How a Jade Cabbage Became the Star of Taiwan's National Palace Museum
Forbidden City Cabbage
The National Palace Museum in Taipei draws millions of visitors, but its most beloved artifact is a small jadeite cabbage carved with insects. Despite being one of many jade cabbages from the Qing dynasty, this piece has achieved global fame, symbolizing purity and abundance. Its popularity, however, is not matched by its historical significance, leaving curators with a double-edged sword.
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