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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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