Following the reopening of the first collection area East Asia with a focus on Japan, the concluding second part of the new presentation "Inspiring China". Selected highlights from the extensive collection of Chinese objects at MK&G, totaling over 3,000 items mediate principles of Chinese art such as modular design and the unity of script and image. The display includes ritual bronzes, imperial porcelain, carved lacquer, painting, calligraphy and woodblock prints.

The reorganisation of the East Asia Collection is supported by the Justus Brinckmann Society and the Hans Brökel Foundation for Science and Culture.