Cultural Relics Collection | Call for the Acquisition of Cultural Relic Collections

The physical artifacts, specimens, photographs, audiovisual materials, and documentary records of historical, artistic, and scientific value unearthed or left behind within the administrative boundaries of Fuzhou, from various historical periods, are as follows:

1. Artifacts and documentary materials related to the major events and revolutionary movements that took place in the Fuzhou region during the modern era, which sought to avert national crisis, as well as to the prominent figures who made significant contributions to these efforts. Examples include artifacts and documents pertaining to the Linchuan Reorganization, the Kangdu Conference, the Battle of Gaohunao, and the Defense of Guangchang; relics and archival materials associated with revolutionary martyrs such as Zhao Xingnong, Fu Lie, Fu Daqing, Zhou Jianping, and Fu Zhuting; and objects and records that bear witness to the courageous combat waged in Fuzhou by founding marshals, generals, and senior officers.

2. Relics and documentary materials associated with prominent historical figures from Fuzhou, such as Wang Anshi, Tang Xianzu, Yan Shu, Yan Jidao, Lu Jiuyuan, Zeng Gong, and Tan Lun; as well as various cultural relics—including works, manuscripts, and documents—left behind in Fuzhou by renowned figures like Yan Zhenqing, Xie Lingyun, and Zhu Xi.

3. Representative cultural relics and documentary materials from various historical periods in the Fuzhou region, pertaining to agriculture, handicrafts, metallurgy, mining, and other aspects of production and daily life; as well as folk‑custom collections and materials that reflect the customs of Fuzhou residents in areas such as clothing, food, housing, transportation, marriage, funerals, celebrations, and festivities.

4. Cultural relics, physical objects, and documentary materials that reflect the historical development of Fuzhou’s theatrical arts.

5. Ceramic artifacts unearthed or left behind at local kilns in Fuzhou across different historical periods, such as those from the Baihu Kiln, the Jinxi Kiln, and the Baishi Kiln.

The categories eligible for collection include, but are not limited to: mineral and botanical specimens, rare and valuable ancient books, rubbings, genealogical records, paintings and calligraphy, letters, architectural components, bricks and tiles, inscribed steles, seals, jade and stone artifacts, glassware, ceramics, enamelware, metal objects, measuring instruments, bamboo, wood, ivory, and horn items, lacquerware, stationery, furniture, coins, tickets and vouchers, philatelic items, photographs, audiovisual materials, textiles, clothing, stage props, musical instruments, archival documents, and other tools and implements used in production and daily life.

All activities shall be conducted in strict compliance with the Law of the People’s Republic of China on the Protection of Cultural Relics, the Regulations for the Implementation of the Law of the People’s Republic of China on the Protection of Cultural Relics, the Charity Law of the People’s Republic of China, the Regulations on Museums, and other relevant laws and regulations. A combination of gratuitous donations and paid acquisitions shall be adopted, and citizens, cultural relics enthusiasts, collectors, as well as relevant institutions and social organizations are encouraged to make gratuitous donations.

1. Uncompensated donations. Collections donated by citizens, legal persons, and other organizations that, upon expert appraisal, meet the museum’s acquisition criteria shall be registered in the collection, accompanied by a certificate of donation, and credited with the donor’s name and the date of donation when displayed.

2. Paid acquisition. Subject to compliance with national laws and regulations, we will purchase cultural relics or materials of museum‑collectible value that their owners are willing to sell. Following expert appraisal and in reference to prevailing market prices, eligible items will be assessed and acquired in accordance with established procedures.

3. Transfer or Acceptance. Cultural relics and historical materials that the relevant authorities deem difficult to continue safeguarding, or that can be better protected and utilized through transfer, may be transferred to the Fuzhou City Museum, the Wang Anshi Memorial Hall of Fuzhou City, or the Tang Xianzu Memorial Hall of Fuzhou City. Additionally, cultural relics lawfully confiscated by the courts, procuratorates, public security organs, customs authorities, and administrative departments for industry and commerce shall be accepted.

1. The collector shall ensure the legality of the provenance of the collection and bear legal and financial liability for any claims regarding its lawful origin.

2. The collection information provided by the collector must pertain to items that have not yet entered any institution’s acquisition process.

Fuzhou City Tang Xianzu Memorial Hall: 0794-8220366

Fuzhou City Museum: 0794-8267259

Wang Anshi Memorial Hall, Fuzhou City: 0794-8222249

Note: This call for submissions remains open indefinitely.