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Porcelains out of Ming Dynasty imperial kilns on display

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Close to 300 royal porcelain artifacts and samples from the Ming Dynasty are on show at Beijing's Palace Museum. These historical relics give visitors a glimpse of the extravagant imperial lifestyle in the Forbidden City during the 16th and 17th centuries. Subscribe to us on YouTube: Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): Download our […]

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A Guide to the Symbolism of Chinese Ceramic Decoration

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Peonies, jasmine, chrysanthemums and other flowers are loaded with meaning in Chinese art. Chinese porcelain has been decorated with a huge variety of motifs in the years since the first recognisable shapes appeared on painted pottery in the Neolithic period. Since the Song dynasty (960-1279) flowers have been among the most popular decorative themes. This

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