Learn Chinese history while touring the Shanghai Museum (Chinese Museums)

 

Apparently, the Shanghai Museum is home to at least 500 masterpieces.

Watch this short, informative documentary to get a glimpse (and learn the history) of some of these pieces.

Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGqSRZJFvQ8

Chinese ceramics' role in history

 

Half of China's history of ceramics lies in Zhejiang.
- Chen Wanli, former leading expert at the Palace Museum

Good attempt by Qu Ying Pu and Ma Zhen Huan to shed some light on China's history and culture👇

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202209/08/WS63192b3da310fd2b29e76898.html

Chinese history in porcelain (Qing Dynasty)

 

Given this beautiful pair of Falangcai bowls from the Qing dynasty came from the collection of Captain Charles Oswald Liddell, I think it's fair to say that he's got a good eye for porcelain.

Read on to learn more about what the swallow, willow and apricot tree symbolize in Chinese history and culture.
https://www.apollo-magazine.com/imperial-chinese-porcelain-bowls-qing-dynasty/