Spice Collection

Herbs anb Spice, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Forage Herbs anb Spice: Plate 11, from The Book of Practical Botany in Word and Image

Vegetables, Fruit and Berries of the Garden, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Vegetables, Fruit and Berries of the Garden: Plate 50

Spices used in Thai food, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Medicinal and Herbal Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Wildflowers, Medicinal and Herbal Plants: Plate 26

Myristica sp. nutmeg
Plate 73 from Botanicum Medicinale (1759) by Timothy Sheldrake. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

CARDAMOM, 1735. The cardamon plant with seedpod. Line engraving by Elizabeth Blackwell from her book A Curious Herbal published in London, 1735

Plants bearing fruits and seeds
Plants bearing berries and seeds including guava, membrillo, brazil nut, mistletoe, spotted laurel, cannonball tree, cactus, eucalyptus, myrtle, clove, caraway, coriander, hemlock, cumin, etc

Exotic Flowers of the Garden, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Exotic Flowers of the Garden: Plate 53

Salt grains and ground peppercorn, SEM
Salt grains and ground peppercorn, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Each salt (sodium chloride) crystal (white) is composed of a cubic lattice of sodium and chloride ions

Spice shop at the Spice Bazaar, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Herbs and spices, Aix en Provence, Bouches du Rhone, Provence, France, Europe

Spice shop at the Wednesday Flea Market in Anjuna, Goa, India, asia

Spices in the souk, Marrakech, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Star Anise
PPG-1434 STAR ANISE - close-up of seeds China Illicium verum This spice is the source of Shikimic acid from which the drug Tamiflu is made

Red chilli peppers, Rajasthan, India

Red hot chillies on a white sheet

Grated spices. Ginger on a grater next to chopped red chilli, chopped chilli and whole ginger

Grains of Selim tree, Xylopia aethiopica
Grains of Selim, Xylopia aethiopica, Habzelia aethiopica, Habzeli d Ethiopie. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lebrun after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A

The Saffron-Gatherer Fresco from Minoan Royal Palace, Knossos, Crete. c15th century BC. At Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, Crete

Fruit, Vegetables and Berries of the Garden, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Fruit, Vegetables and Berries of the Garden: Plate 49

Salvia officinalis, Common Sage plant

Elephant Garlic (Allium ampeloprasum), garlic variety

Nyrustuca moschata, nutmeg
Illustration by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928). Held at the Natural History Museum, London

Harissa (hot chilli sauce), a common ingredient in meat or fish stews with vegetables and as a flavoring for couscous, North Africa, Africa

Merchant ship attacked by Chinese pirates
Chinese pirates attacking a European merchant ship, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

BUSN2A-00135
Dutch East India House in Amsterdam, showing warehouses and shipyard. Hand-colored woodcut

Red and hot
Victoria Glinka

Sesame, Sesamum indicum. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887

Euphorbia, Spurge, Caper Spurge, Wood Spurge, Capers, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Euphorbia, Spurge, Caper Spurge, Wood Spurge, Capers, Victorian Botanical Illustration, from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain

Parsnip, Coriander, Hartwort, Hemlock, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Parsnip, Coriander, Hartwort, Hemlock, Victorian Botanical Illustration, from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain

EXPL2A-00146
Marco Polo welcomed at the court of Kublai Khan in China, 1200s. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

Spoons & Spices
Sumit Dhuper

Spice Bazaar, Istanbul, Turkey

Caraway, Seed, Earthnut, Saxifrage, Rockfoil, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Caraway, Seed, Earthnut, Saxifrage, Rockfoil, Victorian Botanical Illustration, from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain

Capsicum frutesceus, common chilli
Illustration by by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928). Held at the Natural History Museum, London

Crocus sativa, saffron
Plate 93 from Botanicum Medicinale (1759) by Timothy Sheldrake. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Baked gingerbread, thermogram
Baked gingerbread. Thermogram of gingerbread men cooling on a rack after being baked. The colours show variations in temperature

Assortment of spices, which are used as flavourings for food

Green chilli peppers (Capsicum sp.)

Capsaicin molecule
Capsaicin, molecular model. This chemical gives chilies their heat and causes a burning sensation when ingested. It is a secondary metabolite of the chili plant (Capsicum sp)

Caravan to Peshawar
Camel caravan to Peshawar, North West Frontier Province, close to the border between (what is now) Pakistan and Afghanistan

Spices for sale, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Africa

Salt grain and peppercorn, SEM
Salt and peppercorn. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a salt grain (blue) and a peppercorn (brown). Salt (sodium chloride) is a crystalline compound

Spices for sale, Dunhuang, Gansu, China, Asia

White mustard, Sinapis alba. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887

Mace and nutmeg, Myristica fragrans (Myristica officinalis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

MALABAR CINNAMON, 1735. The Malabar or Java cinnamon plant. Line engraving by Elizabeth Blackwell from her book A Curious Herbal published in London, 1735

Red Chilli pepper (Capsicum frutescens) used to add a spicy flavour to food. The heat comes from the chemical stimulant capsaicin

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"Exploring the World of Spice: A Journey through Flavors and Cultures" Step into a world where flavors come alive, as we delve into the enchanting realm of spices. From aromatic herbs to exotic botanical illustrations, this captivating journey will transport you across continents and centuries. In Southeast Asia's culinary paradise, Thailand, vibrant spices reign supreme. Discover the tantalizing blend of lemongrass, chili peppers, and coriander that infuses Thai cuisine with its distinctive taste. Let your senses be captivated by the rich aromas wafting from bustling street food stalls in Bangkok. Travel back in time to Victorian England with intricate botanical illustrations showcasing nature's bountiful offerings. Marvel at Myristica sp. , better known as nutmeg, a spice that has enchanted palates for centuries with its warm and earthy flavor profile. Uncover the hidden secrets of medicinal plants as depicted in these exquisite Victorian drawings. Witness their power to heal and soothe ailments while appreciating their beauty through delicate strokes on paper. Embark on an adventure to Istanbul's Spice Bazaar - a treasure trove nestled within Europe's gateway to Asia. Lose yourself amidst colorful displays of saffron strands, cinnamon sticks, and sumac berries; each spice telling tales of ancient trade routes connecting East and West. Discover the wonders of Elephant Garlic – Allium ampeloprasum – a garlic variety so large it could dwarf an elephant. Delight in its pungent aroma that adds depth to countless dishes around the globe. Transport yourself further back in time with Elizabeth Blackwell's 1735 line engraving depicting Cardamom plant seedpods. This timeless illustration showcases how this fragrant spice has stood the test of time throughout history. Marvel at plants bearing fruits and seeds captured beautifully by Victorian artists who sought inspiration from nature’s bounty. Admire their intricate details while contemplating how these gifts from Mother Earth have shaped our culinary traditions.