Tibetan Buddhism Thangka

Author: Wang Jiapeng
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Publish Date: 2003-12-01
Features: These nearly million artifacts contain extremely rich historical materials of Chinese national culture and art. They date back from the primitive society, Shang, Zhou, Qin, and Han dynasties, through the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, Sui, and Tang, to the Five Dynasties and Two Song periods, Yuan, Ming, and up to the Qing Dynasty and modern times. Each dynasty has exquisite works, without interruption. The categories of artifacts are comprehensive, including bronze, jade, ceramics, steles and sculptures, calligraphy and paintings, seals, lacquerware, enamel, silk embroidery, bamboo, wood, ivory, bone carvings, gold and silver utensils, stationery treasures, clocks and watches, jade and pearl jewelry, furniture, and other historical artifacts, etc. Each category forms its own historical series. It can be said that this is a vast treasure trove of Eastern culture and art, not only reflecting the historical development of Chinese national culture and art over thousands of years, but also embodying the immense spiritual strength of the Chinese people. At the same time, it is an indispensable element of human civilization and progress.