Ancient China relics exhibited at National Museum of China

Photo taken on Aug. 21 shows an exhibit displayed on a permanent exhibition themed with Ancient China at the National Museum of China in Beijing, China's capital city. Following the dynastic sequence, it charts Chinese history over eight periods from prehistoric times to the Ming and Qing dynasties. On display are priceless objects that present a comprehensive review of the nation’s political, economic, cultural and social development as well as China's foreign relations in different historical periods. The exhibition focuses on the continuous progress of Chinese civilization and the historical course of building a multiethnic country. It also illustrates the Chinese people's outstanding achievements and their contributions to human civilization. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Aug. 21 shows an exhibit displayed on a permanent exhibition themed with Ancient China at the National Museum of China in Beijing, China's capital city. Following the dynastic sequence, it charts Chinese history over eight periods from prehistoric times to the Ming and Qing dynasties. On display are priceless objects that present a comprehensive review of the nation’s political, economic, cultural and social development as well as China's foreign relations in different historical periods. The exhibition focuses on the continuous progress of Chinese civilization and the historical course of building a multiethnic country. It also illustrates the Chinese people's outstanding achievements and their contributions to human civilization. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Aug. 21 shows an exhibit displayed on a permanent exhibition themed with Ancient China at the National Museum of China in Beijing, China's capital city. Following the dynastic sequence, it charts Chinese history over eight periods from prehistoric times to the Ming and Qing dynasties. On display are priceless objects that present a comprehensive review of the nation’s political, economic, cultural and social development as well as China's foreign relations in different historical periods. The exhibition focuses on the continuous progress of Chinese civilization and the historical course of building a multiethnic country. It also illustrates the Chinese people's outstanding achievements and their contributions to human civilization. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Aug. 21 shows an exhibit displayed on a permanent exhibition themed with Ancient China at the National Museum of China in Beijing, China's capital city. Following the dynastic sequence, it charts Chinese history over eight periods from prehistoric times to the Ming and Qing dynasties. On display are priceless objects that present a comprehensive review of the nation’s political, economic, cultural and social development as well as China's foreign relations in different historical periods. The exhibition focuses on the continuous progress of Chinese civilization and the historical course of building a multiethnic country. It also illustrates the Chinese people's outstanding achievements and their contributions to human civilization. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Aug. 21 shows an exhibit displayed on a permanent exhibition themed with Ancient China at the National Museum of China in Beijing, China's capital city. Following the dynastic sequence, it charts Chinese history over eight periods from prehistoric times to the Ming and Qing dynasties. On display are priceless objects that present a comprehensive review of the nation’s political, economic, cultural and social development as well as China's foreign relations in different historical periods. The exhibition focuses on the continuous progress of Chinese civilization and the historical course of building a multiethnic country. It also illustrates the Chinese people's outstanding achievements and their contributions to human civilization. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Aug. 21 shows an exhibit displayed on a permanent exhibition themed with Ancient China at the National Museum of China in Beijing, China's capital city. Following the dynastic sequence, it charts Chinese history over eight periods from prehistoric times to the Ming and Qing dynasties. On display are priceless objects that present a comprehensive review of the nation’s political, economic, cultural and social development as well as China's foreign relations in different historical periods. The exhibition focuses on the continuous progress of Chinese civilization and the historical course of building a multiethnic country. It also illustrates the Chinese people's outstanding achievements and their contributions to human civilization. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Aug. 21 shows an exhibit displayed on a permanent exhibition themed with Ancient China at the National Museum of China in Beijing, China's capital city. Following the dynastic sequence, it charts Chinese history over eight periods from prehistoric times to the Ming and Qing dynasties. On display are priceless objects that present a comprehensive review of the nation’s political, economic, cultural and social development as well as China's foreign relations in different historical periods. The exhibition focuses on the continuous progress of Chinese civilization and the historical course of building a multiethnic country. It also illustrates the Chinese people's outstanding achievements and their contributions to human civilization. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Aug. 21 shows an exhibit displayed on a permanent exhibition themed with Ancient China at the National Museum of China in Beijing, China's capital city. Following the dynastic sequence, it charts Chinese history over eight periods from prehistoric times to the Ming and Qing dynasties. On display are priceless objects that present a comprehensive review of the nation’s political, economic, cultural and social development as well as China's foreign relations in different historical periods. The exhibition focuses on the continuous progress of Chinese civilization and the historical course of building a multiethnic country. It also illustrates the Chinese people's outstanding achievements and their contributions to human civilization. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Aug. 21 shows an exhibit displayed on a permanent exhibition themed with Ancient China at the National Museum of China in Beijing, China's capital city. Following the dynastic sequence, it charts Chinese history over eight periods from prehistoric times to the Ming and Qing dynasties. On display are priceless objects that present a comprehensive review of the nation’s political, economic, cultural and social development as well as China's foreign relations in different historical periods. The exhibition focuses on the continuous progress of Chinese civilization and the historical course of building a multiethnic country. It also illustrates the Chinese people's outstanding achievements and their contributions to human civilization. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Aug. 21 shows an exhibit displayed on a permanent exhibition themed with Ancient China at the National Museum of China in Beijing, China's capital city. Following the dynastic sequence, it charts Chinese history over eight periods from prehistoric times to the Ming and Qing dynasties. On display are priceless objects that present a comprehensive review of the nation’s political, economic, cultural and social development as well as China's foreign relations in different historical periods. The exhibition focuses on the continuous progress of Chinese civilization and the historical course of building a multiethnic country. It also illustrates the Chinese people's outstanding achievements and their contributions to human civilization. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Aug. 21 shows an exhibit displayed on a permanent exhibition themed with Ancient China at the National Museum of China in Beijing, China's capital city. Following the dynastic sequence, it charts Chinese history over eight periods from prehistoric times to the Ming and Qing dynasties. On display are priceless objects that present a comprehensive review of the nation’s political, economic, cultural and social development as well as China's foreign relations in different historical periods. The exhibition focuses on the continuous progress of Chinese civilization and the historical course of building a multiethnic country. It also illustrates the Chinese people's outstanding achievements and their contributions to human civilization. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Aug. 21 shows an exhibit displayed on a permanent exhibition themed with Ancient China at the National Museum of China in Beijing, China's capital city. Following the dynastic sequence, it charts Chinese history over eight periods from prehistoric times to the Ming and Qing dynasties. On display are priceless objects that present a comprehensive review of the nation’s political, economic, cultural and social development as well as China's foreign relations in different historical periods. The exhibition focuses on the continuous progress of Chinese civilization and the historical course of building a multiethnic country. It also illustrates the Chinese people's outstanding achievements and their contributions to human civilization. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Aug. 21 shows an exhibit displayed on a permanent exhibition themed with Ancient China at the National Museum of China in Beijing, China's capital city. Following the dynastic sequence, it charts Chinese history over eight periods from prehistoric times to the Ming and Qing dynasties. On display are priceless objects that present a comprehensive review of the nation’s political, economic, cultural and social development as well as China's foreign relations in different historical periods. The exhibition focuses on the continuous progress of Chinese civilization and the historical course of building a multiethnic country. It also illustrates the Chinese people's outstanding achievements and their contributions to human civilization. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Aug. 21 shows an exhibit displayed on a permanent exhibition themed with Ancient China at the National Museum of China in Beijing, China's capital city. Following the dynastic sequence, it charts Chinese history over eight periods from prehistoric times to the Ming and Qing dynasties. On display are priceless objects that present a comprehensive review of the nation’s political, economic, cultural and social development as well as China's foreign relations in different historical periods. The exhibition focuses on the continuous progress of Chinese civilization and the historical course of building a multiethnic country. It also illustrates the Chinese people's outstanding achievements and their contributions to human civilization. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Aug. 21 shows an exhibit displayed on a permanent exhibition themed with Ancient China at the National Museum of China in Beijing, China's capital city. Following the dynastic sequence, it charts Chinese history over eight periods from prehistoric times to the Ming and Qing dynasties. On display are priceless objects that present a comprehensive review of the nation’s political, economic, cultural and social development as well as China's foreign relations in different historical periods. The exhibition focuses on the continuous progress of Chinese civilization and the historical course of building a multiethnic country. It also illustrates the Chinese people's outstanding achievements and their contributions to human civilization. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Aug. 21 shows an exhibit displayed on a permanent exhibition themed with Ancient China at the National Museum of China in Beijing, China's capital city. Following the dynastic sequence, it charts Chinese history over eight periods from prehistoric times to the Ming and Qing dynasties. On display are priceless objects that present a comprehensive review of the nation’s political, economic, cultural and social development as well as China's foreign relations in different historical periods. The exhibition focuses on the continuous progress of Chinese civilization and the historical course of building a multiethnic country. It also illustrates the Chinese people's outstanding achievements and their contributions to human civilization. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Aug. 21 shows an exhibit displayed on a permanent exhibition themed with Ancient China at the National Museum of China in Beijing, China's capital city. Following the dynastic sequence, it charts Chinese history over eight periods from prehistoric times to the Ming and Qing dynasties. On display are priceless objects that present a comprehensive review of the nation’s political, economic, cultural and social development as well as China's foreign relations in different historical periods. The exhibition focuses on the continuous progress of Chinese civilization and the historical course of building a multiethnic country. It also illustrates the Chinese people's outstanding achievements and their contributions to human civilization. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on Aug. 21 shows an exhibit displayed on a permanent exhibition themed with Ancient China at the National Museum of China in Beijing, China's capital city. Following the dynastic sequence, it charts Chinese history over eight periods from prehistoric times to the Ming and Qing dynasties. On display are priceless objects that present a comprehensive review of the nation’s political, economic, cultural and social development as well as China's foreign relations in different historical periods. The exhibition focuses on the continuous progress of Chinese civilization and the historical course of building a multiethnic country. It also illustrates the Chinese people's outstanding achievements and their contributions to human civilization. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)