Durham University, Oriental Museum, University museum in Durham, England
The Oriental Museum displays more than 23,500 artifacts across multiple levels, featuring collections from China, Egypt, Korea, India, and Japan.
Founded in 1960, the museum originated from Durham University's need to support teaching and research in Oriental studies and archaeology.
The Chinese ceramics timeline in the lowest gallery presents the evolution of pottery techniques through different historical periods of China.
Located at Elvet Hill House on the southern edge of Durham, the museum offers free entry and remains open six days per week.
The Egyptian Boxwood servant girl cosmetics jar stands in a central circular case, showing natural figure poses that shifted Ancient Egyptian art traditions.
Location: Durham
Inception: 1960
Official opening: 1960
Part of: Durham University
Address: Elvet Hill, Durham DH1 3TH DH1 3TH
Website: https://dur.ac.uk/oriental.museum
GPS coordinates: 54.76400,-1.58150
Latest update: March 4, 2025 20:00
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