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Traveling Trunk
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The Confucius Institute at George Mason University is proud to present this Traveling Trunk from China to the US, a Chinese Artifact Kit. All of the items contained within the trunk have been purchased or donated from China and can provide insight into the ancient culture that they represent. This trunk includes 23 artifacts, an Additional Teaching Materials package, a ring-bound set of cards, and this Teacher’s Guide.
This trunk has been designed by licensed and experienced teachers to support the Virginia Standards of Learning for Social Studies. It is the product of a great deal of collaboration and work with our visiting teachers from Beijing Language and Culture University. We hope that you match this care and enthusiasm with the appropriate handling of the trunk.
Abacus
算盘 suàn pán
Bamboo Books
竹书 zhú shū
Beijing Opera Masks
京剧脸谱 jīng jù liǎn pǔ
Bronze Artifacts
青铜 qīng tóng
Calligraphy
书法 shū fǎ
Clay Figurine
泥人 ní rén
Cloisonné
景泰蓝 jǐng tài lán
Compass
罗盘 luó pán
Drum (Rattle Drum)
拨浪鼓 bō làng gǔ
Ethnic Minority Doll
Fans
扇子 shàn zi
Gold Ingot
金元宝 jīn yuán bǎo
Good Luck Knots
中国结 zhōng guó jié
Kite
风筝 fēng zhēng
New Year Couplets
春联 chūn lián
Paper Cuts
剪纸 jiǎn zhǐ
Playing Cards
扑克 pū kè
Porcelain
瓷器 cí qì
Red Envelopes
红包 hóng bāo
Silk Clothing
丝绸 sī chóu
Terra Cotta Warriors
兵马俑 bīnɡ mǎ yǒnɡ
Yoyo (Diabolo)
空竹 kōnɡ zhú
Zodiac Animals
十二生肖 shí’ èr shēnɡ xiāo