An exhibition dedicated to preserving porcelain heritage opened in Ulaanbaatar during the factory’s seventieth anniversary. Batpurev Khorloo introduced the display at the Zanabazar Museum of Fine Arts on November nineteenth. He welcomed visitors with a collection that highlighted personal memories linked to preserving porcelain heritage. The introduction encouraged younger audiences to value preserving porcelain heritage through authentic objects carrying meaningful stories.
Curators arranged six hundred items into three clear sections that guided visitors through several artistic periods. The first section presented stamps, postcards, envelopes, and photographs documenting early workers and their creations. Another section displayed porcelain artworks showing design changes shaped by shifting cultural preferences and artistic experimentation. A final section showcased decorative pieces that represented evolving techniques and deepening national craftsmanship across decades.
The Mongolian Porcelain Factory began operations in 1955 when skilled specialists helped develop Mongolia’s ceramic industry. Workers created utilitarian goods and artistic pieces that soon became essential items in many Mongolian households. The factory also shipped selected porcelain to foreign markets, including Japan and Cuba, during its strongest years. Many families still treasure factory products because they preserve memories tied to daily life and cultural identity.
During the ceremony, Batpurev shared heartfelt remarks about his bond with the factory’s long creative journey. He described how his father worked there for decades and influenced his early love for porcelain. Childhood summers spent assisting workers strengthened his appreciation for the craft and its cultural significance. He collected pieces from every era to protect objects that often vanished from public view over time.
Batpurev emphasized the decade from 1955 to 1965 as the factory’s most creative and influential period. Artists produced detailed pieces reflecting Mongolian themes that continue attracting collectors seeking meaningful porcelain artworks. One standout highlight featured a 1991 vase portraying Chinggis Khaan with striking detail and respected artistic craftsmanship. Another display offered hand-painted creations crafted by the factory’s earliest foreign specialist during its earliest developmental phase. Visitors explored samples from all production eras to understand technique changes and shifting design traditions across generations.
The exhibition remains open through November thirtieth and invites guests to study Mongolia’s evolving ceramic heritage firsthand. Organizers hope the display encourages greater appreciation for porcelain while supporting efforts to preserve traditional craftsmanship. They believe continued public interest will strengthen recognition of porcelain’s historical value and ensure ongoing cultural protection.
