National Treasure – Celadon Glazed Cadogan-Type Pot With Flower Carvings And Handle, Yaozhou Ware (Five Dynasties)
This is the earliest version discovered in China, dating back to the Five Dynasties.
Tag: Porcelain
Treasures – Inscribed Famille-Rose Lotus-Form Cup, 34th Year of Guangxu Mark (Qing)
A commemorative cup made for a military exercise, signifying a last ditch effort by a crumbling empire to stand up against aggressions.
Treasures – Baoshao Red Bowl with Three Fish Motif (Qing Dynasty)
“Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness.” – Oscar Wilde
Treasures – Chicken Cup in Doucai Painted Enamels (Ming Dynasty)
A chicken cup sold for $36 million. Who knew chicken could be so pricey?
Treasures – Blue and White Cups with Flowers of Twelve Months (Qing Dynasty)
Kangxi-era blue and white porcelain exemplify the superior craftsmanship and artistic expression of Qing dynasty.
Treasures – Covered Jar With Design Of Phoenix In Underglaze Brown (Yuan Dynasty)
A major export item from China, the existence of humble Leizhou wares is very rare.
Treasures – Cups with Mynah in Falangcai Polychrome Enamels (Qing Dynasty)
Three generations of falangcai cups, produced under Kangxi, Yongzheng, and Qianlong reigns.
Treasures – Pillow in the Shape of Recumbent Child (Northern Song Dynasty)
The porcelain pillow from the Northern Song dynasty features a child-like shape and exquisite design, symbolising wealth and prosperity.