Museum of Tea Ware Hong Kong

The Flagstaff House, located in Hong Kong Park, is the oldest colonial building in Hong Kong and a great example of the architecture of the mid-19th century. When it was completed in 1846, the building was used as the official residence of the commander of the British forces. In 1994 the whitewashed jewel was opened as the Museum of Tea Ware. The museum's collection includes about 500 pieces of tea ware ranging from earthenware to porcelain, primarily of Chinese origin, dating from the 7th century to the present day. Various exhibits also describe methods of making the specific kinds of tea favored by the major dynasties. The core collection of the museum was provided by a local collector, the late Dr K. S. Lo. Of course, the main focus of the museum is ornate oriental tea ware, but the collection also includes a number of ceramic pieces as well as Chinese seals.