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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

Mosaic fragment of a cock standing on the border

Explore our Top 30 Highlights

Burrell Collection Top 30 Objects