French treasures to be showcased in Beijing
By Wang Kaihao | China Daily | 2017-04-11 07:25
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A collection of French treasures, including the Consular Sword, will be part of a display of nearly 300 precious objects at the Palace Museum in Beijing from Tuesday. [Photo/China Daily] |
According to Karine Hugenaud, deputy director of the museum affiliated with Chaumet, the French high-end jewelry maker behind the exhibits, the oldest item on display is a gold box decorated with shells and cloisonne enamel.
Made in 1789, it is the earliest surviving work of jeweler Marie-Etienne Nitot, the founder of Chaumet.
