ABOUT
Shaanxi Province, the capital of 14 dynasties in Chinese history, is one of the cradles of Chinese civilization. Xi’an City, the provincial capital of Shaanxi, was the origin of the “Silk Road” during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - 8 AD), as well as the famous cosmopolitan city at that time. As the major birthplace of the music and dance culture, varieties of music and dance antiques were unearthed in Shaanxi. In this exhibition, over 300 pieces will be displayed.
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SELECTED EXHIBITS
These exhibits represent the gorgeous and colourful features and styles of performing art in the four important historic periods of Zhou (c. 1046 BC–256 BC), Qin (221 BCE–206 BCE), Han (206 BC–220 AD) and Tang Dynasty (618–907). Moreover, some of the antiques are firstly displayed in public.
These exhibits represent the gorgeous and colourful features and styles of performing art in the four important historic periods of Zhou (c. 1046 BC–256 BC), Qin (221 BCE–206 BCE), Han (206 BC–220 AD) and Tang Dynasty (618–907). Moreover, some of the antiques are firstly displayed in public.
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Zhou Dynasty (c. 1046 BC–256 BC)
Bronze Chime Bells
Western Zhou Dynasty (the 11th century BC - 771 BC)
Unearthed from the Western Zhou Tomb at Liangdai Village, Hancheng City, Shaanxi Province in 2004
Collected by Cultural Relics Institute of Liangdai Village, Hancheng City
Stone Chimes
Western Zhou Dynasty (the 11th century BC - 771 BC)
Unearthed from the Western Zhou Tomb at Liangdai Village, Hancheng City, Shaanxi Province in 2004
Collected by Cultural Relics Institute of Liangdai Village, Hancheng City -
Qin Dynasty (221 BCE–206 BCE)
Qin Gong Bell
Spring and Autumn Period (770 BC - 476 BC)
Unearthed from Taigongmiao Hoard in Baoji City, Shaanxi Province in 1978
Collected by Baoji Bronze Ware Museum
Qin Gong Large Bell
Spring and Autumn Period (770 BC - 476 BC)
Unearthed from Taigongmiao Hoard in Baoji City, Shaanxi Province in 1978
Collected by Baoji Bronze Ware Museum
Silvering and Gold Plating Yuefu （a government office for collecting folk songs and ballads） Bell
Qin Dynasty (221 BC - 207 BC)
Unearthed from Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor in Lintong District, Xi’an City, Shaanxi Province in 1976
Collected by Emperor Qinshihuang’s Mausoleum Site Museum
Acrobatic Pottery Figurines
Qin Dynasty (221 BC - 207 BC)
Unearthed from K9901 Pit of Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor in Lintong District, Xi’an City, Shaanxi Province in 2001
Collected by Emperor Qinshihuang’s Mausoleum Site Museum
Acrobatic Pottery Figurines
Qin Dynasty (221 BC - 207 BC)
Unearthed from K9901 Pit of Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor in Lintong District, Xi’an City, Shaanxi Province in 2001
Collected by Emperor Qinshihuang’s Mausoleum Site Museum -
Han Dynasty (206 BC–220 AD)
Gilt Bronze Silkworm
Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8)
Unearthed in Shiquan County, Ankang City, Shaanxi Province
Collected by Shaanxi History Museum
Painted Pottery Figurines of Sitting Musicians
The Sixteen Kingdoms (AD 301 - AD 460)
Unearthed at Xi’an Xianyang International Airport, Shaanxi Province in 2009
Collected by Shaanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology
Painted Pottery Figurines of Sitting Musicians
The Sixteen Kingdoms (AD 301 - AD 460)
Unearthed at Xi’an Xianyang International Airport, Shaanxi Province in 2009
Collected by Shaanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology
Painted Pottery Figurines of Sitting Musicians
The Sixteen Kingdoms (AD 301 - AD 460)
Unearthed at Xi’an Xianyang International Airport, Shaanxi Province in 2009
Collected by Shaanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology
Jade Dancer
Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220)
Unearthed in Northern Suburb of Xi’an City, Shaanxi Province in 2005
Collected by Shaanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology -
Tang Dynasty (618–907)
Gilt Silver Pot with Pattern of Dancing Horses
Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - AD 907)
Unearthed from the Tang Dynasty Hoard at Hejiacun Village, Xi’an City, Shaanxi Province in 1970
Collected by Shaanxi History Museum
Eight Arrises Gold Cup with Pattern of Musicians Playing Instruments
Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - AD 907)
Unearthed from the Tang Dynasty Hoard at Hejiacun Village, Xi’an City, Shaanxi Province in 1970
Collected by Shaanxi History Museum
Figuline Jie Drum
Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - AD 907)
Unearthed from Hui Mausoleum in Weinan City, Shaanxi Province in 2000
Collected by Shaanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology
Three-colored Glazed Boy Acrobats
Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - AD.907)
Unearthed from the Tang Dynasty Hoard in Chang’an District, Xi’an City, Shaanxi Province in 2002
Collected by Xi’an Museum
Yellow Glazed Pottery Figurines of Dancers and Accompaniments
Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - AD 907)
Unearthed from Zheng Rentai Tomb in Liquan County, Shaanxi Province in 1972
Collected by Shaanxi History Museum
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Zhou Dynasty (c. 1046 BC–256 BC)
Bronze Chime Bells
Western Zhou Dynasty (the 11th century BC - 771 BC)
Unearthed from the Western Zhou Tomb at Liangdai Village, Hancheng City, Shaanxi Province in 2004
Collected by Cultural Relics Institute of Liangdai Village, Hancheng City
Stone Chimes
Western Zhou Dynasty (the 11th century BC - 771 BC)
Unearthed from the Western Zhou Tomb at Liangdai Village, Hancheng City, Shaanxi Province in 2004
Collected by Cultural Relics Institute of Liangdai Village, Hancheng City -
Qin Dynasty (221 BCE–206 BCE)
Qin Gong Bell
Spring and Autumn Period (770 BC - 476 BC)
Unearthed from Taigongmiao Hoard in Baoji City, Shaanxi Province in 1978
Collected by Baoji Bronze Ware Museum
Qin Gong Large Bell
Spring and Autumn Period (770 BC - 476 BC)
Unearthed from Taigongmiao Hoard in Baoji City, Shaanxi Province in 1978
Collected by Baoji Bronze Ware Museum
Silvering and Gold Plating Yuefu （a government office for collecting folk songs and ballads） Bell
Qin Dynasty (221 BC - 207 BC)
Unearthed from Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor in Lintong District, Xi’an City, Shaanxi Province in 1976
Collected by Emperor Qinshihuang’s Mausoleum Site Museum
Acrobatic Pottery Figurines
Qin Dynasty (221 BC - 207 BC)
Unearthed from K9901 Pit of Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor in Lintong District, Xi’an City, Shaanxi Province in 2001
Collected by Emperor Qinshihuang’s Mausoleum Site Museum
Acrobatic Pottery Figurines
Qin Dynasty (221 BC - 207 BC)
Unearthed from K9901 Pit of Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor in Lintong District, Xi’an City, Shaanxi Province in 2001
Collected by Emperor Qinshihuang’s Mausoleum Site Museum -
Han Dynasty (206 BC–220 AD)
Gilt Bronze Silkworm
Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8)
Unearthed in Shiquan County, Ankang City, Shaanxi Province
Collected by Shaanxi History Museum
Painted Pottery Figurines of Sitting Musicians
The Sixteen Kingdoms (AD 301 - AD 460)
Unearthed at Xi’an Xianyang International Airport, Shaanxi Province in 2009
Collected by Shaanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology
Painted Pottery Figurines of Sitting Musicians
The Sixteen Kingdoms (AD 301 - AD 460)
Unearthed at Xi’an Xianyang International Airport, Shaanxi Province in 2009
Collected by Shaanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology
Painted Pottery Figurines of Sitting Musicians
The Sixteen Kingdoms (AD 301 - AD 460)
Unearthed at Xi’an Xianyang International Airport, Shaanxi Province in 2009
Collected by Shaanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology
Jade Dancer
Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220)
Unearthed in Northern Suburb of Xi’an City, Shaanxi Province in 2005
Collected by Shaanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology -
Tang Dynasty (618–907)
Gilt Silver Pot with Pattern of Dancing Horses
Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - AD 907)
Unearthed from the Tang Dynasty Hoard at Hejiacun Village, Xi’an City, Shaanxi Province in 1970
Collected by Shaanxi History Museum
Eight Arrises Gold Cup with Pattern of Musicians Playing Instruments
Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - AD 907)
Unearthed from the Tang Dynasty Hoard at Hejiacun Village, Xi’an City, Shaanxi Province in 1970
Collected by Shaanxi History Museum
Figuline Jie Drum
Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - AD 907)
Unearthed from Hui Mausoleum in Weinan City, Shaanxi Province in 2000
Collected by Shaanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology
Three-colored Glazed Boy Acrobats
Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - AD.907)
Unearthed from the Tang Dynasty Hoard in Chang’an District, Xi’an City, Shaanxi Province in 2002
Collected by Xi’an Museum
Yellow Glazed Pottery Figurines of Dancers and Accompaniments
Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - AD 907)
Unearthed from Zheng Rentai Tomb in Liquan County, Shaanxi Province in 1972
Collected by Shaanxi History Museum
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