A total of 169 pieces of relics from the Tang Dynasty (618-907) are on display at “The Brilliant and Great Tang Dynasty” exhibition in Shenzhen Museum, show-casing a glorious age of the Chinese culture.

The exhibition is curated based on a macro-historical study and shows how the affluent Tang Dynasty offered a prosperous life for its people.

Among the commonly seen ceramic relics such as jars, bowls, plates, cups and vessels, delicate ceramic pillows are a must-see. As small as a human palm, the ceramic pillows are highly prized for their cultural value in the history of ceramic art. While some pillows are circular, oval, polygonal or petal-shaped, others have an exquisitely carved animal attached. The remarkable skill and creativity of ancient craftsmen is evident on the small ceramic pillows, which were often embellished with elegant glazed patterns.

Phoenix-head and eagle-head pottery ewers at the exhibition are outstanding. The flattened pear-shaped body rises to a slender neck surmounted by a fierce phoenix or eagle head and a loop handle stretches from the shoulder to the back of the head.

Dates: Until April 7, 2019

Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., closed Mondays

Venue: Shenzhen Museum, Civic Center, Futian District (福田区市民中心深圳博物馆)

Metro: Line 2 or 4 to Civic Center Station (市民中心站), Exit B

(SD News)