Porphyry Collection

Bingham Canyon Copper Mine or Kennecott Mine
Bingham Canyon Copper Mine (Kennecott Copper Mine), Utah, USA Date: circa 1910s

Geological map of the European Alps, lithograph, published in 1897
Geological map of the European Alps. Lithograph, published in 1897

Portrait of the Four Tetrarchs, St Mark's Basilica, Venice, Veneto, Italy

Close up of maritime pine on the Dramont coast and the ale d Or in the background
Close up of maritime pine on the Dramont coast and the Ale d Or in the background at sunset, Saint-Raphael, Var department, Provence-Alpes-Cote d Azur region, France

The Wellington Tomb in the Crypt of St. Paul's Cathedral, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Wellington Tomb in the Crypt of St. Paul's Cathedral, [London], 1858....the resting-place of the remains of the great Duke of Wellington in our metropolitan cathedral have been completed

A Cactus Grandiflora and Other Flowers in a Porphyry Vase, 1780-1835. Creator: Claudius Ditlev Fritzsch
A Cactus Grandiflora and Other Flowers in a Porphyry Vase, 1780-1835

Porphyry Vase, n.d. Creator: Giuseppe Grisoni
Porphyry Vase, n.d

Porphyry Head (San Marco, Venice), n.d. Creator: Giuseppe Grisoni
Porphyry Head (San Marco, Venice), n.d

Arbatax, Red Rocks, Golfo di Orosei, Sardinia Island, Italy

Europe, Italy, Sardinia. The red rocks of Arbatax at sunset

The Ile d Or, a private island located at the east of the city of Saint-Raphael, viewed from Cap Dramont at sunrise, Var department, Provence-Alpes-Cote d Azur, France

The Ile d Or silhouette at sunrise, viewed from Cap Dramont beach, Saint-Raphae, Var department, Provence-Alpes-Cote d Azur region, France

Cima d Asta, Trentino, Italy

MS Hunter 229 f. 22r from the Hunterian Psalter, c. 1170 (pen & ink, and tempera on vellum)
5675698 MS Hunter 229 f.22r from the Hunterian Psalter, c.1170 (pen & ink, and tempera on vellum) by English School, (12th century); 29.2x19.1 cm; Glasgow University Library

The Doorway of Porphyry, Turin (engraving)
5213171 The Doorway of Porphyry, Turin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Doorway of Porphyry, Turin)

Monument to Maria Clementina Sobieska (1702-35) 1739 (marble)
XZL148164 Monument to Maria Clementina Sobieska (1702-35) 1739 (marble) by Barigioni, Filippo (1690-1753); St. Peter s, Vatican City; (add.info.: wife of James Stuart, the Old Pretender; ); Italian

Red porphyry vase mounted by the goldsmiths of Abbot Suger, French, 12th Century (colour litho)
3097074 Red porphyry vase mounted by the goldsmiths of Abbot Suger, French, 12th Century (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sacrificial Stone, Court of the National Museum, Mexico (b / w photo)
6018306 Sacrificial Stone, Court of the National Museum, Mexico (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sacrificial Stone)

Porphyry of Tyre (engraving)
816622 Porphyry of Tyre (engraving) by Thevet, Andre (1504-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Porphyry of Tyre, Neoplatonic philosopher)

Constantinople, the Burnt Column (photo)
6025380 Constantinople, the Burnt Column (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Constantinople, the Burnt Column)

Fragmentary head (porphyry)
1216478 Fragmentary head (porphyry) by Byzantine; height: 21.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info)

A New Railway for the Mexican Republic (engraving)
1603772 A New Railway for the Mexican Republic (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A New Railway for the Mexican Republic)

Colossal carved porphyry Inca idol (engraving)
5207549 Colossal carved porphyry Inca idol (engraving) by Profit, Georges Ernest (b.1854); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colossal carved porphyry Inca idol)

Remains of ancient buldings among which stands the sepulchral urn of Marcus Agrippa made entirely of porphyry, which serves today as the Tomb of Clement XII

Porphyry ewer, 1468-1491, (1881). Creator: R I Stevenson
Porphyry ewer, 1468-1491, (1881). Etching of a lidded ewer made in Mechelen, Flanders, by Seger van Steynemoelen, mid-late 15th century

Porphyry of Tyre, um 1700. Creator: Desrochers, Etienne-Jehandier (1668-1741)
Porphyry of Tyre, um 1700. Private Collection

Diocletian (245-313), Roman emperor (284-305), porphyry sculpture outside of San Marco in Venice, representing the Tetrarchs: Maximian, Valerio, Constancio and Diocletian

Saint Porphyrius of Gaza, End of 19th cen Artist: Chirikov, Osip Semionovich (?-1903)
Saint Porphyrius of Gaza, End of 19th cen.. From a private collection

Church Saint Constance Plate 128. Sarcophagus
from the Church of Saint Constance, Plate 128. A Sarcophagus of Porphyry, A collection of antique vases, altars, paterae, tripods, candelabra, sarcophagi, andc

Portable Altar 1200-1220 Germany Cologne Gothic Period
Portable Altar, c. 1200-1220. Germany, Cologne, Gothic Period, 13th century. Walrus ivory, gilded copper, porphyry, champleve enamel

Temple of Romulus. Bronze door. Roman Forum. Rome. Italy

The red rocks of Arbatax, porphyry rocks, Tortoli, Province of Ogliastra, Sardinia, Italy

Quartz-feldspar porphyry C016 / 6206
Quartz-feldspar porphyry. Geological specimen collected during Scotts British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913 (also known as the Terra Nova expedition)

Quartz-feldspar porphyry
Geological specimen collected by Scotts British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913, also known as the Terra Nova expedition. It had a broad scientific programme and collected thousands of geological

Sunrise from Col Margherita with the Pala group, Dolomites

The Sarcophagus of Constantina. Red porphyry. 4th century
The Sarcophagus of Constantina decorated with winged erotes who are harvesting grapes and making wine, along with sheep, peacocks and doves. Red porphyry. Sculpted around 340 AD

Spain. Catalonia. Monastery of Santes Creus. Royal Palace. 14th century. Detail. Aiguamurcia

Porphyry Tyre / Moncornet
PORPHYRY OF TYRE Greek scholar and neo- Platonist philosopher, a violent opponent of Christianity Date: circa 234 - 305

Porphyry Tyre / Moraine?
PORPHYRY OF TYRE Greek scholar and neo- Platonist philosopher, a violent opponent of Christianity Date: circa 234 - 305

Minerals including amazonite, porphyry, chlorite and granite.. Chromolithograph from Dr. Adolph Kenngotts Mineralogy section in Gotthilf Heinrich von Schuberts Natural History, Schreiber, Munich, 1886

Italy - Venice - Reliefs in Porphyry of Knight
Lantern slide in colour of knights made of porphyry. Part of Box 214, Italy Coloured, Boswell Collection. Slide number 9. Date: circa 1890s

Remains ancient buldings stands sepulchral urn
Artokoloro

Illustration of quartz-porphyry

ARCHBISHOP PLATON (1866-1934). Born Porphyry Theodorovich Rozhdestvensky. Archbishop of the Russian Metropolia from 1907 to 1914 and 1922 to 1934. Photograph, 1926

Devils Tower National Monument, Wyoming
September 15, 2009 - Devils Tower, a monolithic igneous intrusion or laccolith made of columns of phonolite porphyry, Wyoming

Display Cabinet (Kabinettschrank); Unknown, Three wood carvings by Albert Jansz. Vinckenbrinck, Dutch, about 1604 - 1664/1665; Augsburg, Germany

Pair of Urns; Unknown; about 1780; Porphyry; gilt bronze; Various, see extensions

Porphyry Urn; Unknown, After a design by Ennemond-Alexandre Petitot, French, 1727 - 1801; Paris, France, Europe; vase 1700s; mount about 1765 - 1770; Porphyry; red marble; gilt-bronze mounts; Object

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Porphyry, a captivating igneous rock known for its stunning colors and unique texture, has left its mark in various parts of the world. One such place is the Bingham Canyon Copper Mine, also known as Kennecott Mine, where this magnificent stone can be found. As you explore the geological map of the European Alps from 1897, you'll notice how porphyry formations stand out amidst other rocks. In France's Dramont coast, a close-up of maritime pine showcases nature's beauty with the majestic ale d'Or in the background. Meanwhile, Italy's Sardinia boasts breathtaking red rocks at Arbatax during sunset - an enchanting sight to behold. Moving on to Rome, Italy's historical treasures include the Temple of Romulus with its remarkable bronze door located within the Roman Forum. The rich hues and intricate patterns add an air of grandeur to this ancient structure. Further along lies Ile d'Or - a private island off Saint-Raphael's eastern coast that exudes tranquility and exclusivity. Whether silhouetted against a sunrise or viewed from Cap Dramont beach at sunset, it leaves visitors spellbound by its charm. Cima d'Asta in Trentino, Italy offers panoramic views that are enhanced by porphyry-laden landscapes. At Col Margherita with the Pala group in Dolomites, witnessing a sunrise becomes even more awe-inspiring when surrounded by these vibrant rocks. Delving into history reveals artistic depictions like MS Hunter 229 f. 22r from the Hunterian Psalter dating back to c. 1170 - showcasing skilled pen & ink work alongside tempera on vellum materials. Another representation comes through an engraving titled "The Doorway of Porphyry" located in Turin; it highlights both craftsmanship and architectural splendor. Finally, we encounter Maria Clementina Sobieska's monument, crafted from marble in 1739.