These exquisite works of art served only for emperors to fondle and admire in their leisure hours; the modern concept of a museum exhibiting artifacts for the edification and enjoyment of the people at large was unknown.
這些精美的藝術品，是供皇帝們閒時摩挲賞玩之用，原來並沒有格物致知，供天下人共而賞之的現代博物館概念。