| UPDATED:  February 4, 2013  NO. 6 FEBRUARY 7, 2013 |                                                    |  National Treasure |                                                    |  The Palace Museum unveils a precious collection |                                                      |  By Bai Shi, Photos by Wang Xiang |      |      |                   |                                    |  
 
 
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 The Baohe Palace  |   
 
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 Large vase with polychrome glazing, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)  |   
 
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 Gold cup marked with charactersJin'ou Yonggu(territorial integrity), Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)  |   
 
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 Gall-bladder vase with sky-clearing-red glaze, Qing Dynasty  |   
 
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 Rhinoceros horn cup carved with figures, trees and flowers in openwork, late Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)  |   
 
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 Stem cup with lotus medallions in contrasting colors, Ming Dynasty  |   
 
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 Large blue-and-white dish with a dragon flying among interlocking lotus design, Ming Dynasty  |   
 
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 Tricolor pottery figurine of official, Tang Dynasty (618-907)  |   
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