Collection of Qianlong (1735 - 1796 AD)
Sixth Emperor of the Qing Dynasty
The Qianlong Emperor reigned from 1735 to 1796. The reign was one of the longest in Chinese history. His series of military campaigns eliminated the Turk and Mongol threats to northeastern China, enlarged his empire by creating the New Province, and reinforced Chinese authority in the south and east.
Qing Emperor Qianlong's Green Emerald Thumb Ring
乾隆爺御用扳指 | 翠玉石
Qing Emperor Qianlong's Gild Blue Emerald Ring
乾隆爺御用戒指 | 碧湖藍包金
Qing Emperor Qianlong's Red Emerald Ring
乾隆爺御用戒指 | 杏紅翠玉石
Qing Emperor Qianlong's Red Emerald Thumb Ring
乾隆爺御用扳指 | 杏紅翠玉石
Qing Emperor Qianlong's Snuff Bottle
乾隆爺御制鼻煙瓶
Qing Emperor Qianlong's Snuff Bottle
乾隆爺玻璃鼻搪瓷煙瓶
Qing Emperor Qianlong's Snuff Bottle
乾隆爺御制/玻璃搪瓷鼻煙瓶
Qing Emperor Qianlong's Enamel
Qing Emperor Qianlong's Porcelain Bowl
乾隆瓷碗
Qing Emperor Qianlong's Porcelain Bowl
乾隆瓷碗
Qing Emperor Qianlong's Three Saints Golden Buddha
乾隆 三聖金彿
Collection of YongZheng (1722 - 1735 AD)
Fifth Emperor of the Qing Dynasty
The Yongzheng Emperor reigned from 1722 to 1735. Under this rule, his main goal was to structure an effective government with minimal expense. The Yongzheng era was a period of peace and prosperity. The Yongzheng Emperor cracked down on corruption and reformed the personnel and financial administration. His reign saw the formation of the Grand Council, an institution which had an enormous impact on the future of the Qing dynasty.
Qing Emperor Yongzheung's Lang Kiln Red-Glazed Porcelain Cup
雍正 紅釉瓷杯
Collection of KangXi (1654 - 1722 AD)
Fourth Emperor of the Qing Dynasty
The Kangxi Emperor reigned from 1661 to 1722 for 61 years, making him the longest-reigning emperor in Chinese history. He ascended the throne at the age of seven but actual power was held for six years by four regents and his grandmother, the Grand Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang. The Kangxi Emperor is considered one of China's greatest emperors. The Kangxi Emperor's reign brought about long-term stability and wealth after years of war and chaos. He initiated the period known as the "Prosperous Era of Kangxi and Qianlong" which lasted for several generations after his death.
Emperor Kangxi's Yellow Garlic Bottle
康熙年制 帝皇黄蒜头瓶
Emperor Kangxi's Vase
康熙年制 帝皇凸花瓶
Emperor Kangxi's Tri-colour Bowl
康熙年制 素三彩龍盤
Giuseppe Castiglione, S.J., Lang Shinin
Giuseppe Castiglione, S.J., was an Italian Jesuit brother and missionary in China who served as an artist at the imperial court of three Qing emperors – the Kangxi, Yongzheng and Qianlong emperors.