Stories
- In pictures
Chinese pillow history
What is the ideal pillow? In Chinese culture, the ideal shifted over time, and views on a good sleep also reveal attitudes about studying, love, food and drink.
- In pictures
Chinese fashion and the history of the cloud collar
Discover the accessory that has captivated people for centuries, from seventh-century buddhas to 21st-century fashion subcultures.
- In pictures
The year of the dog
The relationship between dogs and humans goes back a long way. These pictures from our archives show some of the highs and lows.
- Article
Bleeding healthy
For thousands of years, and in many different cultures, people have practised bloodletting for health and medical reasons. Julia Nurse explains where and when bleeding was used, how it was done, and why.
Catalogue
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Chinese Collection No. 75, chemical equip.
- Pictures
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A Chinese boat. Painting by a Chinese artist, ca. 1850.
Date: 1850Reference: 580436iPart of: Chinese miscellany- Pictures
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A Chinese valuer. Painting by a Chinese artist, ca. 1850.
Date: 1850Reference: 580380iPart of: Chinese professions- Pictures
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A Chinese man. Painting by a Chinese artist, ca. 1850.
Date: 1850Reference: 581282iPart of: Chinese portraits- Pictures
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A Chinese fowler. Painting by a Chinese artist, ca. 1850.
Date: 1850Reference: 580135iPart of: Chinese tradesmen