Highlights
Ya Chou lei: A Unique Shang Wine Vessel at Mia from the Former Qing Imperial Collection
Among the outstanding ancient Chinese ritual bronzes collected at the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia)—the majority of them were bequests of Alfred F. Pillsbury—one vessel known as Ya Chou lei particularly stands out. Not only was it formerly in the Qing imperial collection and recorded in Xiqing gujian (12.6), a catalogue documenting the Qianlong Emperor’s collection, but its origin and patron, intricate design, and casting technique are also fascinating.
An Interview with Dr. Katherine Crawford Luber
I joined Mia in January 2020, just two months before the museum had to close its doors for the pandemic. As you can imagine, the past two years have been challenging. However, they have also helped me to understand what an incredible opportunity we have here at Mia. I picture the future of the museum as one that centres on three pillars: inclusion, excellence, and sustainability.