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- 20 Sep 2020, May NaikIt's no secret that the court robes made for Chinese emperors were extravagant and expansively decorated. However, given their exposure to the West, I'm not surprised that certain works pro … Read more
- 13 Sep 2020, May NaikJust thought I'd share this great introductory video of Ming dynasty porcelain by Jessica Harrison-Hall from the British Museum – namely from the Hongwu Period, Yongle Period, mid 15th Century a … Read more
- 06 Sep 2020, May NaikCheck out this large, and extremely rare Cloisonne jar made for Xuande emperor of the Ming Dynasty! Apparently, it's one of only two in the world and represents the finest craftsmanship for obje … Read more
- 30 Aug 2020, May NaikGood introduction to ceramics from the Song Dynasty by Robert D. Mowry, Senior Consultant at Christie’s in New York. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdctHcJWz4E … Read more
- 23 Aug 2020, May NaikJust thought I'd share this short, informative documentary about the Shang and Zhou Dynasties. My key takeaways:1. The Shang dynasty built the oldest nation state in Asia.2. It left behind a ful … Read more
- 16 Aug 2020, May NaikA huge, magnificent wooden Guan Yin statue holding a Ruyi scepter. Height: 60cmPlease visit www.emperorsantique.com to … Read more
- 16 Aug 2020, May NaikShort, insightful documentary on how the TangDynasty managed to dominate East and Central Asia! My key takeaways:1. The Silk Road (named after the silk in China) was key in linking China to Central A … Read more
- 09 Aug 2020, May NaikJust thought I'd share this brief, insightful documentary highlighting the nearly 1000-year old history and 6-step process behind the making of the magnificent cloisonne. Enjoy! https://www.youtu … Read more
- 02 Aug 2020, May NaikWhile making ceramic dinnerware (that is restaurant quality) may not be any where as tedious as handmade ceramic pieces, this video clearly illustrates the entire process from scratch, which takes app … Read more
- 26 Jul 2020, May NaikWhile it's no surprise that all ladies who became wives, consorts and concubines to the Chinese Emperor had to go through a vigorous vetting process, I had no idea one of it included sleeping in … Read more