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Ancient Gold Jewellery In China
55 objects in their cultural and technological context, inviting them to see themselves as “creator” and not only as spectator of the past. In a journey through the Chinese Empire that crosses Central Asia, the Eurasian steppes, Mongolia and the Himalayas, the exhibition route revolves around three great themes of gold jewellery. The first theme introduces a scientific and gemmological point of view on the material and properties of gold, by asking the primary questions: what is gold? where is it found? what type of gold is used for making jewels? These aspects are explored in depth also thanks to the installations composed of nuggets, crystals and antique jewellery. The second theme
Anello con motivo a forma di drago, in oro, dinastia Qing, 1644–1911.
Ring with dragon motif, in gold, Qing dynasty, 1644-1911.
In alto, al centro: collana decorata con motivi degli Otto Tesori, in oro, dinastia Yuan,1271-1368; sopra: ornamento a forma di cicala, in oro e tormalina, dinastia Ming, 1368-1644.
Top, centre: necklace decorated with Eight Treasure motifs, in gold, Yuan dynasty, 1271-1368; above: cicada ornament, in gold and tourmaline, Ming dynasty 1368-1644.