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On August 14, the Nanjing Grand Bao'en Temple Heritage Museum unveiled more than 60 cultural relics excavated from the ruins, marking the first update of exhibits since its opening in 2015.

The Porcelain Tower, part of the venue that means "Temple of Gratitude" in Chinese, represents the highest level of porcelain making and one of the most illustrious building in China's architectural history, known as one of the medieval wonders of the world.

More than 12,000 pieces of cultural relics have been unearthed at the temple ruins, with research work ongoing for years.

The four glazed bricks, with vivid dragon bodies, eyes and claws, showed exquisite craftsmanship that still remains glamour for hundreds of years.

Also striking is the solemn copper mirror with a diameter of 21.6 centimetres and a delicate pattern.Wang Xingping, honorary curator of the museum, said the mirror holds special importance due to a small section of fabric on the mirror, indicating its use in the past.

In addition, there is also a copper plaque ornament on display that is presumed to have come from monks in the ancient Western Regions, which can reflect the cultural exchanges between China and other countries and regions along the ancient Silk Road.

Other exhibits include living utensils of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), such as glazed ceramic jar, teapot, porcelain plate with a floral pattern and bowl.