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Sunday, May 28, 2023

North, South and Kilns (Chinese history)

 

Brief, informative documentary about ceramics being produced in different kilns throughout North and South China.

Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yepXLX2Paec


Sunday, May 14, 2023

Coloured' ceramics (Chinese history)

 

Informative documentary highlighting some beautiful pieces (from the Ming and Qing Dynasty) at the Shanghai Museum.
Enjoy!
https://youtu.be/CiruasDMmkw

Sunday, April 23, 2023

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

Sunday, April 16, 2023

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

Sunday, April 9, 2023

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

Sunday, March 26, 2023

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



Sunday, March 19, 2023

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