Grooved Collection

The Martini-Henry Rifle (engraving)
1625821 The Martini-Henry Rifle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Martini-Henry Rifle. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 22 July 1871)

Edison Phonograph
An early Edison phonograph, using grooved wax cylinders, shown beside the instrument

Snipe or trumpet fish, Macroramphosus scolopax, and Grooved razorfish, Centriscus scutatus.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles 1816-1830

An engraving depicting a Watt steam governor: A, B, a grooved wheel attached to spindle C, D
5311399 An engraving depicting a Watt steam governor: A, B, a grooved wheel attached to spindle C, D, and driven by an endless cord attached to a fly-wheel on the engine (not shown)

Formula One World Championship
Bridgestone grooved dry tyre. Formula One World Championship, Rd 1, Australian Grand Prix, Preparations, Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia, Thursday 15 March 2007. DIGITAL IMAGE

Abstract rock patterns in creek (B&W) - Pisgah National Forest, near Brevard, North Carolina, USA

Tiny backlit fungi growing on a tree trunk - DuPont State Recreational Forest - Cedar Mountain, near Brevard, North Carolina, USA

Kifwebe Mask, Luba Culture, from Democratic Republic of Congo (wood)
HSC193999 Kifwebe Mask, Luba Culture, from Democratic Republic of Congo (wood) by African School; height:52 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: bwadi bwa kifwebe society)

DDE-90038223
Grooved Brain Coral (Diploria labyrinthiformis) Coral Reef Island, Belize Barrier Reef. Second largest barrier reef system in the world. Belize, Central America Date: 25/07/2011

DDE-90027106
Christmas Tree Worm (Spirobranchus giganteus) on Grooved Brain Coral (Diploria labyrinthiformis), Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean Date: 08/11/2011

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Grooved Brain Coral (Diploria labyrinthiformis) & Yellownose Goby (Elacatinus randalii), Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean Date: 07/11/2007

DDE-90027032
Balloonfish (Diodon holocanthus) in Stove-pipe Sponge (Aplysina archeri), Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean Date: 07/11/2007

Weights (metal)
2975722 Weights (metal) by Phoenician; Photo eZev Radovan; Syrian, out of copyright

Long ribbed bracelet (bronze)
AME350954 Long ribbed bracelet (bronze) by Vietnamese School; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: 2nd century BC-2nd Century AD; ); eAshmolean Museum; Presented by Shirley Day

Bowl and Lemons, c. 1930 (oil on canvas)
693015 Bowl and Lemons, c.1930 (oil on canvas) by Tobeen, Felix Elie (1880-1938); 40.5x33 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Spanish, out of copyright

Ritual food vessel or gui (bronze)
AME350940 Ritual food vessel or gui (bronze) by Chinese School, Western Zhou Dynasty (1045-771 BC); 15.5x21.5x21.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Chinese

Snipefish and grooved razorfish
Snipefish, Macroramphosus scolopax 52 and grooved razorfish, Centriscus scutatus 53. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Fish, Augsburg

A Grooved or African Spurred Tortoise with her eggs at London Zoo, July 1922 (b / w photo)
1275268 A Grooved or African Spurred Tortoise with her eggs at London Zoo, July 1922 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Shrine Head, Yoruba Culture, Nigeria (terracotta)
2597516 Shrine Head, Yoruba Culture, Nigeria (terracotta) by Nigerian; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; eMinneapolis Institute of Art; The John R. Van Derlip Fund; Nigerian, out of copyright

Amphora (silver)
XBP343144 Amphora (silver) by Thracian; height: 27 cm; Private Collection; out of copyright

Tea Service, 1792 (silver & wood)
1127906 Tea Service, 1792 (silver & wood) by Revere, Paul (1735-1818); Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: The most complete Revere service known)

Grooved cup (glass)
614989 Grooved cup (glass) by Roman; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Florence, Italy; Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; out of copyright

Vase (glass)
938029 Vase (glass) by Italian School, (7th century); Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Crotone, Crotone, Calabria, Italy; eGiuliano Valsecchi; Italian, out of copyright

Joinery, Joints and mouldings (litho)
6013475 Joinery, Joints and mouldings (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joinery, Joints and mouldings)

Shrine Head, Yoruba Culture, Nigeria (terracotta)
2563488 Shrine Head, Yoruba Culture, Nigeria (terracotta) by Nigerian; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; eMinneapolis Institute of Art; The John R. Van Derlip Fund; Nigerian, out of copyright

Millennium Bridge and St Paul s
An illuminated St Pauls Cathedral sits on the end of Millennium Bridge in the center of the monotone image. The railings on the bridge

Sections of wood cut into different shapes with groove and edge cutters

Brain coral, Yap, Micronesia
A close look at the detail of Brain coral (Platygyra sinensis) during the day with the its polyps closed; Yap, Federated States of Micronesia

Temporomandibular joint, normal and dislocated

Picture No. 10735179
Gila Monster - Eating a mouse, delivers venom through grooved teeth. One of only two venomous lizards in the world, protected species. (Heloderma suspectum) Date:

Five bivalve fossils
(Top) Chlamys fibrosa; (Centre left) Chlamys splendens; (Centre right) Perampliata ampliata; (Lower left) Mytilus ungulatus; (Lower right) Trigonia reticulata

Digital illustration of sprung metal draughtproofing strip nailed to runner grooves of sash window

Digital illustration showing balusters sitting in banister, and grooved string on closed-string staircase

Digital illustration of spreading adhesive with notched edge of trowel

Rock formations in Nordland County, Norway
Rock formations on Glomfjordfjellet Mountain in Nordland County, Norway

Sand ripples, Kniepsand beach, Amrum Island, Nordfriesland, North Frisia, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, Europe

Badlands in Makoshika State Park in Glendive, Montana, USA

Clay Cliffs, near Omarama, North Otago, South Island, New Zealand

Jumping kangaroo on a ridge
A kangaroo jumps off a ridge in the Flinders Ranges NP, South Australia

Setting lead (graphite) into grooved strip of cedar: a second strip of wood placed on top and glued, whole pencil placed in machine and rounded. BG Cohen, Great Prescott Street, London

Rigid Shrimpfish (Centriscus scutatus) adult, close-up of head, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Acrosterigma dalli (Cockle) shells, Plio-Pleistocene era

Paraconularia (Conularid) fossil, early Permian era

Italy, Savona province, Quatre-foiled clay pintadera or stamp from Arene Candide Cave
Prehistory, Italy, Neolithic - Quatre-foiled clay " pintadera" or stamp from Arene Candide Cave (Savona province)

Italy, Trentino-Alto Adige region, Lagundo, Menhir stone
Prehistory, Italy, Copper Age - Menhir stone from Lagundo, Trentino-Alto Adige region

Menhir stone with engravings from Lagundo, Trentino-Alto Adige Region, Italy
Prehistory, Italy, Copper Age - Menhir stone with engravings from Lagundo, Trentino-Alto Adige region

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"Grooved: A Journey through Time and Culture" Step into a world of grooves, where history and art intertwine to create captivating stories. From the iconic Edison Phonograph, which revolutionized the way we listen to music, to the mesmerizing Snipe or trumpet fish, Macroramphosus scolopax, with its unique grooved body that glides effortlessly through the ocean depths. Delve into the rich heritage of the Luba Culture in the Democratic Republic of Congo as you admire the intricate Kifwebe Mask carved from wood. Its grooves tell tales of ancient rituals and spiritual beliefs passed down through generations. Discover hidden treasures like DDE-90038223, DDE-90027106, DDE-90027087, and DDE-90027032 - mysterious codes that unlock secrets waiting to be unraveled. Marvel at a vibrant portrait capturing a Maori Chief adorned with a full facial Moko in 1769; each groove on his face representing his lineage and status within his tribe. Explore metal weights that have witnessed countless transactions throughout history - their grooves bearing witness to centuries of commerce and trade. Adorn your wrist with a long ribbed bracelet crafted from bronze; its elegant grooves reflecting light as it gracefully encircles your arm. Immerse yourself in an oil painting titled "Bowl and Lemons, " created around 1930. The artist's brushstrokes form textured grooves on canvas - inviting you to taste tangy lemons while admiring this still life masterpiece. Finally, gaze upon a ritual food vessel or gui made from bronze; its meticulously carved patterns forming rhythmic grooves symbolizing abundance and prosperity during ceremonial feasts. In this journey through time and culture, every groove tells a story - connecting us across continents and eras. Let these artifacts ignite your curiosity as you unravel their hidden meanings etched within their very grooves.