gifts reflecting world cultures from prehistory to the present day including Egyptian life, Asia, Africa, Greek, Roman and moreGifts which are different, truly unique gifts, gifts which are educational and enjoyable, expand your knowledge with these gifts from far away lands, gifts which illustrate and reflect world cultures |
Looking for something different, something truly unique?
The British Museum offers a range of fine, exceptional and often exclusive gifts for shipment worldwide
make your selections from:
The Gift Shop - The Children's Shop - The Exhibition Shop - The Book Shop - Persia - Egypt - Greek & Roman - Britain & Europe - Asia - Africa - Books - Stationery - Kids - Sculpture - Jewellery - Clothing & Accessories - Art & more
Under £5 to Over £1000 - see examples below
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The Gift Shop
The Lewis Chess Set White Knight
The world famous Lewis chess set is found in The British Museum but you can own your very own faithful replica set! Dating from the 12th century and dubbed 'the outstanding chessmen of the world',these wonderfully expressive figures were found on the Isle of Lewis,Scotland,in 1831. They have become a highlight of a trip to The British Museum,have appeared in a film and almost continuously appear in exhibitions throughout the world
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The Children's Shop
White Chocolate Mummy
From the British Museum,a mummy to be munched - white chocolate inside a tin which can be kept as a pencil case
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The Exhibition Shop
Sudan
This exhibition catalogue displays and discusses some of the finest objects produced through all phases of human settlement,from the Palaeolithic through to the Islamic period,and including sections on gold,pottery and funerary culture. Most are recent discoveries and few have been viewed outside the Sudan, 360 pages Illustrations: 470 colour
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The Book Shop
Winter: A British Museum Companion
Full of festive cheer,this gift book is bound to put some warmth into the chill of winter
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Persia
Persian Painting
This fully illustrated book provides a concise account of Persian painting from about 1300 to 1900. Beginning with the materials and tools which enabled the artists to achieve their remarkable effects,Sheila Canby goes on to survey the stylistic development of Persian painting and the influences upon it of over six centuries of Iran's turbulent history, 128 pages 43 colour and 44 black & white illustrations
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Egypt
How to Read Egyptian Hieroglyphs
This step-by-step guide to the hieroglyphic script of ancient Egypt is suitable for anyone,from complete beginners to those who have studied the subject but would like to improve their knowledge of the language and culture of ancient Egypt, 192 pages 35 black & white illustrations
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Greek & Roman
Hypnos
The original winged bronze head was a Roman copy of a Greek sculpture and dates from the 4th century BC, Hand finished resin,33 x 39cm
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Britain & Europe
Life and Letters on the Roman Frontier
A fully revised,expanded and updated edition of this best-selling introduction to the Vindolanda tablets, voted Britain's number 1 treasure, 192 pages 38 black & white illustrations
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Asia
Head of Aphrodite
This magnificent representation of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, dates from the first or second century BC and was found at Satala in northeast Asia Minor. Hand finished resin or cast bronze,43cm high
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