Minhang "Chu Style Fierce" Exhibition｜These Treasures Are Super Eye-Catching!

Minhang Museum's "Chu Style Fierce" exhibition houses many hard currency items from the Chu Kingdom:
▪️ Chu Gold Coin "Ying Yuan": The Warring States version of "gold currency"! Like pieces of gold cakes, stamped with the "Ying Yuan" seal, used by Chu nobles for large transactions. Back then, it could be exchanged for many things, and its golden shine looks so rich even through the glass✨

▪️ Pan Chi Patterned Bronze Square Wine Vessel: A wine vessel over half a meter tall, with all four sides covered in coiled Chi dragon patterns. The lid is lotus-shaped, and the rim can lock onto the vessel’s mouth to prevent spilling when pouring. The most amazing part is the handle, carved into a beast’s head holding a ring—majestic yet delicate. Ancient drinking vessels were so exquisite~

▪️ Bronze Bianzhong (Chime Bells): A set of 12 pieces, arranged from small to large, with inscriptions on the bells recording their casting date. Lightly tapping them (though not allowed now) produces different musical notes. Experts say they were used during rituals or banquets. Imagine Chu nobles listening to the bianzhong music—the atmosphere would be incredible🎵

Don’t miss the ram-shaped bronze zun and the Sword of the King of Yue, especially the sword with its turquoise inlay still bright after over two thousand years—the craftsmanship is amazing!
The exhibition hall is not large but packed with content; 1.5 hours is enough for a leisurely visit.

📍 Address: No. 1538 Xinzhen Road, Minhang District, Minhang Museum
🚇 Transportation: Line 10, Hangzhong Road Station, Exit 3
⏰ Time: 2025.6.15–10.8 (Tuesday to Sunday 9:30–16:30, closed on Monday)
🎫 Admission: Free, no reservation needed

Post by DALTON SANTOS | Jul 26, 2025