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| Chinese Steelyard--Gancheng |
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| The steelyard is a Chinese invention. As early as 200 B. C.. China began to make a scale of this type big enough to weigh several hundred pounds. The steelyard consisted of the following parts: an arm. a hook. lifting cords and a weight. T |
| The Nianhua of chinese |
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| Until the mid-20th century. nianhua (New Year woodblock prints) were the most common form of household decoration in China. As the title of the genre suggests. most nianhua were designed to facilitate New Year celebrations. and with their |
| Bridges |
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| The way to row the Wupeng boat is unique. A boatman sits on the stern. padding the boat with his feet. He carries the oar under his arm to steer and tum the boat. One spring. I went to a region of rivers and lakes in Jiangsu and Zhejiang p |
| WeiQi |
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| Checker Board Space --Communicate through fingers and between black and white If we regard national Go as the sign of Chinese five thousands splendid culture. it is hard to avoid that someone against that. However. in ancient and modern. C |
| Liulichang -- antiques street |
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| BEIJING. Aug. 29 -- Liulichang is known throughout China and the world for its ancient books. calligraphy. paintings. rubbings. ink stones and ink. The street. which is only 750 meters long. is located south of Hepingmen (Peace) Gate withi |
| Seals |
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| Seal-cutting is traditionally listed along with painting. calligraphy and poetry as one of the ``four arts`` expected of the accomplished scholar and a unique part of the Chinese cultural heritage. A seal stamp in red is not only the signa |
| Celadon Porcelains of Yue Kiln |
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| The Yue Kiln acquired a great reputation due to its unique technique and exquisite design while the kiln flourished during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and the Five Dynasties period (907-960). Aristocrats in countries in Asia like Japan and |
| Maritime Trade of Porcelain |
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| In ancient China. silk took a great place among the many goods exported through sea routes. That led to the name experts gave to the maritime trade the Maritime Silk Road. However. since the Tang Dynasty . the quantities of silk exports st |
| Jade |
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| Jade has a history in China of at least four thousands years. Unknown to some. jade is found contained within the development of religion and civilization. having moved from the use of decoration on to the others such as the rites of worsh |
| The Origin and Evolution Of Chinese Writing |
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| The origin of Chinese writing can be traced back to ancient China although we are not certain of the date of its invention. According to reliable reference books. Chinese writing has at least a history of four thousand years. It is generall |
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