via South China Morning Post, 21 March 2024: Over 500 archaeological treasures unearthed during the construction of Sung Wong Toi MTR station in Kowloon, Hong Kong, are being exhibited to the public. The artifacts, dating back to the Song and Yuan dynasties, provide a fascinating glimpse into the city’s ancient history, including its maritime trade involvement. Among the displayed items are intricately designed pottery, roof tiles, teaware, and jars, some bearing historical stamps of family and shop names. This unique exhibit, showcasing a mere 0.1% of the finds, aims to transform the station into a “museum on a train track,” inviting visitors to explore Hong Kong’s rich cultural heritage.
More than 500 Hong Kong archaeological treasures dug up during construction of an MTR station are being used to showcase the city’s history over the Song and Yuan dynasties.
The ancient artefacts on show at Kowloon’s Sung Wong Toi station include tiles for roofs and eaves with peony and lotus designs, as well as wine jars and teaware.The exhibit was designed to allow travellers a glimpse into the way of life of Hong Kong’s people a thousand years ago, although a small number of items from the late 19th to mid-20th centuries are also on show.
Pottery exhibits in the “Treasures from Sacred Hill” exhibition have been on show at the station since 2021, but hundreds of never-before-seen items have now been added.
Source: Ancient pottery displayed at Hong Kong’s MTR Sung Wong Toi station | South China Morning Post
