Old is gold

A museum marks 35 years with a show presenting the capital's traditional craftsmanship. Wang Kaihao reports.

The Capital Museum is celebrating 35 years of its opening with the ongoing exhibition Eight Marvelous Handicrafts of Beijing.

The best of the city's traditional craftsmanship in enamel, lacquerware and more is being exhibited. Nearly 270 items are in the show that runs through Nov 9.