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China

Many military inventions came from China, including the crossbow and perhaps the most important of them all, gunpowder. Chinese arms and armour could also be classed as great works of art.

Notable objects located in this gallery

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  Ming sword

  A Chinese 15th century Ming dynasty sword, decorated with gold and semi-precious stones.

  Dates from 1420 | Object number: XXVIS.295