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

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/

Chinese porcelain's influence on European pottery (History)

 

Interesting documentary and article detailing Chinese porcelain's role in the history of European pottery :)

Enjoy!

https://www.euronews.com/culture/2022/11/30/how-chinese-porcelain-inspired-europes-own-pottery

Different individuals, hairstyles and painted details (Qin Dynasty)

 

It turns out each terracotta soldier was created different.....right down to their hairstyles it seems. While the reason for this is anyone's guess, I marvel at the workmanship and creativity of the Qin Dynasty.

Enjoy! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsUE-ZtcUFg

Hello, Water Rabbit! (Lunar 2023)

 
It's been 8 days of celebrating and feasting🥰

And I just wanted to take this opportunity to wish my Chinese friends, 'Gong Xi Fa Cai!' May the Fu Lu Shou continue to shower us with more happiness, wealth and longevity as we usher in the year of the water rabbit🔥🎉