From as early as the 1580s, the commodity of clocks began to make their way from the Western world into China. These objects of both beauty and functionality,timepieces as “sing-songs”. Now in a new exhibition at the Science Museum in London, visitors can trace the journey of zimingzhong in the 18th century from the port of Guangzhou right into the heart of the Forbidden City.
CLOCKWORK TREASURES
Apr 18, 2024
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