Co-organised by the Suzhou Museum and the Art Museum, CUHK, the lecture on 29 September 2020 was delivered by Prof. Xu Xiaodong, Associate Director of the Art Museum and the Programme Director of the Research Programme for Chinese Archaeology & Art.

 

The lecture introduced the history of development of the ancient Chinese goldware from the Shang to the Qing dynasties. Investigating the functions, shapes, motifs, and the crafts of goldware at different historical periods over these three thousand years, it showcased the unique features and mutual influences of gold technologies across different regions and ethnicities.

 

The long and deep history of the Chinese gold craftsmanship embodied the interactions between China and its neighbouring regions. The talk also explored the moulding techniques of gold, its delicate craftsmanship and decorative technologies.