There is alsa a mezzanine level with yet more display cases positively crammed with glass objects. The balustrade is part of the specially commissioned staircase by glass artist Danny Lane.

The specially commissioned staircase by glass artist Danny Lane with Amanda at the bottom having safely negotiated the steps without going glassy-eyed.

In this gallery you can find out more about glass-making techniques and get an overview of glass from around the world.

One of the many pieces of international contemporary glassware in the Marit Rausing Gallery.

I really liked this piece, which is why I photographed it, but don't bank on seeing it when you go because in order to maintain the contemporary character of the gallery, the displays will change as newer works enter the permanent collections.