To mark the 40th International Museum Day on May 15, museums around China put on various activities to raise public awareness of the importance of museums. Check out what kind of precious treasures are on show in Wuxi Museum.
This bronze sword was made in the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC). It carries an inscription with the character "王" (king) on it and is the only existing sword belonging to King Liao of the State of Wu. [Photo/Wuxi Daily] |
The jade pendant unearthed from an ancient tomb in the rural areas of Wuxi is precious for it proved to be a jade of the Tang Dynasty and depicts the vivid picture of a man folding a deer both in front and back of the jade. [Photo/Wuxi Daily] |