[Photos] British Museum

[dancefloorlandmine]

Back in October, valkyriekaren was at a loose end in London, and so pir and I joined her at the British Museum. I took my EOS-400D and pir took his G9 (with monopod, which resulted in some interesting discussion with the security -
Guard: "Is that a tripod?"
pir: "No, it's a monopod."
Guard: "You're not allowed to use tripods, because they trip people up."
pir: "But it's a monopod. It's only got one leg, so it won't trip anyone up."
Guard: "You're not allowed tripods"
Guard2: "It's a monopod. Only one leg. It's fine.")

We had a wander around the entrance gallery, and then headed up to China and India. The Museum staff deserve credit for the polished state of their cases - but it did make for some challenging reflections. Also, possibly the first time that I'd been since they roofed over the central court, which is just daft (me not going, not roofing over the courtyard). And then we headed off for food.

Here is the gallery of the better(ish) photos from the Museum.


The courtyard roof








Yamantaka Vajrabhairava, manifestation of Bodhisattva of knowledge opposed to evil and death


Hell Money, used for making offerings to the underworld for the souls of relatives


Shamanistic statue of laquer


In the Chinese garden


Bamboo in the Chinese garden


Philosopher's rock in the Chinese garden

Comments

[origamitiger.livejournal.com]

I can imagine Pir's low monotone that is oh so reasonable but brokers no argument.

[omnisppot.livejournal.com]

Hmm, I took m camwera and tripod to the British Museum last year and no-one said a word. Having said that, it was slung over my back 99% of the time, and just a nuisance to carry. Group photos on the timer are still the only real use I've found for it. http://www.eidolon.co.uk/omnisppot/v/Places/BritishMuseum
if you have any interest.

[girfan.livejournal.com]

Love the big head in the second photo!