Tuesday, March 31, 2026

How Jingdezhen Shaped the Legacy of Disk-Mouth Vases (Qing)

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  The refined elegance of Qing white-glazed disk-mouth vases did not emerge in isolation. Behind their quiet perfection lies a vast and high...
Thursday, March 26, 2026

The Quiet Power of Qing White-Glazed Disk-Mouth Vases

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  White-glazed disk-mouth vases are among the most refined expressions of restraint in Chinese ceramics. Emerging from earlier monochrome tr...
Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Bold Experiments with Tianqiuping (Qianlong)

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  The reign of Qianlong Emperor (1736–1795) is often considered one of the most artistically ambitious periods in the history of Chinese ce...
Sunday, March 8, 2026

The Rise of the Tianqiuping Vase (Yongzheng)

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  Among the many elegant shapes in Chinese porcelain, the Tianqiuping vase —often translated as the “celestial sphere vase”—stands out for i...
Tuesday, February 24, 2026

From Silk Road Steppes to Palace Stage: The Story of the “Dancing Horses” (Tang)

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  During the Tang Dynasty (618–907 AD), the "Heavenly Horses" of Ferghana were more than mere cavalry; they were the celebrated st...
Saturday, February 14, 2026

From My Desk to Your Home - Gong Xi Fa Cai!

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  Dear readers,  Thank you for being here. Grateful for your support and curiosity.  May the Fire Horse ignite dynamic passion, independence...
Sunday, February 8, 2026

Galloping Through History: The Enduring Power of the Horse (Chinese Zodiac)

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  Among the twelve animals of the Chinese Zodiac, or Shengxiao , few possess the kinetic energy and aesthetic grace of the Horse. It is an a...