The following are some of the lost treasures of Yuanmingyuan: 1. Twelve zodiac bronze statues: Twelve bronze statues were placed beside the fountain outside the Haiyan Hall of Yuanmingyuan. They were cast during the Qianlong period. In 1860, when the Anglo-French coalition forces burned down Yuanmingyuan, they were lost overseas. At present, seven have been recovered, and the whereabouts of five are unknown. 2. [Red Coral Lion: A Qing Dynasty jewelry. It was originally collected in the Yuanmingyuan Palace. It was lost overseas due to the invasion of China by the Anglo-French coalition forces. It is now collected in the China Pavilion of the Palace of Fountainebleau in France.] 3. Emperor Qianlong's imperial reading armor: once collected in the Qing Palace, now collected in the French Military Museum. It is 31.5 cm high, with gorgeous surface decoration, exquisite materials and well-preserved, and bright color can be seen. 4. " Yuanmingyuan cloisonné censer: Bronze product, about 1.67 meters in height. It was once used for incense heating. It was originally kept in Yuanmingyuan, but lost overseas in 1860. It is now hidden in the Palace of Fountainebleau in Paris. 5. The story of the colorful characters of Kangxi: The glazed multicolored porcelain produced during the reign of Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty. It has rich and bright colors and exquisite patterns. It was originally a treasure of the Yuanmingyuan Palace and is now stored in the China Pavilion of the Palace of Fountainebleau in France. 6. The complete picture of Yuanmingyuan: It was drawn by Shen Yuan and Tang Dai and had the inscription of Emperor Qianlong. There were more than 30 paintings in total. In 1860, when the Anglo-French allied forces burned down Yuanmingyuan, they lost it. People could only look back at the prosperity of Yuanmingyuan with pictures. 7. The bronze gilded pagoda is about 2 meters high and is similar to the pagoda in the Forbidden City. Each floor is inlaid with emeralds. There is a Buddhist altar in the middle of the semicircle and a statue of Sakyamuni is worshipped. It is now hidden in the Palace of Fountainebleau in France. 8. The original was created by Gu Kaizhi of the Eastern Jin Dynasty. The original was lost. The earliest preserved work is a copy of the Tang Dynasty. It is now stored in the British Museum because of the invasion of China. 9. Yongle Grand Ceremony: A compilation of ancient classics ordered by Emperor Chengzu Zhu Di of the Ming Dynasty. It has a full set of 11,000 volumes and contains various types of content. It can be called the world's largest encyclopedia. Due to war and fire, only 800 volumes remain, of which ten volumes are stored in the British Museum. 10. " The Painting of Emperors: A painting scroll created by Yan Liben. It is 531 centimeters long and 51 centimeters wide. It has drawn the images of 13 emperors from Emperor Zhao of Han Dynasty to Emperor Yang Guang of Sui Dynasty, totaling 46 people. There are inscriptions in regular script beside each emperor. It is now stored in the Boston Art Museum in the United States. The novel " Gilded Palm " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
The following are some of the lost treasures of Yuanmingyuan: 1. Twelve zodiac bronze statues: Twelve bronze statues were once placed beside the fountain outside the Haiyan Hall of the Yuanmingyuan Palace. They were cast during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty. In 1860, when the Anglo-French coalition forces invaded China and burned down the Yuanmingyuan Palace, they were lost overseas. At present, seven have been recovered, and the whereabouts of the other five are unknown. 2. [Red Coral Lion: Originally kept in the Old Summer Palace, but lost overseas due to the invasion of China by the Anglo-French coalition forces and the burning of the Old Summer Palace. Now it is kept in the China Pavilion of the Palace of Fountainebleau in France.] 3. Emperor Qianlong's imperial reading armor: Originally collected in the Qing Palace, now collected in the French Military Museum. It is 31.5 cm high, with gorgeous surface decoration, exquisite materials, well-preserved, and bright color. 4. " Yuanmingyuan cloisonné censer: Bronze product, about 1.67 meters high. It was once in Yuanmingyuan, lost overseas in 1860, and is now collected in the Palace of Fountainebleau in Paris. It is an exquisite bronze glaze product, once used as an incense heating device." 5. Kangxi Colorful Character Story Plate: A colorful porcelain produced during the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty. It is currently collected in the China Pavilion of the Palace of Fountainebleau in France. It is a real glaze with colorful colors. The plate is bright and beautiful. 6. [Full Map of Yuanmingyuan: A treasure of Yuanmingyuan that was drawn by Shen Yuan and Tang Dai, two court painters of the Qing Dynasty, and inscribed by Emperor Qianlong. It was lost in 1860 when the Anglo-French coalition forces burned down Yuanmingyuan. More than 30 paintings were drawn.] 7. The bronze gilded pagoda is about 2 meters high and is now in the Palace of Fountainebleau in France. Each floor is inlaid with emeralds. There is a Buddhist altar in the middle of the semicircle and the statue of Sakyamuni is worshiped. Its appearance is similar to the pagoda in the Forbidden City. 8. The original was created by Gu Kaizhi of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, but it has been lost. The earliest preserved work is the collection of the Tang Dynasty, which is now in the collection of the British Museum due to the invasion of China. 9. Yongle Grand Ceremony: Emperor Chengzu of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Di, ordered it to be compiled. It has a total of 11,000 volumes, containing various types of content. It can be called the world's largest encyclopedia. However, due to war and fire, there are only more than 800 volumes left, of which ten volumes are collected in the British Museum. 10. [Past Emperors: 531 cm long, 51 cm wide. There are 46 people in total, including the images of 13 emperors from Emperor Zhao of Han Dynasty to Emperor Yang Guang of Sui Dynasty. The artist is Yan Liben. It is now in the collection of Boston Art Museum.] The novel " Gilded Palm " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
The ten rare treasures of Yuanmingyuan are as follows: 1. ** The bronze statues of the twelve zodiac beasts in Yuanmingyuan **: It was once part of the fountain outside the Haiyan Hall of Yuanmingyuan. In 1860, the Anglo-French coalition invaded China and burned Yuanmingyuan. After that, it began to be lost overseas. As of March 2021, the cow head, monkey head, tiger head, pig head, rat head, rabbit head, and horse head had returned to the motherland, and the remaining five were still missing. 2. ** Long-necked gourd vase **: A treasure collected by the Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty in the Yuanmingyuan Palace. It is painted with a picture of "Longevity" on the pale yellow ground. On October 7, 2010, the final auction price of Sotheby's in Hong Kong was 220 million yuan. The patterns on the bottle were colorful, overlapping, and intricate. The vase was a masterpiece created by Jingdezhen porcelain craftsmen in the Qing Dynasty after they adopted and familiarized themselves with the painting techniques created in the early years of Qianlong. 3. ** Forty Scenes **: According to the decree of Emperor Qianlong, 40 sub-scenes were drawn by the court painters and Ci ministers around the ninth year of Qianlong (1744). In 1860, when Yuanmingyuan was burned down, it was looted by the invaders and dedicated to the French Emperor Napoleon III. It is now in the National Library of Paris, France. 4. [Admonition Painting of Female History: A silk painting by Gu Kaizhi of the Eastern China Dynasty.] 5. ** Yuanmingyuan Seal **: According to relevant records, there are two Yuanmingyuan jade seals in the China exhibition room of the Oriental Museum in Paris, namely "Baohe Taihe"(Sapphire Square Seal, slightly larger) and "Yuanmingyuan Seal"(White Jade Square Seal, slightly smaller). Kang Youwei also saw Chinese treasures and jade seals suspected to be Yuanmingyuan cultural relics in the Qigui Museum. 6. ** Double Sheep Zun **: Bronze ware of the Shang Dynasty, unearthed from Hunan, 45 cm high, two pieces, originally collected in Beijing's Yuanmingyuan, but lost overseas after the "burning of the Yuanmingyuan" in 1860. They are now separately collected in Japan's Nejin Art Museum and the British Museum in the United Kingdom. The body of the object is shaped like two sheep connected to each other from the back, supported by four sheep legs. There is a cylindrical mouth on the back of the sheep, and the cover is lost. The object takes the animal face pattern in the middle as the central axis, and is symmetrical on both sides. It is decorated with string patterns, dragon face taotie patterns, door ridges, scale patterns, and dragon patterns. It is better preserved in the Genjin Art Museum. 7. ** Qing Emperor Qianlong carved nine dragon pattern big four cabinet **: Originally from Yuanmingyuan, it was stolen by the Eight-Nation Alliance and then lost overseas. Later, in the 2013 auction of Beijing Poly Spring Auction, dozens of collectors fiercely bid for it, and finally set a record for China antique furniture auction with 93.15 million. This large cabinet was used by Emperor Qianlong and was a symbol of status. In addition to the nine-dragon pattern, there was a European classic "passionflower" pattern spiraling up with the dragon. As a representative work of the combination of Chinese and Western civilizations, it displayed the majesty of the China imperial power and the magnificence of the Western decorative patterns. 8. (As the reference materials did not list the last three of the ten treasures, the complete information could not be provided.) The novel "Gilded Palm" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
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It was difficult to determine which item was the most expensive among the lost items in Yuanmingyuan, because the cultural relics in Yuanmingyuan had extremely high historical, cultural, and artistic value, which was difficult to measure with money. Yuanmingyuan once collected many precious cultural relics, such as the bronze gilded pagoda, about 2 meters high, inlaid with emeralds, the top is the sun, moon, umbrella and three treasures, representing the Buddhist heaven, there is a Buddha statue in the middle, the lower part of the square holds up the entire pagoda; The Painting of Emperors of Past Dynasties is said to have been written by Yan Liben of the Tang Dynasty, and the scroll contains the portraits of thirteen emperors and attendants; There was also the Golden Manza, which was made of gold and inlaid with pearls, turquoise, and rubies. The value of these cultural relics in terms of art, history, and culture was immeasurable. The novel " Gilded Palm " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
The ten precious cultural relics of Yuanmingyuan were as follows: 1. The bronze statues of the twelve zodiac beasts in Yuanmingyuan were once part of the fountain outside the Haiyan Hall of Yuanmingyuan. In 1860, the Anglo-French coalition invaded China and burned Yuanmingyuan. As of March 2021, the cow head, monkey head, tiger head, pig head, rat head, rabbit head, and horse head had returned to the motherland, and the remaining five were still missing. 2. [Long-necked gourd vase: A treasure collected by the Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty in the Yuanmingyuan Palace. It is painted with a picture of "Longevity" on a pale yellow ground. It was auctioned at Sotheby's in Hong Kong on October 7, 2010 for 220 million yuan.] 3. Forty Scenes: According to the decree of Emperor Qianlong, 40 sub-scenes were drawn by court painters and Ci ministers around the ninth year of Qianlong (1744). In 1860, they were plundered by the invaders and presented to the French Emperor Napoleon III. They are now in the National Library of Paris, France. 4. The handwritten volume of "Love Ink Flower" is an old collection of Chunhua Pavilion in Yuanmingyuan. The seal and stone canal are completely recorded. On December 2, 2010, the final auction price was 113.7 million yuan at Christie's Auction House in Hong Kong. It is now collected by collectors Liu Yiqian and Wang Wei. 5. Yuanmingyuan Seal: There are few records. In the Diary of the Envoy to Britain, France, Italy and the Four Kingdoms, Xue Fucheng, a diplomat at the end of the dynasty, recorded that in the 16th year of Guangxu (1890), he found two Yuanmingyuan jade seals in the China exhibition room of the Oriental Museum in Paris. 6. The panoramic view of the Old Summer Palace was drawn by the court painters Shen Yuan and Tang Dai of the Qing Dynasty. It was inscribed by Qianlong and was taken away when the Anglo-French coalition forces invaded Beijing in 1860. 7. [Female History Admonition Painting: A painting on silk by Gu Kaizhi, a great painter of the Eastern Jin Dynasty. It is a rare treasure of ancient scroll paintings in China. In 1860, it was snatched away from Yuanmingyuan by the Anglo-French coalition forces. The original work has been lost. There are now copies of the Tang Dynasty. There are 12 original pieces, but only 9 pieces are left due to the age. It is colored for the silk copy and is now collected in the British Museum.] 8. Emperor Yongzheng of the Qing Dynasty made a double-crane incense burner with inlaid silk. It was an imperial incense burner made for Emperor Yongzheng's birthday. There was a pair in total. It was an exclusive item. It was auctioned by Christie's in Hong Kong in 2010. Hong Kong tycoon Liu Luanxiong bought it for 111 million yuan and collected it. 9. Kangxi Jade Ruyi: Carved from precious white jade. The color is white with a hint of green. It is carved into the shape of a multi-pore fungus. The top of the handle is engraved with the words "Imperial Made". The lower part is engraved with the words "May the world be as you wish for many good years." 10. In 2014, when archaeologists were cleaning up the river at the Great Palace Gate of Yuanmingyuan, they found a gilded bronze elephant head. It was exquisitely shaped and made of exquisite materials, showing the whimsical ideas of the ancients. The novel "Gilded Palm" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
The top ten treasures of Buddhism referred to the extremely precious treasures of Buddhism, including: 1 Ruyi Treasure: It can make all your wishes come true. [2. Diamond Gem: Extremely hard and dazzling, regarded as a pure and flawless gem.] 3. Gold Treasure: A metal with a golden luster that is regarded as noble and auspicious. Sapphire: Deep blue is regarded as a pure and flawless gem. 5. Coral Gem: A precious and beautiful gem with red, blue and green colors. 6. Gemstones: Gemstones of various colors and shapes are regarded as precious ornaments of Buddhism. 7. Emerald Gem: Green gems are regarded as auspicious and a symbol of peace. Silver jewelry has a long history in Buddhist culture and is regarded as pure and noble metal. 9 Hair Treasure: Buddhism believes that human hair and nails are a symbol of uncleanliness, so hair treasures are regarded as precious treasures. Sandalwood Treasure: A treasure known for its sandalwood fragrance and regarded as elegant and sacred.
Yuanmingyuan was an imperial garden in the western suburbs of Beijing City during the Qing Dynasty. There were many exquisite buildings, sculptures, fountains, and landscapes in Yuanmingyuan, known as the "Garden of Ten Thousand Gardens". However, Yuanmingyuan was looted and burned by the Anglo-French coalition forces at the end of the Qing Dynasty, causing huge losses and cultural heritage losses. The destruction of the Old Summer Palace was an important event in modern Chinese history, and it was also one of the protests of the Chinese people against the invasion and plunder of the Western powers.
The top ten national treasures referred to the ten most important and representative cultural relics in history. Their contents may vary according to time, region, culture and other factors. The following are some examples that might be considered the top ten national treasures: The hieroglyphic brick of the pyramid: an important symbol of ancient Egyptian civilization and considered one of the oldest characters in the world. 2. The terrines of the ancient Indian River Valley: The works of the Indian River Valley civilization show exquisite patterns and patterns. 3 Sculptures of the Colosseum: The Colosseum is a symbol of ancient Roman civilization. The sculptures show the characteristics of ancient Roman culture. 4 Han Dynasty bronze mirrors: Han Dynasty bronze mirrors were popular items at that time. Their exquisite patterns and carvings made people marvel. Gold and silver wares of the Tang Dynasty: During the Tang Dynasty, gold and silver wares became important crafts. Their exquisite craftsmanship and gorgeous decorations amazed people. Blue and White Porcelain of the Yuan Dynasty: Blue and White Porcelain of the Yuan Dynasty became an important work of art. Its beautiful paintings and exquisite patterns amazed people. Jade articles of the Qing Dynasty: Jade articles of the Qing Dynasty became an important art piece. Its exquisite carvings and exquisite patterns amazed people. 8 Mummies of Ancient Egypt: The ancient Egyptians kept the dead in mummies for long-term preservation. Some of the mummies are still preserved today. Ancient Greek sculptures: Ancient Greek sculptures show the characteristics of ancient Greek culture. Its exquisite sculptures and muscle lines make people marvel. 10 Italian Renaissance paintings: Italian paintings during the Renaissance became important works of art. Its exquisite paintings and unique style made people amazed. It should be noted that this is only a reference to different cultures, histories, and eras. There may be different representative works, and the definition of the top ten national treasures may also be different.
Here are some of the unsolved mysteries of China's treasures: 1. [Yuan Dynasty Treasure Collection: The Yuan Dynasty ruled over a vast area and accumulated a huge amount of wealth. However, there are few cultural relics left behind by the empire today. It is generally believed that the treasures are hidden in the imperial mausoleum.] 2. Li Zicheng's Treasure: In 1644, Li Zicheng entered the capital to plunder a large amount of treasure. When he left the capital, he used more than 6,000 carts to carry gold and silver treasures. However, the whereabouts of these treasures are still unknown. 3. ** Wang Mang's Treasure Collection **: At the end of the Western Han Dynasty, Wang Mang implemented a currency reform and nationalized gold. At that time, gold was used in ordinary ways and the amount was huge. However, the whereabouts of the 300,000 gold boxes when Wang Mang was killed were unknown. 4. ** Tang Qianling's Treasure **: Tang Qianling buried two emperors of the Tang Empire's heyday, which cost a lot of national strength. It is speculated that there are a lot of treasures hidden in it. 5. ** Treasures in the Mausoleum of the First Emperor of Qin **: The value of the cultural relics in the Mausoleum of the First Emperor of Qin is high and the scale is large. However, due to the destitute people when Qin Gang unified the six countries, the treasures may not be as rich as the Qianling Mausoleum of Tang Dynasty. 6. ** Shang royal tomb treasures **: Although the Shang royal tomb has not been seen until now, there was a custom of lavish burial at that time, and a large number of treasures were buried with it. At present, field archaeology has revealed some clues. 7. The Mystery of the Treasures of Taiping Country: In 1864, the Xiang Army entered Tianjing and plundered a large amount of gold and silver treasures. However, it was rumored that the Taiping Country had more treasures hidden deep underground. Li Xiucheng did not reveal his whereabouts. Zeng Guoquan's troops were the first to enter the Tianwang Mansion. There were rumors that they dug up the hidden gold and pocketed it. 8. The Mystery of the Great Pirate Wu Ping's Treasure: Wu Ping was a famous pirate from Nan'ao Island. Under the joint attack of Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou, he buried the looted gold, silver, and jewelry in a mysterious place, leaving only a mysterious ballad. 9. [Legend of the Treasure in Blackwater City: Blackwater City is a military town of the Western Xia Dynasty. When the Mongol army invaded, the general buried more than 80 carts of gold, silver, and jewelry. After the general died, there was no trace of the treasure.] 10. ** Mystery of the treasure of the Dragon King Temple Official of the Qing Dynasty **: The Dragon King Temple Official of Jiangsu Province had collected many treasures, but they were missing, leaving only legends of the treasure. The novel " Shou Zang " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!