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South East Gallery
Discover ancient and modern tales from across the globe
Inside the South East Gallery
Explore tales of a mischievous fox, discover China’s version of Romeo and Juliet or even make up your own story using our objects as inspiration.
This immersive gallery allows you to discover the ancient and the modern narratives and landscapes from across the globe found in tapestries, watercolours, oil paintings, ceramics and textiles.
Gallery Highlights
A selection from the South East Gallery
Exploration of the Indies: The Camel Caravan, 1500-1530
Head of Zeus, 320-330
The Bible Tapestry, 1550
Cock Escaping from Reynard, Joseph Crawhall, circa 1896
Bowl, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period, 1662-1722
Dish, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period, 1662-1722
Plate, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period, 1662-1722
Dish, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period, 1662-1722
Plate, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period, 1662-1722
Plate, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period, 1662-1722
Dish, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period, 1662-1722
Plate, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period, 1662-1722
Plate, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period, 1662-1722
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From Degas to Rodin, and everything in between!
Burrell Collection Top 30 Objects