Ornament Collection (page 96)

Cursed amethyst
When the Mineralogy Department received this amethyst in 1943 they found a note inside the box: this stone is trebly accursed and is stained with the blood

Drawings 54-57 from the Watling Collection
54. Native of NSW with a Foygig and throwing stick. 55. Native going to dance, 56. Natives ornamenting themselves. 57. Natives of NSW ornamenting themselves

Diamonds fluorescing
Murchison snuff box set with diamonds fluorescing under ultra violet radiation. Gold snuff box set with diamonds ranging from 0.75 to 2.5 carats, presented to Sir R. I. Murchison by Tsar Alexander II

Casts of artifacts from Czech Republic
Ivory running lion, ivory ornamant and a lionesss head in fired clay; all 25, 000 - 30, 000 years old (Upper Palaeolithic) from Dolni Vestonice, Czech Republic

Nautilus pompilus, common nautilus
A seventeenth century carved nautilus shell showing three techniques used by Dutch craftsmen: cameo work, engraving and an opening resembling a helmet cut into the wall of the chamber

The west lawn ornament in winter
View of the Natural History Museum west lawn ornament in January 2003

General concepts of Horticulture Ornament
Plate 52 from Le Regne Vegetal. Atlas, Vol 14. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Chinese amber carving
An intricate crab carved out of Chinese amber. Amber is fossilised tree resin. Fig. 25 from Amber the Natural Time Capsule

Portrait of an Aboriginal man
Drawing 56 from the Watling Collection titled A method used by the Natives of New South Wales of ornamenting themselves by Port Jackson Painter, 1788-1797

Nephrite owl carving
Stages in carving an owl in nephrite. Nephrite is actually not a mineral outright, but is a variety of the mineral actinolite

III Crusade of Richard the Lionhearted (1189-1192). Departure to the Crusades. Manuscript 4276, fol. 6. Gothic art. FRANCE. Paris. National Library

Gold details at Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Ceremonial statues for sale in Witches Market, La Paz, Bolivia, South America

Holiday still life. Christmas tree, blur. Property released

Holiday still life. Hand blown glass Christmas ornament. Property released

Holiday still life. Christmas tree. Property released

Holiday still life. Christmas tree with stuffed rabbit ornament. Property released

USA, Indiana, Auburn: Auburn, Cord, Duesenberg Car Museum

USA, WA, La Conner. Wild turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) have established in the town becoming mascots. This male (gobbler) engages in a courtship display ritual

Cat - kitten sitting between ornaments in living room - Lower Saxony - Germany
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Cat - kitten playing with ornaments in living room - Lower Saxony - Germany
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USA, Arizona, Tucson. Architectural details of Mission San Xavier del Bac

Germany, Brvaria, Passau. Open-air farmers market

Mexico, San Miguel de Allende, Bird cages and pots of geraniums in courtyard

Mexico, San Miguel de Allende, Garden entrance

Antigua, Guatemala: Details of church facades

Concept, Symbols, Metaphors
Christmas tree ornaments

A bird made of wood, Trakai, Lithuania

Tokyo, Japan. Along the streets of Tokyo, Japan. It is a sensory overload of colors, shapes, and designs

Asia, Hong Kong
Rolls Royce automobile in front of the Regent Hotel in Kowloon, Hong Kong, China

Asia, China, Beijing. These ornate roof lines jut into a deep blue sky, Forbidden City, a World Heritage Site, Beijing, China

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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.