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Empty view of the Japanese gallery.
Demonstration
  • 9 Jun 2023–28 Jul 2023
Free

The way of tea
. Free .

Discover the history of tea drinking and gathering in Japan in this free demonstration of a Japanese tea ceremony.
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Selection of gold, silver and glass tableware, including dishes and drinking vessels.
Lectures & discussions / Study days & courses
  • £35
  • 18 Jun 2023
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Gold, silver and glass from the Middle East to the Eurasian steppe
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In this one-day international conference, scientific research will be used to throw new light on the luxury materials of antiquity.
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White ostrich egg shell decorated with black triangle engravings, with a hole at the top of the egg.
Study days & courses
  • 30 Jun 2023
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London Anthropology Day at the British Museum
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Find out what an anthropology degree is all about at this taster day featuring workshops, talks and stalls from 21 universities.
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Close up of hammered and horizontally fluted silver horn with horned winged griffin at narrower end
Study days & courses
  • 11 Jul 2023
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Exploring luxury and power from Persia to Greece
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Join British Museum staff and expert guest speakers for presentations which will support A-level students.
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Gold leaf wreath.
Accessible event
  • 21 Jul 2023
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Deaf-led BSL tour of Luxury and power exhibition
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Join Alan Murray for a BSL tour of this exhibition's dazzling objects and the complex stories they tell.
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