Embossing Collection

The Actor Bando Hikosaburo V as the Wrestler Onigatake, 1861. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
The Actor Bando Hikosaburo V as the Wrestler Onigatake, 1861

Young Women in a Theater Balcony, c1820s. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Young Women in a Theater Balcony, c1820s

Young Women in a Theater Balcony, c1820s. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Young Women in a Theater Balcony, c1820s

The Story of Minamoto Tametomo, between circa 1805 and circa 1810. Creator: Hokusai
The Story of Minamoto Tametomo, between circa 1805 and circa 1810

Chalice with six embossings, base decorated with two dolphins, published 1579. Creator: Georg Wechter I
Chalice with six embossings, base decorated with two dolphins, published 1579

Lord Hanuman Miniature Painting Paper with Golden Embossing
3609814 Lord Hanuman Miniature Painting Paper with Golden Embossing by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Lord Thirupati Balaji Miniature Painting on Paper with Gold Embossing
3609927 Lord Thirupati Balaji Miniature Painting on Paper with Gold Embossing by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Radha Krishna Miniature Painting on Paper Golden Embossing
3609938 Radha Krishna Miniature Painting on Paper Golden Embossing by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Shri Lord Shree Nathji Or Shreenathji at Nathdwara Miniature Painting on Paper with Gold Embossing
3609925 Shri Lord Shree Nathji Or Shreenathji at Nathdwara Miniature Painting on Paper with Gold Embossing by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting of Lord Tirupati Balaji, India
3609743 Miniature Painting of Lord Tirupati Balaji, India by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Radha Krishna with Gold Embossing
3609854 Radha Krishna with Gold Embossing by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting of Bal Krishna
3610155 Miniature Painting of Bal Krishna by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Gold Embossing on Canvas Painting
3609957 Gold Embossing on Canvas Painting by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Lord Ganesh Ganpati Miniature Painting on Paper with Gold Embossing
3609777 Lord Ganesh Ganpati Miniature Painting on Paper with Gold Embossing by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Radha Krishna Miniature Painting on Paper with Gold Embossing
3609878 Radha Krishna Miniature Painting on Paper with Gold Embossing by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

God Tirupati Balaji in Miniature Panting on Paper with Gold Embossing
3609813 God Tirupati Balaji in Miniature Panting on Paper with Gold Embossing by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Radha Miniature Painting on Paper with Gold Embossing
3609850 Radha Miniature Painting on Paper with Gold Embossing by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Ram Darbar in Miniature Painting on Paper with Golden Embossing
3609848 Ram Darbar in Miniature Painting on Paper with Golden Embossing by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Tirupati Balaji Gold Embossed India Asia
3609812 Tirupati Balaji Gold Embossed India Asia by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting of Radha
3610153 Miniature Painting of Radha by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Emboss Goddess Saraswati, Tanjore Painting
3609911 Emboss Goddess Saraswati, Tanjore Painting by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting of God Krishna
3610152 Miniature Painting of God Krishna by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Mycenaean art. Greece. Funerary Mask in gold foil embossing. Found in Tomb IV at the Acropolis. Mycenae. Dated in 1580 BCE. National Archaeological Museum. Athens

Mycenaean art. Greece. Funerary Mask of Agamemnon in gold foil embossing. Discovered by Heinrich Schliemann in 1876 in Tomb V, Circle A at Mycenae. Dated in 1550 BCE. National Archaeological Museum

Funerary mask in gold foil embossed. IV Grave Circle A in the Royal Tombs of Mycenae. Dated in the 16th century B.C. National Archaeological Museum. Athens. Greece

Stationery for Engraving, Embossing and Ornamental Printing Establishment, 19th ce... 19th century. Creator: Anon
Stationery for Engraving, Embossing and Ornamental Printing Establishment, 19th century

A Victorian Paper Scrap Relief of a men and womens faces on a sheet, c
3605566 A Victorian Paper Scrap Relief of a men and womens faces on a sheet, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

A Victorian Floral Paper Scrap Relief of roses in a wicker basket, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3605559 A Victorian Floral Paper Scrap Relief of roses in a wicker basket, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

A Victorian Floral Paper Scrap Relief of a cross decorated with forget-me-nots, lily
3605550 A Victorian Floral Paper Scrap Relief of a cross decorated with forget-me-nots, lily, fern and wild strawberries, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian Floral Paper Scrap Relief of forget-me-nots and daisies in a wicker basket, c
3605548 A Victorian Floral Paper Scrap Relief of forget-me-nots and daisies in a wicker basket, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian Floral Paper Scrap Relief of roses and fern in a ornamental vase, c
3605547 A Victorian Floral Paper Scrap Relief of roses and fern in a ornamental vase, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

A Victorian Paper Scrap Relief of a boy taking a photograph of Father Christmas, c
3605535 A Victorian Paper Scrap Relief of a boy taking a photograph of Father Christmas, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

A Christmas Victorian Paper Scrap Relief of Father Christmas with toys falling out of his
3605530 A Christmas Victorian Paper Scrap Relief of Father Christmas with toys falling out of his basket, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian Paper Scrap Relief of a clown holding a banjo, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3605498 A Victorian Paper Scrap Relief of a clown holding a banjo, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

A Victorian Paper Scrap Relief of an angel holding a laurel branch, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3605481 A Victorian Paper Scrap Relief of an angel holding a laurel branch, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

A Victorian Paper Scrap Relief of a bell with an image of a snow covered church on it, c
3605419 A Victorian Paper Scrap Relief of a bell with an image of a snow covered church on it, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian Paper Scrap Relief of a book with a verse of Christmas wish, c
3605414 A Victorian Paper Scrap Relief of a book with a verse of Christmas wish, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

A Victorian Paper Scrap Relief of pigs in a classroom, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3605412 A Victorian Paper Scrap Relief of pigs in a classroom, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

A Victorian Paper Scrap Relief of people watching a punch and judy show, c
3605397 A Victorian Paper Scrap Relief of people watching a punch and judy show, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

A Victorian Paper Scrap Relief of a girl in a bonnet holding a card, c
3605395 A Victorian Paper Scrap Relief of a girl in a bonnet holding a card, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

A Victorian Paper Scrap Relief of a man selling balloons at a seaside, c
3605391 A Victorian Paper Scrap Relief of a man selling balloons at a seaside, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

Bowl, from the Tomb of Bernardini di Palestrina (gold)
704078 Bowl, from the Tomb of Bernardini di Palestrina (gold) by Roman; Museo Nazionale Etrusco, Villa Giulia, Rome, Lazio, Italy; out of copyright

Westminster Abbey, London (litho)
6031851 Westminster Abbey, London (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Westminster Abbey, London)

The Verduner Altar, detail of one panel border, 1181 (champleve enamelwork)
XAM93764 The Verduner Altar, detail of one panel border, 1181 (champleve enamelwork) by Nicholas of Verdun (fl.1181-1205); Klosterneuburg Monastery, Austria; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Indian machine operator (colour litho)
731795 Indian machine operator (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A young Indian man operating a Krause embossing machine)

Cloth-embossing Machine (engraving)
3654614 Cloth-embossing Machine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cloth-embossing Machine)

A Victorian Floral Paper Scrap Relief of horseshoes decorated with flowers on a sheet, c
3605539 A Victorian Floral Paper Scrap Relief of horseshoes decorated with flowers on a sheet, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian Floral Paper Scrap Relief of floral border scraps on a sheet, c
3605536 A Victorian Floral Paper Scrap Relief of floral border scraps on a sheet, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

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"Embossing: The Artistic Legacy of Mycenaean Greece" In the realm of ancient art, one technique stands out for its exquisite beauty and intricate craftsmanship - embossing. This captivating art form has been practiced since the time of the Mycenaeans in Greece, leaving behind a rich legacy that continues to mesmerize us today. One remarkable example is the Funerary Mask in gold foil embossing from Mycenaean Greece. This stunning piece showcases the skillful manipulation of metal, resulting in a lifelike representation that immortalizes its subject. Believed to be worn by noble individuals during burial ceremonies, these masks serve as powerful symbols of status and honor. Among them, the legendary Funerary Mask of Agamemnon reigns supreme. Adorned with delicate details and adorned with precious metals, this mask captures our imagination as we envision it gracing the face of an ancient king or warrior. Its golden sheen reflects not only wealth but also a profound reverence for life beyond death. The IV Grave Circle A reveals yet another marvel in gold foil embossing. Unearthed amidst archaeological excavations, this funerary mask transports us back to an era where beauty was intricately intertwined with spirituality. Its carefully crafted features evoke emotions ranging from awe to contemplation as we ponder upon its purpose and significance within ancient rituals. Moving forward through time, even 19th-century artisans embraced embossing as a means of artistic expression. The Stationery for Engraving, Embossing and Ornamental Printing Establishment serves as a testament to how this age-old technique transcended generations while maintaining its allure. Not limited to grandiose pieces alone, Victorian paper scrap reliefs demonstrate how embossing found its way into everyday objects like stationery and decorative items. From delicate floral arrangements adorning baskets or crosses decorated with forget-me-nots and lilies - each piece tells a story of creativity and craftsmanship.