The Emperor's Treasure Chests

In China, during the Qianlong reign (1736-1795) of the Qing dynasty,the emperor often ordered craftsmen to produce miniatures of his favorite art pieces so that they could be placed in small... Read allIn China, during the Qianlong reign (1736-1795) of the Qing dynasty,the emperor often ordered craftsmen to produce miniatures of his favorite art pieces so that they could be placed in small boxes to be at his side. These chests, commonly called 'curio boxes,' were meant to store... Read allIn China, during the Qianlong reign (1736-1795) of the Qing dynasty,the emperor often ordered craftsmen to produce miniatures of his favorite art pieces so that they could be placed in small boxes to be at his side. These chests, commonly called 'curio boxes,' were meant to store small treasures. Not only marvelously designed spaces themselves, they also conceal profo... Read all