Cracks in security? Qing dynasty ceramics damaged in British Museum display
Two Chinese ceramics at the British Museum have been damaged while on display and are being restored, sparking fresh debate over how museums should safely exhibit fragile cultural treasures. The museum confirmed on Friday that a bowl had fallen from its shelf and landed on a small box on the bottom shelf, damaging both pieces. “Both objects are already with our expert conservation team for…
Two Qing dynasty ceramics from the British Museum, dating back to the Kangxi period, were damaged when a bowl fell from its shelf and landed on a small box, causing both pieces to be damaged. The British Museum confirmed the incident occurred on October 4 and stated that both objects are currently being restored by their expert conservation team.
The damaged ceramics, catalogued as B629 and 634, are part of the Sir Percival David Foundation of Chinese Art collection and depict scenes of cultural pursuits and religious imagery. The incident has sparked debate on Chinese social media about how museums should protect fragile works, with some expressing concerns about the museum's reporting and preventive measures.
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