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Telling a history of our world through objects

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  1. Honda Civic - 1979 Honda Civic - 1979 The Honda Civic is a notable car in the history of motoring as it was one of the first Japanese cars to make an impact ... Contributed by Individual
  2. Kiso Suzuki guitar Kiso Suzuki guitar This guitar was made in Japan by by the Kiso Suzuki Violin Company company. It is a copy of a guitar by the USA guitar ... Contributed by Individual
  3. Song Dynasty tomb tile used as road fill Song Dynasty tomb tile used as road fill Tile for a child's tomb in Northern China. Woman is oldest female relative. Tomb destroyed during Cultural Revolution. ... Contributed by Individual
  4. My Father's Rice Box My Father's Rice Box This box contained my father's daily rice ration when he was a Prisoner of War in Japan. My father was arrested in ... Contributed by Individual
  5. Chinese coin Chinese coin I bought this coin in the museum shop at Xian in China in 2001. It does not have much value but is a constant reminder ... Contributed by Individual
  6. Solar-powered lamp and charger Solar-powered lamp and charger A solar-powered lamp with a charger for mobile phones that can provide renewable energy to the developing world Contributed by The British Museum
  7. British India coin smallest denomination British India coin smallest denomination A coin of British India Rule era, minted in 1945 minimum denomination of only 1 piece still could manage to fetch 1 ... Contributed by Individual
  8. Game Boy Game Boy When the game boy was introduced it didn't have the many of the features the Atari lynx had like backlit screen, colour ... Contributed by Individual
  9. Chinese wedding cape Chinese wedding cape Handmade in Xuan Cheng in China by the grandmother of the owner's wife. It is a family heirloom. Contributed by Individual
  10. Chinese food coupon Chinese food coupon By Fu Ying, Chinese Ambassador to the UK. When I was young, food supply was in serious shortage in China. Food coupons ... Contributed by Individual
  11. Admonitions Scroll Admonitions Scroll Chinese scroll with advice for palace ladies on correct behaviour, a masterpiece of Chinese painting Contributed by The British Museum
  12. The Imjin Pistol The Imjin Pistol This .38 Webley revolver was used in the Korean War at the Battle of Imjin River in April 1951. The pistol was found ... Contributed by Individual
  13. Yashica 35W camera Yashica 35W camera This camera belonged to a pupil's grandfather. He first had the camera when he was a teenager and he wanted to become a ... Contributed by Individual
  14. Ukiyoe print Ukiyoe print This is an Ukiyoe print that I bought when I lived in Japan. It shows a Samurai warrior from the civil war period. Contributed by Individual
  15. Signed Japanese Flag Signed Japanese Flag My grandfather, Edward Mobbs, joined the Royal Engineers aged 21 at the outbreak of World War II. He spent most of the ... Contributed by Individual
  16. First hand-held battery calculator First hand-held battery calculator The Facit 1111 was the first battery-driven, hand-held calculator to be used in an exam at the University of Cape Town ... Contributed by Individual
  17. Order of the Rising Sun of Japan Order of the Rising Sun of Japan My Great Grandfather, Sir Charles Walker, was appointed Accountant General of the Navy in 1918. Japan had been an ... Contributed by Individual
  18. Letter about the Chinese civil war 1927 Letter about the Chinese civil war 1927 The letter was written by my Great Uncle "Happy" - Harold Vermont. It describes his role as a Marine sent from HMS ... Contributed by Individual
  19. Letter about Chinese civil war 1927 pt 5 Letter about Chinese civil war 1927 pt 5 pt 5 of Letter from Marine Harold Vermont to his sister Lily, Woolavington Somerset. cont. (has =as) "Well they had ... Contributed by Individual
  20. Letter about Chinese civil war 1927 pt 4 Letter about Chinese civil war 1927 pt 4 Pt 4 of Letter from Marine Harold Vermont, from Woolavington, Somerset. cont. (has=as, their=there) "One of the ... Contributed by Individual
  21. Letter about Chinese civil war pt 3 Letter about Chinese civil war pt 3 Pt 3 of 3. The Marines got inside the house with bullets around them just before the Chinese, but were surrounded and ... Contributed by Individual
  22. Letter about Chinese civil war 1927 pt 2 Letter about Chinese civil war 1927 pt 2 Pt 2 of 3. Transposed by my mother, Linda Symes. Harold Vermont, Uncle Happy, was her uncle, Nan's brother. The 20 ... Contributed by Individual
  23. A souvenir lacquerware tray from Japan A souvenir lacquerware tray from Japan The Veitch family didn't just bring back plants. Amongst the carefully packed botanical specimens were objects ... Contributed by Museum
  24. Jikji - movable metal type Jikji - movable metal type The Jikji is one of the first books printed with movable metal type. Although it is a religious text , as is the ... Contributed by Individual
  25. Chinese jade vase Chinese jade vase This jade vase is about 5 inches high and is totally valueless. It should be green, but is completely black. My father ... Contributed by Individual
  26. Hokusai's 'The Great Wave' Hokusai's 'The Great Wave' 'Under the Wave, off Kanagawa', a print by Katsushika Hokusai, perhaps the most reproduced of all Japanese prints Contributed by The British Museum
  27. Jade bi Jade bi Ancient Jade bi, around 3,000 years-old, inscribed with characters by its later owner, the Chinese Qianlong Emperor Contributed by The British Museum
  28. Kakiemon elephants Kakiemon elephants Porcelain elephants made in the Japanese Kakiemon style for the European market Contributed by The British Museum
  29. Ming banknote Ming banknote Banknote worth 1000 bronze coins. China was one of the first countries to develop a tradition of printing money Contributed by The British Museum
  30. Atom Bomb Atom Bomb This bomb was used to help America defeat Japan in World War II, and it's production led to the nuclear bomb. Contributed by Individual
  31. A 2001 Lenticular A 2001 Lenticular Purchased in Finchley Rd, London. The film 2001 was released before man landed on the moon during a period of great ... Contributed by Individual
  32. Gold fob watch pin Gold fob watch pin Chinese souvenir from great grandparents who'd visited there as tourists. Contributed by Individual
  33. Chinese pot Chinese pot Possibly metal, not sure of its origin Contributed by Individual
  34. Washi - Japanese paper Washi - Japanese paper This stunning sheet of paper was collected by Sir Harry Parkes, British Ambassador to Japan, in 1870. It was one of ... Contributed by Museum
  35. Textile sample from China Textile sample from China I bought this in an antiques shop in Shanghai. There was another piece that came with it that had a tassle. I love ... Contributed by Individual
  36. Japanese metal inlaid box Japanese metal inlaid box This piece highlights the taste for Japanese decorative art in Europe and the importance of the decorative arts in ... Contributed by Individual
  37. Chinese picture Chinese picture There is a lot of detailed work involved in this picture of a jardinere, flowers and butterflies designed in mother of ... Contributed by Individual
  38. Hiroshima Vase Hiroshima Vase This small porcelain vase or bottle has glass fused onto the side of it. This fusing was caused by the blast of the ... Contributed by Museum
  39. Chinese Zhou ritual vessel Chinese Zhou ritual vessel A Chinese bronze vessel used for making ritual offerings of food to ancestors. Contributed by The British Museum
  40. Bishop chair Bishop chair I inherited this chair from my second cousin who bought it from someone in a pub in Belper, Duffield. Bishops used this ... Contributed by Individual
  41. Serving pot Serving pot This Saki serving pot is made from copper and is engraved by hand. The handle and lid are missing. Contributed by Individual
  42. Tea caddy Tea caddy This tea caddy belonged to my grandfather. He brought it back from Japan when he was in the Navy. Contributed by Individual
  43. Buddhist carving Buddhist carving This Buddha was a gift from my son who lives in Lantau Island in Hong Kong. The island is home to the world's largest ... Contributed by Individual
  44. Japanese bronze man Japanese bronze man A solid bronze piece displaying intricate craftsmanship. The owner purchased it in 1980. Contributed by Individual
  45. Mahjong set Mahjong set This was made in the Woshun Sing factory in China and probably purchased in Suez. My grandfather brought it back with ... Contributed by Individual
  46. Clockwork robot Clockwork robot This robot is made from tin plate and looks Japanese as washers are used to keep it together. It shows how clockwork ... Contributed by Individual
  47. Wooden postcard Wooden postcard The postcard shows Japanese dress of the time and how different materials were used. It was given to me by me ... Contributed by Individual
  48. Dento Kokeshi, Narugo style Dento Kokeshi, Narugo style Narugo is a place in the Tohoku region of northern Japan where there are many hot springs. In this part of Japan, the ... Contributed by Individual
  49. The David Vases The David Vases Chinese blue-and-white porcelain vases, early examples of this popular style traded across the Middle East and Europe Contributed by The British Museum
  50. Japanese clock Japanese clock This is a rare clock from Japan with a calendar, barometer and thermometer. Contributed by Individual

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