London will host a major exhibition of 15th-century Chinese artwork, including paintings, sculptures and porcelain, depicting the heyday of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).

The exhibition, at the British Museum, was announced on Wednesday by its initiator, Art Exhibitions China, which oversees China's international display of cultural relics.

Ming: 50 Years That Changed China, covering the half-century from 1400, will be open from Sept 18 to Jan 5.