Conservation of a Chinese Silk Hanging: Buddha of the Three Generations

Buddhas of the Three Generations was made in China’s imperial textile workshops in the mid-18th century, during the reign of the Qianlong Emperor (r. 1735-1796), who was devoted to Buddhism. From July to October 2024, the Chester Beatty is conserving this work for future displays. Learn more about this conservation on our website here: shorturl.at/LnIgm
This conservation project is generously supported by the Heritage Council.