This Porcelain Shouldn’t Exist - the Carnegie Falangcai Bowl

Name: This Porcelain Shouldn’t Exist - the Carnegie Falangcai Bowl
Uploaded: 2025-04-28T10:17:58.250Z
Description: Deep purple and ruby red never appeared on Chinese porcelain until a alchemy breakthrough changed its course in Chinese history. Explore Kangxi Emperor’s obsession — this falangcai bowl crafted with gold nanoparticles and fired to perfection under his watch. Join Sotheby’s Hong Kong at Chater House to unlock the glittering secret behind a 300-year-old masterpiece.

7 May 2025 | Hong Kong

Deep purple and ruby red never appeared on Chinese porcelain until a alchemy breakthrough changed its course in Chinese history. Explore Kangxi Emperor’s obsession — this falangcai bowl crafted with gold nanoparticles and fired to perfection under his watch. Join Sotheby’s Hong Kong at Chater House to unlock the glittering secret behind a 300-year-old masterpiece.

Past Auction

Chinese Art

7 May 2025 | 10:45 AM HKT | Hong Kong

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