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The Tourist Who Sat on the Crystal Chair

A visitor lowered himself onto Nicola Bolla's Swarovski-crystal-encrusted 'Van Gogh' chair to strike a pose. The chair, which was art and not furniture, promptly gave way beneath him.

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The $200,000 Selfie Domino

A visitor crouched for a photo beside a row of crown-topped pedestals, lost her balance, and set off a domino collapse down the entire line of sculptures.

Mishap

One Selfie, Three Priceless Vases

A visitor backing into a display pedestal to take a selfie toppled a stand holding three delicate Qing dynasty ceramic vessels. All three shattered.

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