Science Fiction
The Celestial Vessel
A Tale of Empire, Discovery, and the Quest for the Harmony of Heaven
In the year 1736, Emperor Qianlong sat upon the Dragon Throne, his reign a golden age of peace and prosperity for the Qing Dynasty. As a patron of the arts, he had brought about a golden age of Chinese culture, sponsoring monumental works of literature, painting, and poetry that would be celebrated for centuries to come. In this era of grandeur, the humblest of crafts found its way into the imperial courts: porcelain-making.Deep within the imperial kilns, a young apprentice, Wei, toiled late into the night, his hands stained with the crimson earth of Jingdezhen.
By: Dickens & Co
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Submitted: 20/06/2024
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606 Words