Victoria and Albert Museum

Side Entrance to the V&A Museum:

Mordu admiring an 11th century Egyptian ewer that looks like glass but is actually hewn from a clear stone:

The Ardabil carpet, considered one of the finest Islamic carpets in existence (dates to mid-16th c.). Lit only on the hour and half hour to preserve its colors.

One of several tapestries depicting the acts of Peter and Paul that were designed by Raphael to hang on the walls of the Sistene Chapel:

Medieval sculptures of animals bearing heraldic banners:

The earliest known free-standing bookcase was designed for Samuel Pepys in 1666. This bookcase is nearly identical to that one:

 A medieval staircase from France:

The hall in which this picture was taken is called the "Cast Courts." It contains life-size replicas of some of the world's most famous pieces of art and architecture. This is a replica of Trajan's column in two pieces. Take a look at the person below for a sense of the scale:

In the restoration section of the Cast Courts, David and the School of Athens lie side-by-side:

The Jewelry Hall:

A 19th century mosaic of Rome. The tiles are made of glass.

 Close-up of the mosaic:

Flattened trumpets hanging in space: