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Comparison between Shenyang and Beijing Palace Museums
Updated: Sep 19, 2018
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2.Different colors
In ancient China, yellow glazed tiles are applied to royal palaces, while princes have to use yellow glazed tiles with green lace. The Palace in Shenyang was built during the infancy of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) and the capital was moved to Beijing soon after by emperor Shunzhi, so it was just a temporary imperial palace and used yellow glazed tiles with green lace.
The yellow glazed tiles (Beijing); the yellow glazed tiles with green lace (Shenyang). [Photo/VCG]
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