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Henan Ancient Burial Miniature Building Hall


古代建筑冥器馆.jpg (12547 bytes) With the ceramic burial building models of the Han Dynasty as the subject matter, the exhibits in this hall show the characteristic shapes and architectural technique of ancient buildings, directly and vividly reflecting the style and custom of various societies. Today, most of the ancient buildings have disappeared, therefore the ceramic burial building models become especially valuable. On the basis of the burial building models unearthed in recent years in Henan, the exhibition is divided into five parts according to the distinguishing features of ancient architectures:
陶望楼.jpg (3462 bytes)1. Multi-storeyed buildings: pottery buildings of the Han Dynasty

2. Buildings for public resort: pottery waterside pavilions of the Han Dynasty

3. Residential buildings: pottery house, courtyard and outbuildings

4. Buddhist buildings: Pagodas of the Song and Yuan Dynasties

5. Pottery house of the Ming Dynasty with courtyard and three subsections


Exhibitions

Exhibition for Foreign and Interflow Henan Ancient Stone Carving Art Hall The Choice Handicraft Articles of the Ming and Qing Dynasties

Light of Henan's Ancient History

The Chu State Bronze Hall

Henan Ancient Jade Articles Hall