Described in a two thousand-year-old source as the “fairest of stones,” jade has long been treasured in China. Join Lulan Yu, Adult Programs Coordinator, for a gallery talk that will explore Chinese jade objects and beautifully crafted bronze ritual vessels produced by the technologically advanced Chinese Bronze age cultures.
In upcoming months, we will offer a series of permanent collection gallery talks inspired by the special exhibition, Forbidden City: Imperial Treasures from the Palace Museum, Beijing, that look at global connections with Chinese art and culture. Visit Talks for more details.
Image: Wine Vessel (Fang Yi),13th – 11th century BC, Chinese, Shang dynasty (ca 1600 – 1050 BC), bronze 9⅜ x 6 x 5 in, 23.81 x 15.24 x 12.70 cm. Adolph D. and Wilkins C. Williams Fund