Points of Exchange: Asian Ceramics in the Reeves Collection
Points of Exchange: Asian Ceramics in the Reeves Collection
On View: August 28, 2024 – Ongoing
Location: Reeves Museum of Ceramics
Image (left): Jar, hard-paste porcelain made in Jingdezhen, China, ca. 1645-60
Mr. and Mrs. Euchlin D. Reeves Collection in memory of Mrs. Chester Green Reeves and Miss Lizzie H. Dyer, R1967.1.696.1
Points of Exchange: Asian Ceramics in the Reeves Collection highlights the complex cultural dialogues and economic networks that have shaped the history of Asian ceramics, both domestic and export, dating back to the sixteenth century. Featuring a selection of earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain from the Museums’ permanent collection, the exhibit explores the global impact of these coveted objects, from their origins in China to their widespread influence across Asia, Europe, and America.
The exhibition is curated by guest curator Rachel Du, a specialist in Chinese works of art.
The Curator
Rachel Du is a specialist in Chinese art and history. With expertise in jades, porcelain, scholar’s objects, and bronzes, she brings a wealth of knowledge cultivated through prior roles in gallery and museum sectors. Rachel holds a Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Literature and Art History from the University of California, Davis, and a Master’s degree from the University of Chicago, specializing in Chinese art and history. She is dedicated to promoting awareness of Chinese art, culture, and history through community engagement.
Jar, hard-paste porcelain made in Jingdezhen, China, ca. 1645-60. Mr. and Mrs. Euchlin D. Reeves Collection in memory of Mrs. Chester Green Reeves and Miss Lizzie H. Dyer, R1967.1.696.1
