Third Exhibition Hall


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2021-08-13

The third exhibition hall, dedicated to the art of gold and silver craftsmanship, offers visitors a comprehensive overview of ancient Chinese techniques for making gold and silver artifacts. These techniques include mold casting, hammering and shaping, chasing, gilding, openwork carving, relief sculpture, and polishing—each of which is both thorough and complete. While preserving the authentic essence of these traditions, they also incorporate innovative elements.

  The third exhibition hall, dedicated to the art of gold and silver craftsmanship, offers visitors a comprehensive overview of ancient Chinese techniques for making gold and silver artifacts. These techniques include mold casting, hammering and shaping, engraving, gilding, openwork carving, relief sculpture, and polishing—each of which is both thorough and complete. While preserving the authentic essence of these traditional methods, they also incorporate innovative elements.

 

 Third Exhibition Hall

 

 Third Exhibition Hall


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