Louvre exhibits show influence of China
Rare treasures offer insights into cultural exchange across Asia, the Middle East and Europe, Zhang Kung Kun reports.
By Zhang Kun in Shanghai |
China Daily |
Updated: 2025-12-12 05:43
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For the first time, treasures from the Louvre in Paris, France, are on display in a large-scale exhibition in Shanghai.
On Saturday, The Wonder of Patterns: Masterpieces from India, Iran and the Ottoman World from the Musee du Louvre will open at the Museum of Art Pudong in Shanghai, presenting more than 300 artifacts from the Louvre's collection.
The exhibition has been curated exclusively for the MAP in Shanghai, with exhibits encompassing a wide range of mediums including ceramics, jewelry, jade, glass, carpets, paintings, and sculptures. It will offer a broad perspective spanning the 16th to the 19th centuries.
