"Zimingzhong: Clockwork Treasures from China's Forbidden City" exhibition, showcasing 23 Chinese mechanical clocks, opened at London's Science Museum, running through June 2.

An exhibition titled "Zimingzhong: Clockwork Treasures from China's Forbidden City" has opened at the Science Museum in London, featuring 23 resplendent mechanical clocks, known as zimingzhong, on loan from the Palace Museum in Beijing. The exhibition runs through June 2, inviting visitors to explore the beauty and workings of these centuries-old timepieces and their historical role in early cultural exchanges between Britain and China.

February 02, 2024
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