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

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

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