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Legends of Luxury and Elegance:
Lifestyles of the Han Nobility
10 February – 3 May 2010
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Closed on Tuesdays (except public holidays) |
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Closed at 5 pm on Chinese New Years' Eve (13/2) |
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Closed on the first two days of the Chinese New Year (14/2, 15/2) |
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Opened till 7pm on the third day of the Chinese New Year (16/2 Tue) |
Special Exhibition Gallery
Admission Fee (including "The Hong Kong Story" permanent exhibition):
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Standard：HK$10
Group of 20 or more：HK$7
Full-time students / senior citizens / people with disabilities：HK$5 |
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Free Admission on Wednesdays |
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Free Admission for holders of Museum Pass and Weekly Pass |
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Jointly presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, Hong Kong, and the Hunan Provincial Museum
Organized by the Hong Kong Museum of History
With the Western and Eastern Han dynasties together lasting over four centuries, the Han was the longest imperial dynasty in the history of China, remembered both for the vast empire it ruled over and the socio-economic prosperity it engendered. What's more, the thinking and cultural traditions that developed during that period continue to exert great influence today. The Han tombs at Mawangdui are among the most important archaeological discoveries made in the 20th century. The relics unearthed there allow us a deeper understanding of the luxurious and elegant lifestyle of the Han nobility as well as of the development of material culture at that time. Showcasing over 100 valuable relics discovered in the Han tombs at Mawangdui and other historical sites of the ancient Changsha kingdom, this exhibition offers a comprehensive insight into Han aristocratic lifestyles – from the dietary culture and the collection of manuscripts to concepts of well-being and health, fashion and beauty – which in turn reflect the vibrant diversity of Han culture.
The Museum offers public guided tours and pre-booked group visit with docent services from 19 February 2010 (Fri) onwards.
Group Visits
Public Guided Tours (in Cantonese)
Each tour lasts for about 1 hour and admits 30 persons on a first come, first served basis. Please gather at the “Docent Stop” at the entrance of the Special Exhibition Gallery according to the following schedule：
Session 1：11:30 am daily
Session 2：3 pm daily
Audio Guide Service
Museum provides audio guide service (in English, Putonghua and Cantonese) for 20 highlight exhibits featured in the exhibition. The rental fee is HK$10. Please proceed to the Audio Guide Service Counter at the 1/F Main Lobby for enquiry and rental.
Special Exhibition Lectures
Programmes for Special Exhibition
Exhibition Pamphlet of "Legends of Luxury and Elegance: Lifestyles of the Han Nobility"
Education Pamphlet of "Legends of Luxury and Elegance: Lifestyles of the Han Nobility"
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Lacquer fang vessel with cloud pattern
Western Han dynasty (206 BC – AD 8) Excavated from Han Tomb 1 at Mawangdui, Changsha city, Hunan province in 1972.
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Wooden figurines of musicians
Western Han dynasty (206 BC – AD 8) Excavated from Han Tomb 1 at Mawangdui, Changsha city, Hunan province in 1972.
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Set of lacquer cosmetic boxes
Western Han dynasty (206 BC – AD 8) Excavated from Han Tomb 1 at Mawangdui, Changsha city, Hunan province in 1972.
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T-shaped painting on silk from Tomb 1 at Mawagdui (replica)
Original painting excavated from Tomb 1 of Western Han dynasty (206 BC – AD 8) at Mawangdui, Changsha city, Hunan province in 1972.
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Glass spearhead
Western Han dynasty (206 BC – AD 8) Excavated from Tomb 45 at Shahuqiao, Changsha city, Hunan province in 1956.
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Dining vessels - Set of lacquer tray, dishes, flanged cup and zhi cup
Western Han dynasty (206 BC – AD 8) Excavated from Han Tombs at Mawangdui, Changsha city, Hunan province in the 1970s.
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Chengyun embroidery with twin bird and lozenge patterns on yellowish brown qi silk
Western Han dynasty (206 BC – AD 8) Excavated from Han Tomb 1 at Mawangdui, Changsha city, Hunan province in 1972.
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Other Highlight Exhibits
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