From May 22, 2025 - November 09, 2025), the Museum of East Asian Art will provide insights into the art of blue and white porcelain.
The exhibition chronologically traces the artistic and technical development of blue and white porcelain and its trading history from the early phase of the Ming dynasty to its decline in the 17th century. In addition to production for the court, merchandise for various regional markets is highlighted as well as the attempts of Persian, Turkish and European faience manufacturers to imitate the Chinese models. The exhibits are complemented by visual material such as paintings, Persian miniatures and photographs. On display are objects from the museum's own collection, permanent loans from the Peter and Irene Ludwig Foundation as well as loans from Cologne's municipal museums and important German private collectors.
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