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.
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Treasures – Rosewood Nine-Level Pagoda (Qing Dynasty)
Not big enough for the temple, but good enough for the palace, these pagodas are works of art.
Treasures – Three Layer Silkwood Pagoda (Qing Dynasty)
A son’s filial piety, combined with the wealth of a powerful nation resulted in this masterpiece and epitome of Chinese wood carving.
Treasures – Inkstone With Natural Mark Of Monkey King (Qing Dynasty)
A national treasure, this Duan inkstone is one of three inkstones that came from the same piece of material.
Treasures – Set of Buddhist Sculptures in a Building of Six Classes of Sutra and Tantra (Qing Dynasty)
Exquisite works of art, these yoga tantric statues from the Forbidden City are a result when a dictator tried to influence religion.
Treasures – Cups with Mynah in Falangcai Polychrome Enamels (Qing Dynasty)
Three generations of falangcai cups, produced under Kangxi, Yongzheng, and Qianlong reigns.
Treasures – Ivory Balls of Nested Concentric Layers Decorated With Openwork Figures (Qing Dynasty)
The ivory puzzle balls, masterpieces of Canton carving, are intricate, multilayered spheres with movable parts.
Treasures – Jadeite Cabbage (Qing Dynasty)
“Jadeite Cabbage” and “Meat-shaped Stone” are often exhibited together because they are match in culinary heaven.
Treasures – Emperor’s Festive Robe With Dragons, Clouds And Bats (Qing Dynasty)
You have seen in TV series, and now you can see it up close at the HK Palace Museum.