Pure and Infinite, an exhibition at Hebei Museum, in Shijiazhuang, Hebei province, running until April 13, is a collaboration between the National Museum of China and Hebei Museum, gathering selected examples of white porcelains in the collections of the two museums and other cultural institutions.

The ceramics on show are artifacts from the sites of historic kilns, some of which no longer exist, and works by contemporary artists to reflect continuous conservation of the tradition. It introduces varying white porcelain items produced at different kilns in history, across the country, from the past to the present, and how the tradition has inspired modern potters to explore new styles.

Pure and Infinite, an exhibition at Hebei Museum, in Shijiazhuang, Hebei province, is a collaboration between the National Museum of China and Hebei Museum to pay tribute to the white porcelain tradition. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Pure and Infinite, an exhibition at Hebei Museum, in Shijiazhuang, Hebei province, is a collaboration between the National Museum of China and Hebei Museum to pay tribute to the white porcelain tradition. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Pure and Infinite, an exhibition at Hebei Museum, in Shijiazhuang, Hebei province, is a collaboration between the National Museum of China and Hebei Museum to pay tribute to the white porcelain tradition. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Pure and Infinite, an exhibition at Hebei Museum, in Shijiazhuang, Hebei province, is a collaboration between the National Museum of China and Hebei Museum to pay tribute to the white porcelain tradition. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Pure and Infinite, an exhibition at Hebei Museum, in Shijiazhuang, Hebei province, is a collaboration between the National Museum of China and Hebei Museum to pay tribute to the white porcelain tradition. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]