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The antique Chinese porcelain jar worth millions that collectors dream of finding

From its imperial origins to its multi-million-dollar auction sale, this rare antique Chinese porcelain jar is the ultimate ...
Asia Society

Imperial Treasures: Chinese Ceramics of the Yuan and Ming Dynasties from the Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection

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

Ming-era ‘chicken cup’ breaks record for Chinese porcelain

A rare Ming-era wine cup broke the world auction record for any Chinese porcelain on Tuesday, selling in Hong Kong for $36.05 million to Shanghai tycoon Liu Yiqian, Sotheby’s auction house said. The ...
techtimes

Deep-Sea Exploration in China Unearths Over 900 Ming Dynasty Artifacts from Shipwrecks

A recent deep-sea archaeological expedition in the South China Sea has led to the discovery and recovery of over 900 artifacts from two ancient shipwrecks dating back to the Ming dynasty (1368-1644).
Time

Searching for Zheng: China's Ming-Era Voyager

One of the more famous paintings of the medieval Ming dynasty, which ruled China for about three centuries, is that of a court attendant holding a rope around a giraffe. An inscription on the side ...

"World Heritage Splendor, Cultural Renaissance", Ming Dynasty Culture Forum 2026 Opens at Ming Tombs Scenic Area

On July 4, the Ming Dynasty Culture Forum 2026, themed "World Heritage Splendor, Cultural Renaissance," officially opened at the visitor center of the Ming Tombs scenic area in Changping District. The ...