The time of emperors
2 years, 10 months ago

The time of emperors

China Daily  

A restorer works on an antique timepiece in Chengde Mountain Resort in 2020. New life This is the second time the timepieces from the Chengde Mountain Resort have left in sets. Since 2018, Qi Haonan, a restorer at the museum, and his tutor Wang Jin have led a comprehensive restoration of timepieces at the mountain resort. The technique used in the restoration of the antique timepieces at the Palace Museum was listed as a national-level intangible cultural heritage in 2014, but Qi and Wang used to be the only regular restorers at the museum. The seven restorers at the Palace Museum are lending a helping hand to institutions nationwide in keeping the former royal timepieces running, and more local restorers are being trained for the future.

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A man with time on his hands
2 years, 3 months ago

A man with time on his hands

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"The collaboration helps the museums set up a communication and resource sharing platform for antique timepieces," Qi says, adding that an archive on clock restoration has been established, comprising photos and texts about the restoration process. Based on the archive, three books were published, introducing the history, mechanics, design and characteristics of antique timepieces made in the UK, Switzerland and …

A man with time on his hands
2 years, 3 months ago

A man with time on his hands

China Daily  

Made in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, an important clock-producing center for the imperial court, two gilt copper clocks combine Western horology techniques with Chinese elements. Passing down the skill "With the rising attention and influence, antique clock restoration can not only be further developed, but also be expanded to more museums that house antique clocks and watches," Qi says. According to …

The time of emperors
2 years, 10 months ago

The time of emperors

China Daily  

Visitors take a close look at the antique clocks at the Palace Museum in Beijing. The Palace Museum and Chengde Mountain Resort highlight a collection of imported and domestic antique clocks, Wang Kaihao reports. While the Palace Museum, China's imperial palace in Beijing from 1420 to 1911, also known as the Forbidden City, houses myriad artifacts that showcase traditional Chinese …

The time of emperors
2 years, 10 months ago

The time of emperors

China Daily  

Visitors take a close look at the antique clocks at the Palace Museum in Beijing. The Palace Museum and Chengde Mountain Resort highlight a collection of imported and domestic antique clocks, Wang Kaihao reports. While the Palace Museum, China's imperial palace in Beijing from 1420 to 1911, also known as the Forbidden City, houses myriad artifacts that showcase traditional Chinese …

The time of emperors
2 years, 10 months ago

The time of emperors

China Daily  

Visitors take a close look at the antique clocks at the Palace Museum in Beijing. The Palace Museum and Chengde Mountain Resort highlight a collection of imported and domestic antique clocks, Wang Kaihao reports. While the Palace Museum, China's imperial palace in Beijing from 1420 to 1911, also known as the Forbidden City, houses myriad artifacts that showcase traditional Chinese …

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