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"Exploring the World Through Objects

Background imageObjects Collection: Bust of the Roman writer and politician Cicero (Marcus Tullius Cicero) (106-43 BC)

Bust of the Roman writer and politician Cicero (Marcus Tullius Cicero) (106-43 BC) (marble sculpture)
AIS5371208 Bust of the Roman writer and politician Cicero (Marcus Tullius Cicero) (106-43 BC) (marble sculpture); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; © Iberfoto.

Background imageObjects Collection: Representation of Charlemagne (742-814) (Charles the Great) victorious against the Barbarians

Representation of Charlemagne (742-814) (Charles the Great) victorious against the Barbarians
AIS5377054 Representation of Charlemagne (742-814) (Charles the Great) victorious against the Barbarians, Relief of the 9th century (ivory); Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageObjects Collection: Athena, Roman sculpture after the Greek Athena Parthenos by Phidias

Athena, Roman sculpture after the Greek Athena Parthenos by Phidias, made for the Parthenon between 447 and 432 BC
AIS5374925 Athena, Roman sculpture after the Greek Athena Parthenos by Phidias, made for the Parthenon between 447 and 432 BC, detail

Background imageObjects Collection: Jar decorated with geometric patterns. Chinese art

Jar decorated with geometric patterns. Chinese art
AIS5390349 Jar decorated with geometric patterns. Chinese art.; Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, USA; (add.info.: Jar decorated with geometric patterns)

Background imageObjects Collection: Zapoteque Art of Mexico: urn. Museum of Fine Arts in Brussels

Zapoteque Art of Mexico: urn. Museum of Fine Arts in Brussels
AIS5338596 Zapoteque Art of Mexico: urn. Museum of Fine Arts in Brussels.; © Iberfoto.

Background imageObjects Collection: Model of cyclotron, particle accelerator, invented by Ernest Orlando Lawrence (1901-1958)

Model of cyclotron, particle accelerator, invented by Ernest Orlando Lawrence (1901-1958)
AIS5378122 Model of cyclotron, particle accelerator, invented by Ernest Orlando Lawrence (1901-1958) and Milton Stanley Livingston (1905-1986) in 1931 (metal object); Science Museum, London

Background imageObjects Collection: Multiple solar clocks, 18th century (metal)

Multiple solar clocks, 18th century (metal)
AIS5370489 Multiple solar clocks, 18th century (metal); CNAM, Conservatoire National des Arts et Metiers, Paris; © Iberfoto.

Background imageObjects Collection: Glass and crystal cup, 16th century (glass)

Glass and crystal cup, 16th century (glass)
AIS5369266 Glass and crystal cup, 16th century (glass); Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; © Iberfoto.

Background imageObjects Collection: German Manufacture Gold Cup 15th Century

German Manufacture Gold Cup 15th Century
AIS5367250 German Manufacture Gold Cup 15th Century; Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: London Victoria and Albert Museum); © Iberfoto.

Background imageObjects Collection: Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812066 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageObjects Collection: Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812077 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageObjects Collection: Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812068 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageObjects Collection: Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)

Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood)
8812079 Chess set, Augsburg, c.1705-09 (silver inlay, tortoiseshell veneer, ivory & ebonised wood) by German School, (18th century); board: 56.5x56.5x11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageObjects Collection: Still Life with Bust of Dante 1883 (Oil on panel)

Still Life with Bust of Dante 1883 (Oil on panel)
8766636 Still Life with Bust of Dante 1883 (Oil on panel) by Harnett, William Michael (1848-92); 26.2--35.1 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia

Background imageObjects Collection: A lacquered brass microscope belonging to the Darwin family, c.1826-30 (mixed media)

A lacquered brass microscope belonging to the Darwin family, c.1826-30 (mixed media)
8736176 A lacquered brass microscope belonging to the Darwin family, c.1826-30 (mixed media) by English School, (19th century); 13.7x10.7x3.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageObjects Collection: The Raven, 1875 (book cover)

The Raven, 1875 (book cover)
8698268 The Raven, 1875 (book cover) by Manet, Edouard (1832-83); Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts

Background imageObjects Collection: Bicycle, Circular Saw, Electric Bell, Electric Light, Elevator, Gambrel Stick, Newsboy

Bicycle, Circular Saw, Electric Bell, Electric Light, Elevator, Gambrel Stick, Newsboy, Pawnbroker, Radiator
8651555 Bicycle, Circular Saw, Electric Bell, Electric Light, Elevator, Gambrel Stick, Newsboy, Pawnbroker, Radiator, Typewriter, Telephone, Weather Signals (engraving) by German School

Background imageObjects Collection: Inscription in North Pacific Ocean, c.1860 (papier mache, wood, metal, plaster, paper, varnish)

Inscription in North Pacific Ocean, c.1860 (papier mache, wood, metal, plaster, paper, varnish, hand-coloured)
7339254 Inscription in North Pacific Ocean, c.1860 (papier mache, wood, metal, plaster, paper, varnish, hand-coloured, copper plate engraved) by Newton

Background imageObjects Collection: Medal commemorating the introduction of the first steamships in the Pacific; reverse, 1850 (gold)

Medal commemorating the introduction of the first steamships in the Pacific; reverse, 1850 (gold)
7295372 Medal commemorating the introduction of the first steamships in the Pacific; reverse, 1850 (gold); 49 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageObjects Collection: Cathedral. Interior. The crypt. 1038. A capital

Cathedral. Interior. The crypt. 1038. A capital
7332789 Cathedral. Interior. The crypt. 1038. A capital.; Catedral de Vic, Catalonia, Spain; (add.info.: Catedral, Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain); © Paul Maeyaert. All rights reserved 2024.

Background imageObjects Collection: Fish-skin helmet, c.1800-1900 (fish skin)

Fish-skin helmet, c.1800-1900 (fish skin)
7264988 Fish-skin helmet, c.1800-1900 (fish skin); Manchester Museum, The University of Manchester, England; (add.info.: Helmet made from a large Porcupine fish)

Background imageObjects Collection: Terracotta female figurine wearing calathos, -99 BC (terracotta)

Terracotta female figurine wearing calathos, -99 BC (terracotta)
7310020 Terracotta female figurine wearing calathos, -99 BC (terracotta); 15.2 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: terracotta); © Ashmolean Museum .

Background imageObjects Collection: Seal depicting man with oxen, -360 BC (red jasper)

Seal depicting man with oxen, -360 BC (red jasper)
7309964 Seal depicting man with oxen, -360 BC (red jasper); 1.8 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: stone (red jasper)); © Ashmolean Museum .

Background imageObjects Collection: Stirrup hilted sword which belonged to Rear Admiral Sir James Clark Ross (1800-1862)

Stirrup hilted sword which belonged to Rear Admiral Sir James Clark Ross (1800-1862), 1825 (metal-gilt, ivory, steel)
7295456 Stirrup hilted sword which belonged to Rear Admiral Sir James Clark Ross (1800-1862), 1825 (metal-gilt, ivory, steel, gilt, gilt wire, brass) by British School

Background imageObjects Collection: Tinned pemmican, 1875 (metal, metal: tin, organic: flesh)

Tinned pemmican, 1875 (metal, metal: tin, organic: flesh)
7295451 Tinned pemmican, 1875 (metal, metal: tin, organic: flesh); 15.2x24.1x21.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Used on Nares' Arctic expedition 1875)

Background imageObjects Collection: A doll made in Quebec, Canada from a corn husk and leaves. Iroquois culture., 1827 (corn husk)

A doll made in Quebec, Canada from a corn husk and leaves. Iroquois culture., 1827 (corn husk, cotton, wool)
7295423 A doll made in Quebec, Canada from a corn husk and leaves. Iroquois culture., 1827 (corn husk, cotton, wool, glass beads, deer skin); 4x27x12 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageObjects Collection: Detail of a threepenny coin (b/w photo)

Detail of a threepenny coin (b/w photo)
8625934 Detail of a threepenny coin (b/w photo) by Henning, Paul (1898-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magnified detail of a British threepenny coin)

Background imageObjects Collection: Head of a lion on a One Shilling coin (b/w photo)

Head of a lion on a One Shilling coin (b/w photo)
8625932 Head of a lion on a One Shilling coin (b/w photo) by Henning, Paul (1898-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magnified detail of the head of a lion on a British One Shilling coin)

Background imageObjects Collection: Zip fastener (b/w photo)

Zip fastener (b/w photo)
8625930 Zip fastener (b/w photo) by Henning, Paul (1898-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magnified detail of a zip fastener)

Background imageObjects Collection: Quill pen (b/w photo)

Quill pen (b/w photo)
8625925 Quill pen (b/w photo) by Henning, Paul (1898-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magnified detail of a quill pen)

Background imageObjects Collection: Key chain (b/w photo)

Key chain (b/w photo)
8625923 Key chain (b/w photo) by Henning, Paul (1898-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magnified detail of a key chain photographed on a sheet of glass paper)

Background imageObjects Collection: Teeth of a rubber 'soap saver' brush (b/w photo)

Teeth of a rubber 'soap saver' brush (b/w photo)
8625922 Teeth of a rubber 'soap saver' brush (b/w photo) by Henning, Paul (1898-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magnified detail of the teeth of a rubber 'soap saver' brush)

Background imageObjects Collection: Bishops' Crosier of walrus tusk

Bishops' Crosier of walrus tusk
5304704 Bishops' Crosier of walrus tusk.; (add.info.: Bishops' crosier (staff) of walrus tusk, found with the bones of Bishop Pali Jonsson of Skalholt (d)

Background imageObjects Collection: Intaglio gem, hunting scene horseman attacking a lion, -200 BC (carnelian)

Intaglio gem, hunting scene horseman attacking a lion, -200 BC (carnelian)
7309977 Intaglio gem, hunting scene horseman attacking a lion, -200 BC (carnelian); 1.1 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: carnelian); © Ashmolean Museum .

Background imageObjects Collection: Stuffed Emperor Penguin model, 1901-04 (bird skin, feathers)

Stuffed Emperor Penguin model, 1901-04 (bird skin, feathers)
7295696 Stuffed Emperor Penguin model, 1901-04 (bird skin, feathers) by Wilson, Edward Adrian (1872-1912); 102.9x49.5x49.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageObjects Collection: Stuffed Emperor Penguin model, 1901-04 (bird skin, feathers)

Stuffed Emperor Penguin model, 1901-04 (bird skin, feathers)
7295693 Stuffed Emperor Penguin model, 1901-04 (bird skin, feathers) by Wilson, Edward Adrian (1872-1912); 102.9x49.5x49.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageObjects Collection: Sledge flag with anchor design and embroidered 'Hope On' 'Hope Ever', 1852 (silk, felt, hand sewn)

Sledge flag with anchor design and embroidered 'Hope On' 'Hope Ever', 1852 (silk, felt, hand sewn)
7295647 Sledge flag with anchor design and embroidered 'Hope On' 'Hope Ever', 1852 (silk, felt, hand sewn) by Franklin, Jane (1792-1875); 60.96x93.98 cm; National Maritime Museum

Background imageObjects Collection: A crop image of Malby's globe covering the areas explored before Franklin's 1845 'Erebus'

A crop image of Malby's globe covering the areas explored before Franklin's 1845 'Erebus'
7295646 A crop image of Malby's globe covering the areas explored before Franklin's 1845 'Erebus' and 'Terror' expedition., 1845 (cardboard, plaster, paper, varnish, brass)

Background imageObjects Collection: Sealskin suit, 1875 (sealskin)

Sealskin suit, 1875 (sealskin)
7295773 Sealskin suit, 1875 (sealskin); 160x610x880 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: This sealskin suit)

Background imageObjects Collection: Satellite sledge assigned to HMS 'Discovery' for Arctic exploration with ice saw in position

Satellite sledge assigned to HMS 'Discovery' for Arctic exploration with ice saw in position., c.1875 (wood)
7295733 Satellite sledge assigned to HMS 'Discovery' for Arctic exploration with ice saw in position., c.1875 (wood, organic: leather, metal); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageObjects Collection: U.S. Merchant ensign 1813 - 1930, 1813-14 (wool, cotton)

U.S. Merchant ensign 1813 - 1930, 1813-14 (wool, cotton)
7295469 U.S. Merchant ensign 1813 - 1930, 1813-14 (wool, cotton); 193x345.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: A USA merchant ensign from 1812-1814)

Background imageObjects Collection: Back of a card from the Tarot deck of the Visconti family. Miniature from the 15th century, Italy

Back of a card from the Tarot deck of the Visconti family. Miniature from the 15th century, Italy
BEN5469652 Back of a card from the Tarot deck of the Visconti family. Miniature from the 15th century, Italy. Pinacoteca di Brera is in Milan.; Photo © Raffaello Bencini.

Background imageObjects Collection: Back of a card from the Tarot deck of the Visconti family. Miniature from the 15th century, Italy

Back of a card from the Tarot deck of the Visconti family. Miniature from the 15th century, Italy
BEN5469651 Back of a card from the Tarot deck of the Visconti family. Miniature from the 15th century, Italy. Pinacoteca di Brera is in Milan.; Photo © Raffaello Bencini.

Background imageObjects Collection: Mechanical equinox dial, for latitude 0-90 degrees, 18th century

Mechanical equinox dial, for latitude 0-90 degrees, 18th century
MMM5468898 Mechanical equinox dial, for latitude 0-90 degrees, 18th century; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Mechanical equinox dial, for latitude 0-90 degrees)

Background imageObjects Collection: Celestial globe with table, supported by Hercules, c.1651 (ivory statuette and gilded copper)

Celestial globe with table, supported by Hercules, c.1651 (ivory statuette and gilded copper)
MMM5475237 Celestial globe with table, supported by Hercules, c.1651 (ivory statuette and gilded copper); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Celestial globe with table)

Background imageObjects Collection: British Royal Navy uniform, model from 1812, detail of the back sleeve of a rear admiral's coat

British Royal Navy uniform, model from 1812, detail of the back sleeve of a rear admiral's coat
MMM5475155 British Royal Navy uniform, model from 1812, detail of the back sleeve of a rear admiral's coat, 1812 (wool and silk coat); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageObjects Collection: British Royal Navy uniform, model from 1812 (wool and silk)

British Royal Navy uniform, model from 1812 (wool and silk)
MMM5475139 British Royal Navy uniform, model from 1812 (wool and silk); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: British Royal Navy uniform, model from 1812)

Background imageObjects Collection: Universal equinoxial ring dial, for all latitudes. Brass instrument, c.1715 (brass)

Universal equinoxial ring dial, for all latitudes. Brass instrument, c.1715 (brass)
MMM5475137 Universal equinoxial ring dial, for all latitudes. Brass instrument, c.1715 (brass); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Universal equinoxial ring dial, for all latitudes)



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"Exploring the World Through Objects: From Spices to Styluses" Dive into the vibrant flavors of Thai cuisine with a tantalizing array of spices used in traditional dishes, showcasing the culinary wonders of Southeast Asia. Step back in time and admire the elegance of a cast iron Victorian walking stick stand, a testament to the intricate craftsmanship that adorned homes in bygone eras. Witness the mesmerizing journey of an SEM diamond stylus as it delicately travels through LP grooves, unlocking hidden melodies from vinyl records - a true audiophile's delight. Uncover ancient wisdom within the pages of a Hebrew Bible dating back to 1299, housed in Perpignan's Kingdom - an extraordinary piece connecting us to centuries-old traditions. Immerse yourself in eclectic charm as you enter Islington High Street's front room adorned with unique treasures that reflect diverse cultures and stories from around the world. Let your fingers dance across guitar strings and feel the raw power emanating from an electric guitar and amplifier combo - where music transcends boundaries and speaks directly to our souls. Marvel at artistry redefined with a Rubik's Cube transformed into an awe-inspiring artwork, challenging perceptions while celebrating creativity and innovation. Savor moments of tranquility accompanied by steaming teapots and hot drinks captured through thermograms, revealing warmth both visually and emotionally on chilly days. Take home a piece of Dutch culture as you stumble upon wooden clogs for sale at Amsterdam's bustling market - authentic symbols representing heritage amidst Europe's enchanting landscapes. Gaze upon Jones' magnificent Orrery, intricately crafted celestial spheres reminding us of our place among stars while igniting curiosity about our vast universe. Witness history etched onto vinyl as stylus gracefully glides along LP records; each crackle telling tales from legendary musicians who shaped the soundtrack of our lives.