Masterpieces · 传世名作

Great Chinese Artwork

China’s most celebrated works of art, from Neolithic jade to Qing porcelain: the famous scrolls, calligraphy, sculpture, bronzes and treasures that Chinese and Western museums alike count as national treasures. Each card has the Chinese name, who made it, when, and where you can see it today.

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Ten Great Paintings 十大传世名画

The ten surviving paintings Chinese lists rank highest.

Three Greatest Running Scripts 天下三大行书

Wang Xizhi, Yan Zhenqing and Su Shi.

The Three Rarities 三希帖

The Qianlong Emperor’s three most prized pieces of Jin calligraphy.

Five Great Kilns 宋代五大名窑

Ru, Guan, Ge, Jun and Ding: the classic Song porcelains.