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Welcome to the Gavin Menzies Gallery page!

This page has been set up with a view to stimulating discussion on items from all over the world that we believe may have some connection to the great Chinese voyages of the early fifteenth century. As the number of artefacts has grown over the years, we have decided to split up the Gallery section into separate sections for easier access. Please keep sending in your comments and suggestions on possible origins or significance of these finds.

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We are also pleased to display in our 'Gallery' the recent work of Mike Boss. Mike has produced some beautiful paintings of the mighty treasure ships, and these works can be viewed and purchased by clicking here.

Miscellaneous artefacts

Early Chinese navigation table

This beautiful table was brought to our attention by Wayne and Rosemary Hendry, who have been advised that it is an early Chinese navigation table. It is a low round table made of black wood and inlaid with mother of pearl patterns.The central pattern depicts four adult cranes, one with a young crane flying beside. There are other patterns around the edges which have been suggested to be a code of some description, or navigational aids. Can anyone shed any light on this table?

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Campeche island stone

Below is a photo of the stone located in Campeche island, close to Santa Catarina Island in the south of Brazil. The information you get from the Tourist Office in Santa Catarina is that this stone is similar to others found in Africa. can anybody give us any information about this stone and its distinctive markings? (Fernando Gandara)

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