Reigning over the height of the Qing dynasty's prosperity, Emperor Qianlong had a collection of priceless items that would make Croesus envy. One of them caught his eye in particular. There's no need to say it's a national treasure unlike any other. | Discover China

3.2K views · 83 reactions | A true renaissance man, Emperor Qianlong was renowned for his passion for art, assembling some of the largest collections of the time. These exquisite works forged a relationship between the emperor and history and extended his presence into the future. Experience these revered objects in "Mirroring China’s Past: Emperors and Their Bronzes.” Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies and Bank of China. | The Art Institute of Chicago | Facebook

A masterpiece of Qing dynasty art, this late portrait of the Qianlong Emperor is emblematic of how China’s imperial past continues to enthrall modern Western audiences. Celebrating art’s unique power to promote understanding and progress across cultures, Sotheby’s and Citi Private Bank are partnering to present 5 episodes of Most Famous Artworks: https://bit.ly/2JeA2VY | Sotheby's

This highly important and magnificent soapstone seal, bearing the inscription Qianlong yulan zhi bao (admired by his Majesty the Qianlong Emperor), is found prominently impressed on countless important Chinese paintings including the two most revered classical masterpieces in the world, namely Fan Kuan’s Travellers among Mountains and Streams and Guo Xi’s Early Spring, both dating from the Northern Song dynasty. The most iconic among all seals destined for art connoisseurship, this superb imperi