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Trading China: Paintings of the Porcelain Production Process in the Qing Dynasty
A new collection makes its debut at the Hong Kong Maritime Museum
Hong Kong, 21 September, 2015 – The Hong Kong Maritime Museum (HKMM) is delighted to present
‘Trading China: Paintings of the Porcelain Production Process in the Qing Dynasty’ running from 23
October 2015 through 1 May 2016. This exhibition showcases a series of 34 paintings recently donated to
the Museum, depicting the making and trading of porcelain from the Jingdezhen kilns in the 18 th century.
Accompanying the exhibition will be a fully illustrated catalogue.
The theme and appreciation of porcelain-making will never be outdated and these illustrations vividly
capture the work of the many specialised labourers and the way in which the trade and transport of the
finished porcelain was arranged. This unique series details processes from mining clay to selling porcelain
to foreign merchants through local dealers.
Since the 16th century, Western demand for Chinese porcelain, exported through Canton (Guangzhou),
grew. The technique of overglaze enamel painting, which originated in the imperial workshops was used
at Jingdezhen from the early 18th century for the production of imperial, domestic and export wares,
reinforcing its role as China’s largest porcelain production centre. This style was very popular and led to
innovations in ceramic production in Europe. The paintings provide a rare and fascinating insight into the
complex lifecycle of porcelain production and the science and art for which Imperial China was famous.
The exhibition is made possible through a generous gift from the late Susan Chen Hardy, a long-time
patron and benefactor to the Hong Kong Maritime Museum.
The special exhibition’s opening reception will be held on Thursday 22 October 2015 at 18:30 in the
Museum, accompanied by a media tour. Media friends are warmly invited to attend the reception event
and the exhibition preview.
To coincide with the show, talks for adults, family activities and a schools programme will be presented at
the Museum. The events are all free to Museum visitors with a valid admission ticket. For details, please
check out the What’s On section of the Museum’s website at:
http://www.hkmaritimemuseum.org/eng/whats-on/calendar-of-events/79/
The Museum is open to the public from 09:30 to 17:30 Monday to Friday and 10:00 to 19:00 on
Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays. The Museum will be closed on 8 and 9 February 2016, the first
and second day of the Chinese New Year.
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Images with captions:
Painting 2
Mining the clay
Chinese export painting
Qing dynasty, end of 18th century
Watercolour on paper
29 x 30 cm
Painting 21
Decorating the wares in enamel
colours
Chinese export painting
Qing dynasty, end of 18th century
Watercolour on paper
29 x 30 cm
Painting 30
Westerners rowing up from
Whampoa to Canton, for the
cargo
Chinese export painting
Qing dynasty, end of 18th century
Watercolour on paper
29 x 30 cm
To download the above high-resolution images, please click
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ba603ixhf46fzo9/AAD6aFTs6c8vJi9jHznp0WM8a?dl=0.
Notes to Editors:
About Hong Kong Maritime Museum
The Hong Kong Maritime Museum (HKMM) is a vibrant, cultural institution dedicated to preserving,
collecting and displaying objects that tell the story about trade and maritime in Hong Kong and the Pearl
River Delta. Conveniently located on the picturesque Victoria Harbour at Central Pier No. 8, HKMM
founded in 2003, is a non-profit-making organisation, registered charity supported by the shipping
industry, the business community, private individuals and the Hong Kong Government. HKMM houses 15
galleries including a special exhibitions and events space, a resource centre, a roof-top café, and a gift
shop.
HKMM promotes Hong Kong, China and Asia’s maritime history and heritage and the vital role that ships
and the sea play in our past, present and future. It also offers visitors a variety of public programmes
including guided tours, workshops, public talks, and school, community and family activities. For more
information, please visit www.hkmaritimemuseum.org.
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香港海事博物館 HONG KONG MARITIME MUSEUM
香港中環八號碼頭 Central Pier No. 8, Hong Kong
T: +852 3713-2500 I F: +852 2813 8033 I E: [email protected] I www.hkmaritimemuseum.org
(Hong Kong Maritime Museum is incorporated with limited liability)
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For media enquiries, please contact:
Polly Wan
Head of Marketing
Hong Kong Maritime Museum
T +852 3713 2508
[email protected]
www.hkmaritimemuseum.org
香港海事博物館 HONG KONG MARITIME MUSEUM
香港中環八號碼頭 Central Pier No. 8, Hong Kong
T: +852 3713-2500 I F: +852 2813 8033 I E: [email protected] I www.hkmaritimemuseum.org
(Hong Kong Maritime Museum is incorporated with limited liability)