The Royal Collection incorporates one of the most significant collections of Eastern arts in the Western world. These include a rich cross-section of porcelain, jade, lacquer and other wares produced in China and Japan over many centuries. Today, more than 2,000 objects of this kind are distributed across the royal residences in England and Scotland, reflecting the long-standing interest in rarities from distant lands shown by monarchs and their families.

Click on an object below to explore some of the more unusual items from the Collection, or read the chapters to learn more about their origins and manufacture.