Persian Love Poetry - A unique collection of Persian love poetry,richly illustrated with images from the British Museum's world-famous collections.

Medieval Love Poetry - From the best selling range of British Museum poetry anthologies,this giftbook combines the two distinct but related themes of love and romance.

Winter: A British Museum Companion - Full of festive cheer,this gift book is bound to put some warmth into the chill of winter. Plastic pencil case comprising pencil,pen,eraser,boomark and ruler

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. Frost-resistant resin with integral hook

The Tale of Peter Rabbit - Hieroglyph Edition - A highly original and educational twist on a much treasured tale. The full and complete text of Beatrix Potter’s world-famous and universally loved Tale of Peter Rabbit faithfully translated and transcribed page for page into the hieroglyphic script of an Egyptian of the Middle Kingdom.The book is illustrated with all the original colour artwork by the author herself. Based on the official centenary edition published in 2002,the translation combines the familiar face of the original with the British Museum’s world-renowned expertise and scholarship. 80 pages,34 colour illustrations

The Story of Venus - The fabulous story of the goddess Venus,also known by her Greek name Aphrodite is ideal reading for all who enjoy mythology and storytelling. 160 pages Decorative line artwork throughout

The Medieval Garden - An interesting and unusual gift from The British Museum for any keen gardener,'The Medieval Garden' offers practical advice on how to create typical medieval features. 144 pages 35 colour and 50 black & white illustrations

The Medieval Cookbook - This unusual cookbook from The British Museum offers a mouth-watering selection of fifty recipes drawn from the medieval manuscripts and adapted for the modern cook. 144 pages 30 colour and 47 black & white illustrations

The Jane Austen Cookbook - A selection of modernised and sophisticated dishes that would have been enjoyed by Jane Austen and her characters. An introduction considers the social conventions around food in late Georgian and Regency England. 128 pages 42 black & white illustrations

The Classical Cookbook - This fantatic cookbook is the first book to explore the food of the Mediterranean world in ancient times,from 750 BC to AD 45. It is illustrated throughout with delightful scenes from wall paintings,mosaics and Greek vases. 144 pages 31 colour and 57 black & white illustrations

The British Museum: Christ - A splendidly illustrated companion to the life of Christ,illustrated with beautiful and powerful images from the British Museum and elsewhere. 96 pages Illustrations: 45 colour

The British Museum Timeline of the Ancient World - This fantastic innovative book features four principal cultures of the ancient world - Egypt,Greece,Rome and Mesopotamia. The 14 page foldout timeline spans the period from prehistory to the end of the Roman Empire. The accompanying 32-page book provides background information.The book has been specially produced to meet the demands for Key Stage 2 of the National Curriculum 32 pages,plus 14 page foldout timeline. Over 150 colour illustrations Over 150 colour illustrations

The British Museum Little Book of Mummies - A miniature but magnificent introduction to the world of the ancient Egyptian mummy. 64 pages Illustrations: 26 colour

The British Museum Little Book of Erotica - This little book surveys the variety of impulses that have led artists throughout history to create erotica. 64 pages Illustrations: 26 colour

The British Museum Little Book of Cats - This little book contains numerous images of cats,who are equally well represented in stone and metalwork,ceramics and ivory. 64 pages Illustrations: 26 colour

The British Museum Book of Chinese Art - This authoritative and accessible survey describes the origins of Chinese silks and porcelain and sets them in context alongside the other arts of China,including lacquer,cloisonne and glass. 396 pages 122 colour and 133 black & white illustrations

The British Museum Book of Cats - An absorbing survey from The British Museum of the cat and its 7000-year-relationship with mankind. A must for all feline lovers. 96 pages 35 colour and 75 black & white illustrations

The British Museum - Hindu Visions of the Sacred - An accessible introduction to the religion,philosophy,art and traditions of Hinduism combines history with the living legacy beautifully illustrated with images from the collections of the British Museum and sites in India. 96 pages Illustrations: 45 colour

The Ancient Olympic Games - This book traces the mythological and religious origins of the games and describes the events,the religious ceremonies and the celebrations that were an essential part of the Olympic festival. 112 pages 50 colour and 50 black & white

The Ancient Greek Olympics - This book from The British Museum runs through the whole five-day session of the ancient games. The athletes' training regimes and the events - some familiar,some quite strange - are described and compared with their modern counterparts. The traditions and rituals of the ancient Greeks are related to the winners' presentations and increasingly lavish ceremonies which we now see on our television 32 pages 80 colour and 10 black & white illustrations

South Front Embroidered Decoration - Beautiful and quirky- the latest addition to The British Museum's range of embroidered home decorations shows an impression of the British Museum's famous classical South Front. Embroidered home decoration with hanging loop.

Smile - Smile is a delightful gift book sure to bring a smile to every reader's face! With 48 beautiful colour images drawn from the wide range of collections in The British Museum,it illustrates how the smile has been used in art the world over to great effect for many centuries. 96 pages 48 colour and 4 black & white illustrations

Rosetta Stone Mousemat - A unique,shaped mousemat based on the Rosetta Stone,one of the key exhibits in The British Museum. Wipe clean polycarbonate surface with non-slip base,21 x 25cm

Rosetta Stone Motif Mug - A stylish treatment of the scripts from the Rosetta Stone makes a smart,contemporary set of tableware comprised of a mug,tile & tea towel. Bone china,dishwasher safe mug,8.5cm

Rosetta Stone Motif Tile - A stylish treatment of the scripts from the Rosetta Stone makes a smart,contemporary set of tableware comprised of a mug,tile & tea towel. Ceramic,heat resistant tile,15 x 15cm

Rosetta Clock - A fantastic desk clock depicting the iconic Rosetta Stone in The British Museum. The stone helped scholars decipher the two Egyptian scripts - the middle one written in cursive demotic script and the top version in ancient hieroglyphs. 130mm square.Movements from Germany.R65(AA) 1.5v battery included

Haiku - This gift book from The British Museum reveals the talents of poets and artists in making the everyday seem extraordinary. 96 pages 38 colour illustrations

Henutmehyt metal bookmark - The enigmatic figure of a Theban priestess adorns this little bookmark,a perfect small gift for a an Egytpology fan or book lover. metal bookmark,10.5 cm x 3 cm with 11.5 cm tassle

Lewis Chessmen bookmark - A wonderful metal bookmark in the shape of a Lewis chessman to complement your chosen title. Metal Lewis King 4.5 cm x 2cm on a 28 cm ribbon

London - This elegant little book gives fascinating insights into London over time,and is illustrated with specially commissioned location photography and a variety of scenes from art in the collection of the British Museum 64 pages 41 black & white illustrations

London Clock - A great gift idea for any fan of London. The watercolour produced on this clock is one of the British Museum's treasures.It comes from a series of studies made by the short-lived Thomas Girtin for his huge lost panorama of London 130mm square. Movements from Germany.R65(AA) 1.5V battery included.

London coaster - The watercolour produced on this coaster is one of the British Museum's treasures.It comes from a series of studies made by the short-lived Thomas Girtin for his huge lost panorama of London. Circular coaster 90mm diameter

London magnet - A handy magnet that features a street map of London from c.1660,drawn by Wenceslaus Hollar. Oval glass paperweight

London map coaster - This coaster features a design that has been taken from a magnified street map of West London in about 1660.The map shows various London landmarks,some of which still stand today including Covent Garden and Lincoln's Inn Fields Circular coaster,diameter 90mm

Miniature Greek Owl - From the late 6th century BC,the design of Athenian coins was standardised to depict Athena and her sacred bird,the owl.This mini metal replica is an interpretation of an owl taken from a silver tetradrachm of Athens,fifth century BC Metal,35mm tall

Miniature Lewis Chess Pieces (set of 5) - This fantastic gift set comprises miniature figures of the Lewis Chess pieces,the most famous chess set in the world. They are superbly designed works of art. Of the ninety-three pieces of this find known to us today,eighty two are in the British Museum Hand finished resin,approximate height of pieces 43mm

Miniature Metal Egyptian Hippo - This cute mini metal replica acts as a perfect good luck charm on your computer,desk or side table. metal,45mm long

Mrs Delany - Mary Delany's unique 'paper mosaicks' of flowers,made from hundreds of pieces of cut coloured paper,were the crowning achievement of a long and creative life. This book is a fascinating glimpse of privileged society in 18th-century England,through the correspondence and works of a uniquely talented woman 192 pages 36 colour and 97 black & white illustrations

Mummy Tins Denytenamun - Pencil tins with a difference - decorated inside and out,these are painstakingly copied from actual mummy cases in The British Museum and come in 4 different designs. Decorated tin steel box,lid 21 x 6 x 2.5cm

Mummy Tins Nespernub - Pencil tins with a difference - decorated inside and out,these are painstakingly copied from actual mummy cases in The British Museum and come in 4 different designs. Decorated tin steel box,lid 21 x 6 x 2.5cm

Mummy Tins Seshepenmehit - Pencil tins with a difference - decorated inside and out,these are painstakingly copied from actual mummy cases in The British Museum and come in 4 different designs. Decorated tin steel box,lid 21 x 6 x 2.5cm

Mummy Tins Henutmehyt - Pencil tins with a difference - decorated inside and out,these are painstakingly copied from actual mummy cases in The British Museum and come in 4 different designs. Decorated tin steel box,lid 21 x 6 x 2.5cm

Mummy: the inside story -Heat reactive mug - A look at the 3,000 year-old mummy of the ancient Egyptian priest Nesperennub,and what lies inside...The full picture only becomes visible when hot water is poured into the mug. 8.5cm high

Music CD: A Glorious Sound - Music from the Age of Enlightenment. Twenty outstanding tracks from the music of the great age of British Enlightenment in the 18th and early 19th centuries. 20 classical music tracks

Music CD: An Album of Musical Flowers - Flowers speak a universal language: they proclaim a love of nature,and their diversity of form inspires the artist and craftsman. The gentle music on this new 15-track album features flute,harp and piano. 15 tracks

Music CD: Classics for Cats - This new CD features 14 classical favourites. Each classical track represents a different mood of a cat. 14 tracks of favourite classics.

Music CD: Egyptian Splendour - An exotic collection of classical music which evokes the mysterious world of classical Egypt. These 9 major works have all been chosen for their great tunes,rich harmonies and colourful orchestrations. A CD of classical music

Pair of Horsemen Plaque - The Parthenon temple was dedicated to Athene Parthenos,the warrior-goddess and protectress of Athens.This reduced copy of one of the panels from around the colonnade was modelled in the 19th century and retains all the liveliness of the original. These plaques would be very effective in a walled garden or patio area Hand-finished,frost resistant resin with wall hooks,28 x 36cm

Pair of Horsemen Plaque - The Parthenon temple was dedicated to Athene Parthenos,the warrior-goddess and protectress of Athens.This reduced copy of one of the panels from around the colonnade was modelled in the 19th century and retains all the liveliness of the original. These plaques would be very effective in a walled garden or patio area Hand-finished,frost resistant resin with wall hooks,28 x 36cm

Papyrus and Lotus metal bookmark - A fantastic metal bookmark with a design that is based on a painting in a tomb at Beni Hasan,Egypt c1971-1928 BC. Metal bookmark,11cm long x 4cm

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