A special exhibition titled "Sailing Overseas-- Exhibition of Exquisite Qing Dynasty Export Artifacts Collected by the Dongguan Museum" opened at the Changsha Museum on November 11. The exhibition features over 150 fine export artworks that blend traditional Chinese craftsmanship with Western aesthetics, including Guangzhou painted porcelain, export fans, lacquerware, and silverware. It vividly recreates the brilliant history of Sino-Western trade and cultural exchanges from the 18th to the 19th century, inviting visitors to a transoceanic dialogue among civilizations. (Photo/Li Jian, Hunan Daily)

Information:

Sailing Overseas-- Exhibition of  Exquisite Qing Dynasty Export Artifacts Collected by the Dongguan Museum

Duration: November 11, 2025 to January 11, 2026

Venue: Special Exhibition Hall 2, Changsha Museum

Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday (closed every Monday); 09:00-17:00 (last entry at 16:30)

The exhibition is open to the public free of charge.

A special exhibition titled "Sailing Overseas-- Exhibition of Exquisite Qing Dynasty Export Artifacts Collected by the Dongguan Museum" opened at the Changsha Museum on November 11. The exhibition features over 150 fine export artworks that blend traditional Chinese craftsmanship with Western aesthetics, including Guangzhou painted porcelain, export fans, lacquerware, and silverware. It vividly recreates the brilliant history of Sino-Western trade and cultural exchanges from the 18th to the 19th century, inviting visitors to a transoceanic dialogue among civilizations. (Photo/Li Jian, Hunan Daily)

An exhibit on display. (Photo/Li Jian, Hunan Daily)

A special exhibition titled "Sailing Overseas-- Exhibition of Exquisite Qing Dynasty Export Artifacts Collected by the Dongguan Museum" opened at the Changsha Museum on November 11. The exhibition features over 150 fine export artworks that blend traditional Chinese craftsmanship with Western aesthetics, including Guangzhou painted porcelain, export fans, lacquerware, and silverware. It vividly recreates the brilliant history of Sino-Western trade and cultural exchanges from the 18th to the 19th century, inviting visitors to a transoceanic dialogue among civilizations. (Photo/Li Jian, Hunan Daily)

A special exhibition titled "Sailing Overseas-- Exhibition of Exquisite Qing Dynasty Export Artifacts Collected by the Dongguan Museum" opened at the Changsha Museum on November 11. The exhibition features over 150 fine export artworks that blend traditional Chinese craftsmanship with Western aesthetics, including Guangzhou painted porcelain, export fans, lacquerware, and silverware. It vividly recreates the brilliant history of Sino-Western trade and cultural exchanges from the 18th to the 19th century, inviting visitors to a transoceanic dialogue among civilizations. (Photo/Li Jian, Hunan Daily)

A special exhibition titled "Sailing Overseas-- Exhibition of Exquisite Qing Dynasty Export Artifacts Collected by the Dongguan Museum" opened at the Changsha Museum on November 11. The exhibition features over 150 fine export artworks that blend traditional Chinese craftsmanship with Western aesthetics, including Guangzhou painted porcelain, export fans, lacquerware, and silverware. It vividly recreates the brilliant history of Sino-Western trade and cultural exchanges from the 18th to the 19th century, inviting visitors to a transoceanic dialogue among civilizations. (Photo/Li Jian, Hunan Daily)

An exhibit on display. (Photo/Li Jian, Hunan Daily)

A special exhibition titled "Sailing Overseas-- Exhibition of Exquisite Qing Dynasty Export Artifacts Collected by the Dongguan Museum" opened at the Changsha Museum on November 11. The exhibition features over 150 fine export artworks that blend traditional Chinese craftsmanship with Western aesthetics, including Guangzhou painted porcelain, export fans, lacquerware, and silverware. It vividly recreates the brilliant history of Sino-Western trade and cultural exchanges from the 18th to the 19th century, inviting visitors to a transoceanic dialogue among civilizations. (Photo/Li Jian, Hunan Daily)

An exhibit on display. (Photo/Li Jian, Hunan Daily)

This article is from the Hunan Provincial Government www.enghunan.gov.cn.

Translator: Kuang Zhenzhen

Chinese source: hunantoday