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3 hours at the British Museum
Here is a list of objects which give an insight
into the variety of the Museum's collection.
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These objects are also on the Multimedia Guide, available from
the Great Court.
Please note that certain galleries may be closed for renovation
or objects may be off display. Please ask gallery staff for further
information.
A mechanical map of the heavens
Burial treasures of a Saxon warrior
The key to the decipherment of hieroglyphs
A mighty pharaoh and a poet's inspiration
An ancient king's triumph over nature
Iconic sculpture from ancient Greece
A colossal figure from a lost civilisation
Striking mosaics used by Aztec priests
Guardians of a Chinese general
Cloisonné jar with dragons
Made for a Ming dynasty emperor
5,000-year-old mystery objects
A majestic sculpture from India's Mughal court
An extravagant toy and technical marvel
The most famous chess set in the world
The earliest image of Christ in Britain
Among the finest survivals of Early Celtic art
A unique ceremonial garment
Fabulous metalwork from Achaemenid Persia
The origin of Noah's ark?
A popular pastime in the ancient world
One of the most studied Egyptian mummies">
A black king of Egypt
Military might in medieval Japan
A masterpiece of African art
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