Here’s a Chalcolithic pottery ossuary from Azor, Israel. Used to hold the bones of the dead, this 🏠 house-shaped box was originally painted—its gables and windows decorated and delineated with pigment. 🎨

Held @britishmuseum in Rm 59.

Thinking a lot about hand 👋🏼 placement on sculptures (and in other media) recently during weekly visits to the BM.

Here’s a moving example at the #BritishMuseum, from 2nd c BC Cyprus.

King Tut! Looking at a statue of the famous pharaoh but paying particular attention to the (recarved) hieroglyphic inscription on the back…

Egyptian Sculpture Gallery, Room 4 @britishmuseum

#britishmuseum #kingtut #egyptiansculpture #egypt #thebes

And a little introduction to my Instagram page (@sculpturesmith)! Thanks for following along as I share objects I've encountered during the week while volunteering at the #BritishMuseum.

And while this isn't a stop on the #BritishMuseum Spotlights tour, I couldn't help but include it! An excellent example of early modern reuse....

Sheffield Cross, Rm 41 #BritishMuseum

Trying to get the hang of uploading Instagram videos (@Sculpturesmith) to Bluesky...

Come with me to explore the wonders of the #BritishMuseum's Medieval Europe Spotlight Tour. I've been a guide for the past year and have really enjoyed engaging with visitors of all ages.

Projecta Casket, Rm 41