摘要
AS 53-year old Li Wei stands in the golden autumn sunshine, gazing fondly at hisSongtangzhai Folk Carving Art Museum, his glowng pride is reminiscent of a mother’s for her infant. Located at the end of Liulichang East Street, a Beijing district famous for its traditional Chinese culture, the museum houses folk carvings Li has collected from diverse places in China over the past 30 years. Among them are stone, wood and brick carvings, and some are genuine curiosities.Li’s eyes glint at the sight of a few visitors crossing the threshold. He swiftly steps forward, insisting that they first view the exterior of the museum before entering, so as not to miss one detail of its splendor.This Ming Dynasty (1368-
