康熙朝西洋钟表的传播与制造

Study on the Spread and Manufacture of the Western Clocks in Kangxi Period of Qing Dynasty

西洋钟表自明末万历年间传入中国,因其计时准确和做工精美而逐渐取代了中国传统计时仪器。康熙帝重视西方科学技术,使得西洋钟表兴起于康熙一朝,除进贡与购买外,还在清宫造办处下设自鸣钟处,后全国多地均出现仿制生产钟表的作坊,推动了清代钟表制造业的发展,为清中期钟表制造与收藏的巅峰打下基础。

Western clock was introduced into China since the late Ming Wanli Dynasty. Because of its accurate timing and exquisite workmanship, it gradually replaced the traditional Chinese timing instruments. Emperor Kangxi attached great importance to the western science and technology, making the western clock a rage during that period. Besides tribute and purchase, a clock making branch was also set up in the palace. Later, many plants producing clocks appeared in different places in the country and it promoted the development of the clock making industry in Qing Dynasty, laying a foundation for the peak of the manufacture and collection of clocks in the middle of the Qing Dynasty.