Museums in Jiangsu Province have unveiled new exhibitions in September, highlighting national treasures, cultural relics related to the Silk Road, and contemporary art.
On September 16, Huai'an City Museum launched an exhibition featuring five of the 12 animal head sculptures - ox, tiger, monkey and pig and horse- that once formed part of a zodiac water clock in Beijing's Yuanmingyuan (Old Summer Palace). Seven of the 12 lost sculptures have been repatriated by various means, while five remain missing. The rat and rabbit head sculptures are housed at the National Museum of China in Beijing.
On September 8, the Ancient Books section of the Suzhou Museum opened a special exhibition on publications about Tang Dynasty poets, including some rare, well-preserved copies. Many of the exhibits highlight Suzhou’s historical significance as a cultural hub during the Ming and Qing dynasties.
On September 1, Yangzhou Museum debuted an exhibition on the paintings and calligraphy works of the Shanghai School, a style of Chinese art prominent in the late 19th century and centered in Shanghai. Nearly 100 pieces, curated from both Yangzhou Museum and Jiaxing Museum collections, offer visitors a comprehensive look at the development of the artistic style.
On September 16, Yancheng Museum showcased more than 300 delicate bronze artifacts originating from Ordos, in North China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The exhibition includes weapons like short swords, hammers and crane axes as well as tools for daily life. Additional items like decorative accessories for horse and carriage, hats, necklaces and belts reflect the life of the northern nomadic people in earlier times.
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