Ming treasures from Dingling pair with Peruvian gold in Beijing exhibit

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On August 6, four Ming dynasty treasures from Dingling, including the unique gold winged crown, went on display at Beijing's Capital Museum alongside an exhibition of ancient American civilizations. The addition pairs Andean gold masks with Ming gold artifacts to show how ancient cultures expressed power, wealth, and beauty. Nineteen Peruvian pieces were also added; fourteen are first-time exhibits in China. The relics mark the 70th anniversary of Dingling's 1956 excavation, China's first scientific dig of an imperial Ming tomb. The gold crown uses 518 gold threads and 8,400 dragon scales.


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