An exhibition showcasing 52 pieces of Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911) furniture from the Kong Family Mansion collection has opened at the Confucius Museum, offering visitors deeper insights into Confucian culture and traditional Chinese furniture craftsmanship.

The exhibition is divided into three sections, featuring furniture related to Confucian sacrificial rituals, imperial furnishings, and bestowed items associated with royal visits, as well as furniture used in the Confucius family's daily life.

The Kong Family Mansion, the residence of Confucius' direct descendants for over 600 years throughout the Ming and Qing dynasties, preserves a rich collection of historical artifacts from that period. 

According to Yang Jinqian, deputy director of the Confucius Museum, the collection now comprises more than 900 pieces, covering a wide range of categories, including chairs, tables, beds, and storage furniture, and provides valuable material evidence for research into traditional Chinese furniture and Confucian cultural history.

Experts admire a lacquered inlaid marble floor screen from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]

A visitor views the rosewood cabinets with nanmu inlay and painted glass panels from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]

A visitor takes a photo of wooden stools from the Ming Dynasty. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]