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Sat 01 Jan 2010The story of art, from Ming to Qing in Beijing
A selection of artworks from the Shanghai Museum that will soon go on show in Dublin tells a range of stories, from grand moments in history to snapshots of daily life, that resonate with contemporary Chinese life, writes CLIFFORD COONANin Beijing
ZHONG KUI is reeling with drink. His head lolls forward and his robes are crumpled as he staggers on unsteady feet through the underworld. Supporting him is a bony demon whose spine bends and feet splay with the effort of supporting his master.
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