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Major collaborations between top museums in China and UK

2015-10-22 09:10

By (Chinaculture.org)

Major collaborations between top museums in China and UK

Porcelains on display at the National Museum of China in Beijing, Dec 6, 2012. [Photo/IC]

6. Exhibition "Passion for Porcelain"

The British Museum, V&A Museum and National Museum of China

June 22, 2012 - Jan 6, 2013

The British Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum brought to the National Museum of China 146 selected masterpieces of ancient Chinese ceramic art for an exhibition entitled "Passion for Porcelain". It also celebrated the London Olympic Games and the 40th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and the UK.

It comprised masterpieces that tell a fascinating story about trade and cultural links between China and Europe - especially the UK - from the 16th to 19th centuries.

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