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The British Museum's collection has grown since 1753 and the acquisition of the founding collection of Sir Hans Sloane. Objects have been acquired in a variety of ways. Some objects are subject to ...

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Sherds (16 and 4 chips) of X-Group Red-on-White Domestic Ware. Fabric is porous Nile silt with organic temper and sparse sand. Tan to brown on the surface. Surfaces are sometimes slipped in dull cream ...

The British Museum was founded with a collection left to 'curious' and interested people. 271 years on an exhibition touring the UK, and now approaching its final week in Wales, explores what it means ...