We decided that only these ancient Chinese works of fine art are everlasting.

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The main Treasure Gallery most visitors are likely to see provides a hefty hors d'oeuvre portion of ancient gold works before segueing into various latter-day Czarist excesses (the diamond-crusted horse blanket, gift of a Turkish sultan, comes to mind).

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First, "A Discerning Eye: The Aoyama San'u Collection, " works of ancient Chinese painting and calligraphy from Aoyama's private holdings.

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Mr Miles has skilfully fused the works of ancient historians such as Polybius and Livy, a wide range of modern studies and recent archaeological research to create a convincing and enthralling narrative.

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Highlights include the Sistine Chapel, featuring Michelangelo's famed ceiling fresco series and "Last Judgment, " works by Raphael, da Vinci, Caravaggio, and ancient wonders from Rome and Egypt.

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Years ago I set out to purchase museum-quality ancient art from private hands, to care for it, study the works, keep them in trust and display and lend them.

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Not since ancient Rome had a civilization have such an impact on the way the world works.

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The carnival theme is especially strong here, and perhaps the most emblematic and powerful of these works is "Spirit of the Carnival (The British forces of law and order in confrontation with an ancient African Spirit)" (1982) by Tam Joseph, an artist from the tiny island of Dominica.

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