Awaiting the summer, encounter a feast of exquisite porcelain elegance
"Appreciate the splendor of fine porcelain, witness the brilliant chapters of Chinese civilization"
China is a great nation with a splendid civilization spanning five thousand years; its imperial porcelain, with six hundred years of history, shines like jewels in the fire. The imperial kilns of Jingdezhen during the Ming and Qing dynasties, rooted in Jiangxi's everlasting kiln fires, produced porcelain of excellent quality and ingenious craftsmanship, reaching another pinnacle in the history of Chinese porcelain making.
"What is an Imperial Kiln?"
The Imperial Kiln was an institution established in Jingdezhen during the Ming and Qing dynasties, responsible for the production of porcelain. It was the highest form of official kiln, exclusively for imperial use.
"Gathering the Best"
Jingdezhen has a long history of porcelain making, inheriting excellent traditions while also "crossing boundaries and breaking circles," drawing inspiration from beyond the realm of ceramics, incorporating the strengths of various crafts, and encapsulating the essence of traditional culture, displaying the unique "Chinese aesthetics" of the East.
"Only the Finest"
The six hundred years of the Imperial Kiln's charm have been realized through continuous breakthroughs and innovations, constantly introducing new classics, like an inexhaustible spring, cementing the legend of Chinese porcelain in world history.
"Embracing All Rivers"
Porcelain, as a carrier of culture, bears the tradition of Chinese culture and includes the cultures of various ethnic groups, continuing the exchange between civilizations and presenting the integration of multiculturalism, reflecting an inclusive and broad-minded spirit.
"Everlasting Life"
To write about ceramics, one must write about "the civilization of the state, building the southern center for hard pottery with stamped patterns; about technological innovation, with Hongzhou kiln celadon leading the era; about the leaping deer among wooden leaves, with Jizhou kiln opening a new chapter for folk kilns; about underglaze blue and red, with Jingdezhen ushering in a new era of colored porcelain; about the Ming and Qing Imperial Kilns, with the fine wares of Jiangxi reaching new heights in the history of porcelain. About the old artists who carry on the mantle, gathering in Jiangxi to compose a long-standing epic of ceramic history.
"Glory Returns"
A total of 21 emperors' imperial porcelain, 180 exquisite imperial porcelain masterpieces, the peak works of the Ming and Qing Imperial Kilns. At the Jiangxi Provincial Museum, porcelain becomes scenery, and the scenery becomes paintings, exquisitely unparalleled, breathtaking classic imperial porcelain works over 600 years, for the first time on a large scale returning to their homeland, very meaningful! According to official data, the current number of visitors has exceeded 1 million, making it the 'top draw' of the Jiangxi Provincial Museum.
"Tour Information"
Exhibition period: 2024.1.8-2024.6.1
📍Location: No.1 Exhibition Hall, 1st Floor, Jiangxi Provincial Museum
Transportation: Exit 1/2 of Zhujiang Road Station on Metro Line 1, walk 800m
Business hours: 9:00-17:00 (closed on Mondays)
Tickets: Free admission, reservation required for museum tickets
⚠️"The Return of the Imperial Porcelain," has already concluded (until June 1st), looking forward to its next return!