This exhibition features an exquisite selection of blue and white porcelains, including over a dozen rare treasures recovered from the Wanli shipwreck.
Discovered off the east coast of Malaysia, the Wanli shipwreck contained primarily late-Ming Jingdezhen Kraak porcelain, destined for European markets. Over 30,000 porcelain pieces were salvaged, of which approximately 7,000 remained intact or semi-intact. Many of these items bear kiln marks from the famed Guanyin Pavilion in Jingdezhen.
Blue and white porcelain, which originated in the Tang Dynasty and reached artistic maturity during the Yuan Dynasty, rose rapidly to prominence in the Ming Dynasty. Replacing traditional celadon and white porcelain as the dominant ceramic ware, it became a symbol of Chinese craftsmanship. Set against the backdrop of the 16th-century Age of Exploration, blue and white porcelain emerged as a global commodity—highly sought after, widely exported, and admired for its elegance.
The exhibition is held at GuWei Museum, founded by the Sapientia Foundation. “GuWei” merges the Chinese surnames of the museum’s Italian founder and his Chinese wife and co-founder—an East-meets-West concept that reflects the very spirit of the museum’s mission.
Blending education, exhibition, and cultural exchange, GuWei Museum showcases a rich collection of antiquities from East and West—ceramics, silverware, paintings, textiles, jewellery, and more—offering a meaningful journey through the shared history of civilizations.
Members of the RGS, their guests and others are most welcome to attend this event, which is HK$150 for RGS Members and HK$200 for guests and others, including afternoon tea and cake.
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