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It will be opened by the Minister of Culture, Dr. Lina Mendoni.\r\n\r\nChina and Byzantium, two great civilizations of the East and the Mediterranean, were linked for centuries by trade and cultural networks. Along with precious goods, these networks carried know-how, ideas and artistic influences. The exhibition belongs to this long tradition of exchange. It is the fruit of cooperation between the two museums, and aims to highlight historical ties and strengthen contemporary cultural dialogue between Greece and China.\r\n\r\nThe exhibition presents 44 authentic objects, mainly architectural sculptures of the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368\u20131912), which showcase China\u2019s architectural and artistic traditions. 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