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The Annunciation, diptych, mid 19th century, (1881). Creator: J P FraserThe Annunciation, diptych, mid 19th century, (1881). Etching of a small folding tabernacle in gilt bronze, silver, niello, bone and horn
Walnut cassone, 1570, (1881). Creator: Frederick MarriottWalnut cassone, 1570, (1881). Etching of a carved wooden cassone or chest, one of a pair made in Rome in the late 16th century
Carved ivory mirror back, c1310-1320, (1881). Creator: D JonesCarved ivory mirror back, c1310-1320, (1881). Etching of a mirror case made in Paris in the early 14th century. The Gothic design incorporates four crawling monsters or lions carved around the outer
Central Recess in the Principal Quadrangle, c1860s?, (1881). Creator: John WatkinsCentral Recess in the Principal Quadrangle, c1860s?, (1881). View of part of the facade of the Lecture Theatre on the north side of the quadrangle of the South Kensington Museum
Sarcophagus of Santa Giustina, c1476, (1881). Creator: Bernard CollierSarcophagus of Santa Giustina, c1476, (1881). Etching of a marble tomb made c1476, probably for the church of Santa Giustina at Padua in Italy, by Gregorio di Allegretto
Carved walnut wood bellows, 1550-1600, (1881). Creator: D JonesCarved walnut wood bellows, 1550-1600, (1881). Etching of a pair of bellows, made mid-late 16th century in Italy, possibly in Rome or Florence
Candle snuffers, 16th century?, (1881). Creator: W WiseCandle snuffers, 16th century?, (1881). Etching of a pair of snuffers, possibly made in Italy. The shafts of the handles are in the form of human figures
Reliquary, 1497, (1881). Creator: W F RandallReliquary, 1497, (1881). Etching of a reliquary (a container for the relics of saints), made in Italy in the late 15th century, possibly by Cristoforus de Luca
Casket, c1180-1200, (1881). Creator: William CatleyCasket, c1180-1200, (1881). Etching of a (pearwood?) box, made in the late 12th century, probably in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Design for a lunette with portrait of Prince Albert, c1863, (1881). Creator: A ReidDesign for a lunette with portrait of Prince Albert, c1863, (1881). Decorative double arch and screen surmounted by a mosaic portrait of Albert, Prince Consort (1819-1861)
Crucifix, (1881). Creator: W. M. McGillCrucifix, (1881). Etching of a cross described as silver gilt church plate, continental. From " The South Kensington Museum", a book of engraved illustrations, with descriptions
Spoon and fork, 15th century, (1881). Creator: T CharbonnierSpoon and fork, 15th century, (1881). Etching of a rock-crystal and silver gilt spoon and fork, possibly made in Flanders
Reliquary, 14th century, (1881). Creator: W. M. McGillReliquary, 14th century, (1881). Etching of a medieval reliquary (a container for the relics of saints). The polygonal crystal container is mounted in silver
The St Nicholas Crozier, mid 12th century, (1881). Creator: A A BradburyThe St Nicholas Crozier, mid 12th century, (1881). Etching of the carved ivory head of a pastoral staff, an important Romanesque piece made c1150-1170 in England, or possibly in France
Bronze knocker, c1560, (1881). Creators: M Sullivan, Danese CattaneoBronze knocker, c1560, (1881). Etching of a door-knocker in the form of embracing mermaids and cherubs, made in Italy, (possibly Venice) by Danese Cattaneo
Boy playing the bagpipes, c1490-1520, (1881). Creator: UnknownBoy playing the bagpipes, c1490-1520, (1881). Etching of a terracotta statuette made in Florence by Andrea della Robbia of the della Robbia family of ceramic artists
Alphabet design for tiles, 1864, (1881). Creator: UnknownAlphabet design for tiles, 1864, (1881). Alphabet with figures, designed by Godfrey Sykes for tiles in the South Kensington Museums Centre Refreshment Room and Ceramic Gallery
Apelles: design for a mosaic, c1864, (1881). Creator: Bernard CollierApelles: design for a mosaic, c1864, (1881). Design for a glass mosaic in the Kensington Valhalla at the South Kensington Museum (later renamed the Victoria & Albert Museum)
Silver tazza, early 17th century, (1881). Creator: W. M. McGillSilver tazza, early 17th century, (1881). Etching of a cup made c1600 in Germany or the Netherlands. From " The South Kensington Museum", a book of engraved illustrations
Design for the decoration of a niche, late 16th century, (1881). Creator: UnknownDesign for the decoration of a niche, late 16th century, (1881). Woodcut after a drawing made in Florence, on which is inscribed in a later hand on the mount Original design for a niche by Perino del
Trochus shell cup and lid, 1618-1625, (1881). Creator:s ThomasTrochus shell cup and lid, 1618-1625, (1881). Etching of a cup made from a shell by Abraham Lotter II in Augsurg, Germany, early 17th century
Pewter ewer, 1580-1600, (1881). Creator: W. W. McCartyPewter ewer, 1580-1600, (1881). Etching of a decorative jug designed by Francois Briot and made in France in the late 16th century
Ivory mirror case depicting the Storming of the Castle of Love, early-mid 14th century, (1881). Etching of a circular mirror case squared off by corner terminals in the form of crouching lions
Metal box with lid, c1600, (1881). Creator: W E MackanessMetal box with lid, c1600, (1881). Etching of a decorated container (for tobacco?) made in the Netherlands, of bell metal, a form of bronze
Water-Colour Gallery, 1860s, (1881). Creator: UnknownWater-Colour Gallery, 1860s, (1881). Interior of a room containing a display of watercolour drawings in the South Kensington Museum in London
Bronze pedestal, late 15th century, (1881). Creator: D JonesBronze pedestal, late 15th century, (1881). Etching of a pedestal or inkstand, made in Florence. The decoration includes four reliefs of Dionysiac figures
Porcelain pot, 16th century?, (1881). Creator: Z PritchardPorcelain pot, 16th century?, (1881). Etching of a jug mounted on a piece of plate bearing the hall mark of 1585. It is quite possible that the jug may be much older than even the end of
Design for a wall or ceiling decoration in the grotesque taste, 16th century, (1881). Renaissance design for architectural ornament
Incense boat, 1550-1600, (1881). Creator: F BrownIncense boat, 1550-1600, (1881). Etching of a boat-shaped container used for storing the incense used in Catholic ritual. It is constructed of rock crystal with silver mounts, partially gilded
Oak cabinet, late 15th century, (1881). Creator: Frederick Albert SlocombeOak cabinet, late 15th century, (1881). Etching of a piece of carved furniture, possibly Flemish, decorated with figures of the cardinal virtues
Ivory box, 750- 850 AD, (1881). Creator: M SullivanIvory box, 750- 850 AD, (1881). Etching of a container carved from a single piece of ivory in the 8th or 9th century, possibly in Egypt or Syria
Pastoral staff, early-mid 19th century, (1881). Creator: J A D CampbellPastoral staff, early-mid 19th century, (1881). Etching of the head of a gilt metal crozier, an eccliastical item used by Christian clergy. It was made c1800-1862, and is listed as Continental
Crystal cruet, 14th century, (1881). Creator: W. M. McGillCrystal cruet, 14th century, (1881). Etching of a small ewer made 1340-1350 in Paris, of rock crystal, with gilt-silver and enamel
Decorative object, (1881). Creator: UnknownDecorative object, (1881). Design for a bucket. Etching of an ornate object with a handle formed of two dolphins. Below, four mermaids with extended and upraised arms
Bronze hand bell, c1530-c1570, (1881). Creator: W E MackanessBronze hand bell, c1530-c1570, (1881). Etching of a small bell with the arms of the Lippomani family of Venice, made in Italy (probably the Veneto), in the mid 16th century
Tankard, early 17th century?, (1881). Creator: W HarbuttTankard, early 17th century?, (1881). Etching of a tankard, possibly made in Germany at the beginning of the 17th century
Dagger and sheath, c1360-1400, (1881). Creator: J BrookeDagger and sheath, c1360-1400, (1881). Etching of a carved ivory dagger with its sheath, made in northern Italy, probably Venice, in the late 14th century
Silver plaque, 16th century?, (1881). Creator: D JonesSilver plaque, 16th century?, (1881). Etching of a parcel-gilt plaque depicting the Deposition from the Cross, made in Spain, possibly in the 16th century
The Sheepshanks Gallery, South Kensington Museum, c1860s, (1881). Creator: John WatkinsThe Sheepshanks Gallery, South Kensington Museum, c1860s, (1881). Interior view showing exhibition space designed by Captain Francis Fowke
Nautilus shell mounted in silver gilt, 1613, (1881). Creator: J P FraserNautilus shell mounted in silver gilt, 1613, (1881). Etching of a cup made from a shell by Nicols van der Kemp, Utrecht, Netherlands, early 17th century
Silver Gilt Morse, mid 15th century?, (1881). Creator: John WatkinsSilver Gilt Morse, mid 15th century?, (1881). Etching of a morse (clasp for a liturgical vestment), possibly made in Germany
Bust of Pope Alexander VIII, c1690, (1881). Creator: Thomas RileyBust of Pope Alexander VIII, c1690, (1881). Etching of a bronze portrait bust of Alexander VIII, made in Italy by Domenico Guidi. Alexander (born Pietro Ottoboni), was Pope from 1689-1691
Glass beaker and cover, 1550-1620, (1881). Creator: J. I. WilliamsonGlass beaker and cover, 1550-1620, (1881). Etching of a gilt drinking glass with moulded gilt decoration, made in the Southern Netherlands in the mid-late 16th century-early 17th century
Brass warming pan, 17th century, (1881). Creator: J BrookeBrass warming pan, 17th century, (1881). Etching of a warming pan with perforated and engraved lid, made in England. The decoration shows a man and woman on a stylised floral ground
Ivory tryptich, 1470-1500, (1881). Creator: D JonesIvory tryptich, 1470-1500, (1881). Etching of a small small portable altar of carved ivory, made in France in the late 15th century
Silver cup and lid, c1550, (1881). Creator: W. M. McGillSilver cup and lid, c1550, (1881). Etching of a silver gilt cup set with onyx cameos, made in Germany in the mid 16th century. The cameos, which show classical heads, may be Roman
Oak chest, 1460-1480, (1881). Creator: Frederick Albert SlocombeOak chest, 1460-1480, (1881). Etching of a 15th-century carved oak cupboard or credence of Gothic design, possibly made in Flanders or Germany
Bronze knocker, c1560, (1881). Creator: J BrookeBronze knocker, c1560, (1881). Etching of a door knocker, made in Italy in the mid 16th century. The escutcheon is formed by a lions head in high relief