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Treasures travel south

By Wang Kaihao | China Daily | Updated: 2017-07-04 07:45

Treasures travel south

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Key exhibits recommended by curator

1. A screen made of Huanghuali, fragrant sandalwood used for high-quality Chinese furniture, with a poem by Emperor Qianlong

2. A painting portraying the imperial mountain resort in Chengde, Hebei province, by Leng Mei (1662-1742)

3. Gold Chalice of Eternal Stability inlaid with gemstones

4. Gourd-shaped wall vase with poems in the gilded floral scroll pattern

5. Cloisonne hotpot with a floral pattern

6. Emperor Qianlong's jade seal with the characters for "valued collection of the super sovereign".