See antique clockwork marvels from China’s Forbidden City
Called zimingzhong in Mandarin Chinese, or “bells that ring themselves”, these intricate clocks were brought to China by European missionaries during the Qing dynasty and were highly prized by Chinese emperors. These lavish clockworks don’t just represent time but serve as windows on a period of cutting-edge scientific innovation and collaboration across borders. The ‘Zimingzhong: … Read more