Dragons, Silks and Stories
May 3 - Feb 7 2009Ipswich Town Hall, Gallery 3, Ipswich, Suffolk
Exploring life in traditional China, the exhibition will feature beautiful objects from the museum service’s collection, many of which have not been seen in public before. Featuring a fine selection of costumes and ornaments you can see beautiful examples of life from this fascinating point in history. See a wedding robe, a dressing table, mirrors, shoes and more. You can also discover more about Taoism and the beliefs of the time through immortals, gods and the work of a priest in popular religion. Take a closer look at daily life with examples of tea pots, cups, tea chests and coolie hats, as well as umbrellas, eating vessels and baskets. Plus, discover martial arts with a wall hanging of Kuan Ti, the God of War, paintings of people exercising with different weapons and examples of actual weapons!
FREE Admission.
Further information: www.ipswich.gov.uk
01473 433554
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