All That Glitters: Capital Museum's Free Exhibition of Ancient Gold Artifacts

english.beijing.gov.cn
2025-11-05

On October 22, the Capital Museum  hosted a special exhibition titled "Radiance: Ancient Gold Ornaments  from the Mengdiexuan Collection of the Hong Kong Palace Museum", in  collaboration with the Hong Kong Palace Museum. Underway in the museum's  Hall B, the exhibition presents over 170 artifacts and artifact sets,  all making their debut on the Chinese mainland, with some displayed to  the public for the first time worldwide.     

Showcasing  the accomplishments of the Chinese gold craftsmanship in over 3,000  years, the exhibition traces the production, use, and spread of gold  across regions including the Eurasian Steppe, the Central  Plains (Zhongyuan), and the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau,  revealing gold artifacts as powerful witnesses to the exchanges  between and the integration of different civilizations.  Visitors can find a broad range of exhibits in diverse designs,  including jewels, belts, chariot decorations and ceremonial items that  underscore exceptional artistry, spanning more than three millennia from  the 15th century BCE to the Ming Dynasty. The exhibition is free to the  public and will run until March 1, 2026.

(Source: The Beijing News)

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