Guangzhou's Major New Exhibition: Shamian's New Landmark Showcasing National Treasure-Level Artworks

Who would have thought! While wandering around Shamian Island, I stumbled upon the Zhu Zhongsheng Ivory Carving Art Museum, which completely changed my perception of traditional crafts—here are over a thousand ivory carvings and 13 massive masterpieces carved from complete mammoth tusks! . The building was formerly the century-old "British Hospital Site." Opening the wooden door of this hundred-year-old British-style building, I was instantly speechless, overwhelmed by the room full of ivory carvings: ▪️ The museum's treasure, "Praise to China," stands a full 2 meters tall! The 30 laughing Buddhas carved over 8 years each have unique expressions. ▪️ Up close, the butterfly wings in "Vibrant Life"—the ivory is as thin as cicada wings, with hollowed-out scales carved into it. ▪️ The most amazing is the mortise and tenon joint technique! Multiple tusks are assembled like Lego blocks into a towering pagoda, with no visible seams at all. . I stood in front of "Chaoyuan Prosperity" for ten minutes, mesmerized—the flowing manes of galloping horses are distinct strand by strand, as if I could hear the northern desert winds. These are actually mammoth tusks from thousands of years ago, both eco-friendly and preserving a nearly lost craft. . 📍Address: 22-24 Shamian Street, Liwan District, Guangzhou (Century-old "British Hospital Site") ⏰Opening Hours: 10:00-19:30