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The Oriental Ceramic Society (OCS) was founded on the 31st January 1921 in the London drawing room of the esteemed collector, S.D. Winkworth. This meeting was the first of its kind, where a small group of like-minded, passionate collectors and experts gathered together to discuss, exchange ideas and write about Asian art. The OCS is now the oldest and foremost society in the world focused on Asian art.
Handling Session: Chiswick Auctions: The Santos Collection of Early Ceramics
Date: Saturday 7 February, 4pm-5pm With: Tiago Cordeiro-Soares – Head of Asian Works of Art Department – Chiswick Auctions Location: Chiswick Auctions, Barley Mow Centre, Chiswick, London W4 4PH To register your interest email by Thursday 5th February.Successful applicants will be notified with full details by Friday the 6th February. RSVP by Thursday
OCS/SICS 2026 Study Exchange Programme to London
The Society of International Ceramic Studies (SICS) is pleased to announce the 2026 SICS-OCS Study Exchange Programme, a featured initiative of the SICS Global Workstation Program, now invites applications. The programme is open to both individual members and to people affiliated with an institutional member (for instance, students, staff, or
British Museum Handling Session -‘1935 Revisited: Handling Objects From the International Exhibition of Chinese Art’
Our recent OCS handling session at the British Museum was an opportunity to revisit the famous 1935 International Exhibition of Chinese Art. Held in London, this exhibition was a landmark moment for the study of Chinese art in the West. Several OCS founding members were closely involved. OCS members were
Handling Session of Yaozhou Wares with Professor Brian M. Salzberg
On Saturday 13th of December OCS members gathered at the home of Professor Salzberg in Philadelphia, USA to handle 15 exquisite examples from the Yaozhou kilns in Shaanxi province, China. The pieces ranged from a large Tang black ware ewer and a unique Tang lion-shaped incense burner to two pieces
The Sir Percival David Foundation of Chinese Art Annual Lecture 2025
Lecture: A New Look at Old Pots in the Freer Gallery of Art Speakers: Jan Stuart, Melvin R. Seiden Curator of Chinese Art National Museum of Asian Art, Washington DC. Date: Monday 8 December 2025 OCS Members are invited to join The Sir Percival David Foundation of Chinese Art for their 2025 Annual
Highlights from Asian Art in London
Sharing insights into Chinese ceramics.
Watch the replay of Dr. Weng Yanjun’s lecture, presented by the Oriental Ceramic Society at Christie’s on 4 November 2025 as part of Asian Art in London.
Vivian Tong Awarded OCS/SICS 2025 Study Exchange Programme to Jingdezhen
The OCS is pleased to announce the winner of the inaugural OCS/SICS Study Exchange Programme 2025. Vivian Tong has been awarded the opportunity to travel to Jingdezhen in June 2025 to pursue her research on ‘Revisiting Images of Porcelain Production, Post-Production Logistics and Trade: Assessing their Viability through Researching Historical
Inaugural OCS and SICS Study Exchange Programme – Jingdezhen 2025
The Oriental Ceramic Society (OCS) and the Society of International Ceramic Studies (SICS) announce a 2025 study exchange in Jingdezhen, China. One selected candidate will receive a £3000 stipend, accommodation, and research access. Applications close 1 April 2025.