Royal Treasure

Author: Hu Minggang
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: The process of the movement of royal treasures, represented by the rare artifacts of the Forbidden City, is also the evolution and transmission of traditional Chinese culture. Royal treasures reflect historical glory and also record the humiliation of the nation and the country. All the stories surrounding this are heart-stirring. The alternation of human nature, both beautiful and ugly, lofty and base, is vividly depicted. Seeing the treasures makes one reflect on the changes in people and things; contemplating the treasures makes one's mind leap with wisdom. Revisiting the old tales has a flavor similar to "raising a cup to chat about mulberry and hemp." The anecdotes and interesting stories discussed in this book are mostly about antique treasures associated with the royal family or stored in the palace, or directly connected to the royal family.
The Liulichang in Beijing was originally a place for making glazed tiles for the imperial palace, carrying a certain air of the royal family. In the late Qing Dynasty, royal treasures from the Qing court also flowed into this area and were later scattered among the common people.