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Sunday 23 April 2023

Simple, elegant, delicate.....(Qing Dynasty)

 

Check out this 'highly important' and rare falangcai (or foreign colours) bowl from Yongzheng Emperor's era.

The name 'falangcai' was given to porcelain originating from the imperial kilns of Jingdezhen but enameled by artisans in Beijing’s Forbidden City.

Good to know that it still fetched a handsome amount despite being sold as a single piece instead of a pair.

According to Sotheby's, its “twin” is now held at the British Museum in London.


https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/falangcai-bowl-auction-sothebys-hong-kong/index.html

Sunday 16 April 2023

Any blue and white fans? (Ming dynasty)


Enjoyed this short video explaining the history of these 2 fine blue and white masterpieces from the Ming dynasty - one of which came from the collection of Hong Kong tycoon, Alan Chuang.

It's no surprise that both pieces also happen to be the rarest of the rarest (with only 3 known pieces in the world).

Enjoy!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOYbIPJ6K7I&t=56s

Sunday 9 April 2023

Pottery and celadon during Chinese civilization (Chinese history)

 

Brief, informative documentary highlighting 7 pieces of pottery and celadon from ancient China by the Shanghai Museum.

Enjoy!


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