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Decoding a 'patterned' history

Ancient motifs reveal how artisans expressed belief, shaped identity, and reflected changing views of nature, Wang Qian reports.

By Wang Qian | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2026-03-24 08:03

A blue-and-white dish patterned with lotuses of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). [Photo provided to China Daily]

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