Fragment of a statue of Zeus-Serapis Maker unknown Ancient Egyptian, ca. 2nd century BC – 2nd century AD Terracotta Our Object of the Month for July is this small terracotta statue fragment of the god Zeus-Serapis, which is on display in our Egyptian Room. The...
Bugaku dance mask Wood, gold lacquer, paint, cord Japanese, 19th century With signature Once we are able to open again, you will spot this month’s object peering out from the new ‘cabinet of curiosities’ display in the Japanese Room. It is a gold lacquered mask made...
Cloisonné enamel box with wisteria design Maker unknown Japanese, late 19th or early 20th century Enamel, metal wire, brass Our Object of the Month for May is this small but beautiful Japanese cloisonné box with a design of blossoming wisteria. It fits into the palm...
Lacquer box with cherry blossom and inro Signed with red lacquer seal on the base ‘Yasuyuki’ Japanese, late 19th centuryRed and gold lacquer, shell, silver, ivory, bone, polished stone In celebration of Spring, April’s Object of the Month is this...
Statue of the bodhisattva Jizo Maker unknown Japanese, 16th century Bronze This month’s object is this small but intricately carved Japanese bronze statue of the bodhisattva Jizo. He is standing on top of a lotus flower and holding a ‘wish-fulfilling jewel’. In his...
Statue of Amun-Ra Maker unknownAncient Egyptian, Late Period (664 – 332 BC)Bronze Denys Eyre Bower’s rare and fascinating Ancient Egyptian collection includes many images of the gods. Amulets of the gods were worn by worshippers in daily life or buried with their...
