Portrait of a dignitary’s wife
Ch’ing Dynasty ( 1644-1912)
private collection
The Peninsula Hotel
Hong Kong
Ming Dynasty
Portrait of a high dignitary’s wife
Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
Milan, Italy – Private Collection
Xi’an, China
2008
The great hall of vault No. 1 in the Museum of the Qin Terra-cotta Soldier and Horse
Shanghai, China
June 1988
Dear
We visited this temple this morning. The Buddha was brought from Burma. Very nicely carved from jade.
On to Xian in about an hour –
Love, Bill
Shanghai, China
June 1988
Dear
Visited this temple this morning. Two jade Buddhas, this one and the other one I sent were brought from Burma. Visited the museum this afternoon. Very nice celedon and lovely bronze. Bronze 4000 years old. We leave for Xian in a short time, all well.
Love, Bill
Beijing, China
May 1979
Dar
The trip has been fascinating. Today we went to the famous archeological digs in Xian. They’ve uncovered thousands of clay figures each one different and life-size. A few days ago we went to the Great Wall – it’s the only man-made object that can be seen from the moon. Right now, I’m on a train headed for Luoyang which is known for its historical caves. I don’t really like the food.
Love, Rachel
Shanghai, China
July 1988
Dear
My flight was OK. Full plane to Tokyo and two hour delay out of Tokyo but no problems. It is cool and raining here. My hotel is lovely. Haven’t seen much of the city yet but from my hotel room there are a lot of green trees and it looks nice.
Love
Postcard Buzz 