China: Journey to the
East
A British Museum Tour
This major exhibition offers
visitors the chance to encounter real artefacts from one of the
most important and influential civilisations in world
history.
China: Journey to the East
encompasses material that is both ancient
and modern, exploring the themes of Play,
Technology, Belief and Festivals, Food and Drink, and Language
and Writing.
Bristol’s City Museum and Art Gallery
26 January – 19 April 2009
The
Herbert, Coventry
2 May – 19 July 2009
Willis Museum,
Basingstoke
1 August – 24 December 2009
Museum and Winter
Gardens, Sunderland
29 January – 9 May 2010
York City
Gallery
22 May – 5 September 2010
Manchester
Museum
25 September 2010 – 26 June 2011
Image: Roof tile in the form of Guan
Yu riding his horse. He was a great hero
and historical general, who was later deified and
worshipped. Made in north China between 1490 and 1620.
Supported by BP in association with CHINA NOW
and through the DCMS/DCFS National/Regional Museum Partnerships
Education Programme 2008-9