A pair of rare Ming Dynasty fish jars dating from the 16th century have sold for £9.6 million ($12.5 million) at auction, smashing their estimate of £1 million ($1.3 million).

The Drum Tower - reportedly the largest in China - was built in 1375 during the Ming Dynasty but had undergone an extensive rebuild in 1995.

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Ming Dynasty Culture Forum 2025 Opens, Exploring New Paths for the Inheritance and Innovation of Ming Culture Provided by GlobeNewswire Jun 17, 2025, 3:13:29 AM ...

CHANGPING, China, June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 14, the Ming Dynasty Culture Forum 2025 opened at the Ming Culture International Exchange Center in Changping District, Beijing. The Forum ...

" [These ceramics] serve not only as artistic masterpieces, but also as enduring witnesses to centuries of interaction, diplomacy, and influence across regions." — Orientations Known for exquisite ...