This article examines the practical use of Yuan Dynasty porcelain in the tea ceremony, exploring how its utilitarian nature combined with aesthetic appeal, providing insights into its function as a daily object and a cultural artifact.
This article explores the evolution of bronze vessel forms in ancient China, highlighting the shift from simple early shapes to more complex and ornate designs, and then later, a move back to simpler forms, reflecting changes in technology, aesthetics, and cultural practices.
This article delves deeper into the bronze masks of Sanxingdui, exploring their unique characteristics, their role in ritual performances, their connection to the spirit world, and the insights they provide into the distinct religious beliefs of the ancient kingdom of Shu.
This article explores the development of bronze mirrors in ancient China, highlighting their use as functional objects, symbols of status, their role in ritual settings, and their reflection of changing social norms and artistic preferences.