Chinese heritage

Learn about all about Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations.

These iconic ships are a defining symbol of Chinese naval warfare, travel and trade

This native of China is believed to be the most faithful bird species in the world.

The Empress Dowager Cixi ruled China in the latter half of the 19th century, the last woman to rule China

The idea of opposite forces complementing each other is at the core of many belief systems.

Mandarins were important public officials & bureaucrats, playing a vital role in the country's imperial history.

Did you know that China produces almost a third of the world’s rice?

We sliced up some of China’s most popular fruits into this colourful gallery.

Prepare for a voyage of discovery and sail into this gallery of Chinese junks

The beautifully pleated Chinese parasol serves multiple purposes: as sunblock, dance prop, or good luck charm.

The cloud collar is a Chinese four- or eight-lobed ornamental piece of fabric boasting an intricate pattern.

This set of Carl Simon's glass slides from the collection of United Archives was used for a presentation on China

Colourful graphic styles applied to socio-political messages, from the Etnografiska museet in Stockholm, Sweden

These 'peasant paintings' by Huxian farmers in the 1950s are vibrant tableaux depicting daily life and festive occasions

Swedish explorer and archaeologist Folke Bergman participated in Sven Hedin's Sino-Swedish Expedition in the 1930s

A breathtaking series of images selected German photographer’s Wolfgang Schröter’s 50,000-piece legacy

Ernest Erickson (°1893, Finland) donated part of his Chinese artefact collection to the Östasiatiska museet.