London Trip #1

[debris4spike]

One of the places I went to was The British Museum.  I do love that museum ... and there is always something to see ... something to share with you all ...



200BC .... Ptolomy I


200AD .... Zeus.  That hair is stunning.


100BC ... terracotta group of 2 seated ladies




100BC ... lamp


100AD ... Crouching Venus


407AD .... as I have said I love jewellery, but neither of these items are on my Christmas list!


385BC ... Nereid Monument


385BC ... Nereid Monument





350BC .... from the Mausellem of Maussollos.  When I was on a day trip to Turkey years ago we were shown the location of this Ancient Wonder.


275BC ... Vase of Eros riding a goose


744BC ... From the palace of Tiglath-pileser


550BC





500BC .... Bronze Plaque from Olympia


1820AD .... East India sugar not made by slaves .... made in Bristol


1550AD ... Casket


1511AD .... Miniature Altar Piece made of Boxwood


1420AD ... The Devil leading sinners into the jaws of Hell


1250BC .... Falcon headed sphinx





2500BC ... Ram in a thicket from a tomb in Ur


2450BC ... The Royal Game of Ur