To facilitate cultural exchange, 168 items from the Art Museum's Yixing zisha stoneware collection are on loan for an exhibition at the Hubei Provincial Museum. The exhibition showcases and examines the artistic achievements and development of Yixing zisha stoneware, as well as its cultural significance and social impact. Highlights of the exhibition include:
Panelled square teapot Attributed to Shi Dabin Early 20th century H: 11 cm, L: 13.5 cm Gift of the Bei Shan Tang Art Museum, CUHK 1995.0213
| | Shipiao teapot Qu Yingshao and Qiao Zhongxi Early 19th century H: 7 cm, L: 15.7 cm Gift of the Bei Shan Tang Art Museum, CUHK 1983.0022 |
| Pear-shaped teapot with inscription of "Yuxiang zhai" From the Geldermalsen shipwreck c. 1750 The K. S. Lo Collection Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware C1986.0054 | | Square teapot with appliqué floral design made in Holland Early 18th century The K. S. Lo Collection Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware C1981.0481 | | Elephant water dropper Attributed to Xu Youquan Early 20th century H: 11.4 cm, L: 13cm Gift of the Bei Shan Tang Art Museum, CUHK 1995.0314 | | Lotus petal scoop Chen Mingyuan Late 17th to early 18th century L: 10 cm Gift of the Bei Shan Tang Art Museum, CUHK 1995.0238 | |
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