For Blessings and Guidance: the Qianlong Emperor’s Design for State Sacrificial Vessels
Visual Arts
Description
Description
With significant donations from Dr. Iain Clark and Mr. Anthony Cheung of Huaihaitang, the Art Museum now boasts the largest repository of Qing ritual vessels outside of the Palace Museum. Made primarily of glazed porcelains after ancient bronzes, Qing ritual vessels have been overlooked by ceramics experts and bronze specialists. However, these objects were of utmost significance in activating state rituals during the Qing period. The Qianlong emperor took it upon himself to standardize the forms of these objects to ensure that the rites were performed properly. This exhibition investigates the production and function of this distinct group of objects.
Organiser / Presenter
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Art Museum
Note：This event record is compiled from "Hong Kong Visual Arts Yearbook 2019" published by Department of Fine Arts, The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
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Indoor / Outdoor
Indoor