Exercise 1: Looking Intensely at an Object

Looking, creative writing, exercise 1

  • ‘Battle of Sarnal in Gujarat’, about 1590-95. Museum no. IS.2-1896 106/117

    ‘Battle of Sarnal in Gujarat’, about 1590-95. Museum no. IS.2-1896 106/117

    'Battle of Sarnal in Gujarat'
    Painting from the Akbarnama of Abu'I Fazl Mughul
    India or Pakistan
    About 1590-95
    Opaque watercolour and gold on paper
    Museum no. IS.2-1896 106/117

  • Robe, 18th–19th century. Museum no. T.199-1948

    Robe, 18th–19th century. Museum no. T.199-1948

    Chinese Imperial Dragon robe
    China
    Qing Dynasty, 18th -19th century
    Silk tapestry weave
    Museum no. T.199-1948

  • 'Rotunda Chandelier', Sculpture

    'Rotunda Chandelier', Sculpture, Dale Chihuly, 1999. On loan

    'Rotunda Chandelier'
    Glass sculpture
    Dale Chihuly
    USA
    1999
    Glass
    On loan

  • Fabric sample, Susan Bosence

    Fabric sample, Susan Bosence, 1961. Museum no. Circ.96-1962

    Fabric sample
    Made under the direction of Susan Bosence
    Britain
    About 1961
    Indigo tie-dyed cotton
    Museum no. Circ.96-1962

  • Shah Jahan’s wine cup, about 1657. Museum no. IS.12-1962

    Shah Jahan’s wine cup, about 1657. Museum no. IS.12-1962

    Shah Jahan’s wine cup
    India
    About 1657
    Jade
    Museum no. IS.12-1962

  • Alabaster panel showing the Adoration of Christ, 15th century. Museum no. A.94-1946

    Alabaster panel showing the Adoration of Christ, 15th century. Museum no. A.94-1946

    Alabaster panel showing the Adoration of Christ
    England
    15th century
    Carved, painted and gilded alabaster
    Museum no. A.94-1946

  • Sindy Doll, Pedigree Dolls and Toys

    Sindy Doll, Pedigree Dolls and Toys, 1975. Museum no. Misc.36-1975

    Sindy Doll
    Pedigree Dolls and Toys
    Hong Kong
    1975
    Museum no. Misc.36-1975

  • Toilet Mirror, about 1665. Museum no. C.202-1977

    Toilet Mirror, about 1665. Museum no. C.202-1977

    Toilet Mirror
    England
    About 1665
    Diamond-point engraved glass showing portraits, coat of arms and decorative detail in an ebony-veneered wood frame
    Museum no. C.202-1977

  • Dish showing a mermaid, Thomas Toft

    Dish showing a mermaid, Thomas Toft, 1671-77. Museum no. A.18-1913

    Dish showing a mermaid
    Thomas Toft
    England
    1671-77
    Earthenware
    Museum no. A.18-1913

     

     

  • Netsuke, figure of a rat

    Netsuke, figure of a rat, 19th century. Museum no. A.958-1910

    Netsuke
    Figure of a rat
    Japan
    19th century
    Carved wood
    Museum no. A.958-1910

  • Cyantope photograph, Anna Atkins

    Cyantope photograph, Anna Atkins, 19th century. Museum no. PH.381-1981

    Cyantope photograph
    Anna Atkins
    Britain
    19th century
    Poppy with translucent petals in white silhouette on bright blue or cyan background
    Museum no. PH.381-1981

  • Figure of Lydia Dwight, John Dwight

    Figure of Lydia Dwight, John Dwight, about 1673. Museum no. 1055-1871

    Figure of Lydia Dwight
    John Dwight
    England
    About 1673
    Stoneware
    Museum no. 1055-1871

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