Ornaments Collection

Paris, France - Champs-Elysees, The Paiva Mansion. Date: 1902

Owen Jones Egyptian 10
The ornaments in this plate are taken from Mummy-cases in the Louvre (1-5), from the Tomb at Thebes (6+7), from a Mummy-case (8+9) and from the ceilings of various tombs

Owen Jones Renaiss 78
Ornaments copied from specimens of Hispano-Arabic, French and Italian earthenware, from Italian towns of the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries

The Oak (colour litho)
2638657 The Oak (colour litho) by Verneuil, Maurice Pillard (1869-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator: Maurice Pillard Verneuil Illustration from Plants)

Kazakh yurt in cross section, Kazakhstan
Kazakh yurt in cross section with ornaments. A cauldron for cooking is in the middle, with storage chests, furniture, crockery and kitchenware. 20th century

The Vine (colour litho)
2638591 The Vine (colour litho) by Verneuil, Maurice Pillard (1869-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator: Maurice Pillard Verneuil Illustration from Plants)

A view of the living room in Samuel John Goviers house, Chacewater, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Samuel John Govier (1871-1967) was a pioneering photographer in the late 19th and early 20th century in Cornwall. In the early years he travelled on his bicycle or in a horse drawn van before setting

Mrs Gerald Legge with young sons Rupert and William
Mrs Gerald Legge(1929- 2016), featured in At home to the Sketch, with her sons Rupert(b. 1951) and William(b. 1949), at their home in 12 Chester Street, off Belgrave Square, London

Flinders Vase shell (Altivasum flindersi), close up

Art Nouveau Headdress / 1
An Art Nouveau headdress of ornamental fillet with elongated sections, incorporating a cameo, hanging over the ears. Also matching ornamental shoulder straps

Easter Egg decorated with beads, folklore, traditional Hungarian

Peru, Clay bulls are common rooftop ornaments throughout Peru. Said to bring good luck and protect from evil spirits

A Pokot man wearing typical beaded ornaments of his tribe. The Pokot are pastoralists speaking a Southern Nilotic language. Kenya

Two young Pokot girls wearing traditional ornaments that denote their unmarried status. Their broad belts are made with the metacarpus and metatarsal bones of dikdiks interspersed with beads. Kenya

A Pokot warrior wearing a cheetah skin jumps high in the air surrounded by young women to celebrate an Atelo ceremony. The Pokot are pastoralists speaking a Southern Nilotic language

Owen Jones Egyptian 8
Ornaments from Mummy-cases in the British Museum and the Louvre, mostly composed of the lotus flower

Owen Jones Egyptian 11
Various ornaments from Tombs in Thebes, Mummy-cases, Kings Robes and an ancient Tomb in Giza, which was opened by Dr Lepsius

Shakespeare / Felton / Warrn
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE English playwright and poet. Rectangular portrait with ornaments above

Festive Candy Cane Greetings, 1940s (lithograph)
2622319 Festive Candy Cane Greetings, 1940s (lithograph) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Eyre Coote (Elder) - 1
SIR EYRE COOTE (the elder) British military commander, notably in Bengal, India : with military ornaments. Date: 1726 - 1783

Illuminated Christmas tree. This image has been cross processed

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

Owen Jones Assyrian 13
Designs taken from enamelled bricks, ornaments from a kings clothing, bronze shields and vessels, and a battering ram, from Khorsabad and Nimroud

Vacuuming Ornaments
A French maidservant vacuums ornaments with LE PROGRESS

Masai - Kenya, East Africa - Amazing neck rings. Date: 1949

Detail of knife (facon) and ornaments of a gauchos belt, Esquina, Corrientes, Argentina

Portrait of a Pahari woman, India 1900 (photo)
5315097 Portrait of a Pahari woman, India 1900 (photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: India 1900. The wrinkled, careworn face of this Pahari, or hill-woman)

Gold hair ornaments 5th - 4th Century BC, Greek. (object)
529764 Gold hair ornaments 5th - 4th Century BC, Greek. (object); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Ornaments from embroidered and woven fabrics, paintings on vases, exhibited at the Indian Collection, 1851
FLO4987829 Ornaments from embroidered and woven fabrics, paintings on vases, exhibited at the Indian Collection, 1851. Chromolithograph by Francis Bedford from Owen Jones' The Grammar of

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)

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

Venus
3740663 Venus; (add.info.: Medieval engraving titled 'Venus'. Venus was considered a female planet and those born under Venus loved clothes and ornaments)

Ornaments from embroidered and woven fabrics, paintings on vases, exhibited at the Indian Collection, 1851
FLO4987813 Ornaments from embroidered and woven fabrics, paintings on vases, exhibited at the Indian Collection, 1851. Chromolithograph by Francis Bedford from Owen Jones' The Grammar of

Versailles III
Nanouk el Gamal - Wijchers

Schematic cave painting
3499669 Schematic cave painting; (add.info.: Prehistory. Age of Metals. Bronze Age. Schematic cave painting. Detail of female figures with ornaments and deer)

Venus
3740662 Venus; (add.info.: Medieval engraving titled 'Venus'. Venus was considered a female planet and those born under Venus loved clothes and ornaments)

Gold hair ornaments 5th - 4th Century BC, Greek. (object)
529765 Gold hair ornaments 5th - 4th Century BC, Greek. (object); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Ornaments from embroidered and woven fabrics, paintings on vases, exhibited at the Indian Collection, 1851
FLO4987822 Ornaments from embroidered and woven fabrics, paintings on vases, exhibited at the Indian Collection, 1851. Chromolithograph by Francis Bedford from Owen Jones' The Grammar of

Aztec god of the dead, Mitlantecuhtli. 15th century (gold pendant)
532975 Aztec god of the dead, Mitlantecuhtli. 15th century (gold pendant); (add.info.: One of the few gold ornaments which escaped being turned into bullion by the Spanish conquistadors)

red in potrait
muh ian isvanora

Ornaments
Alexander Adiels

My Family
Mohammed Al Sulaili

Summer ice
Simone Conti

Portrait of a Noblewoman, 13th century. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Noblewoman, 13th century

Still Life, Printed 1870 circa. Creator: Anon
Still Life, Printed 1870 circa

Medallion and trophy with musical instruments, c.1600-c.1800. Creator: Anon
Medallion and trophy with musical instruments, c.1600-c.1800. Fan design: a medallion with a standing figure, and musical instruments tied together

Garland and trophy with painting attribute, 1600-1800. Creator: Anon
Garland and trophy with painting attributes, 1600-1800. Fan design

Johanna and the Jewish merchants, 1741. Creator: Cornelis Troost
Johanna and the Jewish merchants, 1741. Alternative title: Act III, scene V from the comedy "De Spilpenning of de verkwistende vrouw" (The Spillpenning or the spendthrift woman)

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Ornaments: A Journey Through Time and Culture Step into the world of ornaments, where beauty and history intertwine. From the elegant streets of Paris to the charming countryside of Cornwall, these decorative pieces have adorned homes and brought joy for centuries. In The Oak (colour litho), we witness the grandeur of a majestic tree, symbolizing strength and resilience. Its branches reach towards the sky, echoing nature's intricate designs that inspire artists like Owen Jones. His Egyptian 10 ornament transports us to ancient times, while Renaiss 78 takes us on a journey through Renaissance opulence. Traveling further back in time, we enter Samuel John Goviers house in Chacewater, Cornwall during the early 1900s. The living room is filled with exquisite ornaments that tell stories of generations past. Mrs Gerald Legge proudly poses with her young sons Rupert and William amidst their cherished treasures. Leaving Europe behind, we find ourselves in Erfurt where Ludwig Müller's garden business showcases whimsical Gnomen-Figuren des Gartentechnischen Geschäfts. These enchanting figures bring life to gardens and remind us of our connection to nature. Art Nouveau Headdress /1 captivates with its intricate details and graceful lines. It represents an era when art merged seamlessly with everyday life - a true celebration of beauty in all forms. Venturing beyond aesthetics lies deeper symbolism within ornaments such as Easter Eggs decorated with beads from traditional Hungarian folklore or clay bulls adorning rooftops throughout Peru for good luck. These objects connect communities across borders and carry cultural significance passed down through generations. Finally, we encounter a Pokot man wearing beaded ornaments unique to his tribe – a testament to their rich heritage as pastoralists speaking Southern Nilotic languages. Each bead tells a story; each ornament carries meaning beyond mere decoration and can more than just embellishments; they are gateways into different worlds – glimpses into history, culture, and personal stories.