Türkiye on Saturday inaugurated a new museum district within Istanbul's historic Topkapi Palace, where thousands of Chinese porcelain pieces are on display, reflecting centuries of cultural exchanges between China and Türkiye. Restored into a historical neighborhood complete with its own streets and squares, the palace's former mint now houses the Porcelain Museum, which displays 5,300 pieces -- including 3,500 Chinese porcelains -- across 19 halls.
Dating back to the 13th century, Chinese porcelains -- particularly those from Jingdezhen -- traveled along the ancient Silk Road to the Ottoman court. The sultans' deep admiration for these exquisite pieces not only made them a symbol of prestige but also inspired the flourishing of traditional Ottoman ceramic arts, creating a unique cultural synthesis. Many Yuan-era pieces from Jingdezhen were custom-made for the Islamic world, featuring large forms and dense patterns that are rarely seen within China itself.
Source: Xinhua Net