Hexagonal Collection (page 2)

Salt Dip, c. 1941. Creator: Henry Moran
Salt Dip, c. 1941

Bead, hexagonal, Ptolemaic Dynasty or Roman Period, (1st century B. C. ?). Creator: Unknown
Bead, hexagonal, Ptolemaic Dynasty or Roman Period, (1st century B.C.?)

Tile, (14th-15th century?). Creator: Unknown
Tile, (14th-15th century?)

Cheese Basket, c. 1941. Creator: George File
Cheese Basket, c. 1941

Roses, Pomegranates and Yellow Day Lilies (painted enamel)
1764962 Roses, Pomegranates and Yellow Day Lilies (painted enamel) by Chinese School (18th century); 22.2 dia. cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Roses, Pomegranates and Yellow Day Lilies)

Senneh gallery carpet, West Persia, 1837 (textile)
CH441556 Senneh gallery carpet, West Persia, 1837 (textile) by Persian School, (19th century); 597x236 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

Amazons coming to the aid of the Trojans at Troy. Andromache and son Astyanax with Queen Hecuba of Troy (top left), Priam welcoming Penthesilea, queen of the Amazons (top right)

The tomb of the Maccabees, Jerusalem, 1800s. Tomba di Maccabei. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giovanni Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

The Siege of Neuhausel by the Turks in 1663, illustration from a book on the Ottoman
STC89659 The Siege of Neuhausel by the Turks in 1663, illustration from a book on the Ottoman campaigns in Europe, engraved by Paul Furst (c.1605-66) (engraving) by German School

Brocaded velvet with falconer and attendant in animated lattice
5892708 Brocaded velvet with falconer and attendant in animated lattice, from a robe mid 1500s (silk & gilt-metal thread) by Iranian school (16th century); 79.4x66.7 cm; Wallace Collection, London

View of the basalt columns of Giants Causeway, Antrim, Northern Ireland. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Unterhaltungen aus der Naturgeschichte: Des Mineralreichs

Hexagonal surtout or centerpiece dish from Rouen, with a coat of arms in the center and decorative borders of foliage in blue and gold

Red Clouds with Flying Cranes, 1882 (colour woodblock print)
2629978 Red Clouds with Flying Cranes, 1882 (colour woodblock print) by Japanese School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Glass juglet (glass)
1216454 Glass juglet (glass) by Byzantine; 13.5x6 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Gloucestershire Jug)

Occasional table, detail, c. 1890 (ebony, mother-of-peal & coloured wood)
2972966 Occasional table, detail, c.1890 (ebony, mother-of-peal & coloured wood) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Occasional table, c. 1890 (ebony, mother-of-peal & coloured wood)
2972965 Occasional table, c.1890 (ebony, mother-of-peal & coloured wood) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Hexagonal cylinder, inscribed with the Annals of Esarhaddon King of Assyria, c
LRI2638254 Hexagonal cylinder, inscribed with the Annals of Esarhaddon King of Assyria, c.676 BC (clay) by Assyrian, (7th century BC); Louvre, Paris

Blossoms on a Honeycomb Background, 1882 (colour woodblock print)
2629989 Blossoms on a Honeycomb Background, 1882 (colour woodblock print) by Japanese School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Teapot stand, 1775-99 (porcelain)
3084485 Teapot stand, 1775-99 (porcelain) by English School, (18th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: stand made from porcelain)

The First Friends Meeting-House, Burlington, New Jersey (litho)
PNP268161 The First Friends Meeting-House, Burlington, New Jersey (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: in 1680)

Ceiling decoration of the Sala dei Gigli
BEN217194 Ceiling decoration of the Sala dei Gigli by Benedetto da Maiano (1442-97); Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria) Florence, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright

A Chinese informal patchwork coat, composed of hexagons of embroidered silks (silk)
1767201 A Chinese informal patchwork coat, composed of hexagons of embroidered silks (silk) by Chinese School (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Chinese informal patchwork coat)

Ewer, Chia-Ching Period, Ming Dynasty (porcelain)
997162 Ewer, Chia-Ching Period, Ming Dynasty (porcelain) by Chinese School (16th century); 24x17.3x10.5 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

The Catherine the Great brooch, mid 18th century (emerald, diamonds, silver & gold)
780704 The Catherine the Great brooch, mid 18th century (emerald, diamonds, silver & gold) by Russian School (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Centering upon a hexagonal-cut emerald)

Snowflake pendant, 1913 (platinum, rock crystal & diamonds)
702592 Snowflake pendant, 1913 (platinum, rock crystal & diamonds) by Faberge, Carl (1846-1920); height: 3.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The mount set with rosecut diamonds)

Reconstruction of Theleme Abbey, illustration from Rabelais et l
XIR213021 Reconstruction of Theleme Abbey, illustration from Rabelais et l architecture de la Renaissance by Charles Lenormant (1802-59), Paris

Daedalus, decorative relief from the Campanile, Florence, c. 1348-50 (marble) (b / w photo) (see also 103681)
ALI190993 Daedalus, decorative relief from the Campanile, Florence, c.1348-50 (marble) (b/w photo) (see also 103681) by Pisano, Andrea (1270-1349); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany

A pair of Ceylonese ebony, ivory and specimen exotic wood-inlaid occasional tables
6369370 A pair of Ceylonese ebony, ivory and specimen exotic wood-inlaid occasional tables, after a design by Thomas King, Second quarter 19th century by English School

A pair of Ceylonese ebony, ivory and specimen exotic wood-inlaid occasional tables
6369369 A pair of Ceylonese ebony, ivory and specimen exotic wood-inlaid occasional tables, after a design by Thomas King, Second quarter 19th century by English School

The Taj Mahal Emerald, c. 1630-50 (emerald)
778626 The Taj Mahal Emerald, c.1630-50 (emerald) by Indian School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hexagonal-cut emerald, carved with stylised chrysanthemum)

Illusive Geometry
Debarshi Mukherjee

Ring, Iran, 12th-13th century. Creator: Unknown
Ring, Iran, 12th-13th century. Harpies may have held astrological significance, as symbolic depiction of the sign Gemini

Star-Shaped Tile, Iran, 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Star-Shaped Tile, Iran, 14th century. Spotted gazelle with verses of Persian poetry

Sri Sri Rai Raja, ca. 1885-95. Creator: Unknown
Sri Sri Rai Raja, ca. 1885-95

Six-Sided Pyx, Late Roman, 3rd century. Creator: Unknown
Six-Sided Pyx, Late Roman, 3rd century

Plaque with a Sainted Bishop, Italian, 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Plaque with a Sainted Bishop, Italian, 14th century

New public pillar post box 1857
New freestanding public post box of 1857, set up in the streets of Metropolis, designed by A. Copper, C.E. of Great George Street and Mr. W. J Wills superintended the ornamentation. Date: 1857

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Ireland, County Antrim, Giants Causeway, a tourist sitting among the rocks admiring the view

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Ireland, County Antrim, Giants Causeway, Dramatic cloud pattern over the rocks at sunset

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Ireland, County Antrim, Giants Causeway, Dramatic colourful cloud pattern over the rocks at sunrise

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Ireland, County Antrim, Giants Causeway, Dramatic cloud pattern over the rocks at sunset

Copper gilt pyx, mid 15th century?, (1881). Creator: M Sullivan
Copper gilt pyx, mid 15th century?, (1881). Etching of a hexagonal pyx (container for the host used in the Eucharist), possibly made in England, Germany, or Flanders

Pewter container, c1300, (1881). Creator: M Sullivan
Pewter container, c1300, (1881). Etching of a pyx (container for storing consecrated bread used in the catholic mass) or salt cellar, made in England in the early 14th century

Monstrance, c1450, (1881). Creator: Frederick Albert Slocombe
Monstrance, c1450, (1881). Etching of a religious object, made in Italy in the mid 15th century. A monstrance or ostensorium is a liturgical vessel used in the Roman Catholic Church to display sacred

Wonderful Giants Causeway, County Antrim, Ireland, 1899. Creator: Underwood & Underwood
Wonderful Giants Causeway, County Antrim, Ireland, 1899. The unusual structure was formed by a volcanic eruption 60 million years ago

Nordkapp (North Cape) - Norway - Cliffs of the Cape, a smaller Whaler, a hexagonal hut and Polar Bear, completing the Arctic Iconography! Date: circa 1898

Art nouveau villas, Cranachstrasse 4-6, Weimar, Germany, 2018. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Art nouveau villas, Cranachstrasse 4-6, Weimar, Germany, 2018

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"Unveiling the Hexagonal Wonders: From Rolex Precision Watches to Honeycombs and Giants Causeway" Step into a world where precision meets beauty, as we explore the captivating hexagonal wonders that have fascinated mankind throughout history. In 1937, Rolex introduced their iconic precision watches, showcasing intricate craftsmanship with hexagonal patterns that symbolize perfection and elegance. Just like the honey bees (Apis mellifera) meticulously constructing their honeycomb homes in nature's symmetrical marvels. Delving deeper into the enchanting world of honeybees, we discover their fascinating life cycle and witness an expanded cross-section of their mesmerizing honeycomb structures. The interlocking hexagons serve as nature's ingenious design for maximizing storage space while maintaining structural integrity. Venturing further afield, we find ourselves at the Giants Causeway in Northern Ireland – a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its awe-inspiring hexagonal basalt columns. Carved by ancient volcanic activity millions of years ago, these natural formations leave visitors spellbound with their geometric perfection. As twilight descends over County Antrim's northern coast, the Giants Causeway takes on an ethereal glow. Evening sunlight bathes these majestic columns in golden hues, creating a breathtaking spectacle that seems almost otherworldly. But our journey doesn't end there; it leads us to delve into cutting-edge nanotube technology. Carbon nanotubes display remarkable strength and conductivity due to their unique hexagonal lattice structure—a testament to human ingenuity inspired by nature's own designs. From microscopic wonders to grand scales, even Toscanelli's world map from 1474 reveals hints of hexagonality—showcasing how this shape has captivated minds across centuries. So let us celebrate the allure of all things hexagonal—the timeless elegance of Rolex watches, the architectural genius found within bee hives and Giant’s Causeway’s geological masterpiece—and embrace this universal language of symmetry that continues to inspire and fascinate us all.