Box with “peach-blossom grotto” late 14th–mid-15th century China Three Chinese characters incised on a rectangular piece of shell at upper right identify the scene on this box as the “peach-blossom grotto” (tao yuan dong). The phrase refers to a famous poem by Tao Qian (365–427) in which a fisherman enters a grotto and stumbles upon Shangri-la. As is invariably the case with such magical realms, once the man leaves the cave he is never able to return. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #7403. Box with "Peach Blossom Grotto" Play or pause #9726. Kids: Box wit
Box with “peach-blossom grotto” late 14th–mid-15th century China Three Chinese characters incised on a rectangular piece of shell at upper right identify the scene on this box as the “peach-blossom grotto” (tao yuan dong). The phrase refers to a famous poem by Tao Qian (365–427) in which a fisherman enters a grotto and stumbles upon Shangri-la. As is invariably the case with such magical realms, once the man leaves the cave he is never able to return. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #7403. Box with "Peach Blossom Grotto" Play or pause #9726. Kids: Box with "Peach Blossom Grotto" Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as Box with “peach-blossom grotto” 73203
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