Decoration Collection (#99)

Amethyst sunbird 12-day chicks in nest_DSC5788
Amethyst / Black Sunbird - chicks begging from nest attached to Christmas fairy lights on verandah of house - chicks 12 days old. Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Follow your heart gold foil message
Follow your heart gold foil glitter quote saying on a plain white background

Make it happen gold foil message
Gold foil glitter inspirational quote saying on a plain white background

Picture No. 11992886
Dog, Pug puppy 3 months old wearing Christmas hat in Christmas scene Date:

Antique illustration of humanized letter E with shape of man
Antique illustration of humanized, personified capital letter E. The letter has been created using the body of a person. The body(profile) writes the vertical line of the E

Picture No. 11993274
Heungnyemun Gate at Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, Korea Date:

Design beautiful Thai temple gate

Taoist god painted on roof of City God Temple, Yueyuan, Shanghai, China
The City God Temple or Temple of the City Gods, officially the City Temple of Shanghai is a folk temple located in the old city of Shanghai, China

Aamo Square in San Francisco, California

Christmas Lights in Carnaby Street, London with a tropical Xmas Carnival theme

Decorations and badges of Albert Auerbach, WW1
Decorations and badges of Albert Auerbach (1894-1918), who served with the 1st/3rd Battalion, London Regiment, Royal Fusiliers during the First World War and was killed in action at Bouchavesnes

Tunis, Tunisia - Ornate Arab Doorway Date: circa 1900s

Hishams Palace. 8th century AD. Khirbat al-Mafjar, near Jericho. Was built by Waild Ibn Yazid in 734 AD, during the reign of Caliph Hisham Ibn Abdelmalik (724-743 AD). Stucco dome of the diwan

Hishams Palace. Human figure sculpture. Stucco. Khirbat al
Hishams Palace. 8th century AD. Khirbat al-Mafjar, near Jericho. Was built by Waild Ibn Yazid in 734 AD, during the reign of Caliph Hisham Ibn Abdelmalik (724-743 AD). Human figure sculpture. Stucco

Hands on the Beaton bath-room walls
The wall decoration in Cecil Beaton bath-room at his country home in Wiltshire. The decorations take the original form of the hands of his friends. Date: 1934

Laghouat, Algeria - An Arab Salon
Laghouat, capital city of the Laghouat Province, Algeria - An oppulent Arab Salon interior. Date: circa 1910s

Wallis Simpsons home at Bryanston Court in Tatler, 1935
Page from The Tatler in July 1935 featuring the home beautiful of Mrs Ernest Simpson, aka Wallis Simpson (Duchess of Windsor) at Bryanston Court

South metope XXXI. Parthenon marbles depicting part of the b
South metope XXXI from the Parthenon marbles depicting part of the battle between the Centaurs and Lapiths. 5th century BC. Athens. British Museum. London. United Kingdom

Shiva Nataraja. Bronze. 12th century. India
Shiva Nataraja. 12th century. Bronze, Chola style. Tamil Nadu, India. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Coffin of priest Ken-Hor. Egypt
Rectangular outer coffin of Ken-Hor. Four corner posts and vaulted lid. Wood. 600 BC. 26th Dynasty. Grave of priest Ken-Hor. Akhmim-Sohag. Neues Museum. Berlin. Germany

China. Beijing. Forbidden City. Coffered ceiling of a building in the interior

Roman mosaic with a cube pattern giving a three dimensional effect. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Floor mosaic. About 200 AD. Aion, god of Eternity, surrounde
Floor mosaic. About 200 AD From a Roman villa near Sentium (Sassferrato) in the Marches. Aion, god of Eternity, surrounded by a zodiac wheel, the seated earth mother Tellus

Roman mosaic depicting the Chi-Rho symbol with alpha and omega. Found in Barcelona. Museum of History. Barcelona. Spain

Italy. Pompeii. House of Venus. Fresco. Garden with birds ar
Roman Art. Italy. Pompeii. House of Venus or House of D. Lucretii Satrii Valentes. Fresco. Garden with birds around the fountain and mask. 1st century. Painted wall on south wall of peristyle

Royal Game of Ur. Early Dynastic III Period. 2600-2400 BC. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

Complutensian Polyglot Bible by Cisneros. Page of Genesis. E
Complutensian Polyglot Bible. Is the name given to the first printed polyglot ot the entire Bible, initiated and financed by spanish Cardinal Francisco Jimenez de Cisneros (1436-1517)

Francisco Hernandez de Cordoba (? -1517). Spanish explorer. Colored engraving

Mycenaean art. Llyre of ivory with decorative carvings at the base that was the sound box. National Archaeological Museum. Athens. Greece

Centaur kidnapping a young woman. Battle of the Lapiths and the Centaurs. Decoration of the Temple of Zeus in the Sanctuary of Olympia. 5th century B.C. Parian marble. West pediment

Hermathena. Fresco. Italy
Hermathena. Fusion of Mercury and Athena. 16th century fresco by Federico Zuccari. Farnese Palace. Caprarola. Italy

Turkey. Istanbul. Chora Church. Parecclesion
Fresco in the Parecclesion depicting the Anastasis. Christ pulling Adam and Eve out their tombs. Entoured by the righteous kings and Saint John the Baptist, David and Solomon. 14th century

Altar of Mars and Venus. rome. italy
Roman art. Italy. Altar of Mars and Venus in marble lunense. Roman artwork of the end of the reign of Trajan (98-117 ), later re-used under the Hadrianic era (117-132)

Winged sun with uraeus and royal cartridges of Ramesses III
Winged sun with uraeus and royal cartridges of Ramses III. Temple of Ramesses III. Twentieth dynasty. New Kingdom. Medinet Habu. West Thebes. Egypt

Roman mosaic with Dyonysius head
Mosaic of a Roman villa decorated with geometric motifs and Dionysius head with fruit and ivy in hIs hair in the center. Pitchers with ivy in the corners

Pyxis decorated. Geometric period. Greece
Greek Art. Geometric perios. Pyxis decorated with geometric motifs and lid topped with figures of horses. Greece. Kerameikos Museum. Athens

Ornamental scars on face and sharpened and filed teeth
Photograph of a couple from upper Congo, Central Africa - bearing facial scarification and sharpened upper teeth and filed bottom teeth

St. Peters / Vatican / Rome
A longitudinal cut-through view of the Basilica di San Pietro in the Vatican, Rome. Date: 1855

1930s living room with fireplace and chairs
Typical British living room of the 1930s, with two armchairs flanking a blue tiled fireplace. Date: 1934

Christmas cheque from the Bank of Good Wishes, paying to all good friends 366 Happy Days, from Mr and Mrs Stuart of Kempton Drive, Ilfracombe. Date: 1931

Cheque from the Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Bank, Father Christmas House, 1 Yuletide, Greenland, from Colin Cruttenden in the Print Department, decorated with holly and a pudding. Date: 1983

Pattern 1796, Light Cavalry Officers sword, 15th Hussars.Blade is curved and fullered with engraved decoration in the linear style typical of the period, the decoration includes floral designs

American Indian Influenced Art Deco
Art Deco decoration of a theatre in Albuquerque strongly influenced by Navajo and Zuni symbols and colours

INDIA. Ajanta. Ajanta Caves. Cave 10. Detail of the decoration of the ceiling in the chaitya-griha with scenes from the life and incarnations of Buddha. Mural painting of the cave 2

Lord Lansdowne, Viceroy of India
Henry Charles Keith Petty-Fitzmaurice, 5th Marquess of Lansdowne, (1845-1927), British politician and Irish peer. Probably at the time he served as Viceroy and Governor-General of India (1888-1894)

Golden Wedding Cake with Gum Paste Molding Date: 1936

Girl from Swaziland - Southern Africa Date: circa 1910s

Alphabet penmanship calligraphy 1881
Real PenWork, Self Instructor in Penmanship. Copyright 1881 by the Publishers Knowles and Maxim, Pittsfield, Mass

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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.