Palace Treasures Lost Outside the Palace - Secrets of Their Disappearance

Author: Xiang Si
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: Imperial Palace National Treasures, Secret Records of Loss Outside the Palace. Preface by Zheng Xinsmiao, Director of the Palace Museum, Highly Recommending! Xiang Si, an expert in imperial palace history, reveals for the first time the complete archive of lost national treasures! Maps of Lost National Treasures! How many imperial palace national treasures have been lost outside and overseas? Are these lost treasures calligraphy, paintings, books, or artifacts? What kind of legendary tales lie behind their loss? What tragic and sorrowful stories are they imbued with? These lost treasures, though just a moment of brilliance in the 5,000-year history of Chinese civilization, carry unique historical, cultural, and technological significance, each holding a distinct historical status and cultural value. The author, Mr. Xiang Si, has worked at the Palace Museum for 23 years, presenting the secrets of countless lost imperial treasures to readers from the perspective of an expert in imperial palace history, in a clear and engaging writing style. This book discloses for the first time the confidential archives of numerous lost imperial treasures! The four major charms of this book: 1. Authority. The most authoritative secret records of lost national treasures overseas to date. The author possesses all the archival materials of the Palace Museum. 2. Legend. A groundbreaking work by Xiang Si, an expert in imperial palace history and palace edition studies, telling you the thrilling historical moments. 3. Importance. Preface by Zheng Xinsmiao, Director of the Palace Museum. 4. Collectibility. The book includes a large number of color illustrations of palace treasures, newly disclosed to the public, making it a valuable collection!