From Clay to Court | An Album Depicting China’s Imperial Porcelain Workshops

Step inside China’s imperial kilns through a remarkable album documenting how these extraordinary objects were made.⁠
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Across its intricately painted pages, the album traces the creation of imperial porcelain, from the preparation of clay and shaping of each vessel to decoration, glazing and firing. Its detailed scenes reveal the many hands and meticulous techniques behind porcelain created for the imperial court.⁠
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Watch as these illustrations are paired with surviving examples, bringing the artistry and precision of the imperial workshops vividly to life.⁠