Gold Ming : The splendors and beauties of Imperial China (14th – 17th centuries)

This autumn, the Guimet museum transports visitors into the opulent world of the Ming imperial court and invites them to discover the refinement and protocols of the art of women's jewellery. This exhibition offers a rare glimpse of the delicacy and splendour of some of China's greatest gold masterpieces, unique and intricate objects which could be found both in the Forbidden City and the palaces of the wealthy elite.

Thanks to pieces on loan from the Qujiang Museum of Fine Arts (Xi'an, China) and their exceptional collection of vases and ornaments, the Guimet museum is presenting an exhibition of gold objects and jewellery created during the Ming dynasty (1368-1644). This stunning collection reflects the splendour and unparalleled refinement of gold craftsmanship and the art of jewellery during a golden era of Chinese civilisation.

This exhibition is organised by the Guimet museum and the Qujiang Museum of Fine Arts (Xi'an, Shaanxi, China) as part of the Franco-Chinese Year of Cultural Tourism and the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between France and China. The objects exhibited are from the exceptional collection of Mr. Kwok.

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Hélène Gascuel, curator in charge of Chinese textiles and furniture at Guimet

Arnaud Bertrand, curator in charge of Korean and Ancient China collections at Guimet