Alan Pratt wrote in 130211 MMDigest:

> I realise that this information is not what Brian wanted to hear,
> but if he is offered the chance to visit this collection my advice
> would be 'don't bother'.

Alan, I disagree!  The Chinese government might have the idea that
"no-one" cares about these "old things", and if no one asks to see
them, that idea will be confirmed in their minds!

If more people ask to see them, they might realize what treasures they
have, and make them more accessible to those of us who love them!

Bob Loesch
northern California, USA