Rare imperial porcelain revealed for first time in Capital Museum

Updated: 2015-07-20 17:38

By He Keyao(chinadaily.com.cn)

The Brush Pot with Underglaze Blue Inscriptions and Copper Red Seal Characters features a new trend in the porcelain pattern in Chinese history.[Photo/Capital Museum]

The porcelain of imperial kiln in Kangxi period played an essential role in Chinese history. It not only inherited the traditions and techniques of Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), but also brought a series of comprehensive innovations in the shapes and colors, themes and patterns, and production skills. The western porcelain techniques, such as enamel, were also introduced and applied.

The design of the exhibition is original, stressing the connections between the porcelain creation and the social and cultural context in the historical period.