Filigree Collection

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLaren
King Arthur welcomes the Green Knight into the Banqueting Hall and invites him to dismount and eat with the company. Everyone is amazed to see the unexpected visitor

Detail of the Taj Mahal, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Old Arabian coffee pot and jars, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East

Dry Flower Bouquet
Treechild

Deer of Cordoba. 2nd half 10th v. Hispano-Moresque art. Caliphate period. Sculpture on bronze. SPAIN
CUL4872263 Deer of Cordoba. 2nd half 10th v. Hispano-Moresque art. Caliphate period. Sculpture on bronze. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. National Museum of Archaeology. SPAIN

Dry Jelly Fish Flower
Treechild

Portrait of a Noblewoman, 1617. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Noblewoman, 1617

Vase of Immortality with the Head of a Wind-Horse and the Precious Jewel, 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Vase of Immortality with the Head of a Wind-Horse and the Precious Jewel (image 1 of 3), 18th-early 19th century

The International Exhibition: cups made of ostrich eggs, in the Algerian Court, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: cups made of ostrich eggs, in the Algerian Court, 1862. The cups which we engrave may be classed amongst the curious works which wo have rarely the opportunity of

Tiny Macro World
Treechild

Tiny Pearls
Treechild

Rain Drops
Treechild

Taraxacum
Treechild

Floating Wheels
Treechild

Filigree Leafs
Treechild

King Alfred Jewel
The King Alfred Jewel, made on the orders of King Alfred the Great. It was discovered in 1693, in North Petherton, Somerset, and is now a popular exhibit at the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford

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In My Summer Garden
Treechild

Purple Macro
Treechild

Pink Romantic Pattern
Treechild

Little Drops
Treechild

Golden Pearls
Treechild

The Golden Flower
Treechild

Purple Bud
Treechild

Tentacle Flower
Treechild

Tiny Transparent Leafs
Treechild

Detail of chalice in coral, silver filigree and gilded copper
6166403 Detail of chalice in coral, silver filigree and gilded copper by Iacono, Francesco (18th century); Diocesan Museum, Duomo Monreale, Sicily

Vase of Alienor, from the Treasure of Saint-Denis, Sassanid Period, 6th or 7th century with setting done in France in
XIR164870 Vase of Alienor, from the Treasure of Saint-Denis, Sassanid Period, 6th or 7th century with setting done in France in 12th century (crystal)

Votive Plaque with God Vishnu, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Votive Plaque with God Vishnu, 19th century

Coffer, France, 1700 / 20. Creator: Andre-Charles Boulle the Elder
Coffer, France, 1700/20

Filigree Pendant in the Form of a Frog or Toad, A. D. 500 / 1000. Creator: Unknown
Filigree Pendant in the Form of a Frog or Toad, A.D. 500/1000. Cocle, Venado Beach, Cocle province, Panama

Comb, Italy, c. 1880. Creator: Unknown
Comb, Italy, c.1880

Cross, 1850 / 1900. Creator: Unknown
Cross, 1850/1900

Carthaginian pendant, c. 7th - 6th century BC (gold)
622015 Carthaginian pendant, c.7th - 6th century BC (gold) by Phoenician; length: 2.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Embossed sheet disc embellished on one side with filigree and granulation)

Silver filigree casket (chromolitho)
964342 Silver filigree casket (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Civilian furnishings (ameublement civil)

Jewellery, The West Yorkshire Hoard (gold)
2771120 Jewellery, The West Yorkshire Hoard (gold) by Anglo-Saxon; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; (add.info)

The Cango Caves, near Oudtshoorn (b / w photo)
3092464 The Cango Caves, near Oudtshoorn (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cango Caves, near Oudtshoorn)

Agnus Dei with St. Joseph (mixed media)
BAT254008 Agnus Dei with St. Joseph (mixed media) by Italian School, (14th century); Museo di Santa Maria del Fiore, Florence

Book-Shrine or Cumdach of Molaise, c. 1001-1025 (engraving) (b&w photo)
XJF120797 Book-Shrine or Cumdach of Molaise, c.1001-1025 (engraving) (b&w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: originally housed St)

Ewer with birds from the Treasury of Saint-Denis, Egyptian, Fatimid Period
XIR164868 Ewer with birds from the Treasury of Saint-Denis, Egyptian, Fatimid Period, late 10th century (rock crystal) (b/w photo) by Islamic School, (10th century); Louvre, Paris

Cameo depicting Emperor Honorius (395-423) and his wife
XIR189591 Cameo depicting Emperor Honorius (395-423) and his wife, Maria (ivory and metal) (b/w photo) (see also 189590) by Byzantine; Private Collection; out of copyright

Book-Shrine or Cumdach of Molaise, c. 1001-25 (bronze plated with silver
XBP228637 Book-Shrine or Cumdach of Molaise, c.1001-25 (bronze plated with silver) (see also 120797 & 228636) by Celtic, (11th century); National Museum of Ireland, Dublin

Victoria And Albert Museum: Cross, cedar wood, covered with gold filigree work, the figure in walrus ivory
6011328 Victoria And Albert Museum: Cross, cedar wood, covered with gold filigree work, the figure in walrus ivory, the label and emblems of the Evangelists of cloisonne enamel, Byzantine

Bulla, amulet worn by freeborn Roman children until they reached maturity, Herculaneum
AMQ115770 Bulla, amulet worn by freeborn Roman children until they reached maturity, Herculaneum, Roman, 1st century (gold) by Roman; height:10 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

A pair of strap-ends, from Ipsden Heath, Oxfordshire, Late Anglo-Saxon
AMQ118632 A pair of strap-ends, from Ipsden Heath, Oxfordshire, Late Anglo-Saxon, 9th century (silver with gold inlay) by Anglo-Saxon; length: c.5.7 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Ardagh Chalice, Reerasta, County Limerick (silver with silver gilding, enamel
XBP390407 The Ardagh Chalice, Reerasta, County Limerick (silver with silver gilding, enamel, brass & bronze) (detail of 228699) by Celtic, (8th century); National Museum of Ireland, Dublin

The Ardagh Chalice, Reerasta, County Limerick (silver with silver gilding, enamel
XBP390406 The Ardagh Chalice, Reerasta, County Limerick (silver with silver gilding, enamel, brass & bronze) (detail of 228699) by Celtic, (8th century); National Museum of Ireland, Dublin

Crescent-Shaped Pendant, 1000-1100 (gold filigree with cloisonne enamel)
491306 Crescent-Shaped Pendant, 1000-1100 (gold filigree with cloisonneenamel) by Byzantine, (11th Century); h:3.05 w:3.20 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

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Filigree: A delicate artistry that weaves intricate tales of beauty and craftsmanship. Just like the exquisite detailing in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLaren, filigree captures our imagination with its fine lines and ornate patterns, and is reminiscent of the Taj Mahal's mesmerizing detail, where every curve tells a story of love and devotion. From an old Arabian coffee pot to jars adorned with delicate filigree motifs, this ancient technique has stood the test of time. In unexpected places, such as Buchanan Hotel in Townsville's urban landscape from 1970, filigree adds a touch of elegance to modernity. Even a simple dry flower bouquet becomes enchanting when adorned with tiny golden pearls delicately intertwined within its petals. Step into my summer garden, where pink romantic patterns dance on delicate blooms like little drops of joy. Zoom closer still, and you'll discover a tiny macro world hidden within each petal – nature's own version of filigree. Golden pearls glisten against dark velvety backgrounds in The Golden Flower; their lustrous shine reflecting light like tiny stars in the night sky. And just when you think they can't get any smaller or more precious than that – behold. Tiny pearls intricately woven together create an ethereal tapestry that captivates all who gaze upon it. Filigree is more than just an art form; it is a testament to human creativity and ingenuity. It reminds us that even the tiniest details can hold immense beauty if we take the time to appreciate them.