The story of the ancient Maritime Silk Route from early China/Arabia trade to the end of the Zheng He Armada voyages and the rise of Persia, Turkey and the Europeans in the blue-and-white trade. Superb examples of Chinese export wares as well as rarely seen Arabian artefacts. The exhibition coincided with the Sultan of Oman’s anniversary celebrations.
From China to Arabia: Ancient Treasure Ships
Exhibition features
- Theatre and 6 galleries
- Over 90 artefacts from Tang to Ming dynasties from the Museum of East Asia Art (UK) and Arabian artefacts from the Bait Al Zubair Museum (Oman)
- Gold, silver, jade, bronze, fine porcelains
- Special commission: National Geographic documentary
- Special initiative: Construction and sailing of 10th century dhow to Singapore
Exhibition period
- Travelling exhibition: Singapore, Muscat and Salalah (Oman)
- June 2010 to April 2011
Attendance
- 250,000 visitors
Ancient Treasure Ships
Ancient Treasure Ships trailer
Admiral Zheng He
Jewel of Muscat story