Bell Shaped Collection

Snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis) Norfolk, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Snowdrops
5308475 Snowdrops.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting snowdrops. Galanthus is a small genus of about 20 species of bulbous perennial herbaceous plants in the family Amaryllidaceae)

Bee flying into a bell shaped wildflower to harvest pollen

Honey bee gathering pollen inside a bell shaped flower

Fritillary

Square format of wildflower in spring

Painting rendition of wildflowers in spring

Dotaku: ritual object, c. 200 AD (bronze)
PEM205160 Dotaku: ritual object, c.200 AD (bronze) by Japanese School, (3rd century); Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts

Selection of pendants (metal)
XIR199901 Selection of pendants (metal) by Iron Age; Musee des Antiquites Nationales, St. Germain-en-Laye, France; out of copyright

Page 169. Unnamed Flowering Plant (Watling 448 / 383) (w / c)
5671209 Page 169. Unnamed Flowering Plant (Watling 448/383) (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 05)

Page 168. Unidentified plant (w / c)
5671208 Page 168. Unidentified plant (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Natural Size)

Bell-shaped krater from Pisticci, Italy (ceramic)
704414 Bell-shaped krater from Pisticci, Italy (ceramic) by Greek School; Greek, out of copyright

Bell-shaped proto-Apulian krater with satyr and maenad from Matera, Italy (ceramic)
704412 Bell-shaped proto-Apulian krater with satyr and maenad from Matera, Italy (ceramic) by Greek School; Museo Archeologico Nazionale della Basilicata Dinu Adamesteanu, Potenza, Basilicata

Philibertia campanulata (Bell-shaped sarcostem, Sarcostemma campanulata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical

Page 165. Unidentified plant (w / c)
5671205 Page 165. Unidentified plant (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Natural size)

Bell-shaped proto-Apulian krater from Matera, Italy (ceramic)
704413 Bell-shaped proto-Apulian krater from Matera, Italy (ceramic) by Greek School; Museo Archeologico Nazionale della Basilicata Dinu Adamesteanu, Potenza, Basilicata, Italy; Greek

Page 167. Unidentified plant (w / c)
5671207 Page 167. Unidentified plant (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Natural size)

Double Flowered Apple, German Catch-Fly and a Bellflower
3359442 Double Flowered Apple, German Catch-Fly and a Bellflower, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub

Buddha, Davaravati Period (bronze)
LIT390003 Buddha, Davaravati Period (bronze) by Thai School; U Thong National Museum, Suphan Buri, Thailand; Photo eLuca Tettoni; Thai, out of copyright

Page 166. Unidentified plant (w / c)
5671206 Page 166. Unidentified plant (w/c) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Natural size)

Dew Drops
Jacky Parker

Plants, Flowers, Bell Heather, Erica cinerea, deep pink to purple bell shaped spikes of flowers on stems growing wild in the New Forest

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Comfrey flowers, Symphytum officinale

Double Flowered Apple, German Catch-Fly and a Bellflower, from Hortus Eystettensis
I Poma flore multiplici; II Lychnis viscosa sylvestis flore incarnato; III Rapunculus Sylvestius maior (Campanula patula); Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg

Thatbyinnyu Temple and Pagodas, Bagan, Myanmar (Burma)
Thatbyinnyu Temple and pagodas in the morning light, displaying their ornate towers over the treetops on the Bagan Plain; Bagan, Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma)

Myanmar, Burma, Mrauk U. Evening mist and smoke from village cooking fires swirl around Ratanabon Paya, Mrauk U, Rakhine State

Prehistoric Art. Spain. Beaker culture (2500-1800 BC). Late Neolithic or Chalcolithic running into the early Bronze Age. It comes from Mallen. Museum of Zaragoza. Aragon

Temple of Luxor. Colonnade with two rows of seven smooth shaft campaniform columns. New Empire. Egypt

Thailand, Ayutthaya. Wat Phra Si Sanphet, the historic home to the royal palace from 1350-1448, then used as monastic area for monks. Top of traditional bell-shaped Chedi temple. UNESCO

Thailand, Bangkok. Ayutthaya, Wat Chaiwatthanaram Buddhist monastery. Traditional bell-shaped Chedi temple with Prang temple in distance. UNESCO

Yellow flowers of Daffodil towering over white flowers of Narcissus, violet, drooping flowerheads of Fritillary, blue flowerheads of Hyacinth and upward-facing purple petals of Cerise Crocus

Poolside plants

Black and white illustration of bell-shaped Campanula flower head

Two campaniform vases (pottery)
XIR229321 Two campaniform vases (pottery) by Prehistoric; Musee des Antiquites Nationales, St. Germain-en-Laye, France; out of copyright

Jellyfish undulating in deep blue water

Hinduism, bell, colourful prayer flags, Mahakal Hindu Temple, Observatory Hill, Darjeeling, West Bengal, Lesser Himalaya, India, South Asia, Asia

Peace Bell Maria Dolens, World War I Memorial, Rovereto region of Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

Tropical pitcher plant (Nepenthes spp) at the Semenggoh Rehabilitation Center, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Tropical pitcher plants (Nepenthes spp) at the Semenggoh Rehabilitation Center, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Capsicum annuum grossum, trio of red, green and yellow Bell Peppers, view from above

Arroyo Cruz Manzanita - South California - USA
ROG-14162 Arroyo Cruz Manzanita South California, USA Arctostaphylos cruzensis Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Temple of Luxor. Colonnade with two rows of seven smooth shaft campaniform columns. New Empire. Egypt

Crimson waxcap mushrooms, artwork
Crimson waxcap (Hygrocybe punicea) mushrooms, artwork. This fungus is found in northern Europe. The mushrooms (fruiting bodies) have a bell-shaped cap (lower right)

Small pasque (Pulsatilla pratensis)
Small pasque flowers (Pulsatilla pratensis), seen in evening light. This flowering plant is found in central and eastern Europe

Plantain lily flowers (Hosta sp. )
Plantain lily flowers (Hosta sp.)

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In the picturesque countryside of Norfolk, England, a delicate carpet of Snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis) emerges, their pristine white petals forming elegant bell-shaped blooms. These enchanting wildflowers beckon bees to venture into their floral haven, as a diligent honey bee gracefully flies towards one such flower in search of precious pollen. Amidst the vibrant spring landscape, a Fritillary butterfly flutters by, drawn to the allure of these bell-shaped wonders. The square format captures the essence of this season's beauty as it showcases a stunning array of wildflowers in full bloom - nature's own masterpiece painted with strokes of color and life. Delving into history, we encounter an ancient Dotaku - a ritual object crafted from bronze around 200 AD. Its intricate design features bell-like shapes that echo the natural elegance found in these blossoms. Similarly captivating are metal pendants carefully selected for their resemblance to these graceful flowers. Turning through pages filled with botanical artistry, we stumble upon an unnamed flowering plant depicted with watercolors on page 169; its identity remains elusive yet its beauty undeniable. On page 168 lies another mysterious plant awaiting identification but radiating charm nonetheless. Traveling across borders to Pisticci and Matera in Italy unveils ceramic treasures: Bell-shaped kraters adorned with intricate designs depicting satyrs and maenads dancing amidst nature's bounty. These vessels pay homage to the timeless allure of bell-shaped forms found both in art and within our natural surroundings. From Norfolk's snow-white Snowdrops to buzzing bees collecting pollen inside their inviting bells; from ancient rituals symbolized by Dotakus to modern-day adornments inspired by nature's grace – all celebrate the captivating charm inherent in everything bell shaped.