V And A Collection (#6)

Bust of Pope Alexander VIII, c1690, (1881). Creator: Thomas Riley
Bust of Pope Alexander VIII, c1690, (1881). Etching of a bronze portrait bust of Alexander VIII, made in Italy by Domenico Guidi. Alexander (born Pietro Ottoboni), was Pope from 1689-1691

Glass beaker and cover, 1550-1620, (1881). Creator: J. I. Williamson
Glass beaker and cover, 1550-1620, (1881). Etching of a gilt drinking glass with moulded gilt decoration, made in the Southern Netherlands in the mid-late 16th century-early 17th century

Brass warming pan, 17th century, (1881). Creator: J Brooke
Brass warming pan, 17th century, (1881). Etching of a warming pan with perforated and engraved lid, made in England. The decoration shows a man and woman on a stylised floral ground

Ivory tryptich, 1470-1500, (1881). Creator: D Jones
Ivory tryptich, 1470-1500, (1881). Etching of a small small portable altar of carved ivory, made in France in the late 15th century

Silver cup and lid, c1550, (1881). Creator: W. M. McGill
Silver cup and lid, c1550, (1881). Etching of a silver gilt cup set with onyx cameos, made in Germany in the mid 16th century. The cameos, which show classical heads, may be Roman

Oak chest, 1460-1480, (1881). Creator: Frederick Albert Slocombe
Oak chest, 1460-1480, (1881). Etching of a 15th-century carved oak cupboard or credence of Gothic design, possibly made in Flanders or Germany

Bronze knocker, c1560, (1881). Creator: J Brooke
Bronze knocker, c1560, (1881). Etching of a door knocker, made in Italy in the mid 16th century. The escutcheon is formed by a lions head in high relief

Pyx, early-mid 19th century, (1881). Creator: R I Stevenson
Pyx, early-mid 19th century, (1881). Etching of a silver-gilt pyx made in a workshop in the Rhineland, Germany. A pyx is a container used to carry the consecrated host (Eucharist)

The Cadogan Lamp, c1507-1510, (1881). Creator: W. M. McGill
The Cadogan Lamp, c1507-1510, (1881). Etching of a bronze oil lamp made in the early 16th century in Padua, Italy, by Andrea Riccio, and acquired at the Cadogan sale in 1865

Design for a tureen or salt cellar, mid 16th century, (1881). Creator: Unknown
Design for a tureen or salt cellar, mid 16th century, (1881). Engraving of a decorative vessel supported on three goats. Woodcut after a drawing of 1540-1550 by Giulio Romano who had been one of

Cross, mid 14th century?, (1881). Creator: M Sullivan
Cross, mid 14th century?, (1881). Etching of a jewelled crucifix. From " The South Kensington Museum", a book of engraved illustrations, with descriptions

Steel key plate, early 18th century, (1881). Creator: John Watkins
Steel key plate, early 18th century, (1881). Etching of a chiselled steel escutcheon from a casket, made in France. The plate bears a bust portrait of King Louis XIV, in profile

East Dining or Grill Room, c1860s, (1881). Creator: John Watkins
East Dining or Grill Room, c1860s, (1881). View showing the interior decoration in the Grill Room (now the Poynter Room) of the South Kensington Museum

The Reichenau Crozier, 1351, (1881). Creator: Frederick Albert Slocombe
The Reichenau Crozier, 1351, (1881). Etching of a copper gilt crozier made in the mid 14th century, probably at Konstanz in Germany

Ivory casket lid, 965 to 970 AD, (1881). Creator: W Jones
Ivory casket lid, 965 to 970 AD, (1881). Etching of the carved lid of a box, made in Al-Andalus (Andalucia, Spain), possibly at Madinat al-Zahra, Cordoba, in the mid 10th century

Heart-shaped box, c1650-1699, (1881). Creator: A A Bradbury
Heart-shaped box, c1650-1699, (1881). Etching showing two views of a silver filigree box, made mid-late 17th century, possibly in France

Bronze inkstand, mid-late 16th century, (1881). Creator: W. W. McCarty
Bronze inkstand, mid-late 16th century, (1881). Etching of an inkstand, made in Venice in the second half of the 16th century, in the style of Tiziano Aspetti. Three cupids support the body

Silver monstrance or reliquary, 15th century, (1881). Creator:s Thomas
Silver monstrance or reliquary, 15th century, (1881). Etching of a silver religious item, possibly made in France. It is missing the original glass

Mortar, 1545?, (1881). Creator: W. W. McCarty
Mortar, 1545?, (1881). Etching of a mortar of base metal, possibly made in Germany or Flanders in the mid 16th century. From " The South Kensington Museum"

Crystal crucifix, c1550, (1881). Creator: Frederick Albert Slocombe
Crystal crucifix, c1550, (1881). Etching of a cross of rock crystal, made somewhere in western Europe in the mid 16th century

Bronze lamp, c1500-1550, (1881). Creators: Severo Calzetta da Ravenna, J Emms
Bronze lamp, c1500-1550, (1881). Etching of an oil lamp made in the workshop of Severo da Ravenna, in Padua or Ravenna in Italy, in the first half of the 16th century

Reliquary Cross, 10th century, (1881). Creator: A A Bradbury
Reliquary Cross, 10th century, (1881). Etching of an Anglo Saxon crucifix made c900-1000 AD, possibly in Winchester or Germany

Folding-Chair, Walnut Wood, 16th-17th centuries?, (1881). Creator: Frederick Albert Slocombe
Folding-Chair, Walnut Wood, 16th-17th centuries?, (1881). Etching of a childs folding chair in carved walnut, Flemish. From " The South Kensington Museum", a book of engraved illustrations

Two silver cups, 17th century?, (1881). Creator: R I Stevenson
Two silver cups, 17th century?, (1881). Etching of two silver-gilt drinking cups or beakers. The one on the left was made c1600 in Wesel in the German Rhineland

Cartouche, mid 16th century, (1881). Creator: Unknown
Cartouche, mid 16th century, (1881). Design for a cartouche framed in strapwork, in the manner of Rosso Fiorentinos stucco work at Fontainebleau

Bronze vase, 16th century, (1881). Creator: W. M. McGill
Bronze vase, 16th century, (1881). Etching of a vase and lid made in France, the body supported on four lions paws. The cover features a statuette of a boy holding an armorial shield with three fish

Bronze inkstand, early-mid 15th century, (1881). Creator: W F Randall
Bronze inkstand, early-mid 15th century, (1881). Etching of an inkstand with clawed feet, made c1400-1450 in Italy. The object was made to be used

Bronze inkstand with figurine of a Roman emperor, mid 16th century, (1881). Creator: W
Bronze inkstand with figurine of a Roman emperor, mid 16th century, (1881). Etching of a circular inkstand ornamented with masks and garlands, made in Italy, probably Padua

Silver pax with nativity scene, early-mid 19th century, (1881). Creator: W. M. McGill
Silver pax with nativity scene, early-mid 19th century, (1881). Etching of a pax (latin for peace ), a religious item which is kissed during the catholic service of the Mass as a sign of peace

The Salutation, book cover, 15th century, (1881). Creator: W. Rawson
The Salutation, book cover, 15th century, (1881). Etching of a gilt metal panel made in Germany, depicting a biblical scene, decorating the wooden cover of a book

Knights and Ladies Seated under Canopies, pierced ivory panel, mid-late 14th century, (1881). Etching of carved ivory detail from a casket, made c1350-1400 in Paris, showing figures

The Valence Casket, c1305-1312, (1881). Creator: W Harbutt
The Valence Casket, c1305-1312, (1881). Etching of an engraved copper casket with gold and champleve enamel, made in the early 14th century, possibly in England, or in Limoges, France

Central Door, South Kensington Museum, c1860s, (1881). Creator: Unknown
Central Door, South Kensington Museum, c1860s, (1881). Original bronze front entrance doors to the South Kensington Museum, (later renamed the Victoria & Albert Museum), in London

Chrismatory, late 15th century, (1881). Creator:s Thomas
Chrismatory, late 15th century, (1881). Etching of a container designed to hold chrism, (from the Greek word for anoint ), the holy oil used in the Christian sacraments of confirmation

Giovanni Cimabue: design for a mosaic, c1868, (1881). Creator: Bernard Collier
Giovanni Cimabue: design for a mosaic, c1868, (1881). Design for a glass mosaic in the Kensington Valhalla at the South Kensington Museum (later renamed the Victoria & Albert Museum)

Standing mirror, c1510, (1881). Creator: Andrew Fingar Brophy
Standing mirror, c1510, (1881). Etching of a carved walnut table mirror with metal mirror plate in a rectangular frame that rotates on a four-sided pedestal, made in Italy in the early 16th century

West Staircase, Leading to the Ceramic Gallery, c1876, (1881). Creators: John Watkins, John R
West Staircase, Leading to the Ceramic Gallery, c1876, (1881). The West Staircase in the South Kensington Museum, decorated with Frank Moodys ceramic tile mosaic pavement

The Victoria and Albert Museum, London, 1914. Creator: Unknown
The Victoria and Albert Museum, London, 1914. The V&A in South Kensington was founded in 1852 and named after Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

The Victoria and Albert Museum, c1900s. Creator: Eyre & Spottiswoode
The Victoria and Albert Museum, c1900s. The V&A in South Kensington was founded in 1852 and named after Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

The Camera Catches a View of South Kensington from a Low-Flying Aeroplane, c1935. The V&A Museum in South Kensington, central London

Hindu Temple in the Fort of the Rohtas, Bihar, India, c1790. Creator: Thomas Daniell
Hindu Temple in the Fort of the Rohtas, Bihar, India, Pl. 11 from Oriental Scenery, part 1 (w/c on paper), c.1790. Shows a Hindu temple at Rohtasgarh in Bihar, dated February 1790

Stained glass window, 1951. Creator: Shirley Markham
Stained glass window, 1951. Detail of a 13th-century window from a French cathedral, in the Victoria & Albert Museum in London

Floral design, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
Floral design, c1950. Late 16th century cushion cover; linen canvas embroidered with coloured silks and wools. Detail of textile, possibly from an item in the Victoria & Albert Museum in London

South American textile design, 1951. Creator: Shirley Markham
South American textile design, 1951. Panel of Peruvian (Huacho) cotton woven as double cloth, late Chimu period (before c1470), in the Victoria & Albert Museum in London

The Annunciation to St Anne, section of stained glass window, 1951. Creator: Shirley Markham
The Annunciation to St Anne, section of stained glass window, 1951. Detail of a window made 1350-1355 for the Wallfahrtskirche in Strassengel, in Austria

Panelled Room from the Old Palace, Bromley-By-Bow, 1927. From Old Furniture, Volume I. edited by Lieut.-Col. E. F. Strange, C.B.E. [Old Furniture Ltd. London, 1927]

Victoria and Albert Museum, South Kensington, London. In 1909 new premises for the Museum of Ornamental Art, renamed the Victoria & Albert Museum, were opened in Kensington

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The Victoria and Albert Museum, affectionately known as the V&A, is a treasure trove of history and art. Step into the Green Dining-room at South Kensington Museum, circa 1870, and be transported to an era of elegance. The room exudes opulence with its rich green walls and ornate furnishings. One of the museum's prized possessions is the Great Bed of Ware, once belonging to the Saracen's Head Inn. This colossal bed has witnessed centuries of slumber and now resides in all its grandeur at the V&A Museum since around 1954. Frederick Albert Slocombe's exquisite casket from around 1400 showcases intricate craftsmanship that leaves you in awe. Its delicate details tell stories of a bygone era. Located in South Kensington, London, England, UK, the Victoria & Albert Museum stands as a testament to creativity and human ingenuity. It houses an extensive collection that spans various periods and cultures. In Chelsea, another branch of this magnificent institution can be found. The Victoria & Albert Museum continues to captivate visitors with its diverse exhibits that celebrate artistry from across the globe. Whether you find yourself strolling through Kensington or exploring other parts of London like Brompton or Knightsbridge, don't miss out on visiting this iconic museum known simply as V&A. Immerse yourself in its vast galleries filled with wonders beyond imagination. Marvel at pewter ewers from France dating back to approximately 1560 or bronze pedestals hailing from Florence during the 15th century - each piece tells a unique story waiting to be discovered within these hallowed halls. The Sheepshanks Gallery beckons art enthusiasts with its carefully curated masterpieces while a breathtaking rock crystal reliquary from Italy transports you back to medieval times where faith intertwined with beauty seamlessly. For those fascinated by written words preserved throughout history, German ivory leaf writing tablets adorned with silver gilt covers offer glimpses into the past, showcasing the artistry of a bygone era.