Dating all the way back to the time of the Chinese Ming Dynasty, the world’s most expensive china set costs somewhere between $25,7 million and $38,6 million, and it was used by the eighth Emperor of Ming Dynasty, Chenghua. What makes this particular china set special apart from its age, are the carefully painted chickens that adorn it.
From January 29 to January 31, a series of Qing Dynasty copies of the original cups were put on display in Beijing for all to admire. The authentic cups are usually showcased in museums and belong to wealthy collectors, which is why they will probably not become available for purchase anytime soon. The old and beautiful Ming Dynasty cups were decorated with representations of chickens and hens because the emperor was known for his affection towards poultry. Even though they are hundreds of years old, the cups are in great condition and are regarded as true works of art.
