Prized Treasures of Chinese Art from the National Museum of China
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At Tokyo National Museum
Media: Sculpture, Art Talk
To celebrates several milestones in the history of friendship and cultural exchange between Japan and China, 61 selected treasures from the National Museum of China will be on display. The Museum, which is located to the east of Tiananmen Square in Beijing, consists of the Museum of Chinese History and the Museum of Chinese Revolution and is one of China's leading museums.
The exhibition will focus on the timeless beauty of the Chinese art throughout its history of 5000 years. The works on display were unearthed from 16 provinces and cities.
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Schedule
From 2007-01-02 To 2007-02-25
Reviews
From out of the tombs
By Yoko Haruhara
Special to The Japan Times
A monstrous face spans an entire ax blade, with protruding eyes, uplifted eyebrows, and a gaping mouth with serrated teeth. Weighing 5 kg, this imposing blade from a Shang Dynasty (16th-11th century B.C.) royal tomb site in Shandong Province, China, was used in sacrificial rituals to slaughter prisoners of war; found at its side were three bronze vessels and 28 human skeletons ...
