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Jun 2024
27m 36s

Seals of Sumatra, with Annabel Gallop

Asia House Arts and Learning
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Join Annabel Gallop as she takes us to the Indonesian province of Aceh, where she introduces us to the Ninefold Seal, and through it, takes us on a tour through Mughal power, Chinese trade, European conquest, and the wonderful artistic expression of the people of Sumatra.

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