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Qing Dynasty Roof of Hall in Guangzhou Museum With Stone Elephants at Entrance.
During our visit to Guangzhou, Raymond arranged for us to visit the Guangdong Folk Arts Museum. At the entrance there was a notice board that also had the title 'Chen's Linage Hall'. It was said that the money to build this development was provided by the Chen Clans of Guangzhou, and it was intended to provide for their young children, living accomodation, and a place where they could study and prepare for essential examinations.
Since its establishemnt in 1894, many changes have taken place in its primary usage, from education of young children, industry college and middle schools, to the Folk Art Museum by which it is known in the present day.
The many halls and courtyards provide views that are almost foreign to the present day architecture of the new buildings in Guangzhou. The roof tops alone have beautiful carvings and bird-tail eaves rarely included in present day designs, although a friend in Huaihua has included these features in a Qing Dynasty House he has built on the rooftop of his apartment. Unfortunately we were short of time on this first visit, so were unable to explore the halls in which are displayed many different types of carvings in a variety of materials, including stone, and clay. Undoubtedly the artistic designs and artifacts evident almost everywhere your eyes are cast, make any visit all worth while.
Celebrating the Appointment of Zhao Tuo as King of Nanyue: Chinese Lanterns Hang From Hall Entrance.
In the grounds themselves there are many historic features including one of three characters in bronze, with an engraved plaque from which we learn that it is a celebration on the occasion when Zhao Tuo decided to accept a Seal and become King of Nanyue, now the modern day Guangzhou..
Perhaps the most colourful display in the grounds of the Museum were the tubs planted with flowers, and the large red lanterns hanging overhead as you entered one of the courtyards. Here also were the guardian Chinese Lions or Foo Dogs, perched on their plinths, ready to act to protect the residents of the halls.
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