Restoration of ancient texts

An exhibition on restoring ancient books, the largest of its kind in the country, opened at the National Library of China on Tuesday.

A total of 103 volumes or pieces of restored works are on display, including some documents discovered at the Mogao Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Northwest China, and early Buddhist scriptures.

The exhibition is jointly organized by the library and provincial-level ancient-book preservation centers nationwide. It also features the first national restoration competition for ancient books.

Visitors can see the tools and paper used to restore ancient books and documents, and get a better understanding of the craftsmanship through demonstrations by technicians.