A British Museum Tour

China – Journey to the East

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View some of the objects which will be on show in the exhibition China: Journey to the East.
 

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  Roof tile in the form of Guan Yu riding his horse. Guan Yu was a great hero and historical general, who was later deified and worshipped. Made in north China between AD 1490 and 1620. More information

  Roof tile in the form of Guan Yu riding his horse. Guan Yu was a great hero and historical general, who was later deified and worshipped. Made in north China between AD 1490 and 1620.

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  Porcelain model theatre scene with overglaze enamels China, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period, about AD1662–1722. More information

  Porcelain model theatre scene with overglaze enamels China, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period, about AD1662–1722.

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  Jade bi disc (ancient ritual object) inscribed by the Qianlong emperor (AD 1736–1795) who believed it to be a cup stand. More information

  Jade bi disc (ancient ritual object) inscribed by the Qianlong emperor (AD 1736–1795) who believed it to be a cup stand.

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  Dish depicting the eight immortals visiting Shou Lao, underglazed in blue with overglaze enamels. China, Qing dynasty, Kangxi reign, about1662–1683.
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  Dish depicting the eight immortals visiting Shou Lao, underglazed in blue with overglaze enamels. China, Qing dynasty, Kangxi reign, about1662–1683.

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  Porcelain ewer in the form of a female lute or 'pipa' player with underglaze blue decoration. Made in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province, China, AD 1600–1620.
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  Porcelain ewer in the form of a female lute or 'pipa' player with underglaze blue decoration. Made in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province, China, AD 1600–1620.

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  Stoneware incense burner modelled in high relief with a dragon and phoenix. China, Ming dynasty dated 1491. More information

  Stoneware incense burner modelled in high relief with a dragon and phoenix. China, Ming dynasty dated 1491.

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  Shadow puppet made of donkey hide in the form of a sedan chair with sedan carriers. Hubei province, China, about 1850-1950. More information

  Shadow puppet made of donkey hide in the form of a sedan chair with sedan carriers. Hubei province, China, about 1850-1950.

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  Glazed earthenware funerary models of food in offering dishes. China, Ming dynasty, 1450–1600.
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  Glazed earthenware funerary models of food in offering dishes. China, Ming dynasty, 1450–1600.

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  Abacus made of wood with porcelain beads decorated with dragons and metal rods. Made in Taiwan by Qian Haosun, 1984. More information

  Abacus made of wood with porcelain beads decorated with dragons and metal rods. Made in Taiwan by Qian Haosun, 1984.