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Greece, Crete, Gortina, Terracotta statuette depicting Athena
Greek civilization, 7th century b.C. Terracotta statuette depicting Athena. From Gortina, Crete

Crete, Phaistos clay disc covered with hieroglyphic characters arranged in spiral, side A
Minoan civilization, 18th century b.C. Phaistos discs, a clay disc covered on both sides with hierogliphic characters arranged in a spiral. Side A, From Crete

Plastered, painted and gilded linen cartonnage of mummy of Pebos, from Dayr al-Madinah
Egyptian civilization, Roman Period, 3rd-4th century. Cartonnage of mummy of Pebos, from Dayr al-Madinah. Plastered, painted and gilded linen

Red-figure pottery. Attic krater depicting Heracles and Argonauts from Orvieto, Umbria region, Italy, 475-450 B. C
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Attic krater depicting Heracles and Argonauts, 475-450 b.C. From Orvieto, Umbria region, Italy

Red-figure pottery, Volute krater depicting Alcestis embracing A. D. metus and inscription of names
Etruscan civilization, 4th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Volute krater with central scene by the Alcestis Painter depicting Alcestis embracing Admetus and the inscription of their names

Argive krater with geometric decorations depicting horse and squire
Greek civilization, 8th century b.C. Geometric style pottery. Argive krater with geometric decorations, diameter 50 cm. Detail, horse and squire

Painted terracotta head of Athena
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Painted terracotta head of Athena

Votive head from Phoenician civilization
Phoenician civilization - 3rd century b.C. - Votive head

Religious statuette from Phoenician civilization
Phoenician civilization - 8th century b.C. - Statuette

Sloane Department store at Christmas, New York City

Boy carving Jack-o-lantern

Girl at a party about to bob for apples

Poland, Portrait of Prince Adam Jerzy Czartoryski (1770-1861), polish statesman
Poland - 19th century - Adam Kazimierz, Prince Czartoryski (1734-1823)

Inauguration of Teatro Regio in Turin with performance of opera Arsace by Francesco Feo (1691-1761)
Italy, 18th century. Inauguration of the Teatro Regio in Turin, with the performance of the opera Arsace, by Francesco Feo (1691-1761), scenic design by Ferdinando Bibiena (1657-1743), December 26

Italy, Annunciation: the Virgin Annunciate, miniature from Officium Beatae Mariae Virginis by Alberto de Porcelisby Giovanni di Benedetto da Como, 1383 Biblioteca Estense

Netherlands, Actor at the Amsterdam Opera, engraving, 1768 18th century, Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs (Library)

Project for preparation of stage at Carignano Theatre of Turin, by Pietro Bertoja
Pietro Bertoja (1828-1910), Project for the preparation of the stage at the Carignano Theatre of Turin

Austria, Vienna, Eucharist in a Garland of Flowers
Johannes Antonius van der Baren (1615-1686/87), The Eucharist in a Garland of Flowers

Cross section of theatre stage, by Claude-Louis Chatelet, watercolor, 1781
Claude-Louis Chatelet (1753-1795), Recueil des Plans du Petit Trianon, 1781. Cross section of the theatre: the stage. Watercolor

France, Vizille, Wallpaper decorated with ribbon, detail
France - 18th century. Fragment of Papier Peint (wallpaper) decorated with cockades and a trophy

Portolan chart depicting Tripolitania, Africa and wind rose, by Francesco Oliva, 1631
Cartography, 17th century. Portolan chart depicting Tripolitania, Africa and wind rose, by Francesco Oliva, 1631

Italy, Pesaro, playbill of performance William Tell in August 1864
Gioacchino Rossini (1792-1868), Guillaume Tell (William Tell). Playbill of a performance in Pesaro, Italy, august 1864

UKraine, Kiev, Franz Liszt concert playbill
Hungary - 19th century - Franz Liszt (1811-1886), Kiev concert playbill

Maison Moet et Chandon, Vive la Champagne White Starby Carl Munch Lassen, Poster
Posters, France - Maison Moet et Chandon, Vive la Champagne White Star, Valse gaie par Carl Munch Lassen. Cover of a song booklet advertising Champagne

Il Resto del Carlino, advertisement for newspaper, Poster
Posters, Italy, 19th century. Il Resto del Carlino, advertisment for a newspaper

Prenez du Cacao Van Houten, advertisement, illustration by Adolphe-Leon Willette
Posters, 20th century. Prenez du Cacao Van Houten. Advertisment, illustration by Adolphe-Leon Willette (1857-1926)

Schonbrunn interior, Garten Perron Hall, print
Austria - 19th century. Schonbrunn, interior. Garten Perron Hall. Print

Woman decorating gingerbread cookies, close-up

Shaving slab of chocolate

Baked Cheesecake on cakestand, close-up

Chocolate pie on plate, close-up

Cakes covered with pink icing, decorated with candy pearls, flowers and sprinkles, served on a cakestand

Father Christmas and snowman ginger biscuits decorated with red and white icing

Bacon-wrapped oyster flesh, secured with toothpicks, draped across oyster shells, arranged on bed of coarse salt

Fruit-topped meringue, chocolate meringue, and mocha meringue mille-feuilles, on plates

Elephant wearing ornate headdress, profile

Italy, Sicily, Polychrome statuette representing a Corynthian lion 6th-5th Century B.C. Italy, Syracuse, Museo Archeologico Regionale Paolo Orsi (Archaeological Museum), Greek art

Italy, Monza and Brianza, Albiate, Cup decorated with lamella tin from Golasecca Culture
Prehistory, Italy, Age of Iron, 6th century b.C. Culture of Golasecca, Cup decorated with lamella tin. From Albiate, Monza and Brianza

Iraq, Tell al-Rimah, Bell-shaped chalice in molten sand glass
Assyrian civilization, 14th century b.C. Bell-shaped chalice in molten sand glass. From Tell al-Rimah, Iraq

Bridgeless distance slab
Roman civilization. Bridgeness distance slab

Fourth style mosaic of wall panel depicting candelabrum and hunting putto, surrounded by braided motifs, from Pompei
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Fourth style mosaic of wall panel depicting candelabrum and hunting putto, surrounded by braided motifs. From Pompei

Italy, Sicily, White-ground lekythos (vase used to store oil) depicting a young warrior, painted by Bowdoin Painter, 460/450 B.C. 5th Century B.C

Italy, Civita Castellana, Falerii Veteres, Falisci tribe, Jar with stand and cup 8th century B.C. Italy, Civita Castellana, Museo Dell agro Falisco (Archaeological Museum), Italic art

Bronze fang ting (four-legged food vessel), Shang dynasty 16th-11th Century B.C. France, Paris, Musee Cernuschi (Oriental Art Museum), Chinese art

Decorated vase
Egyptian civilization, Predynastic Period, 4th millenium b.C. Naqada civilization. Decorated vase, Gerzeen period

Gold pectoral from Calima culture, Colombia
Pre-Columbian civilization, Colombia, 10th century A.D. Calima culture. Gold pectoral

Top of a flagpole 4th Century B.C. Scythian art

France, bronze helmet found in Saone river
Prehistory, France, Bronze Age. Bronze helmet found in the Saone river, height 31 cm. 2nd millennium b.C

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"Exploring the World of Decoration: From British Military Medals to Stained Glass Windows" Step into a world of artistic expression and cultural significance as we delve into the captivating realm of decoration. Each piece tells a unique story, showcasing the creativity and craftsmanship that has adorned our surroundings throughout history. Starting with a poster displaying British Military medals, we are reminded of the bravery and valor that these decorations represent. Moving on to a fish mosaic from Pompeii, we witness ancient artistry frozen in time, capturing the beauty of marine life for eternity. An oak tree botanical illustration takes us back to Victorian times when nature's wonders were meticulously documented. Meanwhile, a hippy bus at Woodstock Music Festival 1969 symbolizes an era defined by freedom and counterculture – its vibrant colors serving as decorative expressions of rebellion. The awe-inspiring La Sagrada Familia stands tall as Gaudí's masterpiece in Barcelona, Spain. Its intricate architectural details serve as both decoration and homage to religious devotion. In contrast, Christmas decorations at The Ritz Hotel in London bring festive cheer to one of Europe's most iconic establishments. A visit to Munich's Christmas Market reveals enchanting decorations adorning Marienplatz and the New Town Hall – an immersive experience where traditional crafts blend seamlessly with holiday spirit. Nearby lies the Imagine Mosaic memorial honoring John Lennon's legacy; its simple yet powerful design serves as a reminder of his profound impact on music and peace. Fundacion Cesar Manrique showcases how art can harmoniously coexist with nature through innovative designs integrated within Lanzarote's volcanic landscape. On another continent, Ethiopian cherubs grace ceilings with their winged heads—a mesmerizing sight depicting spiritual beliefs dating back centuries. Traveling eastward brings us to Kathmandu's Buddhist stupa known as Boudha—an architectural marvel adorned with colorful prayer flags fluttering against clear blue skies—its very presence radiating tranquility and enlightenment. Finally, the stained glass windows of St.