Exhibition explores treasures from tomb illuminating Sui Dynasty

Photo taken on July 21, 2026 shows people viewing the "A Glimpse into 6th-7th Century China: Discoveries at Li Jingxun's Tomb" exhibition at the National Museum of China in Beijing, China's capital city. The exhibition brings together more than 240 objects and sets from the museum's collection, along with over 150 from more than 10 archaeological and cultural institutions, using artifacts from Li Jingxun's tomb to explore the political, economic and cultural landscape of the Sui Dynasty. It also sheds light on Li Jingxun's prominent family background and the historical changes from the Northern Zhou to the Sui and Tang dynasties. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on July 21, 2026 shows people viewing the "A Glimpse into 6th-7th Century China: Discoveries at Li Jingxun's Tomb" exhibition at the National Museum of China in Beijing, China's capital city. The exhibition brings together more than 240 objects and sets from the museum's collection, along with over 150 from more than 10 archaeological and cultural institutions, using artifacts from Li Jingxun's tomb to explore the political, economic and cultural landscape of the Sui Dynasty. It also sheds light on Li Jingxun's prominent family background and the historical changes from the Northern Zhou to the Sui and Tang dynasties. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on July 21, 2026 shows an exhibit from the "A Glimpse into 6th-7th Century China: Discoveries at Li Jingxun's Tomb" exhibition at the National Museum of China in Beijing, China's capital city. The exhibition brings together more than 240 objects and sets from the museum's collection, along with over 150 from more than 10 archaeological and cultural institutions, using artifacts from Li Jingxun's tomb to explore the political, economic and cultural landscape of the Sui Dynasty. It also sheds light on Li Jingxun's prominent family background and the historical changes from the Northern Zhou to the Sui and Tang dynasties. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on July 21, 2026 shows people viewing the "A Glimpse into 6th-7th Century China: Discoveries at Li Jingxun's Tomb" exhibition at the National Museum of China in Beijing, China's capital city. The exhibition brings together more than 240 objects and sets from the museum's collection, along with over 150 from more than 10 archaeological and cultural institutions, using artifacts from Li Jingxun's tomb to explore the political, economic and cultural landscape of the Sui Dynasty. It also sheds light on Li Jingxun's prominent family background and the historical changes from the Northern Zhou to the Sui and Tang dynasties. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on July 21, 2026 shows people viewing the "A Glimpse into 6th-7th Century China: Discoveries at Li Jingxun's Tomb" exhibition at the National Museum of China in Beijing, China's capital city. The exhibition brings together more than 240 objects and sets from the museum's collection, along with over 150 from more than 10 archaeological and cultural institutions, using artifacts from Li Jingxun's tomb to explore the political, economic and cultural landscape of the Sui Dynasty. It also sheds light on Li Jingxun's prominent family background and the historical changes from the Northern Zhou to the Sui and Tang dynasties. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on July 21, 2026 shows an exhibit from the "A Glimpse into 6th-7th Century China: Discoveries at Li Jingxun's Tomb" exhibition at the National Museum of China in Beijing, China's capital city. The exhibition brings together more than 240 objects and sets from the museum's collection, along with over 150 from more than 10 archaeological and cultural institutions, using artifacts from Li Jingxun's tomb to explore the political, economic and cultural landscape of the Sui Dynasty. It also sheds light on Li Jingxun's prominent family background and the historical changes from the Northern Zhou to the Sui and Tang dynasties. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on July 21, 2026 shows an exhibit from the "A Glimpse into 6th-7th Century China: Discoveries at Li Jingxun's Tomb" exhibition at the National Museum of China in Beijing, China's capital city. The exhibition brings together more than 240 objects and sets from the museum's collection, along with over 150 from more than 10 archaeological and cultural institutions, using artifacts from Li Jingxun's tomb to explore the political, economic and cultural landscape of the Sui Dynasty. It also sheds light on Li Jingxun's prominent family background and the historical changes from the Northern Zhou to the Sui and Tang dynasties. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on July 21, 2026 shows people viewing the "A Glimpse into 6th-7th Century China: Discoveries at Li Jingxun's Tomb" exhibition at the National Museum of China in Beijing, China's capital city. The exhibition brings together more than 240 objects and sets from the museum's collection, along with over 150 from more than 10 archaeological and cultural institutions, using artifacts from Li Jingxun's tomb to explore the political, economic and cultural landscape of the Sui Dynasty. It also sheds light on Li Jingxun's prominent family background and the historical changes from the Northern Zhou to the Sui and Tang dynasties. (Wang Xinyuan/Guangming Picture)