Returning some objects to permanent display from a short term loan today meant that I got to hold this meteoric iron bead - one of only 8 or so (from Gerzeh in Egypt) and considered to be the earliest worked iron (c.5000 years old) found anywhere in the world. Absolutely incredible.

Loved these Roman roof tegulae at Yorkshire Museum - replete with makers' marks, factory stamps, hobnail boot marks and dog footprints. A delightful category of object because of these marks; such an immediate connection to people and animals in the past. Guildford's even had goat hoofprints :)

Pure essence of horse. One of my top ten objects in any museum anywhere in the world (Stanwick horse mount, Yorkshire Museum)

Good morning from frosty Cambridgeshire fens

Appreciating this dedication in @k8shep.bsky.social's new book #IYKYK 👌

Hanging out with some incredible #Conservation colleagues today working on some of our #Cartonnage collection, including UC45924 which has visible layers of woven linen matting. Always a privilege to watch experts at work consolidating these objects for long-term care.

Some personal highlights from the @britishmuseum.bsky.social #HewLocke exhibition - extremely thought provoking & particular curatorial joy to be had from the storage media on display (plus faux MDF??). Locke's voice gave excellent question prompts via speakers and printed post-its #WhatHaveWeHere

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