Trajans columns are so tall that I wondered how anyone could have ever seen all the detail on it
It turns out that they were next to the forum so Romans had the chance to see them at the different heights
Sarcophagus in the plural
The first rhythmic gymnastics?
Standing next to this this replica of David makes you want to go to Italy and see the real thing
This display did not just show beautiful pieces of jewellery. It also showed all of the raw materials and how they were made
This display show the different steps that one would take to make a a silhouette out of this type of shell
Such intricate detail is hard to imagine in a carving
This was a great display of gems and gemstones used in jewellery.
Alas the library was closed to the public on the day we were there
The V&A building opens to an interior courtyard
I believe this is a golden gilded flask. Otherwise it is a beard that can walk
The main entrance that opens to the courtyard
This is a contemporary piece that was added to the stained glass exhibit
Three full-size silver-plated Lions
Looking back into the silver gallery one can easily be overwhelmed
Another item that is collected here are prints from around the world
Jellyfish, not as tasty as they sound
Perhaps we should go off to afternoon tea and get revived
Some of the intricate details of Trajan's column now that we made it down to the first floor
Diana goddess of the Hunt
The halls were so gigantic yet the lighting was great because of the huge windows
The stairs leading up to a pulpit that was 20 feet up in the air
