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South East Gallery
Discover ancient and modern tales from across the globe
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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
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Exploration of the Indies: The Camel Caravan, 1500-1530
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Head of Zeus, 320-330
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The Bible Tapestry, 1550
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Cock Escaping from Reynard, Joseph Crawhall, circa 1896
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Bowl, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period, 1662-1722
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Dish, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period, 1662-1722
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Plate, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period, 1662-1722
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Dish, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period, 1662-1722
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Plate, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period, 1662-1722
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Plate, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period, 1662-1722
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Dish, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period, 1662-1722
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Plate, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period, 1662-1722
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Plate, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period, 1662-1722
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