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Donna Brunero on the Maze Collection of Chinese Junk Models
Junks can be spotted in many of the photographs in our collections of harbours, coasts, and rivers. They attracted curious interest from residents and visitors, for they seemed ‘picturesque’, but they were also caught in snapshots simply because they were an integral … Continue reading
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Tagged Chinese Maritime Customs Service, harbours, history, junks, museums, ports, rivers, shipping
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