Shanghai Museum
Shanghai Museum has been famous for its large collection of rare cultural piece. The museum now houses over 120,000 pieces of cultural relics in twelve categories, including Chinese bronze, ceramics, paintings and calligraphy, and artifacts.
Shanghai Museum is especially well-known for its collection of brozen pieces. The 1,200 square meter exhibition room has displayed more than 400 beautifully decorated brazen, which deliver a panoramic picture of China from 18th century BC to the 3rd century BC. The items exhibited include the bronze wine vessel, food vessel, musical instrument, water vessel, weapon and some other vessels from the Xia Dynasty (ca, 21st century B.C.) to the Warring States Period (221 B.C.) Visitors can also get a clear picture of what ancient silk looks like in the Seal Showroom. The room consists of 4 parts, and displays more than 500 pieces of seals that are works from the Zhou Dynasty(1024-256 BC to Qin Dynasty(1644-1911).
If you are interested in Chinese architecture, you should not miss the room showing Chinese furniture of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Over 100 pieces of various styles of furniture made in the Ming and Qing Dynasty were displayed. There are also some models of valuable furniture and wooden buried warrior figure of Ming Dynasty unearthed in the area around Shanghai. Stepped into the room, visitors almost feel like he is in a Chinese-style garden and mansion.
On the Arts and Crafts by Chinese Minority room, visitor can enjoy about 600 pieces of work of art, such as dress and personal adornment, dyed and woven embroidery, metal art ware, sculpture, ceramics, bamboo wares used by the minority. Different styles, remarkable color and creative conception embody the pursuit of happier life.
Other rooms here are Ancient Chinese Calligraphy Room, Ancient Chinese Ceramics Room, Ancient Chinese Jades Room, Ancient Chinese Numismatics Room and Ancient Chinese Paintings Room.
Latest Tips on Shanghai Museum
1. Photos with no flash are allowed when you visit the museum.
2. Eat and drink before you visit the museum, because the tearoom is a little expensive.
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This is Mia. I'm afraid that I have no idea of which article you are refering to, therefore I am not able to provide with the information you requested. I have a suggestion that you contact Shanghai Museum, to see if they can tell you what those canoes are constructed from and some other relevant information. The contact information is as follows. Good luck to you!
Shanghai Museum
Website: http://www.shanghaimuseum.net/
Tel: 021-63723500, extension 132
Email: webmaster@shanghaimuseum.net
Hello. It is hard for me to describe it based on your information, especially when it is a piece of art. If you bought it at the Shanghai Museum, it is suggested that you consult the museum about more information of the painting you bought there. It would be better if you can show them the picture. The contact information of Shanghai Museum is as follows.
Email: webmaster@shanghaimuseum.net
Tel: 021-63723500
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