The exhibition features a constellation of precious artefacts, taking viewers on a journey through fragrance to enrich their understanding and appreciation about the fragrance culture of China.
Date and time
Monday to Wednesday, Friday: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday, Sunday and public holiday: 10:00am – 9:00pm
Closed on Thursday (except public holiday)
Location
The Special Gallery, 2/F, Hong Kong Museum of Art,
10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Exhibition details
The Club also supports a series of educational activities to help visitors to learn more about various usages and characteristics of fragrances in China. These include guided tours, expert talks, and workshops. The exhibition gallery also features scent experience zones to complement the introduction of various scent practices throughout the history of China. Local artists are invited to shed new light on the cultural significance of fragrance in Hong Kong through different mediums, thereby enabling visitors and the younger generation in particular to understand the close relationship of Hong Kong with the historical transit of fragrance materials.
We are committed to building an inclusive, creative and vibrant Hong Kong, where everyone can enjoy the benefits offered by cultural experiences and an improved quality of life through arts.
Hill censer with phoenix and turtle stand
Han dynasty (206 BCE – 220 CE)
Bronze, H 27.4 cm Dia 9.7 cm
Collection of Shanghai Museum
Bottom:
Carved red lacquer incense box in the form of imperial palace
Qing dynasty (1644 – 1911)
Lacquer
Collection of Shanghai Museum
| Event Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Fee (HK$) | $30 (Standard)│$21 (Group)│$15 (Concessionary)│Free (Museum Pass) Tickets for the exhibition are available up to seven days in advance at all URBTIX outlets and self-service ticketing kiosks at HKMoA or other designated locations. |
| Website | https://hk.art.museum/en/web/ma/exhibitions-and-events/fragrance-of-time.html |
Lady reclining on a cage over a censer
Not dated Hanging scroll, ink and colour on satin
Collection of Shanghai Museum
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