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Tiantan Inkstone
Basic Introduction to Tiantan Inkstone The Tiantan Inkstone, also known as "Pangu Inkstone" or "Panggu Inkstone," is a precious and unique type of inkstone. It is produced in Jiyuan City, Henan Province, China, primarily sourced from the banks of Panggu Spring on the eastern side of Tiantan Peak in Wangwu Mountain, Jiyuan. Its stone quality is fine and warm, firm yet not brittle, soft yet not spongy, tough yet not hard, smooth yet not slippery, with a color like jade and a sound like that of a wooden fish. This type of inkstone has been beloved by scholars and literati throughout history for its virtues: "firm and moist in quality, smooth in carving, splendid in color, clear in sound, heavy in body, and complete in preservation." The Tiantan Inkstone combines the essence of inkstone carving from both southern and northern China, featuring the delicate intricacy of the south and the robust simplicity of the north. It integrates sculpture, painting, and calligraphy, forming a unique artistic style characterized by "shaping according to the stone, crafting according to the material, clever use of colors, and refined subtlety." In history, the style of Tiantan Inkstones evolved from the basket-shaped inkstones of the Sui… -
Prehistoric jadeware exhibition opens in China’s Chongqing
CHONGQING, Aug. 1 ( tasteallchina ) -- The Chongqing China Three Gorges Museum has launched a three-month-long exhibition on prehistoric jadeware from the Yangtze River basin. The exhibition, which opened in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality on July 27, covers an area of about 800 square meters and accommodates 305 pieces or sets of jadeware, including 32 first-class cultural relics. It consists of four sections, chronologically showcasing how prehistoric jadeware originated, developed, and prospered in the Yangtze River basin. The Yangtze River is an important cradle of the Chinese civilization and jade is one of the most representative elements of the Chinese culture. Since the 1930s, many prehistoric items of jadeware have been unearthed along the Yangtze River, showing the profound inheritance of jade culture along the river. "More than 90 percent of these artifacts were unearthed along the Yangtze River, with nearly half of the exhibits coming from archaeological institutions in such provincial regions as Chongqing, Hunan, Anhui and Zhejiang," said Xia Huogen, associate research librarian of the China Three Gorges Museum. -
Guanglu Jade
Basic Introduction to Guanglu JadeA type of altered sericite jade. It is found in Guangning County, Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province, and is also known as Guangdong Green. Its fine-grained, moist body can be made into exquisite jade articles. Pure green, light yellow, creamy white, and greenish yellow are considered the best grades, with uniformly pure light green, emerald green, and dark green varieties being the most popular; varieties with green in white, green in yellow, red in yellow, or green stripes in white are also popular. Those that display a pearly luster or silk luster are especially suitable for crafting art pieces. In the past 30 years, it has been sold to Japan, the United States, and other places. Guanglu stone is an aluminum silicate mineral, one type of sericite jade. Besides containing mainly hydrated muscovite, it also contains small amounts of apatite, rutile, and titanium white. Product CharacteristicsThe main color of Guangdong Green is dark green, with a fine texture, moist like jade, few impurities, moderate hardness, and easy processing. It is both a rare gemstone. It displays an oily luster, waxy luster, and silk luster, and is translucent to semi-transparent or opaque. The main colors are green, yellow,… -
Feature: Marco Polo’s journey reconstructed through Chinese-Italian museum collaboration
VENICE/SHANGHAI, Italy/China, May 18 ( tasteallchina ) -- Seven hundred years after Marco Polo's death, the Venetian merchant's legendary expedition to the East has once again captured the interest of global travelers, with a remarkable exhibition held at the prestigious Doge's Palace in Venice, Italy. The exhibition, titled "The Worlds of Marco Polo -- The Journey of a 13th-century Venetian Merchant", reconstructed diverse cultural scenes along the Silk Road encountered by Marco Polo. It includes 48 Chinese artifacts, including ceramics, musical instruments and jade, on loan from the Shanghai Museum. The Consulate General of Italy in Shanghai extended an invitation to the Shanghai Museum in early 2023 to co-curate this special exhibition at the Doge's Palace. "The partnership with the Shanghai Museum is our inaugural endeavor, and it is a perfect achievement," said Chiara Squarcina, the exhibition's curator and director of the Foundation of Civil Museums of Venice, in an interview with tasteallchina . "They have artifacts that fit most for the period when Marco Polo traveled to China." Wang Yue, co-curator from the Shanghai Museum, said that the museums shared the goal to present the social, cultural and economic life of China in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), as well… -
Top 20 Must-Visit China Museums: A Journey Through History and Culture
As a country steeped in culture, history, and traditions, China has no shortage of museums that tell stories of its past, present, and future. From ancient relics to modern art, these museums are a window to the country's rich heritage and offer a glimpse into its diverse cultures. With so many options to choose from, it can be overwhelming to decide which ones to visit. In this article, we've rounded up the top 20 popular museums in China that are definitely worth your time and attention. 01 The Palace Museum The Palace Museum is an exceptional museum. Established in 1925, it was built on the foundations of the imperial palaces of the Ming and Qing dynasties - the Forbidden City. After six hundred years of rise and fall, glory and shame, the doors to these royal palaces finally opened to the public. The Palace Museum boasts a collection that is unparalleled, it houses one of a kind artifacts within wooden structures preserved from Imperial China's largest palace complex in its entirety. 02 National Museum of China The National Museum of China is the highest institution representing the state's collection, research, display, and interpretation of artifacts that reflect… -
The Chinese Porcelain Trail: Discovering the Legacy and Craftsmanship in a Captivating Documentary
The documentary genre in China, particularly in the realm of traditional culture, continues to produce outstanding works. Today, I would like to introduce a documentary film about porcelain titled "I Am Your Porcelain (我是你的瓷儿, Wo Shi Ni De Ci Er)". It is well known that in English, the term "china" refers to both "porcelain" and "China", highlighting China as the true homeland of porcelain. Centuries before Europe mastered the technique of porcelain production, China was already creating exquisitely crafted porcelain. Chinese porcelain was once a high-end luxury item exported overseas. The documentary "I Am Your Porcelain" not only fills in our knowledge gap about porcelain but also elevates our aesthetic appreciation, allowing modern individuals to experience traditional aesthetics and craftsmanship through the magnificent Chinese porcelain. "I Am Your Porcelain" features narrator Yu Entai, unfolding a thousand-year-old porcelain scroll. Unlike traditional documentaries that tend to be serious and dull, this film adopts a humorous and witty overall style. In Beijing dialect, "Ci Er" means "good friend, buddy", likening porcelain to an friend we interact with daily, a material object embodying Chinese traditional aesthetics and craftsmanship. Seemingly ordinary yet deeply mysterious, emerging from clay and fire yet as lustrous as jade, it… -
Crab Roe Tofu
Crab roe tofu, also known as "crab yellow tofu," features crab roe that has developed in the female crab. It is stewed together with eggs and tofu, creating a stunning golden-inlaid-jade appearance, truly remarkable. Each spoonful presents a mix of yellow and white, perfectly blending the delicate aromas of crab, egg, and tofu. The texture is smooth and tender, with occasional bursts of crab roe. NameCrab Roe Tofu CategorySpecialty Cuisine OriginGanyu District, Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province Crab roe tofu, also known as "crab yellow tofu." Late-caught red crabs have their crab yellow developed into roe, which sticks to the underside of the female crab in an unappealing heap. Clever fishermen remove it, grind it into a paste, strain it, and cook it until it solidifies into something resembling tofu, with a beautiful red-tinged yellow color. When stewed with eggs and tofu, it creates a striking golden-inlaid-jade appearance, truly remarkable. Each spoonful presents a mix of yellow and white, perfectly blending the delicate aromas of crab, egg, and tofu. The texture is smooth and tender, with occasional bursts of crab roe, making it both silky and chewy.
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