Beijing Municipal Government

10/24/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/24/2024 00:51

National Museum of China to Display Nearly 280 Ancient Greek Artifacts

The National Museum of China is teaming up with the National Archaeological Museum in Greece on an exhibition titled "The Countless Aspects of Beauty in Ancient Art: From the Collections of the Hellenic National Archaeological Museum" and scheduled to open on November 6 and continue until June 2025. During this period, visitors will have a chance to learn more about the pursuit and diverse creations of beauty in ancient Greece whose history spans nearly 5,000 years, through roughly 280 exhibits including pottery, bronzeware, goldware and sculptures from the collection of the National Archaeological Museum in Greece. Notably, most of the exhibits are being displayed outside Greece for the very first time.

A precious artifact being unpacked at the Gallery S2 of the National Museum of China on October 21

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A precious artifact being unpacked with special care

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The staff using a hoist to lift the artifact onto the designated location

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The staff discussing the details of presentation of the artifacts

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A wide variety of creative Greek-style products including tableware have been manufactured for

the exhibition

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(Sources: Beijing Daily App, The Beijing News)