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3rd-century excavated lacquered treasures on view in Anhui
Updated: Jul 17, 2026
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How advanced was the lacquer craftsmanship during the Three Kingdoms (220-280) period?
A special exhibition at the Three Kingdoms Zhu Ran Family Cemetery Museum in Ma'anshan, Anhui province, showcases rare lacquered wooden treasures unearthed from the tomb of Eastern Wu Kingdom (222-280) general Zhu Ran (182-249). Four of these masterpieces are even classified as artifacts prohibited from leaving China! Which piece would you love to see up close?
Dates: July 17-Dec 31
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