If you have a keen interest in the Chinese language, especially the characters, then don't miss the exhibition at the Museum of the Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum of the Nanyue King in Guangzhou.
The exhibition is the first in Guangdong to focus on Chinese characters. Visitors can learn about the origin, history and development of Chinese characters.
A total of 150 ancient relics, including pottery, oracle bones and bronze wares, are on display at the exhibition, featuring pottery scripts and oracle bone scripts dating back thousands of years.
The exhibition will run until March 29.
An oracle bone with scripts dating back to the Shang Dynasty (c. 16th century-11th century BC) is displayed at the exhibition. [Photo/Guangzhou Daily]
A ding, or ancient Chinese cauldron, featuring old Chinese characters is on display at the Museum of the Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum of the Nanyue King in Guangzhou. It dates back to the Western Zhou Dynasty (c.11th century-771 BC). [Photo/Guangzhou Daily]
A calligraphy work by Su Shi (also known as Su Dongpo) is on display at the exhibition. Su was a renowned Chinese author, poet, and calligrapher during the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127). [Photo/Guangzhou Daily]
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