The Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden (SKD) will soon be presenting three rare treasures from imperial dynasties in China. They exemplify the aesthetics and outstanding craftsmanship of their time, the SKD announced. "The objects in the porcelain collection have been the focus of public attention in recent weeks. What makes them so special will now be presented to the public."
Reports made headlines
The SKD alluded to reports that recently made headlines. In February, the "Bild" newspaper reported that thieves were targeting valuable objects from the porcelain collection in the Zwinger. There had been information about this from foreign security authorities. The theft of a dragon vase and a Ru bowl from China was planned. The SKD did not comment on this. In January, however, they reported a targeted hacker attack.
Two of the allegedly compromised objects mentioned at the time will be on display in the Residenzschloss from next Wednesday until the end of June under the title "In Focus: Three Rare Treasures of Imperial China". In addition to the Ru bowl and the vase, this includes a snuff bottle barely five centimetres in size.
