Northern Song dynasty (960-1127), 11th - 12th century; Ding ware
Probably from the Jianci village kilns, Hebei Province, China
Porcelain; Diam. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm)
The highly aesthetic, placid, and introspective atmosphere of both the Northern and Southern Song dynasties is reflected in the quiet elegance of ceramics in the classic court taste. Fo
Located in the center of Beijing, the Palace Museum, historically and artistically one of the most comprehensive museum in China, was established on the basis of the Forbidden City, a palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1840), and their collection of treasures.
The Forbidden City used to be the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties. It is nearly 600 years old, with construction sta
buddha t, old torquise pendent, tibetan silver bead skull bracelet, bhuddist symbol for hum meaning
