A lustful proposition accompanied by a gruesome threat. A violent, humiliating rejection. A retaliatory—and lascivious—kidnapping. A long search for the one kidnapped. A war of recovery. Slaughter. Victory. Glorification of […]
Eunuchs were firsthand witnesses to the decline and fall of the Qing dynasty in 1911. As the emasculated servants of the emperor and his court, palace eunuchs provide an important […]
This trip is now sold out. If you are interested in being added to the wait list, please fill out the ONLINE RSVP FORM. If space opens up on the […]
Of the thousands of objects in the museum’s collection, most were created by unknown makers. Many works are unsigned, and others have lost attribution over time. For generations, such pieces […]
Interest in Korean food is skyrocketing with numerous new Korean markets springing up in the Bay Area. The largest and most upscale of these markets is Jagalchi in the Serramonte […]
The Sogdians were an Iranian-speaking people from the great Central Asian cities of Samarkand and Bukhara. Between the fourth and eighth centuries CE, they became the most influential merchants of […]
Tour a Berkeley foundry during their weekly bronze pour and learn about the lost wax method which is essentially the same as that which was used to create the Cambodian […]
Our Annual Holiday Party will be held at a fascinating venue — Eastern Classics in Berkeley, the largest importer of authentic Japanese antiques and furniture in the country. The gallery […]
This workshop explores Mongol Zurag, a distinctive painting tradition that emerged in twentieth-century Mongolia as the invention of a new artistic tradition within the era of Socialist Realism. Developed during […]
Join us for tours of two special exhibitions at the Crocker Art Museum. Curator Amelia Kit-Yui Chau will give us a tour of the pieces she selected from the Corti […]
Due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, we have decided to cancel this trip. If and when the situation changes, we will review and decide whether to reschedule […]
“Beauty is eternity gazing at itself in a mirror. But you are eternity and you are the mirror.” – Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet What is beauty? How do shared ideas […]
Save the Date Join us on a trip to view the great collections and auctions of Asian art in New York City. This trip is timed to coincide with Asia […]