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2023Eman Ali calmly guides us through the streets of Oman in a touching hometown revisit
2023
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2016Olafur Eliasson’s installation The Open Pyramid dominates the Long Gallery in Shanghai
2016
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2019Agua Viva portrays the immigrant experience of a Chinese manicurist in Miami
2019
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2023Artist Yin Ming uses ping pong as a metaphor for the act of code switching
2023
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2018Mak Kai Hang discusses the typographic differences within Chinese graphic design
2018
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2020Shining a positive light on Asian voices, Chuntian is a guide to spring inspired by the philosophy of Chinese medicine
2020
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2021An illustrative portrait of rapidly changing Shanghai by Jeffrey Hsueh
2021
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2018Xiaoxiao Xu's tranquil and intimate photographs explore her immigration from China to The Netherlands
2018
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2017Photographer John Laurie explores sports culture in Uzbekistan
2017
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2018Can Yang's graphic design style is deep-rooted in her Chinese heritage
2018
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2019Da大 by Beijing-based ori.studio reimagines the format of the interview
2019
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2022Suzy Chan’s kitsch and sparkly project explores the children who grow up in China’s factories
2022
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-500Small bell
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-500Small bell
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1800Pair of Stirrups
1800
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1600Saddle (Kura)
1600
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1870Robe
1870
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1900Epitaph for the Abbot Longchan
1900
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1900Preface and Admonitions for Scrupulous Conduct
1900
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1801Pair of Stirrups
1801
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1701Papier Maché Copy of A Chinese Helmet Probably theatrical
1701
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1900Yellow Emperor's Sutra for Secret Charm Against Evil
1900
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1900Three Taoist Scriptures
1900
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1900Rubbing of a Qing Dynasty Stone Tablet from the "Forest of Stelae"
1900
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1900Text on the back of Xuanbita Bei (1977.375.17)
1900
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1900Preface and Essay on Exemplars of Scrupulous Behavior
1900
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1900Xian Ying Ji
1900
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1701Armor
1701
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1801Double Sword with Scabbard
1801
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1900Imperial Instructions on Moral Cultivation
1900
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1701Four Pieces of Brigandine Armor
1701
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1900Placard for Muai Hall
1900
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1601Sword with Scabbard
1601
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1900Preface to a New Translation of the Tripitaka
1900
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1701Bridle with Cloissone Mounts
1701
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1900Recording the Recent Move of the "Stone Classics" to the Academy in the Capital
1900
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1900Preface written for Zhang Zhongxun's manuscript of Biographies of Eminent Monks
1900
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1900Marici Sutra and Yellow Emperor's Sutra for Secret Charm Against Evil
1900
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1900Rubbings of Yishan stele
1900
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1701Armor
1701
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1900Table of Classifiers used in the Shuowen, written in seal script
1900
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1701Sword
1701
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1900Placard for Shouxuan Hall
1900
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1900Preface to the Thousand-character Essay
1900
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1701Helmet
1701
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1900Tang Stone Pillar Inscribed with Names
1900
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1840Shawl
1840
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1870Brisé fan
1870
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1701Saddle Cushion
1701
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1850Stole
1850
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1870Fan
1870
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190018 Styles of Seal Script
1900
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1Gaming Die
1
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1800Portion of Silk Gauze Sari
1800
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1701Helmet
1701
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1701Helmet and Cuirass
1701
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1928Huaisu, "Shanghai Night." Shanghai manhua 13 (July 1, 1928)
1928
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1875Carpet with a Geometricized Medallion Design
1875
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1700Carpet with a Geometricized Saz-Leaf Design
1700
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1600Rug with an Interlocking Lozenge-Medallion Design
1600
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1700Carpet with a Geometricized Medallion Design
1700
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1875Carpet with Triple Lozenge-Medallion Design
1875
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1875White-Ground Kuba Rug
1875
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1700Textile Fragment
1700
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1775Kaftan
1775
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1800Hair Ornament [or Plait Ornament]
1800
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1600Carpet fragment
1600
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1800Robe
1800
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1800Hair Ornament [or Plait Ornament]
1800
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1700Hanging
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1800Pendant, One of a Pair
1800
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1800Hanging
1800
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1800Carpet
1800
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1700Textile Fragment
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1850Boots
1850
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1800Amulet Case, One of a Pair
1800
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1800Kaftan
1800
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1800Earring, One of a Pair
1800
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1800Ensemble
1800
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1800Hanging
1800
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1700Textile Fragment
1700
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1891Fragment of Cover
1891
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1891Fragment of Cover
1891
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1891Fragment of Cover
1891
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1700Hanging
1700
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1309Fragment of a Wall Painting
1309
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1800Ornament, One of a Pair
1800
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1800Ornament, One of a Pair
1800
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1800Ensemble
1800
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1700Hanging
1700
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1800Amulet Case, One of a Pair
1800
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1800Robe
1800
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968Coin
968
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1800Hair Ornament [or Plait Ornament]
1800
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1800Robe
1800
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1475Carved Door Panel
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1800Earring, One of a Pair
1800
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1800Earring, One of a Pair
1800
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1500Textile Fragment
1500
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1800Hanging
1800
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1875Čartār
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1800Pendant, One of a Pair
1800
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1800Head Ornament
1800
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1700Hanging
1700
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1700Hanging
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1700Textile Fragment
1700
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1800Earring, One of a Pair
1800
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1825Ornament
1825
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1800Cover
1800
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1800Cover
1800
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1801Bridle, Mane piece and Breast collar
1801
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968Coin
968
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1800Hanging
1800
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1Fragment of an Ivory Comb
1
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500Ritual Basin
500
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1100Glass Medallion with Molded Decoration
1100
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1433Coin
1433
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1701Knife (Khyber) with Sheath
1701
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1400Bowl
1400
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1701Dagger (Pesh-kabz) with Sheath
1701
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1855Dutār
1855
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1950Chang (jaw harp)
1950
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1950Qairaq (stone castanets)
1950
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1400Ewer with Lid
1400
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1100Mirror
1100
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1550Carpet
1550
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1Plaque with Loving Couple (Mithuna)
1
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1801Shield
1801
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1950Chang (jaw harp)
1950
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1950Sheep bell
1950
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1500Dragon-Handled Jug with Inscription
1500
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1000High-Tin Bronze Bowl
1000
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1001Knife Blade
1001
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1925Festive Dress of a Hazara Woman
1925
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1800Tent Door Hanging
1800
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1701Khyber Knife
1701
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1600Carpet
1600
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1800So-called "Chila"
1800
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1808"Marasali" Shirvan Prayer Rug
1808
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1875Kufesque-Border Lattice Shirvan Rug
1875
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1800Carpet
1800
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1800Carpet
1800
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1600Dragon Carpet
1600
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1800Carpet Fragment
1800
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1880Tar
1880
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1800Tār
1800
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1880Tar
1880
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1801Zurna
1801
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1100Earring, One of a Pair
1100
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1800Earring, One of a Pair
1800
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1930Qipao
1930
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1935Clock
1935
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800Coin
800
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996Coin
996
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775Coin
775
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984Coin
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957Coin
957
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984Coin
984
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914Coin
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884Coin
884
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968Coin
968
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987Coin
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983Coin
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982Coin
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983Coin
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950Coin
950
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984Coin
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952Coin
952
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983Coin
983
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1100Box with Lid
1100
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964Coin
964
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984Coin
984
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948Coin
948
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973Coin
973
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984Coin
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948Coin
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965Coin
965
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654Coin
654
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1155Ewer
1155
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900Coin
900
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814Coin
814
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400Textile with Processions of Rams
400
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1027Dinar of Mahmud
1027
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1800Bedding Bag
1800
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1800Carpet
1800
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1800Tent Band
1800
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1068Coin
1068
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1700Carpet
1700
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800Bowl
800
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900Bowl
900
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1850Face of Half a Double Saddle Bag (Khorjin)
1850
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1825Face of Half a Double Saddle Bag (Khorjin)
1825
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1825Face of Half a Double Saddle Bag (Khorjin)
1825
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1800Face of Half a Double Saddle Bag (Khorjin)
1800
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1775Double Saddle Bag (Khorjin)
1775
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1825Face of half a Double Saddle Bag (Khorjin)
1825
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1800Face of Half a Double Saddle Bag (Khorjin)
1800
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1325Inscribed Pen Box
1325
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600Textile with Boar's Head Roundels
600
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2024A traditional Chinese dessert brand inspired by plastic collectible toys
2024
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2020Based between Toronto and Beijing, Meat Studio creates work that bridges cultures
2020
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2016Zhang Kechun encapsulates the oblivion of China's mysterious Yellow River
2016
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2012Chloe Dewe Mathews: China's Wild West
2012
Map
1925Covers: Map & Guide of Peking. 北京 = Peking
1925
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2020Ryan Debolski spotlights the effects of immigration and globalisation in Oman
2020
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2013Photography: Mengxi Zhang's 350km/h is a portrait of a new high-speed China
2013
Map
1831China.
1831
Map
1831Turkey, Arabia, Persia, Hindoostan, China.
1831
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2024Siting Yao’s bilingual dictionary translates Chinese lesbian slang
2024
Map
1867Johnson's Turkey in Asia. Johnson's Persia, Arabia, Beloochistan and Afghanistan
1867
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2015Sun Kai Qiang documents the quiet moments at a Chinese art school
2015
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2020Daniel Gebhart de Koekkoek photographs a holiday resort, seemingly only open to Afghan Hounds
2020
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2021Illustrator Chenyue Yuan digs deep into social histories to tell the story of Chinese labourers living and working in factories
2021
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2014Miscellaneous: A webcomic based in China's version of Google Maps
2014
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2019Marilyn Mugot's photos capture the neon melancholy of China's streets
2019
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2015Shanghai's Ka Xiaoxi captures basketball kids for Nike
2015
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2013Nike devotees get yourselves to Beijing, your retail dream awaits!
2013
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2021Wu Lie Wei’s work is an ode to the Chinese youth
2021
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2022Breathtaking and arresting, Livien Yin’s series Paper Suns explores the “desires, uncertainties and pleasures” of Chinese American immigrants
2022
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2015Jonny Seymour’s cute and strange photo series of six-year-old Chinese kids’ “graduation”
2015
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2022Studio Lava Beijing is erupting with puns and playful designs
2022
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2019How do you advertise a Swedish bank? With Snoop Dogg and Afghan hounds
2019
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2020Introducing the monochromatic and spooky portraits of Chinese artist Jingze Du
2020
Map
1626The Kingdome of China.
1626
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2022In Smart Kids, Alex Huanfa Cheng explores the demise of a lost Chinese subculture
2022
Map
1638View: Navire de China & de Java.
1638
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2015Dina Kelberman's I'm Google is a visual game of Chinese Whispers
2015
Map
1953Eastern China.
1953
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2019Sascia Reibel explores the popularity of Ikea Beijing and three iconic female coders
2019
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2012Sushi fans beware, these Chinese fish factory shots are beautiful but graphic
2012
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2013Photography: Albert Elm captures Russia and China with a rose-tinted lens
2013
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2019Ronghui Chen photographs the young people of China's forgotten “Freezing Lands”
2019
Map
1849View: Plate 23. Chinese Commerce including Tea, Silk and Rice.
1849
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2015We speak to Ruvan Wijesooriya about his documentation of a Kabul school
2015
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2015M.I.A and Gener8ion's new vid features 36,000 Chinese fighting school kids
2015
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2023Zumrad Mirzalieva documents the decline of traditional Uzbek barbershops
2023
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2016Snapshots of commuters during China's typhoon season by Wiktoria Wojciechowska
2016
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2020Everything OK not OK documents the young people of Tbilisi, Georgia
2020
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2020Uzbekistan-based Hassan Kurbanbaev photographs the places where he feels “calm and well”
2020
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2019In Visions of Qinghai, Arnaud Lin depicts a diverse and rapidly changing Chinese province
2019