A Taste for China
23 June - 31 December 2008
Time: House Opening Times
Price: House entry prices apply
Time: House Opening Times
Price: House entry prices apply
A Taste for China
Celebrating links with China, this exhibition show examples of Chinese lacquerwork, porcelain, teawares, fans and textiles.
To celebrate the long established link between China and England, Fairfax House is displaying some superb examples of early travel journals lacquerwork, porcelain, teawares, fans, mother of pearl and textiles, which were being brought into England by the East Indian Trading companies. Outstanding examples of contemporary work will also be included in the display.
The exhibition will also include examples of European Art which draw their inspiration from Far Eastern designs. A unique sample of early 18th century silk damask with Chinese figures,dragons and floral sprays. Also rare examples of Derby porcelian and armorial services will be on show.
Tickets and Information
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