Room 44: China

China, room 44

The T T Tsui Gallery

The Museum possesses one of the most comprehensive and important collections of Chinese art dating from 3000 BC to the present time. Magnificent textiles, exquisite porcelain and elegant furniture are among the many treasures of the finest quality and design. They are displayed according to use - living, eating and drinking, burial, the court, temple worship and collecting.

Room 44 is on Level 1 of the V&A South Kensington.

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China Design Now

China Design Now

This is a highly topical look at the development of a vibrant Chinese design culture within the context of China's recent history of industrialisation…

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Event - Imperial Wardrobe in China

Thu 13 June 2013 13:00

GALLERY TALK: This talk will offer an introduction to the imperial wardrobe in China during the late Qing dynasty (1644-1911).

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