Hong Kong Palace Museum | HKPM Talk Series | Conservation Case Study from The Palace Museum (Part 3)

Writing has always been one of the most important uses of paper since its invention. Throughout history, there have been continuous advancements in paper processing techniques for this purpose, leading to the development of numerous renowned types of paper documented in ancient texts.

Gu An, Research Fellow of The Palace Museum, conducted a scientific analysis of the evolution of ancient writing paper processing technology. It examined Hard Yellow Paper and Jade Plate Paper, along with other representative ancient paper samples. This study sheds light on their craftsmanship and identified characteristics addressing unanswered questions in the research of calligraphy and painting.

This talk is in line with the Hong Kong Palace Museum Conservator-in-Residence Programme 2024–2025, a government-funded programme that aims to raise public awareness of innovative strategies for the conservation and management of artefacts.

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