I've always loved the Jun porcelain for its simple and classic design, superb craftmanship and beautiful glaze. Just thought I'd share this short documentary which touched on the past, present and future of Jun porcelain. Hope you find it as insightful and interesting as I did!
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Sunday, 30 May 2021
Jun Ware - Past, Present and Future (Chinese History and Culture)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExZMjpo4hkU
Sunday, 23 May 2021
Chinese Imperial Ware Showcased In Vancouver! (History and Culture)
Check out this impressive exhibition showcasing almost 200 remarkable objects from the collection of the Palace Museum in Beijing...many of which have never been out of Beijing.
Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZj8UNiV87c
Sunday, 16 May 2021
Exploring Taiwan and The Emperors' Treasures (Chinese History)
Despite having visited Taiwan and its glorious national museum at least 3 times in the past, I must admit I thoroughly enjoyed this informative documentary highlighting the emperors' treasures and Chinese history and culture. Please 'share' this post if you enjoyed it as much as I did!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeKBI-85RcY
Sunday, 9 May 2021
The Art and History Behind Chinese Blue and White Ceramic (Chinese History)
Brief, informative documentary about Chinese blue and white porcelain.
Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMf8bNVteXU
Our Recently Added Item (May 2021)
Description:
A simple and elegant pear-shaped Jun ware vase (that is smooth to the touch).
Height: 28 cm
Sunday, 2 May 2021
The 'Jade' of Chinese Porcelain (Chinese History)
Wow! Must admit I had no idea the Longquan Celadon firing technology was enlisted into UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list as the only porcelain-related item! Watch this insightful documentary and/or read the article to find out what makes the Longquan Celadon stand out, and why is it dubbed as “the beautiful jade of Chinese porcelain”.
Enjoy!
https://news.cgtn.com/news/3363544d316b7a6333566d54/share_p.html
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