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What Xi, Peng saw at royal collection's display of Chinese items

2015-10-21 10:32

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What Xi, Peng saw at royal collection's display of Chinese items

In 1896, Chinese diplomat Li Hongzhang visited British Queen Victoria at Osborne House. On behalf of Qing Dynasty Emperor Guangxu (1878 – 1901), Li presented this jade vase and lid engraved in gilt with pines and chrysanthemum symbolizing long life. [Photo/Royal Collection Trust]

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