The British Museum opened a Silk Road exhibition for a media preview on Tuesday, showcasing over 300 objects, including items from 29 national and international institutions. LONDON, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) ...
For example, The Sutton Hoo collection was generously donated by Edith Pretty, the landowner of the site where the famous Anglo-Saxon ship ... 1996 to encourage finders of ancient items over 300 years ...
The British Museum's collection has grown since 1753 and the acquisition of the founding collection of Sir Hans Sloane. Objects have been acquired in a variety of ways. Some objects are subject to ...