Journey Through Time: Explore Ancient Chinese Ceramics at Shanghai Museum!
🌟 Hey there, young explorers! Have you ever wondered what life was like thousands of years ago? Let’s take an exciting trip to the Shanghai Museum and uncover the magical world of ancient Chinese ceramics! 🏺
The Ancient Chinese Ceramics Gallery at the Shanghai Museum has over 570 amazing ceramic pieces on display. These are not just any old pots and vases—they’re like time machines that take us back over 20,000 years! 😮
🔍 Imagine looking at a piece of pottery that someone made in the Xianren Cave 20,000 years ago. That’s even older than the pyramids! You can also see delicate egg-shell pottery from the Longshan Culture of the Neolithic Age, which is a fancy term for the New Stone Age.
One of the coolest things you’ll see is the beautiful celadon ceramics from the Eastern Han Dynasty. Celadon is a type of pottery with a smooth, jade-green glaze that was a huge hit back then! 💚 It’s one of China’s incredible gifts to the world.
Did you know that the word “china” is another name for porcelain? That’s because China was the only place where porcelain was made for a very long time! 🏺✨ These ceramics became super popular and were shared with many countries around the world, spreading Chinese culture far and wide.
The gallery also showcases masterpieces from the famous Song Dynasty kilns and stunning blue-and-white porcelains from the Yuan and Ming dynasties. The colors and designs are so awesome, they might inspire you to create your own art! 🎨
Visiting the Shanghai Museum is like stepping into a giant storybook filled with ancient tales and treasures. So next time you’re curious about the past, remember that history is just a museum visit away! 🏛️✨
Who’s ready to explore? 🙋♀️🙋♂️
Reference(s):
Shanghai Museum: Guardian of ancient Chinese ceramic treasures
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