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Britain acquires largest overseas collection of Chinese porcelain
Britain acquires largest overseas collection of Chinese porcelain
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The British Museum will receive 1,700 pieces of Chinese ceramics made from the 3rd to 20th centuries. The foundation that manages the estate of British financier Percival David (1892-1964) has donated the largest collection in the museum’s history. November 15, 2024, Russian Satellite News Agency
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Its unique collection of Chinese porcelain is worth £1 billion. The British Museum’s collection of Chinese porcelain will reach 10,000 pieces, making it the largest collection outside China. Percival David was an English merchant whose enthusiasm for China inspired him to learn the language and collect ceramics, primarily royal porcelain. After these collections are officially handed over to the museum, they will be temporarily displayed at the Shanghai Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
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November 15, 2024, 15:18 (Updated: November 15, 2024, 15:20)
The British Museum will receive 1,700 pieces of Chinese ceramics made from the 3rd to 20th centuries. The foundation that manages the estate of British financier Percival David (1892-1964) has donated the largest collection in the museum’s history.
Its unique collection of Chinese porcelain is worth £1 billion. The British Museum’s collection of Chinese porcelain will reach 10,000 pieces, making it the largest collection outside China. Percival David was an English merchant whose enthusiasm for China inspired him to learn the language and collect ceramics, primarily royal porcelain.
After these collections are officially handed over to the museum, they will be temporarily displayed at the Shanghai Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
Chinese media calls on British Museum to return Chinese cultural relics free of charge
