British Museum gets $1.27B Chinese ceramic donation
The Sir Percival David Foundation donated a Chinese ceramic collection worth $1.27 billion to the British Museum. The 1,700-piece collection, the most valuable ever donated to a UK museum, was assembled by Sir Percival David, who started collecting in 1913 due to his love for China.
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- Published Date: 02:42 | 24 November 2024
- Modified Date: 02:43 | 24 November 2024
The Sir Percival David Foundation, established in honor of the British businessman, has donated a Chinese ceramic collection worth $1.27 billion to the British Museum.
Comprising 1,700 rare treasures, the collection stands as the most valuable donation ever given to a museum in the history of the United Kingdom.
The priceless ceramic collection was created by Sir Percival David, a British businessman whose love for China led him to learn Mandarin and start collecting in 1913.