Imperial Rector’s Chair
Posted by ancient chinese culture in Chinese Furniture on March 26, 2011
The Imperial Rector’s Chair, also called Taishi Chair or Grandfather Chair, is a kind of chair with straight back and arms. They are large in size and usually placed in pairs with a tea table in between the two chairs.
The chair appeared in the Song Dynasty (960–1279). It was said that it was presented as a gift to Qin Hui (1090–1155), the prime minister and imperial rector and then it was given the name of the Imperial Rector’s Chair. Read more »
Four Handsome Men in Ancient China
Posted by ancient chinese culture in Chinese Beauties on March 23, 2011
There are Four Beauties in ancient China, also, in Chinese history, there are four men renowned for their beauty. There are many versions for the most handsome men in ancient China. However, these four (Pan An, Song Yu, King Lanling, Wei Jie) are widely accepted as the Four Handsome Men in ancient China.
Pan An
People usually use “Mao Si Pan An” (a man looks like the good-looking man named Pan An) to describe the appearance of a handsome man. Wherever he went, there was always a group of girls around him. But Read more »
Konghou
Posted by ancient chinese culture in Music Instrument on March 20, 2011
Konghou, also known as Konhou, is a plucked stringed instrument in ancient China. It has wide diapason and sweet tamber, so it can be played in both solo and tutti performances.
Its history can date back to the Spring and Autumn (770-476BC) and Warring States (475-221BC) period. Originally, it was an indispensable instrument only played in the royal courts. As time went by, Read more »
Medicinal Cuisine
Posted by ancient chinese culture in Drink & Food on March 15, 2011
Chinese medicinal cuisine is not a simple combination of food and Chinese herbal medicine, but a practical science of nutrition as it originated and developed based on the theory of Chinese medicine. It tastes good and has functions of preventing illnesses and maintaining good health.
The history of Chinese medicinal cuisine can date back to the Qin Dynasties (221 BC-206 BC) and reached its peak in the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties. Based on the different functions, Read more »
Forecast for 2011 of the Dragon
Posted by ancient chinese culture in Zodiac Signs on March 12, 2011
In the year of 2011, dragons will have a big chance to live with a positive and happy year. However, they still need to pay out double effort to fight with the bad factors if they want to achieve great success during this year.
Career – Dragons might have trouble with agreements or contracts. Fortunately, due to their strong willpower, they will also achieve some progress in their career. Many of them will have promotions or changes in their jobs. Read more »
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