Carved Stone Collection

Head of a Female Daoist Deity, between c.1700 and c.1800. Creator: Unknown
Head of a Female Daoist Deity, between c.1700 and c.1800

Tombstone of Zhu Dezhong (874-921) with the Figures of the Twelve-Year Chinese Zodiac... 921. Creator: Unknown
Tombstone of Zhu Dezhong (874-921) with the Figures of the Twelve-Year Chinese Zodiac (Shengxiao) (image 5 of 19), 921

Tombstone of Zhu Dezhong (874-921) with the Figures of the Twelve-Year Chinese Zodiac... 921. Creator: Unknown
Tombstone of Zhu Dezhong (874-921) with the Figures of the Twelve-Year Chinese Zodiac (Shengxiao) (image 6 of 19), 921

Two Mortuary Tablets for So Hunbo (1775-1815) Inscribed with a 666-character... 1815
Two Mortuary Tablets for So Hunbo (1775-1815) Inscribed with a 666-character biography of So Hunbo (1775-1815) (image 1 of 5), 1815

Main entrance to Holy See of Echmiadzin with carved stone monument (2001), Vagharshapat, Armavir province, Armenia

USA, Arizona, Page, Lower Antelope Canyon

USA, Arizona, Page, Lower Antelope Canyon

USA, Arizona, Page, Lower Antelope Canyon

USA, Arizona, Page, Lower Antelope Canyon

USA, Arizona, Page, Lower Antelope Canyon

Detail of the Roman Theatre of Merida, a construction promoted by the consul Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, dating back to the year 15 BCE. A Unesco World Heritage Site. Merida, Spain

The chimney-piece in the Great Chamber, Fountains Hall, Yorkshire, from The English Manor House (b/w photo)
CLF294550 The chimney-piece in the Great Chamber, Fountains Hall, Yorkshire, from The English Manor House (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Interior of St Mary's Church, Worstead, Norfolk (b/w photo)
CLF294231 Interior of St Mary's Church, Worstead, Norfolk (b/w photo) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); (add.info.: building began in 1379; font dates from c14th; rood screen behind)

The font, St Mary's Church, Worstead, Norfolk (b/w photo)
CLF294230 The font, St Mary's Church, Worstead, Norfolk (b/w photo) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); (add.info.: building began in 1379; font dates from c14th; rood screen behind)

Cold Ashton Manor seen through an elaborate gate, from The English Manor House (b/w photo)
CLF294534 Cold Ashton Manor seen through an elaborate gate, from The English Manor House (b/w photo) by English Photographer

A pulpit in Westminster Abbey, London (b/w photo)
CLF294193 A pulpit in Westminster Abbey, London (b/w photo) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); © Country Life

Fireplace at Little Moreton Hall, Cheshire, from The English Country House (b/w photo)
CLF306270 Fireplace at Little Moreton Hall, Cheshire, from The English Country House (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

Sculpture above the kitchen court gateway, Blenheim Palace, from The Country Houses of Sir John Vanbrugh by Jeremy
CLF327713 Sculpture above the kitchen court gateway, Blenheim Palace, from The Country Houses of Sir John Vanbrugh by Jeremy Musson, published 2008 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

A stone lion above a window at Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, from The Country Houses of Sir John Vanbrugh by Jeremy
CLF327719 A stone lion above a window at Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, from The Country Houses of Sir John Vanbrugh by Jeremy Musson, published 2008 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The south side of the quadrangle, Hornby Castle, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006)
CLF311782 The south side of the quadrangle, Hornby Castle, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006) published 2002 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Chimneypiece at Stouts Hill, Gloucestershire, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo)
CLF320662 Chimneypiece at Stouts Hill, Gloucestershire, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Stouts Hill, Gloucestershire

Architectural detail from Tong Castle, Shropshire, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006)
CLF311888 Architectural detail from Tong Castle, Shropshire, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006) published 2002 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Satyr Gateway into the walled garden at Castle Howard, North Yorkshire
CLF327796 The Satyr Gateway into the walled garden at Castle Howard, North Yorkshire, from The Country Houses of Sir John Vanbrugh by Jeremy Musson

The Hall at Seaton Delaval, Northumberland, from The Country Houses of Sir John Vanbrugh by Jeremy Musson
CLF327787 The Hall at Seaton Delaval, Northumberland, from The Country Houses of Sir John Vanbrugh by Jeremy Musson, published 2008 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Furniture Maker
BAL44930 The Furniture Maker by Deutsch, Ludwig (1855-1935); Private Collection

Relief carving of a dolphin in front of the stage of the Roman Theatre (photo)
JCH308264 Relief carving of a dolphin in front of the stage of the Roman Theatre (photo) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Sabratha

Table top depicting the Coliseum, after a design by Antonio Ciocci (fl
FRL316265 Table top depicting the Coliseum, after a design by Antonio Ciocci (fl.1722-92) (pietra dure) (see 316265 for pair) by Italian School

Table top depicting the port of Livorno, after a design by Antonio Ciocci (fl
FRL316264 Table top depicting the port of Livorno, after a design by Antonio Ciocci (fl.1722-92) (pietra dure) (see 316265 for pair) by Italian School

The Doges Palace, Venice
LIV47859 The Doges Palace, Venice by Prout, Samuel (1783-1852); University of Liverpool Art Gallery & Collections, UK; eVictoria Gallery & Museum, University of Liverpool; English, out of copyright

Carved Stone found on the Chincha or Guano Islands, Peru (engraving)
2771888 Carved Stone found on the Chincha or Guano Islands, Peru (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carved Stone found on the Chincha or Guano Islands)

Detail of a table top depicting the port of Livorno, after a design by Antonio Ciocci (fl
FRL316268 Detail of a table top depicting the port of Livorno, after a design by Antonio Ciocci (fl.1722-92) (pietra dure) by Italian School

Dungerths Monument, St Clear, Cornwall (b / w photo)
3091238 Dungerths Monument, St Clear, Cornwall (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dungerths Monument, St Clear, Cornwall)

Mountain and Landscape, 1800s. Creator: Unknown
Mountain and Landscape, 1800s

Carved stone image Apollo Bernard Picart mentioned
Carved stone with the image of Apollo, Bernard Picart (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1723, paper, engraving, h 268 mm × w 187 mm

Petra Transjordan Carved stone 1900 Jordan Extinct city
Petra in Transjordan, Carved stone 1900, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

Carved stone ruins John Burke British active 1860s
Carved stone ruins; John Burke (British, active 1860s - 1870s); Afghanistan; 1878 - 1879; Albumen silver print

The Janus Stone, Boa Island Co Fermanagh, Ireland

Carved heads of local officials decorate archway leading into plaza

A carved stone condor stands on the gatepost of the main church at the small village of Tahua on the northern shore of the Salar de Uyuni, the worlds largest salt flat

Carved Stone in the Yard of Gosh Mkhithar Monastery, 1889

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Carved Stone: A Glimpse into Architectural Splendor Step into the world of carved stone, where history and artistry intertwine to create breathtaking masterpieces. From grand manor houses to humble village churches, these black-and-white photographs capture the essence of this timeless craft. In the Great Chamber of Fountains Hall, Yorkshire, a magnificent chimney-piece stands tall, adorned with intricate carvings that tell stories of bygone eras. The attention to detail is awe-inspiring; every curve and groove meticulously crafted by skilled hands. St Mary's Church in Worstead, Norfolk reveals its secrets through its interior. Here, carved stone takes center stage as it adorns the walls and pillars with delicate motifs. The font stands proudly as a testament to craftsmanship passed down through generations. Cold Ashton Manor peeks through an elaborate gate, showcasing not only its grandeur but also the skillful carving that embellishes its façade. Each stone seems alive with patterns and designs that add depth and character to this architectural marvel. Westminster Abbey unveils a pulpit fit for royalty. Carved from stone with precision and care, it commands attention within this hallowed space. Its ornate details speak volumes about the reverence bestowed upon sacred spaces throughout history. Little Moreton Hall in Cheshire boasts a fireplace that exudes warmth both literally and figuratively. The intricately carved stones form an exquisite frame around dancing flames—a true masterpiece amidst domestic comfort. Blenheim Palace presents sculptures above its kitchen court gateway—a testament to Sir John Vanbrugh's genius as an architect. These carvings celebrate beauty while serving practical purposes—an embodiment of functional artistry at its finest. A stone lion perched above a window at Blenheim Palace adds regal charm to this architectural wonderland—its fierce gaze captivating all who pass by. Carved from solid rock, it symbolizes strength and nobility eternally preserved in stone.