The Forbidden City would be the home and seat of power for 24 rulers—14 from the Ming dynasty (1368-1644 ... Ming PalaceThis 15th-century tempera on silk painting depicts the many palaces ...

Nantong kesi, a branch of Ben kesi, a type of Chinese tapestry weaving ... during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) gradually overshadowed the Nantong kesi. In the early 20th century, Zhang Jian, a ...

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 porcelain jars ...

In 2012, the guancao-weaving ... Han Dynasty. Documents indicate guancao-woven products were being mass produced during the early Northern and Southern dynasties (420-589). During ancient times, ...

These spirits are often depicted as beautiful women who can ... 1494-1552). Qing dynasty, 1644-1911. Ink and color on silk. Hanging scroll (mounted on panel). Formerly attributed to Li Tang 李唐 (ca.

Few paintings from the Han dynasty exist today, and the majority of the surviving works bearing depictions of women are silk paintings that were found ... particularly during the Ming and Qing ...

The China National Silk Museum is displaying 12 costumes found in a Ming Dynasty tomb in Tongxiang County in 2002 ... Province’s silk craftsmanship for over six centuries. Their weaving processes, ...

In the Ming ... Dynasty. No matter how expensive silk fabrics are, as long as they are rich enough, they can be worn, which provides the possibility for the destruction of the official clothing system ...