The image is a photograph of a sign that reads "PREFACE" in Chinese characters. The sign is located in a museum or exhibition space with a green background and a black and white design on the right side. The text is written in both English and Chinese characters, with the English text on the left side of the sign and the Chinese characters in the center. 

The sign appears to be a reference to the Chinese culture and history, as it mentions that the chinaware of the Ming and Qing dynasty is an important part of the Chinese ancient porcelain. The Chinese characters are written in a traditional Chinese font and are arranged in a grid-like pattern. The image is taken from a slightly elevated angle, looking down on the sign.