The rare finds of Beijing Antique Markets
Updated: 2012-08-09 17:26
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Beige Zhe Cama mask displayed at the San Jie Cultural Relic Arts Centre. [Photo/CRIENGLISH.com] |
Exquisitely detailed snuff bottles at Tianya Antique City's Xuarts. [Photo/CRIENGLISH.com] |
The Royal Culture Academy of the Daily History Editorial store up on the top floor is a particular highlight, where an impressive collection of Tibetan ceremonial masks and costumes from the Qing Dynasty are on display. The terrifying, larger than life masks have been obtained at auctions abroad and are so rare they are not for sale.
Another notable store is the Xu Art & Antique store, which has an impressive collection of glass snuff bottles, impossibly painted from within. One particular 3.5 cm tall bottle holds a world record for having no less than one hundred excruciatingly detailed tigers painted on it. This store also sells a variety of snuff, and visitors can even try a snort or two.
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