With the pattern mapped, the Shanghai Museum turned to the Nanjing ... One such surprise came from the fabric of the Ming dynasty robe, which combined silk and cotton, interweaving protein and ...

The main chamber holds two intricately decorated wooden coffins painted with gold diamonds and other colorful floral and bird patterns ... the archaeology of the Ming Dynasty, go to “China ...

A pair of rare Ming Dynasty fish jars dating from the 16th century have sold for £9.6 million ($12.5 million) at auction, smashing their estimate of £1 million ($1.3 million). The porcelain jars ...