Inscriptions Collection

Monument before Fort San Pedro, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines

Great Seal of Edward VII, modelling by Frank Bowcher, c. 1904 (wax)
1220227 Great Seal of Edward VII, modelling by Frank Bowcher, c.1904 (wax) by De Saulles, George William (1862-1903); The Royal Mint Museum, Llantrisant

Leeds Workhouse and Burmantofts Cemetery
A very early photograph of Leeds Workhouse from Burmantofts Cemetery, Beckett Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire. The workhouse, designed by William Perkin and Elisha Backhouse

Mr Howard Carter
Howard Carter (1874-1939) British egyptologist, famed for his discovery of Tutankhamens tomb. Born in 1874, he went to Egypt as a draughtsman in 1891 and studied the inscriptions

Carpet tapestry and Runic inscriptions of the Vikings. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by P. Giarre from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World, Florence, 1847

Old inscriptions in the Ezana stone, an artifact from the ancient Kingdom of Aksum, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Axum, Ethiopia, Africa

Maes-Howe (Interior)
The interior of the Maes Howe chamber shortly after it was re-opened in 1861. Norsemen had already robbed the mound in the 12th century AD and left runic inscriptions

Ancient inscriptions carved into the rocks, Jabal Ikmah, Al-Ula, Medina Province, Saudi Arabia

Ancient inscriptions carved into the rocks, Jabal Ikmah, Al-Ula, Medina Province, Saudi Arabia

Ancient inscriptions carved into the rocks, Jabal Ikmah, Al-Ula, Medina Province, Saudi Arabia

Ancient inscriptions carved into the rocks, Jabal Ikmah, Al-Ula, Medina Province, Saudi Arabia

Detail of petroglyphs on rock face, Arches National Park, Utah, USA

The Phoenician alphabet developed from the Proto-Canaanite alphabet, during the 15th century BC
529061 The Phoenician alphabet developed from the Proto-Canaanite alphabet, during the 15th century BC. Before then the Phoenicians wrote with a cuneiform script

Two Mortuary Tablets for So Hunbo (1775-1815) Inscribed with a 666-character... 1815
Two Mortuary Tablets for So Hunbo (1775-1815) Inscribed with a 666-character biography of So Hunbo (1775-1815) (image 1 of 5), 1815

Portrait of Hendrik IV of Naaldwijk, Knight and Hereditary Marshall of Holland, c.1500-c.1506. Creator: Anon
Portrait of Hendrik IV of Naaldwijk, Knight and Hereditary Marshall of Holland, c.1500-c.1506

Portrait of Charles I, King of England, in a Frame with Allegorical Figures and Historical Represent Creator: Anon
Portrait of Charles I, King of England, in a Frame with Allegorical Figures and Historical Representations, c.1650

Illuminated Initial "H" from a Prayerbook, 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Illuminated Initial "H" from a Prayerbook, 15th century

Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence, with Two Benedictine Nuns, c.1425. Creator: Jacobello del Fiore
Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence, with Two Benedictine Nuns, c.1425. Other Title(s): The Martyrdom of St Lawrence, with two Dominican Nuns

Page from a Choirbook with Christ and a Pharisee in a Historiated Initial "D", 1430/90

Monumental Slabs at the Eastern Terminus - Great Wall of China, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Monumental Slabs at the Eastern Terminus - Great Wall of China, 1850. The first objects that arrested our attention on the platform were three monumental slabs of black marble - two standing close to

Watermans arm badge, Ryde, Isle of Wight, c. 1840 (bronze)
2959908 Watermans arm badge, Ryde, Isle of Wight, c.1840 (bronze) by English School, (19th century); Timothy Millett Collection; English, out of copyright

Dublin Philharmonic Society Badge inscribed James Murray, 1784 (metal)
2959943 Dublin Philharmonic Society Badge inscribed James Murray, 1784 (metal) by Irish School, (18th century); Timothy Millett Collection; Irish, out of copyright

Bust of Marie-Joseph-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de La Fayette (1757-1834), 1829 (marble)
5669098 Bust of Marie-Joseph-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de La Fayette (1757-1834), 1829 (marble) by David d Angers, Pierre Jean (1788-1856); 58.5x35x29 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Temple of Deir al-Bahri (Queen Hatshepsuts Temple), Luxor, Egypt

Valley of the Kings, burial chamber decorated with bas-relief in the tomb of Ramses IX, Nile Valley, Luxor, Egypt

USA, Utah, Newspaper Rock State Historical Monument beside Canyonlands National Park

Jordan, Aqaba, Aqaba Fort, Ottoman fortress. Arabic inscriptions

Israel, Southern Coastal Plain, one of the Gezer Boundary stones with
Israel, Southern Coastal Plain, one of the " Gezer Boundary" stones with inscriptions in Hebrew and Greek from the first century B.C

USA, Utah, Newspaper Rock National Historical Site, Petroglyph panel

Rock Paintings, Wadi Rum, Jordan, Middle East

Petroglyphs at Wadi Rum, Aqaba Governorate, Jordan

Ancient Arabic inscriptions at Nimrod fortress (Qal at al-Subeiba), northern Golan Heights

Nyankhre false door stela. Egypt
Nyankhre false door stela. 2450 BC. Limestone's small false door from the mastaba of the hairdresser's superintendent of the Palace Niankhre

Funerary stela of Intef. Egypt
Limestone funerary stela depicting Intef seated before the table of offerings. Beside him, his father, his mother and other relatives and servants

Far East Oriental Japan Japanese British Cemetery
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THE FORGOTTEN DEAD Two people read the gravestone inscriptions in a country churchyard Date: 1870

Tapestry, Verdure with Arms of Miro, 1500-25 (wool & silk)
3576185 Tapestry, Verdure with Arms of Miro, 1500-25 (wool & silk) by European School, (16th century); 353x330.2 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Mille fleurs tapestry depicting verdure, shield of arms and a wild man, c. 1500 (wool)
3576186 Mille fleurs tapestry depicting verdure, shield of arms and a wild man, c.1500 (wool) by European School, (16th century); 299.9x305.8 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Sarcophagus of Pabasa, Great Steward to Nitocris, daughter of King Psamtek I, c. 656-640 BC (stone)
3483112 Sarcophagus of Pabasa, Great Steward to Nitocris, daughter of King Psamtek I, c.656-640 BC (stone) by Egyptian 26th Dynasty (664-525 BC); 120x240x75 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove

Sarcophagus of Pabasa, Great Steward to Nitocris, daughter of King Psamtek I, c. 656-640 BC (stone)
3500071 Sarcophagus of Pabasa, Great Steward to Nitocris, daughter of King Psamtek I, c.656-640 BC (stone) by Egyptian 26th Dynasty (664-525 BC); 120x240x75 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove

Two Crowned Martyrs, c. 1200-10 (enamel, copper & glass)
7390070 Two Crowned Martyrs, c.1200-10 (enamel, copper & glass) by French School, (13th century); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

The Painter Jan van Wueluwe, 1556 (oil on panel)
471450 The Painter Jan van Wueluwe, 1556 (oil on panel) by Netherlandish School (16th century); 27x19 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Portrait of a Tournament Judge (oil on panel)
471533 Portrait of a Tournament Judge (oil on panel) by Weyden, Rogier van der (1399-1464); 75x50 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Detail from a monumental relief of Alexander taming Bucephalus, c. 1850-59 (marble)
5988943 Detail from a monumental relief of Alexander taming Bucephalus, c.1850-59 (marble) by Vilches, Jose de (1813-90); 93.5x202x16 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Verdun - On ne passe pas, c. 1917 (plaster)
2650809 Verdun - On ne passe pas, c.1917 (plaster) by Mattei, Louis Octave (b.1880); 20x26.5 cm; Private Collection; © Liss Fine Art; French, out of copyright

Viewing Votive Plaques at Mukojima, Japan, c. 1785 / 89. Creator: Kubo Shunman
Viewing Votive Plaques at Mukojima, Japan, c. 1785/89

Snuff Bottle with Inscriptions, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1800-1900. Creator: Unknown
Snuff Bottle with Inscriptions, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1800-1900

Interior of the Lollards Prison, Lambeth Palace (engraving)
3655821 Interior of the Lollards Prison, Lambeth Palace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of the Lollards Prison, Lambeth Palace)

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"Inscriptions: Unveiling the Stories Carved in Stone" From the ancient monuments of Cebu City to the grandeur of Persepolis in Iran, they have stood as silent witnesses to history. Each etched mark on stone or tapestry holds a tale waiting to be discovered. Step back in time at Leeds Workhouse and Burmantofts Cemetery, where weathered inscriptions reveal glimpses into lives long gone. Mr Howard Carter's meticulous documentation brought forth the treasures of Tutankhamun's tomb, showcasing how they are unlock secrets buried for centuries. Traveling further north, delve into Viking lore through carpet tapestries adorned with intricate runic inscriptions. These symbols speak volumes about their culture and conquests, leaving an indelible mark on history. Across continents, we find ourselves captivated by old inscriptions on the Ezana stone from the Kingdom of Aksum. As we decipher these enigmatic writings, a lost civilization begins to emerge from obscurity. Venturing inside Maes-Howe transports us to Neolithic times when our ancestors left their mark upon stone walls. The petroglyphs scattered across Arches National Park remind us that even nature itself becomes a canvas for human expression. In Egypt's rich heritage lies Nyankhre false door stela and Intef's funerary stela - both poignant reminders of ancient beliefs surrounding life after death. These beautifully carved pieces offer insights into Egyptian spirituality and reverence for departed souls. Finally, pay homage at Far East Oriental Japan Japanese British Cemetery - a solemn reminder of those who sacrificed their lives during tumultuous times. Let us remember "The Forgotten Dead" whose names are forever engraved upon memorials worldwide. Inscriptions transcend time and space; they connect us with our past while inspiring future generations to unravel mysteries yet untold. So let us pause amidst these enduring works of art and honor those who came before us, for their stories are etched in stone for eternity.