Sunday, April 9, 2023

The Ming Dynasty

Officially known as the Great Ming, this was the imperial ruling dynasty of China from 1368 through to 1644, the last dynasty of the Han people.

During the dynasty, several pieces of pottery - known as Ming - were created, which tend to be rather expensive these days. There were also several paintings and embroideries made, and prominent advances in art.
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