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The Ashmolean is the University of Oxford’s museum of art and archaeology, founded in 1683. Our world famous collections range from Egyptian mummies to contemporary art, telling human stories across cultures and across time.
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HORSEBOX COFFEE REFRESHMENTS ON THE FORECOURT
HORSEBOX COFFEE REFRESHMENTS ON THE FORECOURT
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Sharing some of the lions in our collection as England's lions return from the Euros.
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The Koptos lion, c. 3325–3125 BCE
The Koptos lion, c. 3325–3125 BCE
Earthenware tile with a lion, c. 1543
Earthenware tile with a lion, c. 1543
Ancient Greek electrum coin with a lion and bull, 550–500 BCE
Ancient Greek electrum coin with a lion and bull, 550–500 BCE
Faience figurine of a lion, c. 1938–1855 BCE
Faience figurine of a lion, c. 1938–1855 BCE
Sketch of the head of a living lion, 1870
Sketch of the head of a living lion, 1870
Lion mask from a vase, 300–600 CE
Lion mask from a vase, 300–600 CE
Clay statue of a lion, c. 2325–2175 BCE
Clay statue of a lion, c. 2325–2175 BCE
St Jerome in his study, 1514
St Jerome in his study, 1514
Vyāghra, or lion, gouache on paper, 1600–1800
Vyāghra, or lion, gouache on paper, 1600–1800
Hercules and the Nemean Lion, 1518
Hercules and the Nemean Lion, 1518
Silver cased verge watch in the form of a lion, 1625
Silver cased verge watch in the form of a lion, 1625
Coin with lion and sun, 1796
Stone lion head rhyton, c. 1700–1450 BCE
Stone lion head rhyton, c. 1700–1450 BCE
Lion talismanic plaque, 1000–1100
Lion talismanic plaque, 1000–1100
UPCOMING EVENTS
FESTIVAL OF ARCHAEOLOGY CONSERVATION LAB TOUR
FESTIVAL OF ARCHAEOLOGY CONSERVATION LAB TOUR
Tue 16 Jul, 11am OR 2pm
Conservation Lab
PILGRIMAGE IN OXFORD TALK
PILGRIMAGE IN OXFORD TALK
Thu 18 July, 3–4.30pm
In-person and online talk, and off-site pilgrimage
MARK-MAKING IN PORTRAITURE WORKSHOP
MARK-MAKING IN PORTRAITURE WORKSHOP
Thu 25 Jul 2024, 10.30am–4pm
At the Museum
MONEY TALKS EXHIBITION MEMBERS PREVIEW
MONEY TALKS EXHIBITION MEMBERS PREVIEW
Thu 8 Aug, 10am-5pm
Exhibition Galleries
MEMBERS' CURATOR TOUR OF MONEY TALKS
MEMBERS' CURATOR TOUR OF MONEY TALKS
Tue 20 Aug, 5-6pm
At the Museum
UNEXPLORED PRINT ROOM TREASURES
UNEXPLORED PRINT ROOM TREASURES
Thu 19 Sept, 3:30-4:30pm
Headley Lecture Theatre
CHANGING SEASONS PASTEL WORKSHOP
CHANGING SEASONS PASTEL WORKSHOP
Fri 20 & Sat 21 Sep 2024, 10.30am–4pm
At the Museum
150 YEARS OF IMPRESSIONISM, 1874–2024
150 YEARS OF IMPRESSIONISM, 1874–2024
Tue 24 Sep, 3.30–4.30pm
Headley Lecture Theatre and online
AMARĀVATĪ: ART AND BUDDHISM IN ANCIENT INDIA
AMARĀVATĪ: ART AND BUDDHISM IN ANCIENT INDIA
Mon 7 Oct, 3.30–4.30pm
Headley Lecture Theatre
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Bruegel to Rubens Catalogue
Bruegel to Rubens Catalogue
Alfred Jewel Pendant Necklace
Alfred Jewel Pendant Necklace
Ashmolean NOW Pio Abad Catalogue
Ashmolean NOW Pio Abad Catalogue
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