The British Museum is set to acquire what is believed to be the largest gift ever received by a UK cultural institution, consisting of 1,700 Chinese ceramic pieces valued at £1 billion. Previously on loan since 2009, these artifacts were…
The British Museum has received a monumental donation valued at €1.2 billion from the Sir Percival David Foundation, comprising 1,700 pieces of Chinese art dating from the 10th to 18th centuries. Highlights include two renowned blue-and-white ‘David Vases’ from the…
The British Museum has been gifted Chinese ceramics valued at £1 billion, marking a historic contribution that enhances its collection’s significance outside of the Chinese-speaking world. The 1,700 donated items, previously on long-term loan, span from the third to 20th…
The British Museum is set to receive a remarkable collection of Chinese ceramics valued at £1 billion from the Sir Percival David Foundation, marking the highest-value donation in its history. This collection, consisting of 1,700 objects, dates from the third…
