Dawn of the Yellow Earth: Ancient Chinese Ceramics from the Meiyintang Collection
黄土地的黎明：梅蔭堂藏中国古代陶瓷

Drawn from the Meiyintang Collection, one of the richest collections of early Chinese ceramics outside China, the sixty-three objects in this exhibition, dating from the Neolithic (ca. 6500-1700 BCE) through the Warring States (ca. 475–221 BCE) periods, illustrated early Chinese ceramic culture in different regions. Many of the works were found along the Yellow River and the lower Yangzi River region, long believed to be the cradles of Chinese civilization. These artworks demonstrated China’s remarkable technical achievements in ceramic production, such as the use of the fast-wheel, high-temperature firing, and creativity in decorative art. The exhibition vividly reflected the impressive civilization and dynamic art of ancient China.