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Antiquities Collection (#88)

"Journey through Time: Exploring the Enchanting Antiquities of the World" Standing Stones of Callanish at sunset with a dramatic sky in the background, near Carloway

Background imageAntiquities Collection: Caryatid Mirror, c. 1540-1296 BC (bronze with black copper inlay)

Caryatid Mirror, c. 1540-1296 BC (bronze with black copper inlay)
499990 Caryatid Mirror, c.1540-1296 BC (bronze with black copper inlay) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Overall - h:38.9 w:20 Figure - h:16.70 w:4 Disk - h

Background imageAntiquities Collection: Shawabty, c. 1859-1648 BC (hematite)

Shawabty, c. 1859-1648 BC (hematite)
499956 Shawabty, c.1859-1648 BC (hematite) by Egyptian 12th Dynasty (1991-1786 BC); h:10.20 w:5.00 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund; Egyptian, out of copyright

Background imageAntiquities Collection: Curtain Panel with Scenes of Merrymaking, 500s (tapestry weave with supplementary weft

Curtain Panel with Scenes of Merrymaking, 500s (tapestry weave with supplementary weft
500293 Curtain Panel with Scenes of Merrymaking, 500s (tapestry weave with supplementary weft wrapping, un-dyed linen & dyed wool) by Byzantine School; h:144.20 w:57.20 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art

Background imageAntiquities Collection: Pilgrims Flask with Saint Menas, 500-700 (terracotta)

Pilgrims Flask with Saint Menas, 500-700 (terracotta)
500273 Pilgrims Flask with Saint Menas, 500-700 (terracotta) by Egyptian School; h:10.00 w:6.40 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: These flasks bear the image of Saint Menas)

Background imageAntiquities Collection: Pilgrims Flask with Saint Menas, 500-700 (terracotta)

Pilgrims Flask with Saint Menas, 500-700 (terracotta)
500272 Pilgrims Flask with Saint Menas, 500-700 (terracotta) by Egyptian School; h:10.20 w:6.60 d:2.30 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: These flasks bear the image of Saint Menas)

Background imageAntiquities Collection: Alabastron, 305-222 BC (travertine)

Alabastron, 305-222 BC (travertine)
500213 Alabastron, 305-222 BC (travertine) by Egyptian Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BC); Diameter - w:3.30 Overall - h:22.90 Stopper - h:4.50 cm (h:1 3/4 inches) Body - h:19.10 w

Background imageAntiquities Collection: Palette in the Form of a Turtle, c. 3500-3050 BC (graywacke)

Palette in the Form of a Turtle, c. 3500-3050 BC (graywacke)
500123 Palette in the Form of a Turtle, c.3500-3050 BC (graywacke) by Egyptian, Predynastic Period (c.5000-c.3100 BC); w:7.80 l:9.60 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageAntiquities Collection: Face from a Cosmetic Spoon, 1391-1353 BC (ivory)

Face from a Cosmetic Spoon, 1391-1353 BC (ivory)
500098 Face from a Cosmetic Spoon, 1391-1353 BC (ivory) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); h:4.00 w:2.30 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageAntiquities Collection: Vase of the Argonauts (ceramic)

Vase of the Argonauts (ceramic)
423791 Vase of the Argonauts (ceramic) by Etruscan, (4th century BC); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Florence, Italy; (add.info)

Background imageAntiquities Collection: Grand Lodge of the Eclectic Union, Frankfort-a-Maine (colour litho)

Grand Lodge of the Eclectic Union, Frankfort-a-Maine (colour litho)
2810779 Grand Lodge of the Eclectic Union, Frankfort-a-Maine (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grand Lodge of the Eclectic Union, Frankfort-a-Maine)

Background imageAntiquities Collection: Jedburgh Abbey, Roxburghshire (engraving)

Jedburgh Abbey, Roxburghshire (engraving)
6002983 Jedburgh Abbey, Roxburghshire (engraving) by Arnald, George (1763-1841) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jedburgh Abbey, Roxburghshire)

Background imageAntiquities Collection: Part of Prudhoe Castle, Northumberland (engraving)

Part of Prudhoe Castle, Northumberland (engraving)
6002972 Part of Prudhoe Castle, Northumberland (engraving) by Clennell, Luke (1781-1840) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Part of Prudhoe Castle, Northumberland)

Background imageAntiquities Collection: Prudhoe Castle, Northumberland (engraving)

Prudhoe Castle, Northumberland (engraving)
6002968 Prudhoe Castle, Northumberland (engraving) by Clennell, Luke (1781-1840) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prudhoe Castle, Northumberland)

Background imageAntiquities Collection: Effigy of Queen Eleanor (engraving)

Effigy of Queen Eleanor (engraving)
6025168 Effigy of Queen Eleanor (engraving) by Blore, Edward (1789-1879); Private Collection; (add.info.: Effigy of Queen Eleanor)

Background imageAntiquities Collection: Monument of Brian Fitzalan, Baron of Bedale, in Bedale Church (engraving)

Monument of Brian Fitzalan, Baron of Bedale, in Bedale Church (engraving)
6025163 Monument of Brian Fitzalan, Baron of Bedale, in Bedale Church (engraving) by Blore, Edward (1789-1879); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monument of Brian Fitzalan, Baron of Bedale)

Background imageAntiquities Collection: Monument of William of Wykham, Bishop of Winchester, in Winchester Cathedral (engraving)

Monument of William of Wykham, Bishop of Winchester, in Winchester Cathedral (engraving)
6025151 Monument of William of Wykham, Bishop of Winchester, in Winchester Cathedral (engraving) by Blore, Edward (1789-1879); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monument of William of Wykham)

Background imageAntiquities Collection: Effigy of Queen Philippa, in Westminster Abbey (engraving)

Effigy of Queen Philippa, in Westminster Abbey (engraving)
6025147 Effigy of Queen Philippa, in Westminster Abbey (engraving) by Blore, Edward (1789-1879); Private Collection; (add.info.: Effigy of Queen Philippa, in Westminster Abbey)

Background imageAntiquities Collection: Monument of Eleanor the Queen of Edward the 1st, in Westminster Abbey (engraving)

Monument of Eleanor the Queen of Edward the 1st, in Westminster Abbey (engraving)
6025165 Monument of Eleanor the Queen of Edward the 1st, in Westminster Abbey (engraving) by Blore, Edward (1789-1879); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAntiquities Collection: A Colima Warrior, c. 100 BC-250 AD

A Colima Warrior, c. 100 BC-250 AD
1767145 A Colima Warrior, c. 100 BC-250 AD by Colima Culture; 41.9 high cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Colima Warrior, Protoclassic, Ca. 100 B.C.-A.D. 250)

Background imageAntiquities Collection: A rare International style gold figure of a Shaman, probably from Panama or Costa Rica, c

A rare International style gold figure of a Shaman, probably from Panama or Costa Rica, c
1767141 A rare International style gold figure of a Shaman, probably from Panama or Costa Rica, c.500-1000 (gold) by Pre-Columbian; 12 high cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAntiquities Collection: A Middle Mochica mask of an aged dignitary, c. 100-200

A Middle Mochica mask of an aged dignitary, c. 100-200
1767136 A Middle Mochica mask of an aged dignitary, c.100-200 by Moche; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Middle Mochica mask of an aged dignitary, ca. A.D)

Background imageAntiquities Collection: A Teotihuacan stone mask, carved with the youthful face of a dignitary, c. 450-650 (stone)

A Teotihuacan stone mask, carved with the youthful face of a dignitary, c. 450-650 (stone)
1767133 A Teotihuacan stone mask, carved with the youthful face of a dignitary, c.450-650 (stone) by Mayan; 14.5 high cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Teotihuacan stone mask)

Background imageAntiquities Collection: Detail from a red-figure lekythos (ceramic)

Detail from a red-figure lekythos (ceramic)
1761942 Detail from a red-figure lekythos (ceramic) by Douris, (c.500-460 BC); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Greek, out of copyright

Background imageAntiquities Collection: Detail from a red-figure lekythos (ceramic)

Detail from a red-figure lekythos (ceramic)
1761939 Detail from a red-figure lekythos (ceramic) by Douris, (c.500-460 BC); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Greek, out of copyright

Background imageAntiquities Collection: Detail of a Lucanian Calyx-Krater, c. 400 BC (ceramic)

Detail of a Lucanian Calyx-Krater, c. 400 BC (ceramic)
1203345 Detail of a Lucanian Calyx-Krater, c.400 BC (ceramic) by Policoro Painter (5th-4th Century BC); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund 1991.1; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageAntiquities Collection: A fine Roman Medusa head cameo

A fine Roman Medusa head cameo
1764791 A fine Roman Medusa head cameo by Roman, (2nd century AD); 2.9 long cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A fine Roman Medusa head cameo. Circa 2nd century A.D)

Background imageAntiquities Collection: An Attic black-figure hydria depicting Athena and Herakles in combat, and below

An Attic black-figure hydria depicting Athena and Herakles in combat, and below
1764789 An Attic black-figure hydria depicting Athena and Herakles in combat, and below, Herakles wrestling with Nereos, c.520 BC (ceramic) by Greek

Background imageAntiquities Collection: An old Assyrian cuneiform tablet, from the merchant colony at Kanesh in Cappadocia

An old Assyrian cuneiform tablet, from the merchant colony at Kanesh in Cappadocia
1764788 An old Assyrian cuneiform tablet, from the merchant colony at Kanesh in Cappadocia, demanding payment of overdue accounts

Background imageAntiquities Collection: Reverse of an Anthropomorphic Plaque, Possibly the Fire Serpent, Preclassic period

Reverse of an Anthropomorphic Plaque, Possibly the Fire Serpent, Preclassic period
1764380 Reverse of an Anthropomorphic Plaque, Possibly the Fire Serpent, Preclassic period, 800-400 BC (serpentine & cinnabar) by Prehistoric; 23.5x14x1.9 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Background imageAntiquities Collection: Head of a ruler, c. 2300-2000 BC (copper alloy)

Head of a ruler, c. 2300-2000 BC (copper alloy)
5049838 Head of a ruler, c.2300-2000 BC (copper alloy) by Mesopotamian; 34.3 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Early bronze age Iran or Mesopotamia); out of copyright

Background imageAntiquities Collection: Small stone axe, 5th-3rd millennium BC (stone)

Small stone axe, 5th-3rd millennium BC (stone)
5049804 Small stone axe, 5th-3rd millennium BC (stone) by Neolithic; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Greek Neolithic); out of copyright

Background imageAntiquities Collection: Banshan type jar (earthenware with iron pigments)

Banshan type jar (earthenware with iron pigments)
694203 Banshan type jar (earthenware with iron pigments) by Neolithic; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; (add.info.: 5000-2000 B.C.E.); eFreer Slacker Gallery; Freer Gallery of Art

Background imageAntiquities Collection: Red-Figure Pelike (ceramic)

Red-Figure Pelike (ceramic)
1449156 Red-Figure Pelike (ceramic) by Greek, (5th century BC); 34.7x25 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Greek, out of copyright

Background imageAntiquities Collection: The Egyptian rooms in the Louvre Museum, engraved by Pegard (19th century

The Egyptian rooms in the Louvre Museum, engraved by Pegard (19th century
JHG215583 The Egyptian rooms in the Louvre Museum, engraved by Pegard (19th century) 1851 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Lancelot, Dieudonne Auguste (1822-94) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageAntiquities Collection: Carlisle Castle, Cumberland (engraving)

Carlisle Castle, Cumberland (engraving)
6002990 Carlisle Castle, Cumberland (engraving) by Clennell, Luke (1781-1840) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carlisle Castle, Cumberland)

Background imageAntiquities Collection: Jedburgh, General View, Roxburghshire (engraving)

Jedburgh, General View, Roxburghshire (engraving)
6002981 Jedburgh, General View, Roxburghshire (engraving) by Arnald, George (1763-1841) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jedburgh, General View, Roxburghshire)

Background imageAntiquities Collection: Remains of Kelso Abbey Church (engraving)

Remains of Kelso Abbey Church (engraving)
6002966 Remains of Kelso Abbey Church (engraving) by Nasmyth, Alexander (1758-1840) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Remains of Kelso Abbey Church)

Background imageAntiquities Collection: Entrance Gateway, Hexham Abbey, Northumberland (engraving)

Entrance Gateway, Hexham Abbey, Northumberland (engraving)
6002954 Entrance Gateway, Hexham Abbey, Northumberland (engraving) by Clennell, Luke (1781-1840) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrance Gateway, Hexham Abbey, Northumberland)

Background imageAntiquities Collection: Lindisfarn (engraving)

Lindisfarn (engraving)
6002945 Lindisfarn (engraving) by Clennell, Luke (1781-1840) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lindisfarn. Illustration for The Border Antiquities of England and Scotland by Walter Scott)

Background imageAntiquities Collection: Scaleby Castle, Cumberland (engraving)

Scaleby Castle, Cumberland (engraving)
6002943 Scaleby Castle, Cumberland (engraving) by Arnald, George (1763-1841) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scaleby Castle, Cumberland)

Background imageAntiquities Collection: Newminster Abbey, Northumberland (engraving)

Newminster Abbey, Northumberland (engraving)
6002934 Newminster Abbey, Northumberland (engraving) by Clennell, Luke (1781-1840) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Newminster Abbey, Northumberland)

Background imageAntiquities Collection: Hawick, Roxburghshire (engraving)

Hawick, Roxburghshire (engraving)
6002927 Hawick, Roxburghshire (engraving) by Clennell, Luke (1781-1840) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hawick, Roxburghshire)

Background imageAntiquities Collection: Hinton St. Mary pavement (detail) c. 350 AD (mosaic)

Hinton St. Mary pavement (detail) c. 350 AD (mosaic)
BAL4112 Hinton St. Mary pavement (detail) c.350 AD (mosaic) by Roman, (4th century AD); Dorset County Museum, UK; out of copyright




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"Journey through Time: Exploring the Enchanting Antiquities of the World" Standing Stones of Callanish at sunset with a dramatic sky in the background, near Carloway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe: Witness the mystical allure as ancient stones stand tall against a breathtaking Scottish sunset. Roman God Janus: Discover the fascinating duality embodied by Janus - the Roman god who guarded doorways and symbolized beginnings and endings. Cueva de las Manos (Cave of hands), Santa Cruz Province, Patagonia, Argentina, South America: Step into an ancient world where prehistoric handprints adorn cave walls in remote Patagonia. Bas-relief of the Goddess Sekhmet, Temple of Seti I, Abydos Egypt North Africa Africa: Uncover the power and ferocity emanating from this stunning bas-relief depicting Sekhmet - an Egyptian goddess associated with war and healing. The town of Fowey seen from River Fowey in Cornwall England United Kingdom Europe: Immerse yourself in picturesque charm as you gaze upon Fowey's quaint town nestled along Cornwall's scenic riverbanks. Castillo Xunantunich Mayan Ruins near San Ignacio Belize Central America: Marvel at ancient Mayan architecture as you explore Castillo - a towering ruin that offers panoramic views over lush Belizean jungles. Castell Coch Tongwynlais Cardiff South Wales Wales United Kingdom Europe: Transport yourself to fairytale realms within Castell Coch's enchanting walls perched amidst picturesque Welsh landscapes. Greece: Unveiling Ancient Wonders across Europe Embark on a journey through time as you traverse Greece's rich historical tapestry adorned with iconic ruins like Acropolis and Delphi. The Kings Men stone circle at sunrise The Rollright Stones Chipping Norton Cotswolds.