Anhui Museum (New Hall)

The design of the Anhui Museum is quite good. Each area is connected by historical figures from that time, creating a strong narrative; the names of the bronzes, such as 'ge', 'yan', 'fu', 'xu', 'gu', 'gong', and other rare characters, are all accompanied by pinyin, making them less esoteric and greatly narrowing the distance between a layman like me and classical culture. There aren't many people, and when taking photos, the protective glass doesn't reflect the silhouettes of other visitors, so there are no distracting reflections. Overall, the visiting experience is good. Let's talk about a few pieces of trivia: 1. During the pre-Qin period, Anhui was known as Huaiyi, with copper mines, situated between major states like Wu, Yue, and Chu. A small country with resources is almost like a crime in itself, destined to be plundered and annihilated. The chime bells that Marquis Cai took to his tomb even bore submissive words to the state of Chu, and in the end, it was destroyed by Chu. The copper ingots produced were rough, and the refined bronze wares were either in the style of Wu or Chu. Now, three thousand years have passed, and the world pattern remains the same. Exporting raw materials and importing advanced technology. 2. Bao Zheng, just like in the tales, was indeed an upright official. The daily utensils excavated from his tomb are plain compared to the adjacent displays. If cultural relics could speak, the surroundings would either be filled with the sounds of bells and food vessels or the sudden wealth of the nouveau riche, a true portrayal of a noble scholar. 3. Finally, I've understood that 'Huangchangticou' is a burial structure only for emperors. Why do all these names sound so pleasant when passed down from our ancestors?