Flower Pattern Collection

Vase with a floral decoration, from Mycenae, 1500-1400 BC (ceramic)
XIR177188 Vase with a floral decoration, from Mycenae, 1500-1400 BC (ceramic) by Mycenaean; National Archaeological Museum, Athens, Greece; Mycenaean, out of copyright

Pot with a floral decoration, Iznik (ceramic)
XIR199155 Pot with a floral decoration, Iznik (ceramic) by Islamic School, (16th century); Musee National de la Renaissance, Ecouen, France; out of copyright

Floral roundel, Amarna Period, 1353-37 BC (faience)
HSC270373 Floral roundel, Amarna Period, 1353-37 BC (faience) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); diameter: 2.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eHeini Schneebeli; Egyptian, out of copyright

Floral inlay, New Kingdom, reign of Ramesses III, 1184-53 BC (faience)
HSC270374 Floral inlay, New Kingdom, reign of Ramesses III, 1184-53 BC (faience) by Egyptian 20th Dynasty (1200-1085 BC); diameter: 3.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eHeini Schneebeli; Egyptian

Dish with a floral decoration, Iznik (ceramic)
XIR199156 Dish with a floral decoration, Iznik (ceramic) by Islamic School, (16th century); Musee National de la Renaissance, Ecouen, France; out of copyright

Actor Matsumoto Koshiro III female role Asagao
Actor Matsumoto Koshiro III in the female role Asagao, Actor Matsumoto Koshiro III as a woman in kimono with flower pattern and long sword in hands

Mosaic of the Silenus from Thysdrus (El Djem), Tunisia, detail, crater with vine-shoots and cupids among the branches
Roman civilization, 3rd century A.D. Mosaic of the Silenus. From Thysdrus (El Djem), Tunisia. Detail: crater with vine-shoots and cupids among the branches, black men, dromedary, elephant and lion

Design Pendant Cupid 1609 Engraving blackwork
Artokoloro

Decorated letter I, from Le Moyen Age et La Renaissance by Paul Lacroix
KW260654 Decorated letter I, from Le Moyen Age et La Renaissance by Paul Lacroix (1806-84) published 1847 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; French

Decorated letter B, from Le Moyen Age et La Renaissance by Paul Lacroix
KW260506 Decorated letter B, from Le Moyen Age et La Renaissance by Paul Lacroix (1806-84) published 1847 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; French

Decorated Letter A, from Le Moyen Age et La Renaissance by Paul Lacroix
KW260556 Decorated Letter A, from Le Moyen Age et La Renaissance by Paul Lacroix (1806-84) published 1847 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; French

Decorated letter S, from Le Moyen Age et La Renaissance by Paul Lacroix
KW260544 Decorated letter S, from Le Moyen Age et La Renaissance by Paul Lacroix (1806-84) published 1847 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; French

Mosaic from the ancient city of Carthage
Tunisia. Mosaic art. From the ancient city of Carthage (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979)

Bracelet with flower from Greece, Mycenae, Grave Circle A, Tomb IV
Greek civilization. Goldsmithery. Bracelet with flower. From Mycenae, Grave Circle A, Tomb IV

Woman with hot drink F006 / 3490
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Woman with hot drink F006 / 3491
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"Flower Pattern: A Timeless Beauty Across Cultures and Centuries" From ancient civilizations to modern-day art, the allure of floral patterns has captivated humanity for centuries. This captivating vase from Mycenae, dating back to 1500-1400 BC, showcases intricate ceramic work adorned with a delicate floral decoration. The craftsmanship is equally mesmerizing in an Iznik pot, where vibrant flowers bloom on its ceramic surface. Even in ancient times, the Amarna Period's roundel demonstrates how flowers were revered as symbols of beauty and life. Created using faience during the reign of Ramesses III in the New Kingdom era (1184-53 BC), this exquisite piece showcases a stunning floral design that transcends time. The elegance continues with an Iznik dish featuring a breathtaking floral motif crafted from ceramics. Its intricate details bring forth a sense of harmony and grace. Beyond pottery, flower patterns have also found their way into other art forms. In Japanese theater, actor Matsumoto Koshiro III beautifully embodies femininity through his portrayal of Asagao—a female role intertwined with delicate blossoms that symbolize fragility and strength simultaneously. Moving beyond performance arts, even jewelry embraces flower patterns' enchantment. An intricately engraved blackwork pendant depicting Cupid transports us to 1609 when love was celebrated through artistic expressions. In literature too, illuminated manuscripts like "Le Moyen Age et La Renaissance" by Paul Lacroix showcase decorated letters embellished with blooming florals—each stroke celebrating nature's beauty while adding visual richness to written words. Finally, we journey to Carthage where a mosaic reveals how flowers transcend cultural boundaries. Amidst ruins lies evidence that even ancient civilizations recognized the universal appeal of these natural wonders—depicting them in colorful mosaics as timeless tributes to life's ephemeral yet enduring essence. Across continents and throughout history, flower patterns have woven their way into the fabric of human expression.