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Complex Collection (#8)

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Background imageComplex Collection: Cover, Italy, Late 16th / early 17th century. Creator: Unknown

Cover, Italy, Late 16th / early 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Cover, Italy, Late 16th/early 17th century

Background imageComplex Collection: Flounce, Italy, 1775 / 1800. Creator: Unknown

Flounce, Italy, 1775 / 1800. Creator: Unknown
Flounce, Italy, 1775/1800

Background imageComplex Collection: Panel, Italy, 19th century (reproduction of 14th century). Creator: Unknown

Panel, Italy, 19th century (reproduction of 14th century). Creator: Unknown
Panel, Italy, 19th century (reproduction of 14th century)

Background imageComplex Collection: Cover, Italy, . Creator: Unknown

Cover, Italy, . Creator: Unknown
Cover, Italy

Background imageComplex Collection: Panel, Italy, 17th century. Creator: Unknown

Panel, Italy, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Panel, Italy, 17th century

Background imageComplex Collection: Wine Cup with Cover, 18th / 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Wine Cup with Cover, 18th / 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Wine Cup with Cover, 18th/19th century

Background imageComplex Collection: Basin, 1650 / 1750. Creator: Unknown

Basin, 1650 / 1750. Creator: Unknown
Basin, 1650/1750

Background imageComplex Collection: Plate, 1800 / 50. Creator: Unknown

Plate, 1800 / 50. Creator: Unknown
Plate, 1800/50. Glazed earthenware plate decorated with stylized leaves and flowers in red, yellow, green, dark blue, and white

Background imageComplex Collection: Basin Depicting a Cistern, Tower and Domed Building, 1775 / 1825. Creator: Unknown

Basin Depicting a Cistern, Tower and Domed Building, 1775 / 1825. Creator: Unknown
Basin Depicting a Cistern, Tower and Domed Building, 1775/1825

Background imageComplex Collection: Jar Depicting Figure in an Exotic Landscape, 1675 / 1750. Creator: Unknown

Jar Depicting Figure in an Exotic Landscape, 1675 / 1750. Creator: Unknown
Jar Depicting Figure in an Exotic Landscape, 1675/1750

Background imageComplex Collection: Urn, 1675 / 1700. Creator: Unknown

Urn, 1675 / 1700. Creator: Unknown
Urn, 1675/1700

Background imageComplex Collection: Jar with Vertical Flowing Bands and Vines with Sunflowerlike Blossoms, 1700 / 50

Jar with Vertical Flowing Bands and Vines with Sunflowerlike Blossoms, 1700 / 50
Jar with Vertical Flowing Bands and Vines with Sunflowerlike Blossoms, 1700/50

Background imageComplex Collection: Bowl with Black Interlocking Lattice on Interior, and White Interlocking Squared Spirals

Bowl with Black Interlocking Lattice on Interior, and White Interlocking Squared Spirals on Exterios, A.D. 1300/1400

Background imageComplex Collection: Box Fragment, A. D. 300 / 750. Creator: Unknown

Box Fragment, A. D. 300 / 750. Creator: Unknown
Box Fragment, A.D. 300/750

Background imageComplex Collection: Mosaic Disk with a Mythological and Historical Scene, 1400 / 1500. Creator: Unknown

Mosaic Disk with a Mythological and Historical Scene, 1400 / 1500. Creator: Unknown
Mosaic Disk with a Mythological and Historical Scene, 1400/1500

Background imageComplex Collection: Flaring Bowl with Repeating Pattern of Abstract Figures, 100 B. C. / A. D. 500

Flaring Bowl with Repeating Pattern of Abstract Figures, 100 B. C. / A. D. 500
Flaring Bowl with Repeating Pattern of Abstract Figures, 100 B.C./A.D. 500

Background imageComplex Collection: Stirrup Spout Vessel with Fineline Mythical Battle Scene, 100 B. C. / A. D. 500

Stirrup Spout Vessel with Fineline Mythical Battle Scene, 100 B. C. / A. D. 500
Stirrup Spout Vessel with Fineline Mythical Battle Scene, 100 B.C./A.D. 500

Background imageComplex Collection: Spout Vessel with Fineline Painting Depicting a Supernatural Wearing a Shell, 100 B. C. / A

Spout Vessel with Fineline Painting Depicting a Supernatural Wearing a Shell, 100 B. C. / A
Spout Vessel with Fineline Painting Depicting a Supernatural Wearing a Shell, 100 B.C./A.D. 500

Background imageComplex Collection: Cup and Saucer, Worcester, c. 1775. Creator: Royal Worcester

Cup and Saucer, Worcester, c. 1775. Creator: Royal Worcester
Cup and Saucer, Worcester, c. 1775

Background imageComplex Collection: Plate, Worcester, c. 1770. Creator: Royal Worcester

Plate, Worcester, c. 1770. Creator: Royal Worcester
Plate, Worcester, c. 1770

Background imageComplex Collection: Covered Vase, Worcester, c. 1770. Creator: Royal Worcester

Covered Vase, Worcester, c. 1770. Creator: Royal Worcester
Covered Vase, Worcester, c. 1770

Background imageComplex Collection: Sauceboat, Staffordshire, 1750 / 59. Creator: Staffordshire Potteries

Sauceboat, Staffordshire, 1750 / 59. Creator: Staffordshire Potteries
Sauceboat, Staffordshire, 1750/59

Background imageComplex Collection: Decanter, Bohemia, c. 1840 / 50. Creator: Bohemia Glass

Decanter, Bohemia, c. 1840 / 50. Creator: Bohemia Glass
Decanter, Bohemia, c. 1840/50

Background imageComplex Collection: Covered Mug, Bohemia, Early 19th century. Creator: Bohemia Glass

Covered Mug, Bohemia, Early 19th century. Creator: Bohemia Glass
Covered Mug, Bohemia, Early 19th century

Background imageComplex Collection: Plant Stand, 1880 / 1920. Creator: Unknown

Plant Stand, 1880 / 1920. Creator: Unknown
Plant Stand, 1880/1920

Background imageComplex Collection: Frame, 1880 / 1915. Creator: Unknown

Frame, 1880 / 1915. Creator: Unknown
Frame, 1880/1915

Background imageComplex Collection: Beaker, Bohemia, c. 1830 / 50. Creator: Bohemia Glass

Beaker, Bohemia, c. 1830 / 50. Creator: Bohemia Glass
Beaker, Bohemia, c. 1830/50

Background imageComplex Collection: Australian Museum

Australian Museum
Derek Zhang

Background imageComplex Collection: Damask Coverlet, c. 1938. Creator: Katherine Hastings

Damask Coverlet, c. 1938. Creator: Katherine Hastings
Damask Coverlet, c. 1938

Background imageComplex Collection: Textile of George Washington, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Esther Hansen

Textile of George Washington, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Esther Hansen
Textile of George Washington, 1935/1942

Background imageComplex Collection: Linen Towel - Flower Design, c. 1937. Creator: Katherine Hastings

Linen Towel - Flower Design, c. 1937. Creator: Katherine Hastings
Linen Towel - Flower Design, c. 1937

Background imageComplex Collection: Coverlet, c. 1936. Creator: Katherine Hastings

Coverlet, c. 1936. Creator: Katherine Hastings
Coverlet, c. 1936

Background imageComplex Collection: Coverlet, c. 1938. Creator: Katherine Hastings

Coverlet, c. 1938. Creator: Katherine Hastings
Coverlet, c. 1938

Background imageComplex Collection: Trivet, c. 1937. Creator: Edith Miller

Trivet, c. 1937. Creator: Edith Miller
Trivet, c. 1937

Background imageComplex Collection: Wall Paper, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Holger Hansen

Wall Paper, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Holger Hansen
Wall Paper, 1935/1942

Background imageComplex Collection: Star and Flag Design Quilt, c. 1941. Creator: Fred Hassebrock

Star and Flag Design Quilt, c. 1941. Creator: Fred Hassebrock
Star and Flag Design Quilt, c. 1941

Background imageComplex Collection: Ornament, Qing dynasty, 1736-1795. Creator: Unknown

Ornament, Qing dynasty, 1736-1795. Creator: Unknown
Ornament, Qing dynasty, 1736-1795

Background imageComplex Collection: Lidded ritual wine container (hu) with masks and dragons, Late Shang dynasty

Lidded ritual wine container (hu) with masks and dragons, Late Shang dynasty, ca. 13th century BCE

Background imageComplex Collection: From the Back-Window '291'Snow-Covered Tree, Back-Yard, 1915

From the Back-Window "291"Snow-Covered Tree, Back-Yard, 1915
From the Back-Window " 291" Snow-Covered Tree, Back-Yard, 1915. A work made of platinum print

Background imageComplex Collection: Ornament: lotus and carp (a set with F1916. 731, 732, and 738), Goryeo period

Ornament: lotus and carp (a set with F1916. 731, 732, and 738), Goryeo period
Ornament: lotus and carp (a set with F1916.731, 732, and 738), Goryeo period, 12th-13th century

Background imageComplex Collection: Costume ornament; pair of geese and water plants, Goryeo period, 12th-13th century

Costume ornament; pair of geese and water plants, Goryeo period, 12th-13th century

Background imageComplex Collection: Costume ornament: dragon in roundel (pair with F1917. 566), Goryeo period

Costume ornament: dragon in roundel (pair with F1917. 566), Goryeo period
Costume ornament: dragon in roundel (pair with F1917.566), Goryeo period, 12th-13th century

Background imageComplex Collection: Desk Box, c. 1940. Creator: Harry Eisman

Desk Box, c. 1940. Creator: Harry Eisman
Desk Box, c. 1940

Background imageComplex Collection: Pink peony

Pink peony

Background imageComplex Collection: A felt and applique panel with embroidered silk highlights depicting carnations

A felt and applique panel with embroidered silk highlights depicting carnations
1767209 A felt and applique panel with embroidered silk highlights depicting carnations, tulips & other flowers overflowing from a basket against an ivory wool ground, c.1730-40 (felt, wool)

Background imageComplex Collection: Paradisea Augustae Victoriae, 1891-1898 (hand-coloured lithograph)

Paradisea Augustae Victoriae, 1891-1898 (hand-coloured lithograph)
985895 Paradisea Augustae Victoriae, 1891-1898 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Hart, William (1823-94); 55.2x37.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Paradisea Augustae Victoriae)

Background imageComplex Collection: Ruines a Ang-Kor-Vat, facade interieure d une maison (engraving)

Ruines a Ang-Kor-Vat, facade interieure d une maison (engraving)
3645574 Ruines a Ang-Kor-Vat, facade interieure d une maison (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruines a Ang-Kor-Vat, facade interieure d une maison)

Background imageComplex Collection: Stained glass, Southwell Church, Nottinghamshire, Early 14th Century (engraving)

Stained glass, Southwell Church, Nottinghamshire, Early 14th Century (engraving)
3642220 Stained glass, Southwell Church, Nottinghamshire, Early 14th Century (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stained glass, Southwell Church)




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"Unraveling the Intricacies: A Glimpse into the World of Complexity" Step into a realm where complexity reigns supreme, as we explore a diverse array of captivating subjects. From ancient maps to innovative inventions, from architectural wonders to celestial marvels, this collection showcases the intricate nature of our world. The Hereford Mappa Mundi takes us back in time to the 13th century, revealing a complex web of knowledge and beliefs through its detailed illustrations. Crafted by Richard de Bello, it offers a glimpse into an era when cartography was still in its infancy. William Heath Robinson's Pea Apparatus transports us to a whimsical world where even simple tasks are transformed into elaborate contraptions. With his imaginative mind and skillful drawings, he reminds us that complexity can be found even in the most mundane aspects of life. Wimbledon tennis complex stands tall as a testament to human ingenuity and engineering prowess. Its sprawling grounds and state-of-the-art facilities showcase how complexity can be harnessed for sporting excellence. In Siem Reap, Cambodia lies Angkor Wat temple—a masterpiece of architectural complexity. Its intricate carvings and grandeur leave visitors awestruck while offering insights into ancient Khmer civilization's rich cultural tapestry. Harry Clarke's Morella painting captivates with its ethereal beauty and mysterious symbolism. Layer upon layer of intricacy draws viewers deeper into an enchanting narrative woven by the artist's skilled hand. Heath Robinson strikes again with his Mixing treated asbestos fibre machine—an embodiment of absurdity amidst danger. His satirical take on industrial processes highlights how complexity can sometimes lead to comical outcomes. Delving further into scientific complexities, an image captures an anaesthetic inhibiting an ion channel C015/6718—showcasing medical advancements that require deep understanding at molecular levels for effective treatment. Another invention by Heath Robinson emerges—a patent double action grinder for asbestos.