Palace Museum in Beijing delves into the history of the Maritime Silk Road with new exhibition of foreign relics

By Globaltimes.cn, Published: 2017-05-11 18:57:08

Enamel basket with peony flower pattern. From Kangxi Emperor period (1662-1722), Qing Dynasty. Photo: Li Hao/GT

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Painted enamel octagonal loop-handled teapot with patterns of landscape, birds and flowers. From Qianlong Emperor period (1736-1795), Qing Dynasty. Photo: Li Hao/GT

Gold plated brass enamel calabash-shaped clock. From Qianlong Emperor period (1736-1795), Qing Dynasty. Photo: Li Hao/GT

Drawing instrument, 18th century. Photo: Li Hao/GT

Gold-plated brass enamel sundial, late Qing Dynasty. Photo: Li Hao/GT

Pot with blue and white pattern. From Wanli Emperor period (1573-1620), Ming Dynasty. Photo: Li Hao/GT

Bowl with colorful dragon and phoenix design. From Kangxi Emperor period (1662-1722), Qing Dynasty. Photo: Li Hao/GT

Portrait of Yongzheng Emperor wearing wig, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Photo: Li Hao/GT