When he ascended to the throne, Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) inherited an affluent monarchy from his ...

The astonishing Chinese collections in the Palace museums today hold many of his precious objects. Our bi is one that thoroughly engaged the Qianlong Emperor's attention, and it is not hard to ...

Each piece in Palace Voyages unfolds as a dazzling dialogue ... The Tranquil Magnolia necklace is a stand-out, inspired by the Qianlong Emperor's devotion to classical Chinese art.