本书以风趣的语言，对馆藏在12个省的23件**级珍贵文物进行详细介绍，并配以精致的手绘文物高清插图，以及可爱搞笑的小故事、典故、知识点插图。正文生动幽默地讲述了许多文物背后鲜为人知的故事、制作工艺、相关的历史文化等等，兼具人文性、知识性和艺术性，令读者爱上国宝，爱上中华文明。This book gives fascinating details of 23 national level cultural relics treasured in 12 provinces and autonomous regions of China. Hand-drawn high definition illustrations are accompanied by anecdotes, notes and dialogues. With humor and insight, the book traces back each artifact’s history, technique, cultural and historical background. The book is a fine co

Testamentsto the nation’s resilienceEagle-shaped pottery ding-- Perfect union of art and usage in primitive societyHongshan jade dragon-- No.1 Jade Dragon in ChinaMin fanglei-- King of fangleiFu Hao owl-shaped zun-- Symbol of the Goddess of War“Li” bronze gui-- Record of King Wu’s war against King ZhouHe zun-- Oldest treasure bearing the term “middle kingdom”Guo Ji Zibai pan-- Preeminent artifact at the National Museum of ChinaCloud-patterned bronze jin-- Most important cultural relic at Henan MuseumMarquis Yi of Zeng carillon-- Warring States Period royal musical instrumentTiger tally of Du County-- Token to dispatch army in the state of QinBronze chariot at Emperor Qin Shi Huang’s Mausoleum-- Crown jewel of bronzewareChangxin palace lantern-- No.1 Lantern of ChinaBrocade armband featuring “the middle kingdom”-- National treasure found in Jingjue KingdomBronze galloping horse-- Remarkable Eastern Han Dynasty bronze artStoryteller clay figurine-- Rousing comedian in Han DynastyDugu Xin’s polyhedron jet seal-- Most precious seal in the countryWu Zetian’s gold tablet-- Empress’ prayer for absolutionAgate drinking flask with beast head and gold nose-- Tang Dynasty wine cup with intricate designSilver incense burner with grape, flower and bird patterns-- The very same incense burner used by Yang GuifeiSilver bottle with gilded cup-in-mouth dancing horse-- Tang Dynasty bottle of northern grasslands styleTricolor pottery figurine of camel carrying musicians-- Witness of Tang Dynasty’s grandeurYuan Dynasty imperial decree gold tablet-- Tablet to issue Emperor’s orderNine-stringed crown of Prince Lu-- Ceremonial headdress of a Ming Dynasty prince