Masterpieces of the British Museum book and DVD

The British Museum is home to some of the world's finest and broadest collections, ranging from prehistoric times to the present and from ancient and modern cultures around the globe. This illustrated book and DVD set, is an introduction to the collections. The book is attractively designed with striking photographs, offers a fascinating summary of up-to-date information about 250 of the Museum's highlights, including the most famous as well as a selection of lesser-known but equally intriguing pieces. The DVDis a set of 6 individual DVDs, with each volume focusing on a different icon of the Museum's collection including the famous Sutton Hoo helmet and the beautifully crafted turquoise Aztec serpent. Also included are the Lewis Chessmen pieces, Durer's Rhinoceros, Assyrian Lion Hunt Reliefs and the Head of an Ife, King of Nigeria.