Ornate Collection (page 100)

France, Paris, Costume sketch for Xenia in Boris Godunov by Modest Petrovic Musorgskij
Modest Petrovic Musorgskij (1839-1881), Boris Godunov, 1874. Costume sketch for Xenia by Y. Bonnat for a performance in 1953

Cave painting depicting bull hunting scene, from Catal Huyuk sanctuary, Turkey
Prehistory, Turkey, Neolithic. Cave painting depicting a bull hunting scene. From Catal Huyuk or Catalhoyuk sanctuary, 7th millennium b.C

Silver Celtic-Illyrian necklace and fibula from Curug, Serbia, 4th century B. C
Prehistory, Serbia, 4th century b.C. Silver Celtic-Illyrian necklace and fibula. From Curug

Heart-shaped cake decorated with pink icing and frosting, serviettes on plates, roses, white table cloth, cake slice, close up

Cap of Italian military police officer, 1934-1938
Militaria, Italy, 20th century. Cap of the Regia Guardia di Finanza Corps, pattern 1938 with ornament

Italian alpine hat of Finance Police sergeant, 1938
Militaria, Italy, 20th century. Marshall alpine hat of the Regia Guardia di Finanza Corps, 1938

Italian metal cavalry helmet with officers cross, 19th century
Militaria, Italy, 19th century. Carlo Alberto helmet with officer cross

Blue and white jasperware Wedgwood coffee cup and saucer decorated with a wreath pattern, c. 1881
Blue and white jasperware Wedgwood coffee cup and saucer decorated with a wreath pattern, c.1881

Mexico, Aztec civilization. feather shield with linear meander design incorporating eye motifs. From Mexican Altiplano
Aztec civilization, Mexico. Feather shield with a linear meander design incorporating eye motifs. From the Mexican Altiplano

Japan, Shanxi, Chang-Chin, Tou (pedestal vessel) decorated with golden dragons, found in 1965, Warring States period, bronze 5th-4th century B.C. China, Peking, Museo Nazionale della Cina, Chinese art

Sumerian civilization. Goldsmith art. Dagger and sheath in gold. From Royal Tombs of Ur
Sumerian civilization, 2nd millenium b.C. Goldsmith art. Dagger and sheath in gold, circa 2500 b.C. From the Royal Tombs of Ur

Gold quiver, from the Royals Rombs at Vergina, Greece
Greek civilization, 4th century b.C. Goldsmithery. Gold quiver. From Vergina, Royal Tombs

Carved wood throne, Detail of back, from Verucchio (Emilia Romagna region, Italy)
Italic civilizations, 7th century b.C. Carved wood throne. From Verucchio (Emilia Romagna region, Italy). Detail of the back

Sedan chair of Queen Hetepheres from Old Kingdom, circa 2585 b. c
Egyptian civilization, Old Kingdom, Dynasty IV. Sedan chair of Queen Hetepheres, circa 2585 b.C. From Giza

Ancient Egyptian alabaster vase for ointments with the name of pharaoh Merenre Nemtyemsaef II, Old Kingdom, VI Dynasty
Egyptian civilization, Old Kingdom, Dynasty VI. Alabaster vase for ointments with the name of pharaoh Merenre Nemtyemsaef II inscribed. Height 15 cm

Italy, Florence, Ivory Sculpture representing Empress Arianna (or Aelia Ariadne, ca. 450-515 A. D )
Italy, Florence, Ivory Sculpture representing Empress Arianna (or Aelia Ariadne, ca. 450-515 A.D..) 5th century A.D.. Byzantine art, Museo Nazionale del Bargello (Bargello National Museum)

Carved wood throne, from Verucchio (Emilia Romagna region, Italy)
Italic civilizations, 7th century b.C. Carved wood throne. From Verucchio (Emilia Romagna region, Italy)

Mixtec civilization, Mexico, Wooden drum with figure of eagle, From Malinalco
Mixtec civilization, Mexico, 14th century. Wooden drum with figure of eagle. From Malinalco

Marble bust of Mars, From Rome, Temple of the Forum of Augustus
Roman civilization, 2nd century A.D. Marble bust of Mars. From Rome, Temple of the Forum of Augustus

Austria, Vienna, Portrait of Maria Theresa Habsburg, Holy Roman Empress
Martin van Meytens (1695-1770), Portrait of Maria Theresa Habsburg (Vienna, 1717-1780), Holy Roman Empress

Abbe by Aubrey Beardsley (1872-1898), 1896
Aubrey Vincent Beardsley (1872-1898), The Abbe, 1896

Ancient Egyptian figurine of sun god Ra in as falcon
Egyptian civilization. Figurine of sun god Ra in the shape of a falcon

Paleo-Assyrian apotropaic stone idol, from Kanesh (ancient Kultepe), Turkey
Assyrian civilization, 19th century b.C. Paleo-assyrian apotropaic stone idol. From Kanesh (ancient Kultepe, Turkey)

Statue of Coatlicue, earth goddess of life and death
Mexico, Aztec civilization, 15th century. Statue of Coatlicue (the lady with the snake-skirt), earth goddess of life and death

Ancient Egyptian bronze daggers with electrum blades and ivory handles
Egyptian civilization. Bronze daggers with electrum blades and ivory handles

Bronze head possibly of king Sargon, from Nineveh, Iraq
Akkadian civilization, 3rd millennium b.C. Bronze head, possibly of king Sargon. From Nineveh, Iraq

Frieze depicting griffin of glazed brick, from Palace of Darius I, from Shush (ancient Susa), Iran
Persian civilization, Achaemenid period, 5th century b.C. Frieze depicting griffin of glazed brick. From the Palace of Darius I at Susa, Iran. Detail

Pair of Shire Horses pulling a red dray, white coat, mane and tail, distinctive heavy feather on strong limbs, wearing strong, ornate bridle, blinker, fly-head terret, and hame chain, front view

Sumerian civilization, king Meskalamdugs golden helmet, from Ur
Sumerian civilization, 3rd millennium b.C. King Meskalamdugs golden helmet. From Ur

LCC-LFB Edgware Road fire station, West London
Located at 494 Edgware Road W2, Edgware Road fire station served both the Metropolitan Fire Brigade and the London Fire Brigade

Myanmar, Inle Lake, Indein. West of Ywama village on Inle Lake lie the crumbling ruins of Indein, ancient Buddhist shrines and stupas, overgrown with vegetation and very atmospheric

Russia, St Petersburg, Hermitage Museum. Catherine the Great was so impressed by engravings of Raphaels frescoes in the Vatican that in 1787

Russia, St Petersburg, Catherine Palace, Tsarskoe Selo. The lavish imperial palace at Tsarskoe Selo was designed by Rastrelli in1752 for Tsarina Elizabeth

Myanmar, Burma, Inle Lake. Ancient Buddhist shrines, stupas and pagodas at Shwe Inn Thein Paya, Indein, on the shores of Lake Inle

Myanmar, Burma, Inle Lake. The crumbling and unrestored ruins at Sankar, dating back to the 1600s, on the Belu Chaung river, Inle Lake

France, Tarn, Sorze. Intricate metal door ornamentation, Sorze
France, Tarn, Sorzze. Intricate metal door ornamentation, Sorzze

Germany, Bavaria, Munich. Ornate stucco or plasterwork adorning the front of a house in the city

Russia; Siberia; Irkutsk; Decembrist house. C19th artists, officers and nobles where exiled to remote Siberia, built a settlement, after the December revolt against Tsar Nicholas I

A Msai woman in traditional attire. The preponderance of white glass beads in her ornaments denotes that she is from the Kisongo section of the Msai, the largest clan group

Young Datoga man in a well
A young Datoga man helps to draw water for his familys livestock from a well on the east side of Lake Manyara. All young men wear strings of twisted yellow and light blue beads round their waists

Myanmar, Burma, Wun nyat. The abbot closes the ornate door to beautiful Wun nyat monastery. Built in the 15th century, it was renovated in the 17th and 18th centuries

Morocco, Marrakech. Metalwork on sale in the souq in Marrakech

Ornate handle on gilt door at entrance to the Royal Palace, Dar El Makhzen

Ornate interior and painted ceiling of the Baroque Style Rundales Palace (Rundales Pils) designed by Architect Bartolomeo Rastrelli Built in 18th Century for Ernst Johann von Buhren (1690-1772)

Ornate interior corridor of the baroque style Rundales Palace (Rundales Pils) designed by Architect Bartolomeo Rastrelli Built in 18th Century for Ernst Johann von Buhren (1690-1772) Duke of Courland

Laos, Vientiane Prefecture, Vientiane. Buddha Park (Xieng Khuan)

Italy, Tuscany, Pisa. Detail of the ornately carved marble columns and statues on the facade of the 12th Century Duomo in the Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles)

Carnival People in Costumes and Masks. Italy Veneto Venice Venice Carnival People in Costumes and Masks

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Step into a world of opulence and grandeur with these ornate treasures from around the globe. First, feast your eyes on a vintage poster advertising Air Ceylon, adorned with intricate patterns that transport you to exotic destinations. Next, delve into the medieval tale of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, beautifully illustrated by William McLaren in rich hues and detailed designs. Travel back in time as you explore an antique map of Tasmania, its borders embellished with delicate cartographic elements. Then, discover the elegance of Barry, Ostlere & Shepherd Ltd through their captivating advert that showcases their craftsmanship. Marvel at the architectural wonder of the Tulip staircase in Queens House, Greenwich - a spiral masterpiece that exudes sophistication. Immerse yourself in history as you gaze upon a wartime poster featuring Churchill's famous words - an embodiment of strength and resilience. Experience glamour on wheels as Barbra Streisand glides across the screen on roller skates in "Funny Girl, " capturing hearts with her performance inspired by American comedienne Fanny Brice. Indulge your senses further with Marie Antoinette Meytens' portrait - every brushstroke revealing her regal allure. Reflect upon tradition and labor as Adam delved while Eve span is depicted through artistry. Feel the rhythm and passion emanating from Black Dyke Mills Band as they fill the air with melodious sounds. Lastly, encounter Sheela-na-Gig perched on an Irish church wall; this enigmatic figure invites contemplation about ancient customs and beliefs. Finally, immerse yourself in Claude Lorrain's landscape painting where nature intertwines seamlessly with human creation – a testament to both beauty and skill. These ornate wonders captivate our imagination; each one tells its own story through intricate details that leave us awe-inspired by human creativity throughout history.