The Rich History of 3 Chinese Imperial Seals (History)

 

It's amazing how 3 imperial seals can reveal so much about the glory and downfall of two of China's greatest dynasties!

Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMkQB2bE26M

Could The Recent Discovery of A Mysterious Civilization Rewrite China's History? (History)

 

Wow! Discovery of more than 500 artefacts made from gold, bronze, jade and ivory (more than 3,000 years ago) belonging to a highly-developed civilisation which had never appeared in any historical records😮 It would be very interesting to see if this latest discovery ends up rewriting China's history. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3126282/treasures-mystery-civilisation-could-rewrite-history-china

Why Are Yixing Clay Teapots Worth So Much? (Chinese Teapots)

 

Good introductory documentary to Yixing clay teapots and why they're worth so much. Enjoy!

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

How Were The Chinese Terracotta Warriors Really Constructed? (History)

 

Short, insightful documentary on why and how the Chinese Terracotta warriors were constructed. Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mP5p4QbvPtc

The Exquisite and Glorious Chinese Cloisonne Enamel (Cloisonne)

Just being reminded of the tedious procedures involved in the production of cloisonne enamelware and how each craftsman can only master one of these procedures definitely makes me appreciate our collection even more :p

Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLiJLiufB34

88th Known Surviving Piece of Ru Ceramic is The 'Rarest' Royal Porcelain Bowl and At Least 900 Years Old!

Good to know that this rare bowl which was previously thought to have originated in Korea, has been successfully identified by international expert, Regina Krahl😅

The bowl, 13 centimetres in diameter, was probably made for washing brushes. It was originally part of the collection of a German doctor who visited China from 1913 to 1914, and was purchased in 1927 by the director of the Dresden Porcelain Collection.



https://www.theartnewspaper.com/news/rare-ru-bowl-discovered-in-dresden-s-porcelain-collection

50 Significant Years That Changed China (History)

 

Short, insightful documentary highlighting how AHRC-funded research has underpinned a major exhibition exploring a golden age in China’s history. What's interesting is that this exhibition focused on a particular period during the Ming dynasty (1400 - 1450), a period of unprecedented engagement by the Ming Empire with the rest of the world.

Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=zwTZPhmc1rM