The Qin Dynasty and Alexander The Great (Chinese History)

 

Featuring more than 160 object (sets), 32 museums and 13 provinces. It's no wonder this exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum was called a landmark exhibition.

What's more intriguing is how they managed to establish a connection between China's Qin dynasty and the West at the time of Alexander the Great😮

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4FZ7dAKewY

Our Most Recently Added Item - Oct 2022

 

Description:

A fine Feng Cai tile painting of squirrels.
H: 61cm, W: 37cm

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If Only Modern Candlesticks Could Look Half This Good (Imperial Porcelain)

 

Couldn't help but marvel at the fine gilt bronze-decorated white jade candlestick from Hong Kong tycoon, Joseph Lau's collection😍 Wasn't surprised that was auctioned off at 8 times its low estimate! https://en.thevalue.com/articles/joseph-lau-imperial-porcelain-part-two-sothebys-autumn-sale-2022

Why Does Porcelain Cost So Much?

 

Compared to other ceramics, porcelain is non-porous, white, and translucent. The secret to these differences is in the clay. So, how exactly is porcelain made? More important, why is it so expensive?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnoGsbl2ANo

Treasures Looted From The Summer Palace! (Chinese History)

 

1.5 million priceless treasures looted from the Old Summer Palace in Beijing! 

Find out why and how the Old Summer Palace was sacked, and learn more about some of the items that were looted.

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