Painting
This is one of a group of paintings that depict Indian trades or occupations. The image has been painted onto a thin sheet of mica. This painting depicts an Ayah, or nurse, holding a red basket.
Painting
This is one of a group of paintings that depict Indian trades or occupations. The image has been painted onto a thin sheet of mica. The painting depicts a Dhobie, or washerman, ironing at a table.
Painting
This is one of a group of paintings that depict Indian trades or occupations. The image has been painted onto a thin sheet of mica. This painting depicts a Mehter, or house maid, with a basket and broom....
Painting
This is one of a group of paintings that depict Indian trades or occupations. The image has been painted onto a thin sheet of mica. This painting depicts a Durrie, or tailor, sewing fabric.
Paper Knife
This carved wooden paper knife is from Scandanavia. The handle has been carved in a leaf motif.
Paper Knife
A carved ivory paper knife, from Namibia. The knife has a blade with a short handle.
Paper Token - French 50 Sols
A French paper token for 50 sols, from Saussy, mounted on card. It is dated to 23rd May 1793.
Paperweight
This paperwieght is from India. It is made from talc that has been carved to represent a lion's head with a foliage body.
Papoose
This is a papoose from India. It is made of crepe material, with a green velour strap. The papoose is decorated with gold thread, sequins and a metal cylinder.
Parasol Handle
This is an ivory parasol handle from China. The shaft is ornately decorated with deeply carved scenes and figures. A carved dragons head forms the handle. There is a fixing at the end for attaching the ...
Paving Fragment
A small rectangular fragment of Roman pavement from Pompeii. It is made from fine tile or limestone.
Pen and Ink Box
This is a Syrian scribe's pen box and ink pot. Pens were stored in the long rectangular tube, with an ink pot attached at one end. The pen box and ink pot is made from brass and has decorative Arabic ...
Pen and Ink Box
This is an Arabic pen box and ink pot, made from brass. Pens were stored in the long rectangular tube, with an ink pot attached at one end. The pen box would have been used by scribes in North Africa ...
Pen and Ink Box
This is an Arabic pen box and ink pot, made from brass. Pens were stored in the long rectangular tube, with an ink pot attached at one end. The pen box would have been used by scribes in North Africa ...
Pen and Ink Box
This is an Arabic pen box and ink pot, made from brass. Pens were stored in the long rectangular tube, with an ink pot attached at one end. The pen box would have been used by scribes in North Africa ...
Pendant
A 'floral' pendant from India. It is decorated with blue and red glass inlay. It also has red and green glass drops and a suspended pierced metal ball.
Pendant
A pendant or earring, from India. It is made from a metal wire formed cage with pearls suspended below and above.
Perspiration Scraper
This is a perspiration scraper from Basutoland, South Africa. It is made of a curving blunt metal blade.