How An Emperor 'Worked From Home' (Chinese History)

Work from home may be the new norm for many people the world over. It's no surprise that the biggest challenge lies in keeping to a schedule conducive to productive work.

The Chinese emperors also worked from “home”. While their homes were literally palatial, offering material comforts most of us cannot even begin to imagine, their daily lives weren’t really much fun. In fact, a typical day for the emperors of China’s last imperial dynasty, the Qing (1644-1912) began at 4am!

Read on to learn what a typical day's like for an emperor during the Qing Dynasty.

https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/short-reads/article/3135627/work-home-chinese-emperors-wasnt-fun-you-might

Jun Ware - Past, Present and Future (Chinese History and Culture)

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!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExZMjpo4hkU

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

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

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

To view our catalogue, please visit www.emperorsantique.com.

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