NEW DELHI: Antiquity lovers in Delhi can now get a glimpse of China's famed terracotta warriors and tri-coloured pottery besides a Neolithic-period millstone, silk, traditional soil breaking tool and bronze vessel with animal face design. These rare artefacts have travelled to India and will be on display in four cities. The National Museum here is the first to host 'Treasures of China', which was inaugurated by culture minister Kumari Selja on Saturday and will be on till March 20.
Jade objects, sculptures, porcelain and gold objects are some of the main attractions. Other artefacts on display include bronze vessels, swords, scabbard, ploughshaw, sickle, etc. As many as 95 artefacts have been put together to depict centuries of Chinese art and culture — from the new stone age of 10,000 BC to the Qing dynasty which ruled China during the 17th and 18th centuries. The exhibits have been sourced from 10 museums and institutions in six provinces.
"The exhibition is a result of four years of joint effort between ASI and the state administration of cultural heritage of People's Republic of China," said an official.
A similar exhibition, 'Treasures of Ancient India', was held in four cities of China in 2006-07 as part of celebrations of the 'Indo-China Friendship Year'.
This exhibition has beenorganized by Archaeological Survey of India in collaboration with the State Administration of Cultural Heritage of China with Art Exhibitions China as its executing agency. A catalogue on the exhibits with photographs and short description in English, Hindi and Chinese has also been published, along with a brochure delineating history of Indo-Chinese cultural interactions.
According to officials from the culture ministry, India and China have had intense cultural exchanges over centuries mostly through travellers and Buddhist monks. The ancient silk route and introduction of Buddhism were some of the other important landmark connections signifying Indo-Chinese friendship.
"The exhibition aims at refreshing the cultural dialogue and strengthening the friendship between two great republics of Asia," added an official. The exhibition will move to Chhattrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya in Mumbai, Salar Jung Museum in Hyderabad and the National Library in Kolkata.
New Delhi: Antiquity lovers in Delhi can now get a glimpse of China's famed terracotta warriors and special tri-coloured pottery besides a Neolithic-period millstone, silk, traditional soil breaking tool and bronze vessel with animal face design. These rare artifacts have travelled to India and will be on display in four cities. The National Museum here is the first to host 'Treasures of China', which was inaugurated by culture minister Kumari Selja on Saturday and will be on till March 20.
Jade objects, sculptures, porcelain and gold objects are some of the main attractions. Other artifacts on display include bronze vessels, swords, scabbard, ploughshaw, sickle, etc. As many as 95 artifacts have been put together to depict centuries of Chinese art and culture — from the new stone age of 10,000 BC to the Qing dynasty which ruled China during the 17th and 18th centuries. The exhibits have been sourced from 10 museums and institutions in six provinces or municipalities — Beijing, Henan, Guangdong, Sichuan, Zhejiang and Shaanxi.
"The exhibition is a result of four years of joint effort between ASI and the state administration of cultural heritage of People's Republic of China. The artifacts represent the main historical phases of China from the Neolithic age, which was seven or eight thousand years ago, to the Qing dynasty," said an official.
A similar exhibition, 'Treasures of Ancient India', was held in four cities of China in 2006-07 as part of celebrations of the 'Indo-China Friendship Year'. Over 100 exquisite Indian art objects ranging from third century BC to 18th century AD depicting Hindu, Buddhist and Jain pantheons made in stone, metal and ceramics were displayed to highlight Indian art and culture for Chinese nationals.
The exhibition is being organized by Archaeological Survey of India in collaboration with the State Administration of Cultural Heritage of China with Art Exhibitions China as its executing agency. A catalogue on the exhibits with their photographs and short description in English, Hindi and Chinese has also been published, along with a brochure delineating history of Indo-Chinese cultural interactions and significance of major categories of Chinese antiquities.
According to officials from the culture ministry, India and China have had intense cultural exchanges over centuries mostly through travellers and Buddhist monks. The ancient silk route and introduction of Buddhism were some of the other important landmark connections signifying Indo-Chinese friendship.
"The exhibition is aimed at refreshing the cultural dialogue and thereby strengthening the friendship between the two great republics of Asia by establishing people to people contact," added an official. The exhibition will move on to Chhattrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya in Mumbai, Salar Jung Museum in Hyderabad and finally the National Library in Kolkata.
Jade objects, sculptures, porcelain and gold objects are some of the main attractions. Other artefacts on display include bronze vessels, swords, scabbard, ploughshaw, sickle, etc. As many as 95 artefacts have been put together to depict centuries of Chinese art and culture — from the new stone age of 10,000 BC to the Qing dynasty which ruled China during the 17th and 18th centuries. The exhibits have been sourced from 10 museums and institutions in six provinces.
"The exhibition is a result of four years of joint effort between ASI and the state administration of cultural heritage of People's Republic of China," said an official.
A similar exhibition, 'Treasures of Ancient India', was held in four cities of China in 2006-07 as part of celebrations of the 'Indo-China Friendship Year'.
This exhibition has beenorganized by Archaeological Survey of India in collaboration with the State Administration of Cultural Heritage of China with Art Exhibitions China as its executing agency. A catalogue on the exhibits with photographs and short description in English, Hindi and Chinese has also been published, along with a brochure delineating history of Indo-Chinese cultural interactions.
According to officials from the culture ministry, India and China have had intense cultural exchanges over centuries mostly through travellers and Buddhist monks. The ancient silk route and introduction of Buddhism were some of the other important landmark connections signifying Indo-Chinese friendship.
"The exhibition aims at refreshing the cultural dialogue and strengthening the friendship between two great republics of Asia," added an official. The exhibition will move to Chhattrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya in Mumbai, Salar Jung Museum in Hyderabad and the National Library in Kolkata.
New Delhi: Antiquity lovers in Delhi can now get a glimpse of China's famed terracotta warriors and special tri-coloured pottery besides a Neolithic-period millstone, silk, traditional soil breaking tool and bronze vessel with animal face design. These rare artifacts have travelled to India and will be on display in four cities. The National Museum here is the first to host 'Treasures of China', which was inaugurated by culture minister Kumari Selja on Saturday and will be on till March 20.
Jade objects, sculptures, porcelain and gold objects are some of the main attractions. Other artifacts on display include bronze vessels, swords, scabbard, ploughshaw, sickle, etc. As many as 95 artifacts have been put together to depict centuries of Chinese art and culture — from the new stone age of 10,000 BC to the Qing dynasty which ruled China during the 17th and 18th centuries. The exhibits have been sourced from 10 museums and institutions in six provinces or municipalities — Beijing, Henan, Guangdong, Sichuan, Zhejiang and Shaanxi.
"The exhibition is a result of four years of joint effort between ASI and the state administration of cultural heritage of People's Republic of China. The artifacts represent the main historical phases of China from the Neolithic age, which was seven or eight thousand years ago, to the Qing dynasty," said an official.
A similar exhibition, 'Treasures of Ancient India', was held in four cities of China in 2006-07 as part of celebrations of the 'Indo-China Friendship Year'. Over 100 exquisite Indian art objects ranging from third century BC to 18th century AD depicting Hindu, Buddhist and Jain pantheons made in stone, metal and ceramics were displayed to highlight Indian art and culture for Chinese nationals.
The exhibition is being organized by Archaeological Survey of India in collaboration with the State Administration of Cultural Heritage of China with Art Exhibitions China as its executing agency. A catalogue on the exhibits with their photographs and short description in English, Hindi and Chinese has also been published, along with a brochure delineating history of Indo-Chinese cultural interactions and significance of major categories of Chinese antiquities.
According to officials from the culture ministry, India and China have had intense cultural exchanges over centuries mostly through travellers and Buddhist monks. The ancient silk route and introduction of Buddhism were some of the other important landmark connections signifying Indo-Chinese friendship.
"The exhibition is aimed at refreshing the cultural dialogue and thereby strengthening the friendship between the two great republics of Asia by establishing people to people contact," added an official. The exhibition will move on to Chhattrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya in Mumbai, Salar Jung Museum in Hyderabad and finally the National Library in Kolkata.
