Chinese ancient chains made of precious metals are beautifully produced, but researches on their techniques are rare. “Ancient Chinese Gold Techniques” is a collaborative research project of the Art Museum of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, the Master Studio of Chow Tai Fook and other institutions. This pioneering multidisciplinary approach has helped recover several major ancient techniques.

The workshop, which was one of the deliverables of the research project, was divided into two sections. It began with a brief lecture by Dr. Sam Tong, Postdoctoral Fellow of the Art Museum, on the techniques of precious metal chain making in ancient China and how they reflect China’s cultural exchanges with other Eurasian regions. It was followed by a demonstration by Mr. Andy Tsang, an expert of jewelry production at Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Co., Ltd. Participants made silver bracelets using the recovered ancient method under the instruction of Mr. Tsang. With the 20 quotas filled in no time upon release, the two workshops were held on 14 July and 20 July at LOUPE, PMQ.