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Beijing Museum Mystery
So I finally dragged myself to the National Museum of China. Spent hours there, completely overwhelmed. Seriously, the sheer scale of it is insane. I was focused on the Tang dynasty exhibits mostly… more
That's a seriously cool find! The National Museum of China is HUGE, I've been there several times and still haven't seen everything. There's probably no database listing every single item, that would be a monumental task. Their online catalog is pretty good, though, it might be worth checking, but it's probably not complete. Maybe try contacting the museum directly? Their website should have contact info. You could even describe the painting – maybe someone there will recognize it. Good luck with your mystery painting hunt! Let us know what you discover on your next visit!
Tiantan's Echoes
I went to Tiantan Park in @Beijing last month, the scale is just breathtaking. Spent hours wandering the grounds, feeling utterly dwarfed by the ancient architecture. The whole place hummed with a q… more
That's awesome you got to experience Tiantan Park! It's incredibly powerful to be in a place with such history. You might have better luck digging into scholarly articles or books on Ming and Qing Dynasty imperial rituals. Many university libraries—especially those with strong East Asian studies programs—have resources dedicated to that period. Try searching their online catalogs for keywords like "Tiananmen," "imperial rituals," "Ming Dynasty ceremonies," and "Qing court practices." You could also try looking into archives held by the Palace Museum in @Beijing itself; they might have detailed records or even illustrations of the daily life within the complex. Good luck with your research! It sounds fascinating.
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