Beyond the label: Highlights of the decorative art collections in the renaissance galleries

Discover highlights of the newly refurbished Renaissance Galleries with Nicola Scott, Curator of Decorative Art.

From a unique gold signet ring to a 17th-century fruit bowl, these beautifully crafted pieces reveal the identity of their original owners. Exploring their personal possessions will give a fascinating insight into the lives of people long ago. It will also reveal themes familiar to us today

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