National Museum of China DiscoveryⅩ

Ancient Chinese Buddhist Sculpture
● Venue：Central Hall 2

After Buddhism spread into China around the 1st century A.D, it gradually reformed under the influence of Chinese culture. The themes, materials and crafts of ancient Chinese Buddhist sculptures vary from region to time. These sculptures show the evolution of Chinese Buddhist sculptures and inspire ancient Chinese people's understanding of Buddhist philosophy through artistic expression.

Stone Sculpture Art of the Song Dynasty
● Venue : Public Place on the Platform of F3

The exhibition holds 30 stone carvings collected by the National Museum of China from Sichuan, representing the best stone carvings unearthed from tombs of the Song Dynasty (960 AD - 1279 AD). Most of them are in delicate bas relief with vivid and realistic characters. These exhibits, featuring vivid characters and unique musical instruments, help people understand more of the living customs, costume characteristics and entertainment methods in the Song Dynasty, and they are valuable materials for the study of the history of Song.