We present a selection of Asian artefacts from different collections arranged according to specific themes. These online exhibitions are the result of the research carried out by our team of experts in collaboration with the museums involved in the Asia Collections Network. We endeavour to emphasise the complementarity of the collections when constructing compelling narratives about Asian arts and cultures.
The ubiquity of animal motifs and zoomorphic representations in the arts of Asia of all times is testimony to the widespread belief in the power of animals’ intrinsic features. Whether real or fantastic, the presence of animals permeates many aspects of people’s everyday life as well as of spiritual, cultural and political spheres.
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