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List of Objects

Telling a history of our world through objects

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  1. Sputnik 1, first journey into space. Sputnik 1, first journey into space. Sputnik 1 was the object that began the era of space exploration when it was launched from the USSR in 1957. Many people ... Contributed by Individual
  2. Mao Zedong's Little Red Book in Chinese Mao Zedong's Little Red Book in Chinese This was given to my mother by her Professor whilst studying in main land China. During the Cultural Revolution in the ... Contributed by Individual
  3. Family Seal Family Seal Family seals were normally used for sealing an envelope with your initials, so that the receiver would know who wrote ... Contributed by Individual
  4. Afghan War Rug Afghan War Rug This rug found its way from northern Afghanistan to Okinawa as a result of a carpet trade created to serve an off-base ... Contributed by Individual
  5. Tipu Sultan's seal Tipu Sultan's seal This is the seal of Sultan Fateh Ali Tipu (1750-1799), the ‘Tiger of Mysore’ used by him to confirm official documents. ... Contributed by Museum
  6. Turkoman Saddle Turkoman Saddle I bought this saddle (from a shop still using an abacus as a calculator)while on a horse riding trip in Northern Iran. ... Contributed by Individual
  7. Indian Elephant Bell Indian Elephant Bell The object I have chosen is an Elephant bell from India. It was my Grandfather’s, pictured here, who, with his family ... Contributed by Individual
  8. Tibetan Prayer Wheel Tibetan Prayer Wheel This prayer wheel comes from Tibet and reminds me of its awe inspiring landscape, people and above all its religion. ... Contributed by Individual
  9. A small 'stone' bird A small 'stone' bird My father was in Indian Army on NW Frontier. He found this bird whch he has mounted and carved the following words: H M ... Contributed by Individual
  10. Jade dragon cup Jade dragon cup Cup that belonged to Ulugh Beg, ruler of the central Asian Timurid Empire, and thought to be able to detect poison Contributed by The British Museum
  11. Statute of an Eastern Warrior Statute of an Eastern Warrior The contributor's grandfather left this to him asking him to take great care of it as he had paid a lot of money for it ... Contributed by Individual
  12. Rope made of yak hair Rope made of yak hair This rope of yak hair, nearly 6m (20ft) long was hand woven by Afghan people from the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan. ... Contributed by Individual
  13. The most important development.(plow) The most important development.(plow) The presence of plow agriculture and settled life, the most important development Contributed by Individual
  14. Mug Mug This ornate mug has unusual markings and a porcelain handle. Contributed by Individual
  15. Horn Horn The object is a snuff horn with silver mount. Contributed by Individual
  16. Chinese bowls Chinese bowls These two bowls were passed down through my family. They were brought back from China by one of our relatives, Alfred ... Contributed by Individual
  17. Decorative box Decorative box This item belonged to my grandfather who brought it back with him from Japan after serving in a POW camp. Contributed by Individual
  18. Chinese export wear Chinese export wear I inherited this object from my grandparents. It is Chinese export wear and was probably used for candles or potpourri. Contributed by Individual
  19. Communion set Communion set This belonged to one of the Cambridge Seven who undertook missionary work and was the first English Bishop in West ... Contributed by Individual
  20. Chinese saucer Chinese saucer An example of high quality Chinese craftsmanship. Interestingly, this example has been broken and repaired to a high ... Contributed by Individual
  21. Chinese vases Chinese vases An example of hand painted craftsmanship, probably by poor people. Original productions started in 1600 - they became ... Contributed by Individual
  22. Chinese bowl Chinese bowl A sea captain brought this back from Asia in the late 1960s. It shows seven Chinese figures, which could be a lucky ... Contributed by Individual
  23. Ornamental fish Ornamental fish This piece demonstrates our fascination with Asia that still goes on today. I inherited it from my grandmother. Her ... Contributed by Individual
  24. Pair of enamelled vases Pair of enamelled vases A family heirloom that was made in Japan. Contributed by Individual
  25. Box in the shape of a roll of coins. Box in the shape of a roll of coins. When my family escaped from Shanghai prior to the Japanese invasion they brought this box with them. It was believed to ... Contributed by Individual
  26. WW1 Fabric Family WW1 Fabric Family This is a fabric family tree depicting the names of all twelve children in the Searle Family from Lostwithiel. Seven ... Contributed by Individual
  27. Silver sedan chair Silver sedan chair This item came from China. My father went there on business (import and export) in 1912. Contributed by Individual
  28. Metalwork from Turkey Metalwork from Turkey These were bought when the contributor was working in the French Embassy in Ankara. They were black when they were ... Contributed by Individual
  29. Indo-Persian Armour Indo-Persian Armour This armour comprises a dagger, a shield, an arm shield and a helmet. It is embossed with exquisite carving. It was ... Contributed by Individual
  30. A Q’ran A Q’ran British soldiers were stationed in Afghanistan during the 1870s. Thomas St Quintin was a cavalry officer. The ... Contributed by Individual
  31. smart phone smart phone It demonstrates the connectivity between all parts of the world and the level of technology and portability of ... Contributed by Individual
  32. Chinese Portable Scales Chinese Portable Scales Chinese portable scales were much used by tradesmen who travelled extensively to practice their trade Contributed by Museum
  33. The Fisher Kukri The Fisher Kukri The Kukri is designed for close quarter fighting, used in the home as a tool and for religious sacrificial ceromonies. Contributed by Museum
  34. Chessmen Chessmen Chessmen The game of chess was invented in the early 15th century in India. From there it spread out to the Far East, ... Contributed by Individual
  35. China Bowl - early 20th Century China Bowl - early 20th Century Mr great uncle was a Romany Gypsy called Tinker Bill. He had this China Bowl, possibly as part payment for some work. He ... Contributed by Individual
  36. eye liner eye liner This represents an essential part of my life – an eyeliner pencil. Eyeliner was first used in Ancient Egypt and ... Contributed by Individual
  37. Nintendo Entertainment System Game Pad Nintendo Entertainment System Game Pad The NES controller used Nintendo's patented cross-shaped joypad (a modified version of Milton Bradley's Cosmic Hunter ... Contributed by Individual
  38. A Nokia 7110 A Nokia 7110 The Nokia 7110 was the first Mobile Phone to have a WAP Browser ( so you could brouse the internet on your phone) Contributed by Individual
  39. Chinese Luohan Figure Chinese Luohan Figure This almost life-size seated Buddhist Luohan (disciple of the Buddha) was made c.1484 at the imperial kilns in ... Contributed by Museum
  40. Brass flower oil stand Brass flower oil stand It is mysterious as to its use, it stands up with the petals inverted e.g. appearing as bowl shaped. Well made, heavy, ... Contributed by Individual
  41. banknote made for invasion of india banknote made for invasion of india My Father brought it back home when he was in India during the Second World War; he travelled through India to get to ... Contributed by Individual

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