Photo Friday: Ancient Relics From The Forbidden City

April 16th, 2010 | 5 comments


This photo was taken by my friend Jabari Bell. He took all of the photos from Beijing. I’m not exactly sure what these are but they look like scroll tubes. The preservation of colors is incredible.

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  • http://worldaccording2lisa.blogspot.com/ LadyWanderlust

    Can you imagine the time and dedication it took then…no “technology”. The detail is amazing!

  • http://www.wild-about-travel.com/ Simon

    I agree with you, Monica. It's really amazing how the colors maintained so vivid! Awesome objects…

  • monica530

    I know! I wish I could have brought it home with me. It' just 'wow'!

  • monica530

    I know! I wish I could have brought it home with me. It' just 'wow'!

  • http://www.sharingtravelexperiences.com Andy Hayes

    Gorgeous shot. As LadyWanderlust says, it is incredible given when they were made…