouse, the orange color of the pleated skirt, etc. Her facial expression, as if she is talking face-to-face, is even more affecting. .....

Originally made from white and sapphire jade, this artifact is corroded and becomes dark brown. Shaped as the Bi Xie, an imaginary beast believed to be exorcising the evil spirits, this artifact depicts it raising its head and sitting on a podium. ...

Bells were an ancient musical instrument. The kind that was hung individually and used individually is called a special bell. The shape of the special bell is usually larger than the regular one. Because the special bell is hung individually, there is only one found most of the time. ...

Han Shan and Shi De were monks and good friends in the Zhenguan Period of Tang Dynasty. The Chinese characters for “harmony and good union” as a phrase (hehe) mean a harmonious mind, reconciliation, and smooth going. The god of harmony and good union, originally was in charge of family relationships, gradually evolved into the god of marriage. .....

Based in white and low-melting glaze, this figure stands slantwise on a rectangular plate. He wears putou hat; his long clothes had turndown collar and contracted sleeves. His waist is girt with scarf, his feet in high boots. ...

Collection object - Grinding machine for camphor balls

The Shi-Jing was the first major collection of Chinese poetry, also translated variously as the Classic of Chinese Poetry, the Book of Odes 300. ......