National Palace Museum
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The National Palace Museum, also known as Taipei Palace Museum, is a national museum headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan. Founded in Beijing in 1925, the museum was re-established in Shilin, Taipei, in 19
National Palace Museum, Taipei, Taiwan
The National Palace Museum treasure fleeing Japanese forces in the 1930s
Main Hall of the Northern Branch of National Palace Museum
Zhishan Garden
Meat-Shaped Stone
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The Meat-Shaped Stone is a piece of jasper carved into the shape of a piece of Dongpo pork, a Chinese way of cooking pork belly. After the retreat of the government of the Republic of China to Taiwan,
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…leaves attached is due to the masterful combination of various natural color of the jade to recreate the color variations of a real cabbage. The Meat-shaped Stone is often exhibited together with the Jadeite Cabbage. A piece of jasper, a form of agate, the strata of which are cleverly used to create a likeness…
Meat Shaped Stone Gathering of Treasures 1
Dongpo pork, the dish the stone depicts
On display in the National Palace Museum, 2025
Meat Shaped Stone Gathering of Treasures 2