The Chinese Antiquities section of the Museum has the most wide-ranging and the oldest art objects and artifacts in its custodianship. Over the years, the Museum collection has been tremendously enriched by donations and bequests from the public. Featuring over 300 items of art and antiques of different periods, "The Best of Both Worlds" illustrates how acquisition and generous donations form and shape out comprehensive Chinese Antiquities collection.
Brushpot carved with the scene of 'Sushi and His Friends Cruising under the Red Cliff' in high relief
18th century
Bamboo
Donated by Dr Ip Yee
C1985.0073
Ewer with moulded designs in sancai glaze
Tang dynasty (8th century)
Ceramics
The K. S. Lo Collection
C1986.0040
Large dish with lotus bouquet design in underglaze blue
Yongle period (1403 - 1424), Ming dynasty
Ceramics
C1986.0028
Moonflask with eight Buddhist emblems in doucai enamels on yellow ground
Six-character mark of Qianlong and of the period (1736 - 1795), Qing dynasty
Ceramics
C1978.0068
Carved red lacquer box with bird and flower design
Marks of 'Zhang Cheng Zao' and 'Yangji'
Yuan dynasty (1271 - 1368)
Lacquer
C1983.0023
