Title: funerary stela of Menty-em-hat
VADS Collection: Artworld: Sainsbury Centre
Description: Round-topped funerary stela.
In the lunette is the winged sun-disk with 2 uraei. Below are two recumbent jackals facing each other, on shrines. Between the two jackals is a shen-symbol with 3 water ripples below, all set on a sky-symbol.
The upper register shows Osiris seated on a block throne on a pedestal. Osiris is depicted mummiform, wearing the atef-crown and holding a heqa-sceptre and flail. Isis stands behind on a small pedestal with her right hand raised to pro
Title: offering table
VADS Collection: Artworld: Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts
Description: Rectangular offering table carved in raised relief with a water channel (possibly stained through use) around the perimeter, meeting in a spout at the front. Offerings are represented in the central panel, which has a main design of two hes-jars, two hollowed out cartouches/shen-hieroglyphs and two lotus flowers, both curving over and flanked by two and two lotus buds. Above this is a raised line on which stand smaller objects including a water pot, vases and circular cakes.
Title: funerary stela of Py
VADS Collection: Artworld: Sainsbury Centre for Visua
Description: Triangular funerary stela with flat apex.
At the top of the stela is a single-winged sun-disk with two ankh-symbols below. Below are three columns of inscription on left hand side and three columns on the right hand side.
Below the inscription is a depiction of Anubis seated on a block throne on a pedestal, on the left hand side of the stela. Anubis is seated before an offering table, laden with bread, vegetables and flowers and holds an ankh-symbol in his right hand a
Title: tomb guardian - pottery lion-earth spirit
VADS Collection: Artworld: Sains
Description: Animal guardian or Earth Spirit, terracotta and painted pigments.
Title: Kubachi ware bowl
VADS Collection: Artworld: Sainsbury Centre for Visual A
Description: Kubachi ware bowl decorated in blue under a clear crackled glaze on both the interior and exterior.
The exterior is decorated with alternating framed floral and geometric panels beneath a floral border. The interior has a central floral pattern; the sides of the interior are decorated with flowers. The rim is chipped in several places and several cracks are visible down the sides of the bowl.
Title: court robe
VADS Collection: Artworld: Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts
Description: Chao pao, or court robe, belonging to an official. The robe comprises of a top and pleated skirt sewn together and is made of dark blue silk and edged with a dark blue and gold brocade.
The top section of the robe is heavily embroidered with a front-facing dragon, in gold thread, on the front and back and a profile dragon, in gold, on the upper sections of both sleeves. The dragons are surrounded by red bats, peonies and scrolling clouds; below the dragons is a representa
Implement online dissertations to support global learning environment
Presented at the Information Technology Conference, Wichita State University, 2004,The presentation describes a digitization project completed by the University Libraries and ProQuest.
L'université populaire du quai Branly - Présentation
L'université populaire du quai Branly
Présentation par Catherine Clément, directrice de l’Université populaire, philosophe et romancière
Les campus universitaires québécois - émission 17
ÉMISSION 17
Le campus forestier du lac Duparquet (Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue)
Couvrant près de 80 km², cette forêt d’enseignement et de recherche permet aux étudiants, professeurs et chercheurs de vivre à fond leurs projets, sans soucis extérieurs.
Un prof, un livre : Louise Carignan, pro
Screen Play: Children and Computing in the Home
This book provides a theoretical analysis of young children's use of the computer out of school. It drew upon the Interactive Education Project's student questionnaire data. Section 1. Introduction 1. The ScreenPlay project 2. Setting the scene: Patterns of computer use in the home Section 2. The domestic context 3. Computer histories, computer roles in the home 4. The computer in family life Section 3. Young people's computer use in the home 5. The digital landscape: Games and information navig
'It's critically important to disseminate knowledge on a large scale'
Dr Rajendra Pachauri, one of this year's honorary graduates, is chair of the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and one of the world's leading figures in the science of climate change. In 2007 he received the Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of the IPCC, alongside co-recipient, Al Gore. Here, Dr Pachauri talks about today's fight against climate change.
Navy Blue and White Print Sundress
Navy blue and white print sundress; white straps and white insert panel at centre back. Fully lined. - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Nokia Mobile Phone
Mobile phone; in blue and orange plastic housing. In original packaging. - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Mauve and Green Dollyrockers Maxi Dress
Mauve and green maxi dress with scoop neck, raised waist and long angel sleeves. Faux front opening with four metal buttons. Neck and opening trimmed with cream machine-made lace, repeated at upper arms of sleeves. Skirt is gathered into waist. Long zip to centre back. Skirt is fully lined in mauve polyester. Maker: Dollyrockers. Date: 1965 - 1969 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Brown Metallic Knitted Mini Dress
Brown metallic knitted mini dress. Round neck with brown satin binding, repeated as detail at waist. Short cap sleeves, long zip to centre back, skirt lined at back in brown satin.. Date: 1960 - 1969 - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Round Lidded Box
Round lidded box with beige marbled effect shaped lid, transluscent ornage knob, feet and an irridescent effect interior.. Maker: Halex - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Grundig EN3 Luxus Memo Recorder
Hand-held memo recorder, microphone is plugged into top of machine. Tape is controlled by a red lever. Powered by three AA batteries. Complete with black vinyl case. Maker: Grundig - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
Green Fish Pendant
Ceramic pendant in the form of a green fish; inset with turquoise and white beads. Fish tail is attached to long gold coloured chain by metal loop. Date: 2000 (circa) - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.
