Still The World’s Most Expensive Ceramic? (Chinese Imperial Ware)

 

At first glance, I didn't notice just how intricate a piece this was. But as I scrolled through the photos, I'm amazed that such a piece even exists!

It's no wonder it was dubbed 'The World's Most Expensive Ceramic' when it resurfaced at an auction in Beijing back in June 2021 and fetched a whopping US$41.6million!



https://en.thevalue.com/articles/poly-beijing-qianlong-revolving-vase-auction-record-result

The History of 'Jingtailan' (Cloisonne Enamel)

 

Informative documentary detailing the history of cloisonne enamel and how it got its name 'Jingtailan' (in Chinese).

Enjoy!

https://youtu.be/jLiJLiufB34

Collection Of The Phillips Museum of Art (Porcelain Plate)

 

Brief description of a widely circulated Chinese porcelain plate back in the 18th century by Philip Zimmerman, Museum Consultant and Adjunct Assistant Professor of History at The Phillips Museum of Art at Franklin and Marshall College.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfv4l1Dzdfo