Victoria And Albert Museum Collection (#11)

Painting of Maharana Jawan Singh hunting wild boars, 19th century
Painting of Maharana Jawan Singh hunting wild boars, from Udaipur in India, from the V&As collection, 19th century

Indian terracotta bust of the mother-goddess Sar Dheri, 1st century
Indian terracotta bust of the mother-goddess Sar Dheri, from the V&As collection, 1st century

Naga, a snake divinity with heads of a five-headed serpent, 1oth century
Depiction of Naga, a snake divinity, overshadowed by the heads of a five-headed serpent, made form sandstone. The right hand holds a rosary and bestows protection

Depiction of the Jain mother-goddess Ambika, 11th century
Depiction of the mother-goddess Ambika from a Jain temple at Orissa, from the V&As collection, 11th century

Japanese Netsuke of a cockerel, 19th century
Japanese Netsuke of a cockerel, one of the twelve animals of the Japanese Zodiac, from the V&As collection, 19th century

Japanese Netsuke and purse, 19th century
Japanese Netsuke and purse from the V&As collection, 19th century

Japanese Netsuke of a mermaid on a clam, 18th century
Japanese Netsuke of a mermaid on a clam, signed Hideharu, in the V&A museum, 18th cntury

Japanese Netsuke of a monkey, 19th century
Japanese Netsuke of a monkey, one of the twelve animals of the Japanese Zodiac, from the V&As collection, 19th century

Japanese Netsuke of a goat, 18th century
Japanese Netsuke of a goat, one of the twelve animals of the Japanese Zodiac, from the V&As collection

Japanese Netsuke of a hare, one of the twelve animals of the Japanese Zodiac, from the V&As collection

Depiction of Siva and his consort Parvati, shown as one figure half male and half female, from the V&As collection

Statuette of a disciple of the Buddha, 14th century
Wood and paint statuette of a Lohan (disciple of the Buddha), from the Victoria and Albert Museums collection, 14th century

Bust of Pope Clement XIV. Artist: Christopher Hewetson
Bust of Pope Clement XIV (1705-1774). He was involved in the suppression of the Jesuits, and knighted the young Mozart. From the V&As Collection

Gold plaque showing a Scythian hunter, 5th century BC
Gold plaque showing a Scythian hunter pursuing a hare with a javelin from Kul Oba in Russia. The original is in the Hermitage Museums collection in St Petersburg

Anglo-Saxon carving of a man writing a book, 10th century
Anglo-Saxon ivory carving of a man writing a book, from the Victoria and Albert Museums collection, 10th century

Painting showing the martyrdom of St Peter and St Paul, 14th century Artist: Master Bertram of Hamburg
Painting showing the Second Horseman, and the martyrdom of St Peter (died- 67 AD) and St Paul (died - 67 AD) by the Roman emperor Nero (15 December 37 ? 9 June 68)

Byzantine silk with a motif of a hero and lion, possibly Samson, from Alexandria, Damascus, or Antioch. From the Victoria and Albert Museums collection

Miniature Byzantine mosaic of the Annunciation, 14th century
Miniature Byzantine mosaic of the Annunciation, made of gold and silver tesserae, lapis lazuli, and other semi-precious tones. From the Victoria and Albert Museums collection, 14th century

Byzantine gospel-book cover, made of enamel on copper-gilt, from the Victoria and Albert Museums collections collection

Peruvian earthenware bottle in the form of a squatting figure, 5th century
Peruvian earthenware bottle in the form of a squatting figure, from Mochica on the north coast. Currently in the Victoria and Albert Museum, 5th century

Part of a Byzantine triptych showing the death of the Virgin Mary, 11th century
Centre-piece of an ivory Byzantine triptych showing the death of the Virgin Mary, from the Victoria and Albert Museums collections collection, 11th century

Italian earthenware plate with an image of Hercules and the Cretan bull, 16th century
Italian (Verbino) earthenware plate with an image of Hercules and the Cretan bull, one of his twelve labours. from the Victoria and Albert Museums collections collection, 16th century

Detail of bear-hunt from the Devonshire Hunting Tapestries, 15th century
Detail of bear-hunt from the Devonshire Hunting Tapestries, made in Tournai, currently in the Victoria and Albert Museum, 15th century

Bronze medallion of Apollo and the serpent Python, 16th century
Bronze medallion of Apollo and the serpent Python, possibly Venetian, currently in the Victoria and Albert Museum, 16th century

A porcelain figure of Kuan-ti, a war-god, 17th century
A glazed porcelain figure of Kuan-ti, a Taoist war deity. From the period of K ang His, currently in the Victoria and Albert Museums collection, 17th century

Henry Cole, British designer, civil servant and writer, 1871. Cole (1808-1882) assisted Rowland Hill in designing the worlds first adhesive postage stamp, the Penny Black

Chinese box and cover in the form of a ram, 18th century
Chinese box and cover in the form of a ram, of cloisonne enamel on gilt copper, from the Victoria and Albert Museums collection. 18th century

Chinese bronze harness-plaque of wrestling men, 5th century BC
Han period Chinese bronze harness-plaque from the Ordos region in China, showing two men wrestling with horses standing near. From the Victoria and Albert Museums collection, 5th century BC

Persian tile depicting a horseman, 19th century
Persian tile depicting a horseman, from the V&As collection, 19th century

Persian tile depcting Kushrau seeing Shirin bathing, 19th century
Persian tile depcting Kushrau seeing Shi in bathing, from the V&As collection, 19th century

Map of Kensington museums area, London
A rough sketch map of the area used for the then Royal Horticultural Gardens and museums in the Kensington area, London, including the proposed Natural History Museum

Source Size = 1881 x 2529
The Duke of Edinburghs Collection at the South Kensington Museum, London: Manilla Girl Waiting for the Ferry Boat

Source Size = 1900 x 2522
The Duke of Edinburghs Collection at the South Kensington Museum, London: a Boat Girl at Canton

Source Size = 1911 x 2524
The Duke of Edinburghs Collection at the South Kensington Museum, London: One of the Dukes Japanese Pages

Source Size = 1897 x 2507
The Duke of Edinburghs Collection at the South Kensington Museum, London: Tahiti Girl Gathering Oranges

Source Size = 4913 x 3771
The Painting in the South Kensington Museum, London, 1870

Source Size = 3792 x 3384
Presentation of Prizes by Prince Teck at the South Kensington Museum, London, 1870

V&A Toys
Toys manufactured by wounded soldiers on display at a British Industries Exhibition in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Main entrance, Victoria and Albert Museum, South Kensington, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Victoria and Albert Museum with cherry blossom trees, Kensington, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

John Madejski Garden, Victoria and Albert Museum, South Kensington, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Victoria and Albert Museum, South Kensington, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Aerial image of the Victoria and Albert Museum, Albertopolis, South Kensington, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

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"Exploring Art and History at the Victoria and Albert Museum" Step into a world of artistic wonders at the Victoria and Albert Museum. Admire the delicate strokes of a painting depicting a princess captivated by the enchanting melodies played by female musicians. Transport yourself to another era as you enter the Green Dining-room, an exquisite space frozen in time, its creator shrouded in mystery. Discover ancient spirituality through a Chinese statuette of Kuan-Yin, embodying compassion as a Bodhisattva since the 12th century. Immerse yourself in pastoral scenes with "The Milkmaid, " where Birket Foster's brush captures rustic tranquility amidst nature's beauty. Witness moments of introspection with Charles West Cope's "Maiden Meditation, " evoking emotions from another era. Feel your heart race as you witness Felix Henri Emmanuel Philippoteaux's dramatic portrayal of "Charge of the French Cuirassiers at Waterloo. " Elizabeth Adela Forbes' masterpiece "Across Mounts Bay" transports you to coastal serenity, while Thomas Rowlandson's lively depiction brings alive historic landings at Greenwich. Uncover fashion trends through time with "Get Ahead Get A Hat, " showcasing how headwear has evolved over centuries. Marvel at Botticelli's timeless artistry in his portrait of Smeralda Bandinelli, capturing her grace and allure during Renaissance times. Delve into history beyond paintings with Frederick Albert Slocombe's intricately crafted casket from the 15th century or lose yourself in John Constable’s picturesque rendition of Salisbury Cathedral from 1823. At every turn, the Victoria and Albert Museum offers captivating glimpses into diverse periods and cultures. Let your imagination soar as you explore this treasure trove that celebrates both artistry and history like no other place can.