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Land of Abundance

A Journey Through Ancient Han Art

Discover Land of Abundance, a captivating exhibition that reveals figurative art from the Han Dynasty in Sichuan, transporting visitors to a "land of celestial treasures" where relief sculptures and precious rubbings depict daily life and eternal aspirations of a prosperous era.

Jointly organized by the Chinese Cultural Center in Paris and the Sichuan Museum, it presents a selection of authentic works divided into themes such as agricultural production, urban life, and funerary beliefs, offering an immersion into the vitality of the Ba-Shu region two thousand years ago.

This visual exploration, blending realism with romantic imagination, celebrates the cultural and economic fusion that made Sichuan a key crossroads of the ancient Silk Road.

Dates and Duration

From November 7, 2025 to January 24, 2026, this exhibition spans over two months, extending the invitation to discover Han heritage through the heart of the Parisian winter.

Open Tuesday through Saturday, it includes complementary events such as lectures on Chinese archaeology to enrich your visit over time.

This generous timeframe allows for in-depth contemplation, aligned with current Sino-French cultural exchanges.

Opening Hours

Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (last entry at 5:30 p.m., closed Sundays, Mondays, and public holidays), the exhibition offers free-flowing visits for discovery at your own pace in a serene setting.

Daytime hours provide optimal lighting for viewing the sculptured reliefs, with audioguides available to contextualize the themes.

These convenient time slots, centered on weekdays, adapt to Parisian cultural schedules while maintaining an intimate atmosphere.

Address and Access

The complete address is: Chinese Cultural Center in Paris, 1 Boulevard de la Tour-Maubourg, 75007 Paris.

Located in the prestigious 7th arrondissement near the Invalides, it is accessible by metro (Line 8, La Tour-Maubourg station) or RER C (Invalides station).

This emblematic diplomatic venue, nestled between the Seine and the Champs de Mars, amplifies the historical aura of the exhibited artifacts, merging diplomacy with artistic heritage.

Admission and Accessibility

Admission is free for all, with no reservation required, making this window into Chinese antiquity accessible to a broad and diverse audience.

Multilingual support (French, English, Chinese) and accessibility accommodations ensure full inclusion, with free guided tours available upon request.

This generous openness democratizes access to Han art, true to the Cultural Center's mission of promoting Sino-Western exchanges.

Artistic Context

Under the Han Dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220), Sichuan, fed by the Dujiangyan irrigation system, became a prosperous fertile land through agriculture, salt and textile industries, and trade via the Silk Road, fostering a funerary art in brick and stone that captures daily life and beliefs in immortality.

The rubbings on display, from rock-cut tombs, illustrate vivid scenes of fieldwork, dancing banquets, and majestic processions, blending simple realism with a romantic vision of the "celestial paradise," featuring motifs such as the Queen Mother of the West symbolizing the fusion of life and death.

This Sino-French collaboration, inspired by recent archaeological discoveries in Sichuan, connects antiquity to contemporary themes of sustainability and cultural exchange, enriching the Sichuan Museum's collections through international dissemination that perpetuates the legacy of Ba-Shu as an eternal land of abundance.