3.Emperor Qianlong's throne and other home furnishings
The home furnishings in the Qianlong Garden were all made by using choice materials, advanced technology and superb craftsmanship reflecting the high level of home furnishings during that period.
We can also see that pine, bamboo and plum are traditional Chinese elements featured in decorative patterns in paintings and utensils.
L: Red sandalwood throne chair with lacquered seat and design of pine, bamboo and plum blossom. R: Jade-and-bamboo embedded throne, made of pterocarpus indicus. Collections from The Palace Museum [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] |