Building with a tower. Late Han, middle of the 2nd century

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM.- The Royal Museums of Art and History present Under The Chinese Roof, on view through April 20, 2008. How did people live in China 2000 years ago? What shape did warehouses, houses or latrines have? The objects found in the tombs of dignitaries in Henan have allowed us to bring precise answers to these questions. They are indeed small-scale models of buildings, very faithful to the original constructions and which project us into the daily universe of the beginnings of Imperial China. We spoke about this very original exhibition when it opened. It will last until the end of the month of April. Do not miss it...

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