The 1,700 pieces of world-renowned Chinese ceramics constitute the largest donation in the British Museum’s nearly 300-year ...
The matching pair of Ming dynasty Chinese 'fish jars' were made in the ... It is not known how or when, but the twin 18ins tall vases ended up being owned by a German family.
Trustees of the Sir Percival David Foundation to donate 1,700 pieces of Chinese ceramics to the London museum Vases dating ...
Chinese Robin’s Egg and Famille-Rose Revolving ... setting a new record for the most expensive vase. The Value talks about ...
Sir Percival David’s collection, amassed in the early 1900s, includes prized vases and wine cups. “You simply couldn’t build ...
A 1,700-piece private collection of Chinese ceramics with an estimated value of £1 billion ($1.27 billion) has been donated to the British Museum -- a record for any UK institution.
The British Museum is to receive what is believed to be the highest-value gift ever received by a UK museum with the ...