Xiamen Photo Gallery - Xiamen Museum Part 2

Xiamen Museum is a bit of a walk from the metro station, located amidst a set of grand buildings with a large public square. Originally opened on Gulangyu in 1988, it relocated to the present site with 2 storeys of exhibitions.
I explored more Jingdezhen ceramics made during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Some of these are Dehua wares, which were locally-made and are characterized by a clear and clean white porcelain. These were exported via the maritime Silk Road and also known as "blanc de Chine" by the French.

Jade is also historically a valued commodity in China. These items date from the Qing Dynasty.

These Ming Dynasty paintings and scrolls have also been well-maintained.

Upstairs, there was a good folk culture exhibition with lots of re-created dioramas and very good air-conditioning to cool down from the summer heat.


Xiamen Museum is a bit of a walk from the metro station, located amidst a set of grand buildings with a large public square. Originally opened on Gulangyu in 1988, it relocated to the present site with 2 storeys of exhibitions. I explored more Jingdezhen ceramics made during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Some of these are Dehua wares, which were locally-made and are characterized by a clear and clean white porcelain. These were exported via the maritime Silk Road and also known as "blanc de Chine" by the French. Jade is also historically a valued commodity in China. These items date from the Qing Dynasty. These Ming Dynasty paintings and scrolls have also been well-maintained. Upstairs, there was a good folk culture exhibition with lots of re-created dioramas and very good air-conditioning to cool down from the summer heat.

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