A rare Imperial robe worn by the Emperor of China is coming to auction in May. The “twelve symbol” blue silk dragon robe dates to the early 19th century and would have been worn by the Chinese Emperor ...

The only mythical creature in the Chinese zodiac, the dragon has long been associated with prosperity and imperial power Catherine Duncan - Staff Contributor Long before it was imbued with symbolic ...

Like an art history detective, Mei Mei Rado mines textiles and techniques to reveal cross-cultural Chinese-European liaisons driven by nationalism and a keen interest in design. There are two major ...

How did ancient Chinese scholars travel to the capital for the imperial examination? A new interactive installation at Gathering Talents Around the Land — The Imperial Examination Culture of Ancient ...

An 18th-century imperial porcelain bowl that had remained in private hands sold for HK$198 million (about US$25.4 million) at a Sotheby’s sale of Chinese works of art in Hong Kong over the weekend.