Carved Collection (#97)

Devils House (Duivelshuis), Malines (Mechelen), Belgium
Devils House (Duivelshuis, or Prodigal Son), a wooden gothic building in Malines (Mechelen), Belgium, dating back to the 16th century. The name comes from Biblical scenes carved above the door

Fireplace in Town Hall, Courtrai, Belgium
Ornately carved stone fireplace, Aldermens Chamber, Town Hall, Courtrai (Kortrijk), Belgium, dating back to the 16th century. Date: circa 1910

Mermaid of Zennor wood carving, Zennor Church, Cornwall
A wood carving of a mermaid on the end of a pew in Zennor Church, near St Ives, Cornwall. She is known as the Mermaid of Zennor and is depicted with long flowing hair

Boy and girl in a fantasy boat on a Christmas card -- A Christmas Dream. Date: circa 1890s

Carved Hornbill Skull
Casque of a helmeted hornbill (Rhinoplax vigil) carved to depict a Chinese battle scene set in a town by a river. There also features a figure holding a flag bearing the Chinese w鮠 character

Rough-toothed dolphin skull with ink scrimshaw
Skull of a rough-toothed dolphin, a species that lives deep in tropical waters.The skull, believed to date back to 1850, has been decorated with ink by sailors in scrimshaw

Dandelion in art nouveau patterns.. Lithograph with pochoir (stencil) handcoloring from Eugene Grassets Plants and their Application to Ornament, Paris, 1897

Kailashnath Temple. 8th c. INDIA. Ellora. Ellora Caves. Ellora. Cave 16. Hindu temple carved into a basalt cliff. It is designed to recall Mount Kailash, the abode of Lord Shiva

A bearded man stands in front of 3 ornately carved columns
Black and white. A bearded man stands in front of 3 ornately carved columns which are falling into disrepair - one of them has lost its middle section. At least of of the carvings represents Buddha

A room with a low ceiling and dirt floor
Black and white. A room with a low ceiling and dirt floor. The stone walls (partly in ruins) have been carved decoratively and there are several doorways

Ute Petroglyphs Depicting Horse and Rider with Bighorn Sheep and Dog-Like Animals, Carved Between 1650 and 1850, Arches National Park, Utah, US

Fantastic lunar landscape of the Vermillion Cliffs - Paria Wilderness located in both Utah
Fantastic lunar landscape of the Vermillion Cliffs-Paria Wilderness, located in both Utah and Arizona

Carved totem pole art with Texas star, Wimberley, Texas, USA, For Editorial Use Only
Carved totem pole art with Texas star, Wimberley, Texas, Usa (Editorial Use Only)

Ancient Native American petroglyphs in Petrified Forest National Park, AZ
Ancient Native American petroglyphs in Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona

Guatemala, Quirigua. Mayan stelae at Quirigua Archaeological Park (UNESCO World Heritage SIte)
Guatemala, Quirigua. Mayan stele at Quirigua Archaeological Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Guatemala

Wakching Village, Nagaland, northeast India, animist lizard-like wood carvings
Animist lizard-like wood carvings on the side of the meeting hall, Wakching Village, Nagaland, India

Hand carved wooden statues im the center of Noumea, New Caledonia, Pacific

Candi Kalasan (Candi Kalibening), East of Yogyakarta, Java, Indonesia
Kalasan Temple (Candi Kalasan), also known as Candi Kalibening, is an 8th-century Buddhist temple in Java, Indonesia. It is located 13 km east of Yogyakarta

Oxen standing on a dry field yoked to a handmade carved wooden plough, Annapurna Conservation Area, Nepal, Asia

A Thai style carved papaya

Incised Rubber Tree -Hevea brasiliensis-, natural rubber production on a plantation, Peermade, Kerala, India

Quadriga on top of the Brandenburger Tor, Berlin, Brandenburg, Germany, Europe

Japan - Geisha Girls kneels at her low writing table to finish a letter Date: circa 1904

The Gortyn code, Gortyn, Crete, Greece
The Gortyn code (also called the Great Code) was a legal code that was the codification of the civil law of the ancient Greek city-state of Gortyn in southern Crete

Mexico - Patzcuaro Michoacan Mariposas - Butterfly Boats
Mexico - Mariposas, Patzcuaro, Michoacan - Butterfly Fishing Boats Date: circa 1930

Viola da Gamba (Leg Viol) - a Bass Viol, played held betwen the knees of the player (hence the name!). Shakespeare mentions the Viola da Gamba as viol-de-gamboys

British regimental crest -Cherat Hills, Pakistan
British Indian Regimental Badges Carved into the Rock Face in the Cherat Hills. Cherat was a hill station and sanatorium for British troops above the village of Saleh Khana commanding a view over

Le Jardin d Hercule, by Hubert Robert (1733-1808)

Arch of Septimus Severus, Ancient Roman Forum, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Grotesque gargoyle, Rosslyn Chapel, Roslin, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Canada, First Nations Canadian art. Typical Inuit stone sculpture, by Master Sculptor Eddie Lee, made of soapstone (steatite) and fossilized walrus bone & ivory. Property release

Ruins of the Chau Say Tevoda Temple, Angkor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Stone Age (Magdalenian) bullroarer. This device, here covered in carved lines, was swung through the air to make a roaring sound, and was thought to have been used in fertility rites

Venus of Brassempouy, Stone Age figurine. This 3.65-centimetre-tall prehistoric figurine fragment was excavated in 1894 from a cave near Brassempouy in the Landes region of south-western France

Stone Age (Magdalenian) bone disc. These objects, decorated with figures of animals, were carvings made on thin discs of bones, often cut from shoulder blades

Venus of Dolni Vestonice, Stone Age. Close-up of the mask or head of the Venus of Dolni Vestonice figurine. The whole object is an 11-centimetre-high ceramic (clay and loess) figurine

Stone Age (Magdalenian) harpoons. These specimens were found in the Rascano cave, Mirones, in the Cantabria region of Spain

Stone Age (Magdalenian) harpoon. This specimen was found in the Rascano cave, Mirones, in the Cantabria region of Spain. It dates from the time of the Magdalenian culture

Neolithic flint arrowheads C014 / 1033
Neolithic flint arrowheads. Stone-age flint arrowheads dating from around 8, 000 to 10, 000 years ago. These specimens were found in Mauritania, West Africa

Neolithic flint arrowhead C014 / 1026
Neolithic flint arrowhead. Stone-age flint arrowhead dating from around 8, 000 to 10, 000 years ago. This specimen was found in Mauritania, West Africa

Prehistoric carved horse, Vogelherd Cave C015 / 6740
Prehistoric carved horse. Prehistoric carving in mammoth ivory of a wild horse. This Stone Age (palaeolithic) artefact (50 millimetres long)

Prehistoric carved bird, Hohle Fels cave C015 / 6741
Prehistoric carved bird. Prehistoric carving in mammoth ivory of a water bird. It is thought to be a diver, cormorant, or duck

Detail of calvary showing Pontius Pilate washing his hands, , St. Thegonnec parish enclosure 1610, Leon, Finistere, Brittany, France, Europe

Intricate carving work on the gopuram of a temple, Tamil Nadu, India, Asia

Sapphire Buddha pin less then two centimetres tall. Sapphie is so hard it would have needed something as hard or harder to shape it, most probably another Sapphire

Asia, China, Beijing. Small dragon sculptures adorn the tile roofs of the Forbidden City, a World Heritage Site, Beijing, China

Kenya, Malindi. Woodcarvers Co-op, carved wooden masks for sale

Kitchen interior, St Donats Castle, Glamorgan, Wales
Sketch of the kitchen interior at St Donats Castle, Glamorgan, Wales, by Henrietta Grace Baden Powell (nee Smyth, 1824-1914), mother of Robert. 1842

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"Carved: A Journey through Time and Culture" Immerse yourself in the intricate art of carving as we explore captivating masterpieces from around the world. From ancient relics to modern wonders, these carved treasures unveil stories that have withstood the test of time. Step into the British Museum in London, England, where you'll encounter the legendary Rosetta Stone. This engraved artifact served as a key to deciphering hieroglyphs, unlocking mysteries of ancient Egypt for future generations. Travel across continents to Orlando, Florida's Animal Kingdom at Disneyworld and marvel at The Tree of Life. Carved with precision and adorned with over 300 animal sculptures, this majestic tree stands tall as a symbol of nature's interconnectedness. Witness nature's own masterpiece during sunrise at Uffington's White Horse in Oxfordshire, England. This chalk-carved wonder has graced the hills since 1812 and continues to captivate visitors with its timeless beauty. Journey back to ancient Egypt at the Temple of Dendera where a statue depicting Bes awaits your gaze. Carved by skilled hands, this representation of an Egyptian god showcases their rich mythology and cultural heritage. Discover Marlborough Downs' White Horse dating back centuries - an impressive figure etched into chalky terrain that echoes tales from times long gone. Marvel at Roman craftsmanship through their statue of Asclepius - a testament to their artistic prowess and reverence for deities associated with healing. Explore Te Puia Maori Cultural Center on New Zealand's North Island where traditional wood-carved masks come alive. Each mask tells a unique story rooted in Maori culture while showcasing remarkable woodworking skills passed down through generations. Delve into Jewish history when encountering an intricately carved Jewish Scroll Ms - preserving sacred texts within delicate wooden engravings that honor religious traditions spanning millennia. Visit Santa Maria in Cosmedin church in Rome, Italy, home to Bocca della Verita, or the Mouth of Truth.