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Exhibit List

The Maritime Era
No.TitleSource

1-1

Maris Pacifici (Description of the Pacific Ocean) Abraham Ortelius, Netherland Original edition from 1589, collected in the 1601 edition of Theatrum Orbis Terrarum (Atlas of the World)

Collection of the National Museum of Taiwan History

1-2

Asiae Nova Descriptio (A New Description of Asia)

Illustrated by Jodocus Hondius; published by Henricus Hondius, Netherland

Collected in Gerardi Mercatoris Atlas sive Cosmographicae Meditationes de Fabrica Mundi et Fabricati Figura, Denuo Auctus

(Cosmographic Meditations on the Fabric of the World and the Figure of the Fabrick'd),1623

Collection of the National Museum of Taiwan History

1-3

Diptych Sundial and Compass

Hieronymus Reinmann, Germany

1571

Collection of the CHIMEI MUSEUM

1-4

Dongxi Yang Kao (On the Eastern and Western Oceans)

Zhang Xie, Ming Dynasty,1617

Qing manuscript copy of the Siku Quanshu (Wenyuange Edition), Qianlong reign

Gu Ku 012877-012880 National Treasure

1-5

Oval Lidded Box with Twined Floral Motif in Underglaze Blue
Ming Dynasty

Late 15th Century to Early 16th Century

Collection of The Chang Foundation Museum

1-6

Dish with Medallions of Floral Motif and Lion Playing with Ball in Underglaze Blue-

the Lena Shaol Shipwreck

Hongzhi to Zhengde Reigns, Ming Dynasty

1488-1521

Collection of the Guimet National Museum of Asian Arts

1-7

Dish with Dragon and Cloud Motifs in Underglaze Blue

Ming Dynasty

Late 15th Century to Early 16th Century

Collection of The Chang Foundation Museum

1-8

Mandarin Duck-shaped Water Dropper in Underglaze Blue

Ming Dynasty

16th Century

Zeng Ci 000276

Donation by Ye Yi

1-9

Dragon-shaped Kendi in Underglaze Blue

Ming Dynasty

Collection of the Rijksmuseum

1-10

Jar with Four Loops

Singburi Ware, Thailand

17th Century

Private collection in Taipei

1-11

Kendi with Panels of Assorted Treasure Motifs in Underglaze Blue-

the San Diego Shipwreck

Wanli Reign, Ming Dynasty

1600

Collection of the Guimet National Museum of Asian Arts

1-12

Box with Gourd Motif in Underglaze Blue-

the San Diego Shipwreck

Wanli Reign, Ming Dynasty

1600

Collection of the Guimet National Museum of Asian Arts

1-13

Bowl with Medallion of Deer Motif in Underglaze Blue -

the San Diego Shipwreck

Wanli Reign, Ming Dynasty

1600

Collection of the Guimet National Museum of Asian Arts

1-14

Bowl with Floral Motif in Underglaze Blue-

the San Diego Shipwreck

Wanli Reign, Ming Dynasty

1600

Collection of the Guimet National Museum of Asian Arts

1-15

Dish with Medallion of Aquatic Bird Motif in Underglaze Blue -

the San Diego Shipwreck

Wanli Reign, Ming Dynasty

1600

Collection of the Guimet National Museum of Asian Arts

1-16

Kendi with Panels of Floral Motif in Underglaze Blue

Wanli to Tianqi Reigns, Ming Dynasty

1573-1627

Collection of the Guimet National Museum of Asian Arts

1-17

Kendi with Scrolled Floral Motif in Underglaze Blue-

the San Diego Shipwreck

Wanli Reign, Ming Dynasty

1600

Collection of the Guimet National Museum of Asian Arts

1-18

Elephant-shaped Kendi in Underglaze Blue

Wanli to Tianqi Reigns, Ming Dynasty

1573-1627

Collection of the Guimet National Museum of Asian Arts

1-19

Elephant-shaped Kendi in Underglaze Blue

Wanli to Tianqi Reigns, Ming Dynasty

1573-1627

Collection of the Rijksmuseum

1-20

Bowl with Dragon, Phoenix and Longevity Motifs in Underglaze Blue

Jiajing Reign, Ming Dynasty

1522-1566

Gu Ci 009684

1-21

Bowl from Dutch East India Company – the 'Witte Leeuw' Shipwreck

Early 17th Century

Collection of the Rijksmuseum

1-22

Dish with Sanskrit Inscriptions in Underglaze Blue

Wanli Reign, Ming Dynasty

1573-1620

Gu Ci 003975

1-23

Porcelain Shard from Dutch East India Company – the 'Witte Leeuw' Shipwreck

Early 17th Century

Collection of the Rijksmuseum

1-24

Porcelain Shard from Dutch East India Company – the 'Witte Leeuw' Shipwreck

Early 17th Century

Collection of the Rijksmuseum

1-25

Vase with Floral Decoration in Underglaze Blue-

the 'Witte Leeuw' Shipwreck

Early 17th Century

Collection of the Rijksmuseum

1-26

Porcelain Shard from Dutch East India Company – the 'Witte Leeuw' Shipwreck

Early 17th Century

Collection of the Rijksmuseum

1-27

Dish with Ladies in the Garden with Floral-shaped Rim in Underglaze Blue

Tianqi Reign, Ming Dynasty

1621-1627

Collection of The Chang Foundation Museum

1-28

Washer with Ladies in Underglaze Blue

Kangxi Reign, Qing Dynasty

1662-1722

Gu Ci 004582

1-29

Wine Cup from Dutch East India Company – the 'Witte Leeuw' Shipwreck

Early 17th Century

Collection of the Rijksmuseum

1-30

Wine Cup from Dutch East India Company – the 'Witte Leeuw' Shipwreck

Early 17th Century

Collection of the Rijksmuseum

1-31

Wine Cup in Underglaze Blue

Early 17th Century

Zeng Ci 000400

1-32

Wine Cup from Dutch East India Company – the 'Witte Leeuw' Shipwreck

Early 17th Century

Collection of the Rijksmuseum

1-33

Wine Cup from Dutch East India Company – the 'Witte Leeuw' Shipwreck

Early 17th Century

Collection of the Rijksmuseum

1-34

Wine Cup from Dutch East India Company – the 'Witte Leeuw' Shipwreck

Early 17th Century

Collection of the Rijksmuseum

1-35

Stem Cup with Sea Creatures in Underglaze Blue

Early 17th Century

Zeng Ci 000366

1-36

Jinyin Tulu

(Kingin Zuroku, Gold and Silver Coinage of Japan)

Compiled by Kond Morishige, Japan

Multi-color imprint of the 7th year of the Bunka era (1810), Japan

Gu guan 000881-000887

1-37

Xiyang Qianpu

(Seiyo Senpu, Coins of European Countries)

Written by Kutsuki Masatsuna (Ryokyo), Japan

Imprint of the 7th year of the Tenmei era (1787), Japan

Gu guan 000877

1-38

Record Describing the Circulation of Spanish Cob Coins in the Philippines

Zhang Xie, Ming dynasty

Collected in Dongxi Yang Kao (On the Eastern and Western Oceans)

Ming imprint of the 46th year of the Wanli reign (1618)

Ping Tu 009047

1-39

Spanish Silver Four-real Cob Coin

Late 16th century

Collection of the National Museum of Taiwan History

1-40

Nautical Map

ca. 1560s

Ping Tu 020865

1-41

A Brief Historical Description of Yuegang

Edited by Chen Ying et al, Qing dynasty

Collected in Volume 1, Haicheng Xianzhi (The Gazetteer of Haicheng County)

Qing imprint of the 27th year of the Qianlong reign (1762)

Gu Zhi 003228

1-42

Chunmingmeng yulu (Supplemented Records of the Dreams of Spring Brightness)

Sun Chengze, Qing Dynasty

17th Century

Manuscript copy from the Siku Quanshu Huiyao, Qianlong reign

Gu hui 004194-004229

National Treasure

1-43

Vase with Appliqued Animal Masks in White Glaze

Late 16th Century

Zhangzhou Ware

Zhong Ci 001958

1-44

Meiping Vase with Indian Lotus Scrolls in White Glaze

Late 16th Century

Guang Ware

Gu Ci 016938

1-45

Gourd-shaped Vase with Peony Decoration in Underglaze Blue

Late 16th Century

Zhong Ci 003482

1-46

Half-length Portraits of Ming Dynasty Emperors and Empresses :

Emperor Muzong and Empress Xiaoyizhuang

Late 16th Century

Zhong Hua 000327-3

National Treasure

1-47

Dish with Compass and Sail Ship Motifs in Wucai Polychrome Decoration

Wanli Reign, Ming Dynasty

1573-1620

Zhangzhou Ware

Collection of the Guimet National Museum of Asian Arts

The Chance Encounter
No.TitleSource

2-1

Record of Forbidding Foreigners to Trade in Guangdong in June 1514

Edited by Fei Hong et al, Ming dynasty

Collected in Volume 113, Da Ming Wuzong Yi Huangdi Shilu (Veritable Records of Emperor Wuzhong of the Ming Dynasty)

Original edition from 1525, Qing court manuscripts written in red-lined columns

Ping Tu 004175

2-2

Shuyu Zhouzi Lu (Comprehensive Records on Frontier Nations)

Yan Congjian, Ming Dynasty

Original Ming imprint of early Wanli reign

16th Century

Gu Guan 012161-012170

2-3

Portuguese in East India

Illustrated by Jan Huyghen van Linschoten; engraved by Jan van Doetichum, Netherland

Collected in Itinerario Voyage ofte Schipvaert naer Oost ofte Portugaels Indien

(The Voyage of Jan Huyghen van Linschoten to the East Indies) 1596

Collection of the National Museum of Taiwan History

2-4

Cochin Monarch riding an Elephant

Illustrated by Jan Huyghen van Linschoten; engraved by Jan van Doetichum, Netherland

Collected in Itinerario Voyage ofte Schipvaert naer Oost ofte Portugaels Indien

(The Voyage of Jan Huyghen van Linschoten to the East Indies) 1596

Collection of the National Museum of Taiwan History

2-5

Local People of Malacca and Java

Illustrated by Jan Huyghen van Linschoten; engraved by Jan van Doetichum, Netherland

Collected in Itinerario Voyage ofte Schipvaert naer Oost ofte Portugaels Indien

(The Voyage of Jan Huyghen van Linschoten to the East Indies) 1596

Collection of the National Museum of Taiwan History

2-6

Chinese Figures

Illustrated by Jan Huyghen van Linschoten; engraved by Jan van Doetichum, Netherland

Collected in Itinerario Voyage ofte Schipvaert naer Oost ofte Portugaels Indien

(The Voyage of Jan Huyghen van Linschoten to the East Indies) 1596

Collection of the National Museum of Taiwan History

2-7

Record of Armed Incident for the Trading Right in Ningbo in 1514

Gu Yingtai, Qing dynasty

Collected in Volume 55, Mingshi Jishi Benmo (Major Events of Ming History)

Original edition from 1658, Qing manuscript copy of the Siku Quanshu

(Wenyuange Edition), Qianlong reign

Gu Ku 008082

2-8

Map of Francis Xavier Cemetery and Sanciano Island

Illustrated by Caspar Castner; engraved by Christoph Dietell

Collected in No. 309-334, Volume 13 of Neue Welt-Bott (The New World Messenger)

1729

Zeng Shan 000028

Donation by Iizuka Hajime

2-9

Vase with Inscriptions of the Jorge Alvares Order

in Underglaze Blue

31st year of Jiajin Reign, Ming Dynasty

Collection of the Guimet National Museum of Asian Arts

2-10

Coastal Defense Map Along Zhejiang and Fujian

(Partial of Zhoushan Islands)

Late 17th century

Ping Tu 020869

2-11

Kouzong Fenhe Shimo Tupu (The Complete Account of the Convergence and Spread of the Pirates)

Edited by Zheng Ruoceng, Ming dynasty

Collected in Volume 8, Chouhai Tubian (Illustrated Book on Maritime Defense)

Original edition from 1562, Qing manuscript copy of the Siku Quanshu (Wenyuange Edition), Qianlong reign

Gu Ku 012652

2-12

Chongxiang Ji (Collected Works of Chongxiang)

17th Century

Dong Yinju, Ming Dynasty

Ming imprint of 1619 by Lu Chunru et al.

Ming imprint of the Tianqi and Chongzhen reigns with foreword

Ping Tu 017046-017063

2-13

Miscellaneous Poems

Zhu Yunming, Ming Dynasty

Handscroll

16th Century

Gu Shu 000097

National Treasure

2-14

Calligraphic Seven-character Quatrains

Tang Yin, Ming Dynasty,1506

Hanging Scroll

Gu Shu 000375

 

2-15

Secrets on Writing Different Script Types

Feng Fang, Ming Dynasty,1535

Album Leaf

Gu Shu 000304–9、000304–10

2-16

Carved-Polychrome Lacquer Plate with Nine-Dragon Motif

Jiajing Reign, Ming Dynasty

1522-1566

Gu Qi 000473

2-17

Carved-Yellow Lacquer Plate with Dragon-and-Cloud Motif

Wanli Reign, Ming Dynasty

1573-1620

Gu Qi 000477

2-18

Imitation of a Collaborative Painting by

Masters Ni and Huang

Dong Qichang, Ming Dynasty,1623

Hanging Scroll

Gu Hua 002313

2-19

Narcissi and Chimonanthus

Qiu Ying, Ming Dynasty,1547

Hanging Scroll

Gu Hua 002191

2-20

Pomegranate

Xu Wei, Ming Dynasty,1521-1593

Hanging Scroll

Gu Hua 000566

2-21

Half-length Portraits of Ming Dynasty Emperors and Empresses:

Emperor Muzong and Empress Xiaoyizhuang

Late 16th century

Zhong Hua 000327-1

2-22

The ‘Magic Fountain’ Ewer in Underglaze Blue

Jiajing Reign, Ming Dynasty

1522-1566

Collection of the Guimet National Museum of Asian Arts

2-23

Dish with Aquatic Motifs with Floral-shaped Rim in Underglaze Blue

Wanli Reign, Ming Dynasty

1573-1620

Collection of The Chang Foundation Museum

2-24

Dish with Longevity and Auspicious Motifs with Floral-shaped Rim in Underglaze Blue

Wanli Reign, Ming Dynasty

1573-1620

Collection of The Chang Foundation Museum

2-25

Flask with Spanish Royal Coat of Arms in Underglaze Blue

Wanli Reign, Ming Dynasty

1573-1620

Collection of the Guimet National Museum of Asian Arts

2-26

Dish with Panel Decoration and Almeida Family Coat of Arms in Underglaze Blue

Wanli Reign, Ming Dynasty

1573-1620

Collection of the Guimet National Museum of Asian Arts

2-27

Bowl with Red and Green Floral Motif Inscribed with Hongzhi Nian Zhi

Hongzhi Reign, Ming Dynasty

16th Century

Gu Ci 014368

2-28

Bowl with Red and Green Floral Motif Inscribed with Hongzhi Nian Zhi

Hongzhi Reign, Ming Dynasty

16th Century

Gu Ci 014369

2-29

Stem Bowl in Underglaze Blue with Gold Floral Motif in Red Ground

16th Century

Gu Ci 002810

2-30

Dish in Yellow Glaze

Zhengde Reign, Ming Dynasty

1506-1521

Gu Ci 002116

2-31

Dish in Yellow Glaze

Zhengde Reign, Ming Dynasty

1506-1521

Gu Ci 006415

2-32

Dish in Yellow Glaze

Zhengde Reign, Ming Dynasty

1506-1521

Gu Ci 004505

2-33

Octagonal Dish with Incised Floral Design

Ming Dynasty

Longquan Ware

16th Century

Gu Ci 014593

2-34

Gourd-shaped Vase with Eight Immortals and Longevity Motifs in Underglaze Blue

Wanli Reign, Ming Dynasty

1573-1620

Gu Ci 008087

2-35

Meiping Vase with Eight Immortals and Longevity Motifs in Underglaze Blue

Late 16th Century

Gu Ci 014759

2-36

Bowl with Bird Motif in Underglaze Blue

Late 15th Century

Gu Ci 003997

2-37

Lidded Bowl

1620 - 1640

Collection of the Guimet National Museum of Asian Arts

2-38

Bowl with Openwork Decoration and Flower and Bird Motifs in Underglaze Blue

Wanli Reign, Ming Dynasty

1573 –1620

Gu Ci 009171

2-39

Dish with Arabic Inscriptions in Alum Red

Zhengde Reign, Ming Dynasty

1506 – 1521

Gu Ci 013385

2-40

Zun Vessel with Arabic Inscriptions and Lotus Motif in Underglaze Blue

Zhengde Reign, Ming Dynasty

1506 – 1521

Gu Ci 009183

2-41

Obsidian Mirror

15th -16th Century

Aztec Empire Mesoamerica

Gu Yu 000306

2-42

Chengshi Moyuan (The Ink Garden of the Cheng Family)

Cheng Dayue, Ming Dynasty,1610

Original Ming imprint of the Wanli reign by Zilantang Studio

Ping Tu 011170-011187

2-43

A Bird amidst Blooms

Attributed to Bian Luan, Tang Dynasty,618-906

Hanging Scroll

Gu Hua 001773

2-44

Corn from Paintings of Flowers

and Fruits by Ming Masters

Ming Dynasty, 16th to Early17th Centuries

Album Leaf

Gu Hua 003511

2-45

Porcelain Snuff Bottle in the Shape of a Corn Cob in Yellow Glaze

Qing Dynasty

19th Century

Gu Ci 018298

2-46

Liuqing Rizha (Liuqing’s Journal)

Tian Yiheng, Ming Dynasty

Ming Imprint of 1572 by the Tian’s in Qiantang

Ping Tu 012364

2-47

Liuqing Rizha (Liuqing’s Journal)

Tian Yiheng, Ming Dynasty

Ming Imprint of 1572 by the Tian’s in Qiantang

Ping Tu 012370

2-48

Bencao Gangmu

(The Compendium of Materia Medica)

Li Shizhen, Ming Dynasty

Ming imprint of 1640 by Qian Weiqi

Gu guan 006496

2-49

Bencao Gangmu

(The Compendium of Materia Medica)

Li Shizhen, Ming Dynasty

Ming imprint of 1640 by Qian Weiqi

Gu guan 006514

2-50

2-51

2-52

2-53

The Genre Paintings of Taiwan’s Aboriginal Peoples

18th Century, Anonymous

Album Leaf

  1. Kanglangzi (Taiwan Date Palm), Binlang (Betel Nut), Shijiaguo (Sugar Apple), Boluomi (Jackfruit), Yajiao (Cavendish Banana)
  2. Huanggua (Cucumber), Fanmai (Corn), Putiguo (Washnut), Huangli (Pineapple), Fanshiliu (Guava)
  3. Fanzishu (Rice), Xiaomi (Foxtail Millet), Honghua (Safflower), Yezi (Coconut) 、Ganzimi (Tomato)
  4. Fanqie (Sweet Potato), Hulu (Calabash), Wandou (Pea), Fanshi (Persimmon), Xianyuan (Citron)

Collection of the National Museum of Taiwan History

2-54

Produce Observed in India

Illustrated by Jan Huyghen van Linschoten; engraved by Baptista van Doetichum, Netherland

Collected in Itinerario Voyage ofte Schipvaert naer Oost ofte Portugaels Indien

(The Voyage of Jan Huyghen van Linschoten to the East Indies) 1596

Collection of the National Museum of Taiwan History

2-55

Long-necked Vase with Figure Motif in Underglaze Blue

Chongzhen Reign, Ming Dynasty

17th Century

Collection of The Chang Foundation Museum

2-56

2-57

2-58

Anping Jar

Late Ming to Early Qing Dynasties

17th Century

Kiwulan Site

Collection of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, Yilan County

2-59

2-60

2-61

2-62

2-63

Anping Jar

Late Ming to Early Qing Dynasties

17th Century

 

Donated by Li Yueh-kuei

2-64

Anping Jar

Late Ming to Early Qing Dynasties

17th Century

Discovered in situ in Anping, Taiwan in the 1980s

Collection of the National Museum of Taiwan History

2-65

2-66

Anping Jar

Late Ming to Early Qing Dynasties

17th Century

The General No.1 shipwreck in the Penghu Sea

Collection of the Bureau of Culture Heritage,Ministry of Culture

2-67

Mingshi (History of the Ming)

Written on imperial decree by Zhang Tingyu, et al.

Imprint by the imperial Printing Office,1739

Qianlong Reign, Qing Dynasty

Gu Dian 011698、011699

2-68

Records of Contact between Pirate Lin Feng and Ming Military in Penghu and Dongfan Wanggang

Edited by Gu Bingqian et al., Ming dynasty

Collected in Volume 30, Da Ming Shenzong Xian Huangdi Shilu (The Veritable Records of Shengzong of Ming Dynasty)

Original edition from 1630, Qing court manuscripts written in red-lined columns

Ping Tu 004248

2-69

2-70

2-71

2-72

2-73

2-74

2-75

2-76

2-77

2-78

2-79

2-80

2-81

2-82

Relics related to the Spanish Colonialism excavated from Heping Island, Keelung

1. Stoneware Shard with Dragon Motif
Late 16th to Early 17th Century
Southern China

2. Stoneware Handle
Late 16th to Early 17th Century
Southern China

3. Stoneware Handle
Late 16th to Early 17th Century
Thailand

4~6. Kraak Porcelain in Underglaze Blue
Late 16th to Early 17th Century
Jingdezhen, China

7~9. Buckle
17th Century

10. Cross
17th Century

11~13. Porcelain in Underglaze Blue
Late 16th to Early 17th Century
Zhangzhou, China

14. Kraak Porcelain in Underglaze Blue
Late 16th to Early 17th Century
Fujian Guangdong, China

Collection of Keelung City Cultural Affairs Bureau

Collection of Institute of Anthropology, National Tsing Hua University

Emerging Intercultural Expression
No.TitleSource

3-1

Lacquer Box with Chrysanthemum Décor

Japan

17th -18th Century

Gu Qi 000443

3-2

Fan-shaped Lacquer Box with Landscape Décor

Qing Dynasty

17th -18th Century

Gu Qi 000325

3-3

Listening to a Waterfall in a Valley of

Pines

Zhou Chen, Ming Dynasty

Fan Painting

1368-1644

Gu Hua 003527-1

3-4

Ink Landscape

Jiang Song, Ming Dynasty

Fan Painting

1368-1644

Gu Hua 003536-7

3-5

Landscape

Wen Zhenming, Ming Dynasty

Fan Painting

1368-1644

Gu Hua 003524-1

3-6

Returning of Boat

Li Shida, Ming Dynasty

Fan Painting

Gu Hua 003556

3-7

Five-character Archaic Poetry

Wang Shouren, Ming Dynasty,1514

Hanging Scroll

Gu Shu 000015

3-8

Immortals of Harmony and Union

Chen Zihe, Ming Dynasty

Hanging Scroll

16th century

Ji Cun 001578

3-9

Arhat

Attributed to Li Yu, Jin Dynasty

Hanging Scroll

16th century

Gu Hua 001824

3-10

Sketched Ideas: Figure Paintings

Anonymous, Ming Dynasty

Album Leaf

16th century

Zeng Hua 000747-1

3-11

Dish with Flower and Fruit Design in Underglaze Blue

Edo period 1670-1690

Arita Ware

Collection of The Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka

3-12

Dish with Décor of Rafting Figures in Underglaze Blue

Tianqi Reign, Ming Dynasty

1621-1627

Gou Ci 000296

3-13

Hexagonal Pot with Landscape and Figure Décor in Underglaze Blue

Tianqi Reign, Ming Dynasty

1621-1627

Gou Ci 000295

3-14

Dish with Immortal Figure in Wucai Polychrome Decoration

Tianqi Reign, Ming Dynasty

1621-1627

Jingdezhen Ware, Kosometsuke

Collection of The Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka

(Gift of Mr. Horio Mikio)

3-15

Dish with Grazing Cattle and Poetry in Calligraphic Form in Underglaze Blue

Tianqi Reign, Ming Dynasty

1621-1627

Jingdezhen Ware, Kosometsuke

Collection of The Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka

(Gift of Mr. Horio Mikio)

3-16

Dish with Fish, Waterweed and Fishnet Motifs in Underglaze Blue and Wucai Polychrome Decoration

Tianqi reign, Ming dynasty

1621-1627

Jingdezhen Ware, Tenkei-akae

Collection of The Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka

(Gift of Mr. Horio Mikio)

3-17

Hu Wine Vessel with Animal Mask Pattern

Yuan Dynasty

14-15th Centuries

Zhong Tong 001465

3-18

Hu Wine Vessel with Tubular Handles

and Eight Trigram Pattern

Yuan Dynasty

14th Century

Zhong Tong 000468

3-19

Square Ding Cauldron

with Animal Mask Pattern

Yuan-Ming Dynasties

14th-17th Centuries

Zhong Tong 000796

3-20

Gu wine Vessel of Zi-fu-he

Late Shang Period

11th Century BCE.

Gu Tong 001828

3-21

Bowl with Camellia and Plum Blossom Motifs in Underglaze Blue

Jiajing Reign, Ming Dynasty

1522-1566

Gu Ci 015358

3-22

Crescent-shaped Kendi in Underglaze Blue

16th Century

Nan Gou Ci 000105

3-23

Dish with Plum Blossom and Moon Motifs in Underglaze Blue

Mid-15th Century

Gu Ci 002827

3-24

Bowl with Cloud and Dragon Motifs in Susancai Tri-colored Glaze

Zhengde Reign, Ming Dynasty

1506-1521

Gu Ci 016835

3-25

Bowl with Cloud and Dragon Motifs in Susancai Tri-colored Glaze

Zhengde Reign, Ming Dynasty

1506-1521

Gu Ci 016837

3-26

Gourd-shaped Vase with Human Figures in Underglaze Blue

Edo period 1670-1690

Arita Ware

Collection of The Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka

3-27

Vase with Landscape Décor in Underglaze Blue

Japan

17th Century

Gu Ci 016837

3-28

Dish with Panels of Potted Flowers in Underglaze Blue

Tianqi to Chongzhen Reigns, Ming Dynasty

1621-1644

Collection of the Guimet National Museum of Asian Arts

3-29

Dish with Potted Flower Design in Underglaze Blue

Edo period 1660-1690

Arita Ware

Collection of The Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka

3-30

Kendi with phoenix design in Underglaze Blue

Edo period 1670-1690

Arita Ware

Collection of The Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka

3-31

Chengshi Moyuan (The Ink Garden of the Cheng Family)

Cheng Dayue, Ming Dynasty,1610

Original Ming imprint of the Wanli reign by Zilantang Studio

Ping Tu 011170-011187

3-32

3-33

A Record of Yearly Observances:

End of Summer

A Record of Yearly Observances:

Enjoying the Mid-Autumn Moon

Wu Bin, Ming Dynasty

16th Century

Album Leaves

Gu Hua 001285-6

Gu Hua 001285-8

3-34

Buddhist Figures

Ding Yunpeng, Ming Dynasty,1606

Hanging Scrolls

Gu Hua 002296

3-35

Arhats

Ding Yunpeng, Ming Dynasty,1613

Hanging Scrolls

Gu Hua 002298

3-36

White Horse Carrying Sutras

Ding Yunpeng, Ming Dynasty,1625

Hanging Scrolls

Gu Hua 000614

3-37

Shanhai Yudi Quantu (Complete Terrestrial Map)

Edited by Wang Qi; proofread by Wang Siyi; engraved by Wu Yunxuan, Ming dynasty

Collected in Volume 1, Geography, Sancai Tuhui (Collection of Illustrations of the Three Realms)

Ming imprint of 37th year of Wanli reign (1609)

Zeng Shan 004931

Donation by the Ministry of National Defense

3-38

Descriptio Chorographica Regni Chinae (A Chorographic Description of the Kingdom of China)

Collected in the Latin edition of volume 12, Historiarum Orientalis Indiae of Petits Voyages (History of the East Indies of Petite Voyages)

1628

Collection of the National Museum of Taiwan History

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Novus Atlas Sinensis (Novel Chinese Atlas)

Edited by Martino Martini; published by Joan Blaeu

Collected in Volume 6, Le Theatre du Minde, ou Nouvel Atlas

(The world Theater, or Novel Atlas), French Edition 1655

Collection of the National Museum of Taiwan History

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Kunyu Wanguo Quantu

(A Map of the Myriad Countries

of the World)

Edited by Matteo Ricci; transcribed by

Zhang Wendao

Original edition from 1602

Ink and color painted copy after the 17th century

Collection of the Institute of History and Philology, Academia Sinica

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