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Taiwan National Palace Museum: 3rd Floor Gallery 306
(Jade Masterpieces) - November 2017
(Jade Masterpieces) - November 2017
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| Flower Holder in shape of fishes - Green jade carving, Qianlong Reign (乾隆) (1735-1796), Qing Dynasty (清朝) (1644-1912). |
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A cong (琮) is a tube with a circular inner section and squarish outer section. The outer surface is divided vertically or horizontally such that the whole defines a hollow cylinder embedded in a partial rectangular block. Proportions vary - a cong may be squat or taller than it is wide. The outer faces are sometimes decorated with mask-like faces, which may be related to the taotie designs found on later bronze vessels.Although generally considered to be a ritual object of some sort, the original function and meaning of the cong are unknown. Later writings speak of the cong as symbolizing the earth, while the bi represents the heavens. The square represents the earth and a circle represents the heavens.
A Huang (璜) is a Chinese arc-shaped jade artifact that was used as a pendant. These items were used in a jade pei ornament set (組玉佩), where they were strung together to create a sound during movement. At the ends, there were often abstract heads of animals carved into the jade.
The zun (尊) is a vessel used as a ritual container to hold wine in ancient Chinese. It is a tall wine cup, with no handles or legs. The mouth of the vessel is normally seen as broader than the rest of the body. As a ritual container, its function is to provide the offering of wine to the deceased through ceremonial practices. The ruyi (如意) is a curved decorative object that serves as a ceremonial sceptre in Chinese Buddhism or a talisman symbolizing power and good fortune in Chinese folklore.
The bottom is also of openwork, so probably another bowl must have been used to hold the ashes.
This is one of two vases that were gifts from Wang Jingwei (汪精衛) (1883–1944) to the Kōshitsu (皇室), Japanese Imperial Family. The paradise flycatchers, carved in high relief, symbolizes longevity.
Other than jade antiques, these two galleries also carvings of colourful quarts, and other semi-precius stones:
Chinese imperial seal, set of three - Yellow Chalcedony quartz carving, Qing Dynasty (清朝) (1644-1912).
Agate water dish - Qing Dynasty (清朝) (1644-1912).
Agate cup with double handles - Qing Dynasty (清朝) (1644-1912).
This piece was given to the Emperor of Japan by Wang Jingwei (汪精衛) (1883–1944) as a gift during the Sino-Japanese War and was returned after the end of the war.
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National Palace Museum
(國立故宮博物院)
No. 221, Sec 2, Zhi Shan Rd, Shilin District, Taipei City, Taiwan 111.
Entry fee: NTD 250
Hours:
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National Palace Museum
(國立故宮博物院)
No. 221, Sec 2, Zhi Shan Rd, Shilin District, Taipei City, Taiwan 111.
Entry fee: NTD 250
Hours:
Sundays to Thursdays: 8:30am to 6:30pm | Fridays & Saturdays: 8:30am to 9:00pm
Website: https://www.npm.gov.tw/en/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/npmgov/
GPS & Direction Map: 25.10235, 121.54849
(Click here for interactive Google Street View)
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