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- British Museum staff say a Qing porcelain bowl and box smashed after the bowl fell from its shelf.
- The incident happened on October 4, 2026 in Room 95; CCTV showed no one present.
- Staff found the shelf, mount and case undamaged, ruling out structural failure or vibrations.
- The Kangxi-era pieces are with conservators for restoration while Chinese social-media posts sparked diplomatic-row warnings.