Ridged Collection

Trebarwith Strand, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

An Andean volcano rises above the Salar de Uyuni, the incredible salt desert, during a summer sunset, Oruro, Bolivia, South America

Gecko foot, SEM
Gecko foot. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the underside of a geckos foot (Tarentola mauritanica). The foot is covered with ridges and microscopic hairs

Osborne Serpent
Head, shoulders and flippers of the ridged marine creature sighted from the royal yacht Osborne off the coast of Sicily (picture 2 of 2)

Abstract compound palmate leaf patterns (shallow depth-of-field) - Pisgah National Forest, Brevard, North Carolina, USA

Three graduated beakers, probably Transylvania, mid 17th century (silver-gilt)
3434807 Three graduated beakers, probably Transylvania, mid 17th century (silver-gilt) by Hungarian School (17th century); largest height: 22 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Seal Ring, Late Minoan, c. 1500 BC (gold) (see also 115753)
AMQ419866 Seal Ring, Late Minoan, c.1500 BC (gold) (see also 115753) by Minoan; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; out of copyright

Weights (metal)
2975722 Weights (metal) by Phoenician; Photo eZev Radovan; Syrian, out of copyright

Long ribbed bracelet (bronze)
AME350954 Long ribbed bracelet (bronze) by Vietnamese School; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: 2nd century BC-2nd Century AD; ); eAshmolean Museum; Presented by Shirley Day

Ritual food vessel or gui (bronze)
AME350940 Ritual food vessel or gui (bronze) by Chinese School, Western Zhou Dynasty (1045-771 BC); 15.5x21.5x21.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Chinese

Large storage jars from Jerusalem (terracotta)
BLP398251 Large storage jars from Jerusalem (terracotta) by Roman; Private Collection; Photo eZev Radovan; out of copyright

Staircase abalone, Haliotis scalaris (Staircase padollus, Padollus scalarius). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological

Panel from A Wiener Werkstatte Single Bed, c. 1904 (metal)
CH343556 Panel from A Wiener Werkstatte Single Bed, c.1904 (metal) by Moser, Koloman (1868-1918); Private Collection; (add.info)

Girl in a red dress reading by a swimming pool, 1936 (oil on canvas)
CH27188 Girl in a red dress reading by a swimming pool, 1936 (oil on canvas) by Lavery, John (1856-1941); 60.1x50.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Hoop earrings, 18th-19th Dynasty (gold)
HSC325696 Hoop earrings, 18th-19th Dynasty (gold) by Egyptian, New Kingdom (c.1567-1085 BC); diam: 3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eHeini Schneebeli; Egyptian, out of copyright

House door key found in excavations of Tiberius, late Roman - early Byzantine period
BLP398252 House door key found in excavations of Tiberius, late Roman - early Byzantine period (stone) by Roman; Private Collection; Photo eZev Radovan; out of copyright

Kendi with moulded decoration, Arita kiln-sites (porcelain)
AME350951 Kendi with moulded decoration, Arita kiln-sites (porcelain) by Japanese School, (17th century); 21x18x15.8 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Iceland, Fjallabak Nature Reserve, Landmannalaugar. The deeply eroded mountains are covered with bright green moss

Poplars, c. 1883-4 (conte crayon on michalett paper)
1766125 Poplars, c.1883-4 (conte crayon on michalett paper) by Seurat, Georges Pierre (1859-91); 24.3x31 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; French, out of copyright

Sand textures on the dramatic Dunas de Corralejo in evening light on the volcanic island of Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain, Europe

The dramatic Dunas de Corralejo in evening light on the volcanic island of Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain, Europe

Portuguese field service helmet, WW1
A Portuguese field service helmet with chinstrap, used during the First World War. Seen here on display, probably in a museum. Date: 1914-1918

False Hellebore, Chugach National Forest, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, USA
Close up detail of False Hellebore, Chugach National Forest, Kenai Peninsula, South-central Alaska in summertime; Seward, Alaska, United States of America

Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area Sand Patterns, Detail A33F

Hawaii, Oahu, Close-Up Of Coconut Palm Tree Bark Texture

Australopithecus africanus skull (STS-5) C015 / 6916
Australopithecus africanus skull. This is specimen STS-5, also known as Mrs Ples. It dates from around 2 million years ago and was discovered in Sterkfontein, South Africa, in 1947

Top and underside view of Lesser girdled triton (Gelagna succincta)

Underside and side view of Golden limpet shell (Nacella deaurata)

Argentina, Santa Cruz Province, Parque Nacional Los Glaciares, Cerro Fitzroy. Cerro Fitzroy, in the Los Glaciares National Park, framed by trees

Madame Seurat, the Artists Mother, c. 1882-3 (conte crayon on Michallet paper)
XOS1766137 Madame Seurat, the Artists Mother, c.1882-3 (conte crayon on Michallet paper) by Seurat, Georges Pierre (1859-91); 30.5x23.3 cm; J

Une Elegante, Woman strolling, c. 1884 (conte crayon on michalett paper)
XOS1766136 Une Elegante, Woman strolling, c.1884 (conte crayon on michalett paper) by Seurat, Georges Pierre (1859-91); 32.8x24 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; French, out of copyright

Mesquite Sand Dunes at dawn, Death Valley National Park, California, United States of America, North America

Man walking through Mesquite Sand Dunes at dawn, Death Valley National Park, California, United States of America, North America

Volcano Tunupa on the horizon of the Salar de Uyuni, the biggest salt desert in the world, Oruro, Bolivia, South America

A seemingly endless landscape of pure salt stretches far across Bolivia remote southwest. Salar de Uyuni, Oruro, Bolivia, South America

Rough pinkish-red Rubellite

Yellow-green Tourmaline rough

USA, Arizona, Monument Valley, Navajo Tribal Park, sand dunes
United States of America - Arizona. Monument Valley. Navajo Tribal Park. Sand dunes

Decorating a layered sponge cake by passing comb over buttercream

French Pont-l Eveque cows milk cheese, close-up on rind

Top and underside view of Imperial harp shell (Harpa costata)

Graptolite - Expansograptus: Ridged shape on red. dark brown and light brown rock
Graptolite - Expansograptus: Ridged shape on red.dark brown and light brown rock

Haustellum haustellum, overhead and underside view of Snipes Bill Murex Shells, low spiral shell with very long thin siphonal canal and ridged whorls, cream with brown markings

Ringed dosinia shell (Dosinia anus)

Top, underside and side view of Royal comb venus clam (Pitar dione)

European prickly cockle (Acanthocardia echinata)

Limestone pavement, New Zealand
Limestone pavement. Close-up of a ridge on a limestone pavement, showing micro-weathering/erosion of the limestone. Ridges about 10cm high have formed with numerous grooves where water has dissolved

Paranthropus aethiopicus (KNM-WT 17000) C015 / 6932
Paranthropus aethiopicus skull (KNM-WT 17000). This extinct species, a very early part of the human evolutionary tree, is also known as Australopithecus aethiopicus

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"Ridged: Exploring the Diverse Landscapes and Artifacts of Trebarwith Strand, Cornwall" Embark on a journey to Trebarwith Strand, a captivating coastal gem nestled in the picturesque region of Cornwall, England. As you wander along its rugged cliffs and golden shores, you'll be mesmerized by the ridged formations that nature has sculpted over centuries. Venturing further afield, we find ourselves in South America's enchanting landscapes where an Andean volcano majestically rises above the Salar de Uyuni - an awe-inspiring salt desert. The contrasting textures of the volcanic peak against the smooth expanse of salt create a breathtaking sight that seems almost otherworldly. Shifting our focus to smaller wonders, let us marvel at the intricate design of a gecko's foot under scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The microscopic ridges on its tiny toes reveal nature's remarkable adaptation for climbing and gripping surfaces with ease. Delving into history, we encounter intriguing artifacts like the Osborne Serpent - an enigmatic symbol from ancient times. This serpent-shaped object holds secrets waiting to be unraveled as it whispers tales from bygone eras. Traveling back in time to World War I, we discover a Portuguese field service helmet adorned with distinct ridges. A testament to human ingenuity amidst conflict, this helmet protected soldiers as they faced adversity on European battlefields. In Transylvania during the mid-17th century, skilled artisans crafted three graduated beakers boasting exquisite silver-gilt workmanship. These ornate vessels showcase delicate ridges that add elegance and charm to their already stunning appearance. Unearthing treasures from ancient civilizations brings us face-to-face with a seal ring dating back to Late Minoan times around 1500 BC. Crafted from gleaming gold and featuring intricate ridge patterns, this artifact offers glimpses into long-lost rituals and customs.