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A photo of a model of a man smiling with a black ink pot on his head, wearing a brown and yellow cheque jacket with an open book in front of him set against a royal pink dotted background with a green halo.

Quiz: What you think is this for?

Here at the V&A, we have over 2.8 million objects – mind-blowing, right? Some of these objects in our collection have surprising practical uses, despite appearances. Can you guess what use each one has in this super fun quiz? See if you can score higher than your friends! Let’s go…

Question 1 out of 10:

What is this used for?
An image of a brown wooden stamp with a carving of a sheep and foliage around it in an oval shape set against a blue background with a green halo.
Question 2 out of 10:

Can you guess the use of this smiling figure?
A photo of a model of a man smiling with a black ink pot on his head, wearing a brown and yellow cheque jacket with an open book in front of him set against a royal blue background with a green halo.
Question 3 out of 10:

What does the partridge do?
An image of a partridge statue made from shell, silver, gold and it is stood on a gold base, set against a royal blue background with a green halo.
Question 4 out of 10:

What could this be?
An image of a yellow slab with raised bumps in symmetrical lines set against a royal blue background with a green halo.
Question 5 out of 10:

Any ideas on what this is for?
An image of a porcelain asparagus sculpture that also acts as a tureen. It is set against a royal blue background with a green halo.
Question 6 out of 10:

What is this piece of metal used as?
A silver piece of metal contorted into a bent shape with engraved lines across it's surface, set against a royal blue background with a green halo.
Question 7 out of 10:

What do you think this is?
An image of a ceramic toast rack with a grey green colour and fruit painted on the base. It is set against a royal blue background with a green halo.
Question 8 out of 10:

How would this be used?
A photo of a saw with a bird head handle set against a royal blue background with a green halo.
Question 9 out of 10:

Guess what this is?
An image of a cord wrapped slung samurai sword with gold inlay and silver ornate decor on the handle set against a blue purple background with green and red halo.
Question 10 out of 10:

Hello, nice to meet you – what is this?
A photo of a brooch in the shape of a hand. The nails are tinted with red and having a ring and bracelet of pearls. It is set against a blue background with a red and yellow halo.

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