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1144 articlesHua Mulan
Legendary Chinese heroine who disguised herself as a man to take her father's place in the army.
Xingshu (Running Script)
Xingshu is a semi-cursive Chinese calligraphic style between regular script and cursive script, known for its flowing and practical nature.
Anji Bridge (Zhaozhou Bridge)
Anji Bridge, also known as Zhaozhou Bridge, is a historic stone arch bridge from the Sui Dynasty in Hebei Province, China.
Zhang Zeduan
Northern Song dynasty painter renowned for his masterpiece 'Along the River During the Qingming Festival'.
Wu Daozi
Wu Daozi was a renowned painter of the Tang Dynasty, celebrated as the 'Sage of Painting' for his innovative techniques and influential religious artworks.
Tang Yin
Tang Yin (1470-1523), also known as Tang Bohu, was a renowned Ming dynasty painter, calligrapher, and poet.
Cai Xiang
Cai Xiang (1012-1067) was a prominent scholar, official, calligrapher, and tea master of the Northern Song Dynasty.
Liezi
Liezi, also known as Lie Yukou, was a pre-Qin Daoist philosopher and author of the classic text 'Liezi'.
Mi Fu
Mi Fu (1051-1107) was a prominent Chinese calligrapher, painter, and art critic of the Northern Song Dynasty.
Huang Tingjian
Huang Tingjian (1045-1105) was a renowned Song dynasty poet, calligrapher, and scholar who founded the Jiangxi School of poetry.
Ouyang Xun
Ouyang Xun (557-641) was a renowned calligrapher and scholar of the late Sui and early Tang dynasties, celebrated as one of the Four Great Masters of Regular Script in Chinese history.
Liu Gongquan
Liu Gongquan was a renowned Tang dynasty calligrapher and official, famous for creating the distinctive Liu style of calligraphy.
Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal
The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal is the longest artificial river in the world, with a history spanning over 2,500 years.
Wang Xianzhi
Wang Xianzhi (344-386 CE) was a renowned calligrapher of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, known for his innovative 'broken script' style and contributions to Chinese书法.
Wang Xizhi
Wang Xizhi was a renowned calligrapher from the Eastern Jin Dynasty, widely regarded as the Sage of Calligraphy.
Jiahu Bone Flute
The Jiahu Bone Flute is a 7,000-9,000 year old musical instrument discovered in China, representing the world's oldest known playable wind instrument.
King Fuchai of Wu Bronze Spear
A rare bronze spear belonging to King Fuchai of Wu, dating from the Spring and Autumn period.
Sword of Goujian, King of Yue
An ancient Chinese bronze sword from the Spring and Autumn period, renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship and historical significance.
Longquan Sword
The Longquan Sword is a renowned Chinese sword with over 2,600 years of history, famous for its exceptional craftsmanship and cultural significance.
Ding Kiln White Porcelain
Ding Kiln white porcelain represents one of the most significant achievements in Chinese ceramic history, renowned for its elegant forms and sophisticated decorative techniques.