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		•Heavenly Earth: Ceramics of Ancient China from the Tsui Art Foundation Ongoing (Opened mid-November 2000)
			This semi-permanent exhibit of Chinese ancient ceramics consists of more than 300 pieces of ceramics throughout the ages, including the painted and black pottery of the Neolithic period, the stamped pottery of the Spring and Autumn periods, the green lead glazed pottery of the Han dynasty, the high-fired green glazed stoneware of the Southern and Northern dynasties, the three-colour earthenware of the Tang dynasty, the qingbaiporcelain of the Song dynasty, the underglaze blue porcelain of the Yuan dynasty and the polychrome porcelain of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Also on display are figures of ladies, courtiers, grooms, equestrians and animals. The exhibits are representative pieces of their kinds, possessing both historical as well as artistic values.
		•The Musical Arts of Ancient China September 27, 2001 - January 8, 2002
			The exhibit consisted of 123 musical instruments dating from the Neolithic period to the 20th century. On view were ancient wind, stringed and percussion instruments as well as those used in ritual performances during the Bronze Age. Among the highlights of the show were instruments from China's unique minority cultures in addition to instruments with religious functions such as those associated with Tibetan Buddhism, and those used in opera performances.
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