Jianghanshangshang (The Mighty Yangtze River and Hanshui River), exhibition of Shang (about 1600-1100BC) and Zhou (about 1100-221BC) dynasty cultural relics unearthed in Hubei province is currently at the National Museum of China and will run through Sept 3. With 122 cultural relics on display, the large-scale exhibition demonstrates the Liyue (ritual and music) culture that was prevalent in the Hubei area during that time.

Besides bronze wares like the renowned Goujian Sword, musical instruments are also exhibited, including bronze chimes and drums, and a wooden guqin (a seven-stringed plucked instrument), all demonstrating the bronze culture of the Hubei area and characteristics of Liyue culture.

The nine Ding (an ancient cooking vessel) and eight Gui (a round-mouthed food vessel with two or four loop handles), significant cultural symbols of Liyue from the Shang and Zhou dynasties, are finally on display together. The musical instruments are displayed by using 3D technology, enabling visitors to “interact” with the ancient relics.

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