Chinese Antiquities Gallery (2) (1/F)

This exhibition displays about 170 sets of Chinese antique accessories from the Museum collection. Exhibits include hats, headdresses, hairpins, necklaces, bracelets, belt ornaments, scent holders, purses, fans and snuff bottles. These exhibits exemplify sophisticated craftsmanship of inlaying, carving and embroidery.

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Gourd-shaped jade scent holder decorated with bats and the characters “daji” (luck) in openwork
Qing dynasty (1644 - 1911)