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"Ornament: A Kaleidoscope of Beauty and Culture" From the intricate carvings on The Oak to the shimmering Gold Lunulae and Axehead

Background imageOrnament Collection: North Africa, Morocco, Fes, Medina, display of Hamzas, or Hands of Fatima

North Africa, Morocco, Fes, Medina, display of Hamzas, or Hands of Fatima

Background imageOrnament Collection: Little girl decorating Christmas tree

Little girl decorating Christmas tree

Background imageOrnament Collection: Christmas decoration stall, Berlin, Germany, Europe

Christmas decoration stall, Berlin, Germany, Europe

Background imageOrnament Collection: LEOPOLD MOZART (1719-1787). German violinist, composer, and teacher; father of Wolfgang Amadeus

LEOPOLD MOZART (1719-1787). German violinist, composer, and teacher; father of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Line engraving, 1756, by Jacob Andreas Fridrich

Background imageOrnament Collection: SPANISH ARMADA, 1588. Two battles between the English Royal Navy and the Spanish Armada

SPANISH ARMADA, 1588. Two battles between the English Royal Navy and the Spanish Armada. Left: The Spanish galleon San Salvador is set on fire and captured by the English

Background imageOrnament Collection: Etruscan vase, 6th century BC

Etruscan vase, 6th century BC
Etruscan vase. Dating from the 6th century BC during the Etruscan era, this vase shows nude people dancing. The Etruscan civilisation, which preceded that of the Romans

Background imageOrnament Collection: Roman glass jewellery bead, SEM

Roman glass jewellery bead, SEM
Roman glass bead. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a glass bead used in jewellery in Roman times

Background imageOrnament Collection: BEARDSLEY: MUSICIAN. Title page ornament with a musical theme

BEARDSLEY: MUSICIAN. Title page ornament with a musical theme

Background imageOrnament Collection: Cat - grey cat in studio investigating garden ornament of a cockerel

Cat - grey cat in studio investigating garden ornament of a cockerel
LA-8419 Cat - grey cat in studio investigating garden ornament of a cockerel Jean-Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageOrnament Collection: My Voice Text

My Voice Text
My voice shalt thou hear... text with floral ornament and a rustic scene

Background imageOrnament Collection: Solomon Writing Proverbs

Solomon Writing Proverbs
When not entertaining queens or building temples, Solomon found time to write his Proverbs - as shown in their first letter in a 12th century German Bible

Background imageOrnament Collection: Souvenirs including models of temples and postcards for sale

Souvenirs including models of temples and postcards for sale, Selinunte, Sicily, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe

Background imageOrnament Collection: Mahagiri Nats, Bagan, Myanmar, Asia

Mahagiri Nats, Bagan, Myanmar, Asia

Background imageOrnament Collection: Indian women folk dancers show their hands decorated with henna paste before their

Indian women folk dancers show their hands decorated with henna paste before their performance at a cultural program organised during the " Teej" festival in the northern Indian city of

Background imageOrnament Collection: Contemporary Azerbaijani carpet, Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum, Baku, Azerbaijan

Contemporary Azerbaijani carpet, Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum, Baku, Azerbaijan

Background imageOrnament Collection: Bishops' Crosier of walrus tusk

Bishops' Crosier of walrus tusk
5304704 Bishops' Crosier of walrus tusk.; (add.info.: Bishops' crosier (staff) of walrus tusk, found with the bones of Bishop Pali Jonsson of Skalholt (d)

Background imageOrnament Collection: 17th Century Icelandic saddle ornament

17th Century Icelandic saddle ornament
5304697 17th Century Icelandic saddle ornament.; (add.info.: Saddle ornaments, crupper bosses and plaques, 17th-18th century, Icelandic)

Background imageOrnament Collection: Shoes, boots and sandals of ancient Rome. Cothurnus boot 1, rustic sandal 2, open-toe shoe 3

Shoes, boots and sandals of ancient Rome. Cothurnus boot 1, rustic sandal 2, open-toe shoe 3, centurion's sandal 4
FLO4603126 Shoes, boots and sandals of ancient Rome. Cothurnus boot 1, rustic sandal 2, open-toe shoe 3, centurion's sandal 4, spiked sandal for marching 5, nailed sandal sole 6, shoe sandal 7

Background imageOrnament Collection: Metal centerpiece for the table. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by

Metal centerpiece for the table. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware
FLO4732340 Metal centerpiece for the table. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany

Background imageOrnament Collection: Venus and the activities under its government

Venus and the activities under its government
5310221 Venus and the activities under its government; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting Venus and the activities under its government)

Background imageOrnament Collection: 17th Century Icelandic saddle ornament

17th Century Icelandic saddle ornament
5304698 17th Century Icelandic saddle ornament.; (add.info.: Saddle ornaments, crupper bosses and plaques, 17th-18th century, Icelandic)

Background imageOrnament Collection: 9th Century women's brooches

9th Century women's brooches
5304686 9th Century women's brooches.; (add.info.: Icelandic Women's brooches, ornamented similarly to that from Viking Age Scandinavia)

Background imageOrnament Collection: The Astronomical Clock of the Cathedrale Saint-Jean de Besancon built by Auguste-Lucien

The Astronomical Clock of the Cathedrale Saint-Jean de Besancon built by Auguste-Lucien (Auguste Lucien)
IMB4866873 The Astronomical Clock of the Cathedrale Saint-Jean de Besancon built by Auguste-Lucien (Auguste Lucien) Verite (1806-1887) in the 19th century - Astronomical clock, St

Background imageOrnament Collection: Vases and jugs with blue and gold decoration. Vase and jug with gold lattice work over blue

Vases and jugs with blue and gold decoration. Vase and jug with gold lattice work over blue
FLO4633284 Vases and jugs with blue and gold decoration. Vase and jug with gold lattice work over blue, vase with gold floral ornament, and blue and white striped vase

Background imageOrnament Collection: The 'new' shako for the Infantry, 1860 (engraving)

The 'new' shako for the Infantry, 1860 (engraving)
1579654 The 'new' shako for the Infantry, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting the 'new' shako for the Infantry)

Background imageOrnament Collection: Plate showing Feverfew, Camomile, etc. from John Parkinson's 'Paradisi in Sole Paradisus Terrestris'

Plate showing Feverfew, Camomile, etc. from John Parkinson's 'Paradisi in Sole Paradisus Terrestris'
5308115 Plate showing Feverfew, Camomile, etc. from John Parkinson's 'Paradisi in Sole Paradisus Terrestris'.; (add.info)

Background imageOrnament Collection: Circular fibule dotted with glass, art visigoth, 7th century

Circular fibule dotted with glass, art visigoth, 7th century
CUL4852685 Circular fibule dotted with glass, art visigoth, 7th century by Visigothic, (7th century); Archaeological Museum of Catalonia, Barcelona

Background imageOrnament Collection: Union brass flag pole eagle struck by a bullet

Union brass flag pole eagle struck by a bullet
3028189 Union brass flag pole eagle struck by a bullet; Private Collection; (add.info.: Union brass flag pole eagle struck by a lead Minnie ball); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022.

Background imageOrnament Collection: Main entrance facade of the University, decorative scheme includes a double portrait medallion of

Main entrance facade of the University, decorative scheme includes a double portrait medallion of Ferdinand II of
XJL88998 Main entrance facade of the University, decorative scheme includes a double portrait medallion of Ferdinand II of Aragon (1452-1516) and Isabel of Castile (1474-1504)

Background imageOrnament Collection: Sprigs of Feverfew

Sprigs of Feverfew
5312110 Sprigs of Feverfew; (add.info.: Engraving depicting sprigs of Feverfew, a flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae)

Background imageOrnament Collection: 9th Century women's brooches

9th Century women's brooches
5304685 9th Century women's brooches.; (add.info.: Icelandic Women's brooches, ornamented similarly to that from Viking Age Scandinavia)

Background imageOrnament Collection: A finely lacquered group of seven netsuke

A finely lacquered group of seven netsuke
1766580 A finely lacquered group of seven netsuke; Private Collection; (add.info.: A finely lacquered group of seven netsuke. 19th Century.); Photo © Christie's Images.

Background imageOrnament Collection: Netsuke, depicting a Buddhist lion with young, Japanese, 19th century (carved wood)

Netsuke, depicting a Buddhist lion with young, Japanese, 19th century (carved wood)
PFR133053 Netsuke, depicting a Buddhist lion with young, Japanese, 19th century (carved wood); Private Collection; © Paul Freeman.

Background imageOrnament Collection: Fly eating a pear, netsuke, Japanese, 18th/19th century (wood)

Fly eating a pear, netsuke, Japanese, 18th/19th century (wood)
BGD112332 Fly eating a pear, netsuke, Japanese, 18th/19th century (wood); State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; © Leonid Bogdanov.

Background imageOrnament Collection: A group of French and Austrian Art Nouveau brooches, pendants and necklaces with a stick-pin

A group of French and Austrian Art Nouveau brooches, pendants and necklaces with a stick-pin and a fob-watch
1766478 A group of French and Austrian Art Nouveau brooches, pendants and necklaces with a stick-pin and a fob-watch; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOrnament Collection: Testimonial to the Bishop of Tasmania from the students of the Normal College, Cheltenham, 1864

Testimonial to the Bishop of Tasmania from the students of the Normal College, Cheltenham, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Testimonial to the Bishop of Tasmania from the students of the Normal College, Cheltenham, 1864. '...a piece of plate which was presented to Dr

Background imageOrnament Collection: The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Silver parcel-gilt nef, 1862. Creator: Unknown

The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Silver parcel-gilt nef, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. 'Silver parcel-gilt nef or ship of unusually large dimensions, the body of the ship and above the stand embossed with elaborate ornaments

Background imageOrnament Collection: The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Silver-gilt nef, 1862. Creator: Unknown

The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Silver-gilt nef, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. 'Silver-gilt nef; the hull, with two tiers of guns; the deck, which takes off as a cover

Background imageOrnament Collection: Stag beetles and mushrooms, sorrel and butterflies. Swans, irises and water lilies, 1897

Stag beetles and mushrooms, sorrel and butterflies. Swans, irises and water lilies, 1897. Private Collection

Background imageOrnament Collection: Fish and algae. Faucet. Peacocks and wine. Rabbits, dogs and blackberry bushes, 1897

Fish and algae. Faucet. Peacocks and wine. Rabbits, dogs and blackberry bushes, 1897. Private Collection

Background imageOrnament Collection: Doves and lilies, 1897. Creator: Verneuil, Maurice Pillard (1869-1942)

Doves and lilies, 1897. Creator: Verneuil, Maurice Pillard (1869-1942)
Doves and lilies, 1897. Private Collection

Background imageOrnament Collection: Pheasants, ferns and dandelions. Foxes, birds and vines, 1897

Pheasants, ferns and dandelions. Foxes, birds and vines, 1897. Creator: Verneuil, Maurice Pillard (1869-1942)
Pheasants, ferns and dandelions. Foxes, birds and vines, 1897. Private Collection

Background imageOrnament Collection: Eagles and pigeons, 1897. Creator: Verneuil, Maurice Pillard (1869-1942)

Eagles and pigeons, 1897. Creator: Verneuil, Maurice Pillard (1869-1942)
Eagles and pigeons, 1897. Private Collection

Background imageOrnament Collection: Cockatoos and magnolias, 1897. Creator: Verneuil, Maurice Pillard (1869-1942)

Cockatoos and magnolias, 1897. Creator: Verneuil, Maurice Pillard (1869-1942)
Cockatoos and magnolias, 1897. Private Collection

Background imageOrnament Collection: Dragonflies and water lilies. Hummingbirds and orchids, 1897

Dragonflies and water lilies. Hummingbirds and orchids, 1897. Creator: Verneuil, Maurice Pillard (1869-1942)
Dragonflies and water lilies. Hummingbirds and orchids, 1897. Private Collection

Background imageOrnament Collection: Swifts and honeysuckle. Squirrel and hazelnut. Birds and blooming hazel tree, 1897

Swifts and honeysuckle. Squirrel and hazelnut. Birds and blooming hazel tree, 1897. Private Collection

Background imageOrnament Collection: The red mullets, 1897. Creator: Verneuil, Maurice Pillard (1869-1942)

The red mullets, 1897. Creator: Verneuil, Maurice Pillard (1869-1942)
The red mullets, 1897. Private Collection

Background imageOrnament Collection: Testimonial to Major-General Sir Andrew Scott Waugh, late Surveyor-General of India, 1862

Testimonial to Major-General Sir Andrew Scott Waugh, late Surveyor-General of India, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Testimonial to Major-General Sir Andrew Scott Waugh, late Surveyor-General and Superintendent of the Great Trigonometrical Survey of India, 1862



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"Ornament: A Kaleidoscope of Beauty and Culture" From the intricate carvings on The Oak to the shimmering Gold Lunulae and Axehead, early Bronze Age artifacts from St Merryn, Cornwall, ornaments have always held a special place in human history. In Paris, France, the Champs-Elysees boasts The Paiva Mansion adorned with exquisite ornamentation that captivates passersby. Meanwhile, at New York City's Harkness Theatre, a mesmerizing mural by Enrique Senis-Oliver pays homage to Terpsichore, the goddess of dance. Traveling back in time to ancient civilizations, we encounter The Trundholm sun chariot - an ornamental masterpiece from the Early Bronze Age that still astounds us today. And who can forget the elegance of Prince Wales Feathers adorning regal attire? Moving forward in time brings us to 1913 when The Winter Egg was crafted using quartz, platinum, orthoclase and diamonds - a true testament to opulence and craftsmanship. Similarly impressive is Josiah Wedgwood and Sons Ltd. 's medallion dating back to 1775-1780. Venturing eastward takes us to Baranagore in West Bengal where Char Bangla Temple stands as a magnificent example of ornate architecture steeped in Indian tradition. On another note entirely is Rolls Royce's advertisement showcasing luxury cars as modern-day ornaments. Delving into Russian culture reveals Matryoschka dolls - charming wooden figurines nested within one another like delicate ornaments waiting to be discovered. Lastly but certainly not least is Krishna painted on glass; an artistic expression of devotion that adds beauty wherever it resides. Whether it be through ancient relics or contemporary creations, ornamentation continues to enchant our senses while reflecting diverse cultures across time and space.