Magnificent flask makes a mark in Chinese history (porcelain)

The outward-looking policy of the Yongle Emperor in the early 15th century gave him the opportunity to develop ties to many countries as far west as East Africa, which brought out an unprecedented exchange of ideas and aesthetic concepts.

This led to the production of an extremely rare moon-shaped vessel which appears to be the only one in private hands, while the Palace Museum, Beijing holds the only companion piece.

Discovered in west Yorkshire in the 1980s, the flask has been kept in the renowned Tianminlou collection for nearly 40 years.

Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwKNW7QnoT8

'Imitations' of the Song Dynasty (Chinese ceramics)

Which dynasty imitated the imperial wares of the Song dynasty?

And how did the Dehua kilns rise to fame during the Ming dynasty?

Find out how Chinese ceramics evolved over the centuries in this short, informative documentary by the Shanghai Museum. Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vn6Kexvz00U

China's eggshell pottery (Chinese history)

 

Ever heard of China's black eggshell pottery goblets?

Watch this documentary to find out what makes these pieces from the Longshan Culture so rare and unique.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8l6s0LgBeks