Until March 20 an exhibition dedicated to the Forbidden City and the magnificent Chinese empire of Qianlong in the 18th century. Qianlong brought prosperity to the empire, which became the second largest and most populated in history under his reign. Qianlong was also an avid art collector and set about filling the incredible Forbidden City’s 9,000 halls and rooms with treasures from around the world.

On show are more than 300 pieces. Paintings, a collection of table clocks, weapons, armour and utensils belonging to the Emperor, ceramics, court garments, Qianlong’s 80th birthday table, cloisonné tableware, imperial seals, jewellery and objects used for worship.

The exhibition is at the Museo del Corso, just 10 minutes walk from the apartments of Palazzo Olivia, near Piazza Colonna. The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10.00 a.m. to 07.00 p.m. For more information visit the Museo del Corso.

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