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British Museum - Shino ware cake dish
During the Tea Ceremony a small very elegant cake is eaten before drinking the tea. The sweetness of the cake contrasts pleasantly with the bitterness of ...
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British Museum - Forged £1 note of the Halifax Bank
In Great Britain in the early nineteenth century, the many different notes issued by local banks were a great temptation to forgers, and customers not ...
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British Museum - Forged £1 note of the Halifax Bank
In Great Britain in the early nineteenth century, the many different notes issued by local banks were a great temptation to forgers, and customers not ...
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British Museum - Bronze door hinge bearing names of God's wives of ...
This hinge is of massive proportions, and probably belonged to one of the many monumental doorways of a Theban temple. Although there are extensive remains ...
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British Museum - Gold coin in the name of Tincomarus
In the later first century BC, the rulers of southern England began to put their names on the coins circulating in their kingdoms. These coins represent the ...
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British Museum - Gold ear decoration
The goldsmiths of Etruria became very accomplished from the seventh century BC. They produced rich objects in striking forms that were technically very ...
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British Museum - A fake coin depicting Brutus
George III (reigned 1760-1820) owned this gold coin as part of his large collection of coins and medals. The coin supposedly represented Brutus, ...
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British Museum - Explore more about Hadrian online
Explore more about Hadrian online. ... Explore more about Hadrian online. Highlight objects featuring in the exhibition ...
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British Museum - Vikings: sea-raiders and traders
An article about Vikings: sea-raiders and traders.
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British Museum - Families and children
Online games, activities and tours for families and children. ... Online tours · Galleries · Families and children · Home > Explore > Families and children ...