Sheng Collection

Chinese musical instruments
A selection of Chinese musical instruments, including a bell(1), gong, (2), cymbals(4), a guqin or seven-stringed zither(7), a pipa or four-stringed lute (8), Yueqin or moon-shaped lute(11)

Di huang, Rehmannia glutinosa. Used in traditional Chinese herbal medicine. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Chinese percussion and wind instruments
Chinese musical instruments: zhu 1, yu in the shape of a tiger 2, paiban 3, free-reed bamboo sheng 5, 6, bamboo pipes 7, flutes or dizi 8, 9, 10

Sheng di huang, Rehmannia glutinosa
La Sparmann de la chine. Sheng di huang, Rehmannia glutinosa (Sparmannia sinensis), Chinese traditional medicine. Named for the Swedish botanist Anders Sparmann

Landscapes after Tang Poems, mid-17th century. Creator: Sheng Maoye
Landscapes after Tang Poems, mid-17th century. Ming dynasty

Chinese instruments: Huch in, Sheng, San-hsien and Pipa.. Chromolithograph from an illustration by William Gibb from A.J. Hipkins Musical Instruments, Historic, Rare and Unique

Annunciation Tian zhu sheng jiao qi meng Rocha
Annunciation, Tian zhu sheng jiao qi meng, Rocha, Joao da, 1868-1921, Woodcut, between 1619 and 1623, Folio from a block book also known as: Instructions in the holy religion of the Lord of Heaven

Huang Gongwangs (1269-1354) Emerald Streams and Verdant Cliffs, as interpreted by Sheng Dan (active 17th century), from the Mustard Seed Garden Manual of Painting, First edition, 1679

Sheng Tsu, Emperor of China
Sheng Tsu, also known as K Ang Hsi, Emperor of China

Japanese musical instruments - the hing kou
A group of Japanese musicans playing various instruments, including the hing kou (a drum, also known as the po-fou) and the sheng(a wind instrument)

CHINESE POEM, 1187. Block-printed page from the T ang Liu sien sheng wen tsi, a poem by Liu Zongyuan (773-819), printed in 1187

Sheng - Chinese free-reed instrument
Sheng (pronounced Shung ) - an ancient Chnese mouth organ, which was the forerunner of modern free-reed organs. The Sheng is a gourd with a flat cover

Temple and Gardens - Shanghai
The Three Sages Hall (San Sheng Dian) and gardens, located at the Longhua Buddhist Temple dedicated to the Maitreya Buddha located in Shanghai, China. Date: circa 1910s

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Sheng, the soulful sound of Chinese musical instruments, resonates through the ages. Dating back to ancient times, these instruments have played a vital role in traditional Chinese music. Among them is the Huchin, a stringed instrument known for its melodic tones and intricate craftsmanship. The Sheng, a unique free-reed instrument with pipes that produce enchanting harmonies, captivates listeners with its ethereal sounds. The San-hsien and Pipa add their own distinct flavors to this rich musical tapestry. In traditional Chinese medicine, Sheng Di Huang (Rehmannia glutinosa) holds great significance. Known for its healing properties and ability to nourish the body's Yin energy, it symbolizes vitality and balance. The artistry Maoye shines through his masterpieces inspired by Tang Poems' landscapes from mid-17th century China. His brushstrokes bring life to scenes that transport us back in time. Even beyond China's borders, the influence can be felt. Japanese musical instruments like the hing kou bear traces of this cultural exchange between neighboring nations. Huang Gongwang's Emerald Streams and Verdant Cliffs painting serves as an interpretation of nature's beauty through ink wash techniques—a testament to how art transcends boundaries. Tian zhu sheng jiao qi meng Rocha captures a moment frozen in time—the Annunciation—an artistic fusion of Eastern spirituality meeting Western aesthetics. A block-printed page from T ang Liu sien sheng wen tsi showcases poetry at its finest—words intricately woven together like melodies on a sheng—celebrating literary achievements throughout history. As we immerse ourselves in the enchantment of Chinese music and culture embodied by the sheng—a true embodiment of harmony—we find solace amidst Shanghai's serene Temple and Gardens where tranquility meets creativity.