Inscriptions Collection (#24)

The Phoenician alphabet developed from the Proto-Canaanite alphabet, during the 15th century BC. Before then the Phoenicians wrote with a cuneiform script

Great Hypostyle Hall at Karnak, Egypt
Columns in the Great Hypostyle Hall at Karnak, Egypt. The hall is part of the Precinct of Amun-Re, the largest of the four main temple areas at the Karnak Temple Complex in Luxor (ancient Thebes)

The Sikh Bomber.Statuette on plinth with four silver plaques, with inscriptions.Silver by Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company Limited, hallmarked London, 1951-1952.The standing figure of Mohan Singh

Commemorative plaque to Augustus on behalf of the freeman L. Lucretius Zethus. From Via di Monte Brianzo. 1st century AD. Roman National Museum. Palazzo Massimo. Rome. Italy

Stone of the Sun. 1479. Incorrectly known as Aztec Calendar. Disc shaped ceremonial monolith made of basalt with inscriptions about the Mexica cosmogony and the solar cults. Aztec art

Mexico. Palenque. Temple of the Inscriptions
Temple of the Inscriptions. MEXICO. CHIAPAS. Palenque. Late classic period. Temple built on a 9-level step pyramid. Maya art

Womens War Work WW1 Munitions
A painting of a munitions worker by Edith Harwood (1894-C1916) wearing the blue uniform of overalls and bonnet, the woman holds, with gloved hands, a shell

Sphere cover - Allied soldiers in Macedonia by Matania
Front cover illustration by Fortunino Matania showing a group of Allied soldiers in Macedonai surveying a monument bearing an inscription in Bulgarian placed by General Mackensen beside a road built

Pair of carved bone ornaments with raised foliate decoration
A pair of carved bone ornaments with raised foliate decoration with inscriptions - one saying A souvenir of 1914 and one saying The Great War 1917. Made by German POWs on the Isle of Man. Trench Art

Shakespeare Epitaph
Inscriptions over the graves of Shakeapeare and his wife in Holy Trinity Church, Stratford on Avon. Date: 1564 - 1616

Plate 3 Inscriptions Antiquities outside Rome
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View La Grande Chartreuse French Alps / Descriptio Maioris Cartusiae Montium
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Design Coat Arms Two Dragons Initials center
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Cassone pair second quarter 15th century Italian
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Adumbration Capitoline Hill 1704 Red chalk brush
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Parade Saddle 1400-1450 German Tyrolean Bone
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Strong Family 1732 Oil canvas 29 5 / 8 x 37 75. 2 94 cm
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Uncorking old sherry, William Pitt stands in the House of Commons, facing the opposition which is represented by bottles containing the heads of the most well-known opposition leaders including Fox

John Beasley Greene, Edfu-Sculptures and Inscriptions on Oriental Face, American, active France, 1832 - 1856, 1854, salted paper print from paper negative

Sigismund II Augustus, King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (engraving)
XIR382389 Sigismund II Augustus, King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania (engraving) by Custos, Dominicus or Custodis (c.1560-1612); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Study of Animals and Flowers, engraved by D. Loggan (engraving)
XCF272209 Study of Animals and Flowers, engraved by D. Loggan (engraving) by Hollar, Wenceslaus (1607-77) (after); Private Collection; Bohemian, out of copyright

The Sound-Head, Rattle-Head and Round-Head, 1642 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF271616 The Sound-Head, Rattle-Head and Round-Head, 1642 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The General Histoire of Virginia, New England and the Summer Isles, 1624 (engraving)
XJF264744 The General Histoire of Virginia, New England and the Summer Isles, 1624 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School

Who litigates must be shameless, patient and rich, Hendrick Goltzius, 1597

Portrait of Henry Stuart in oval frame, Cornelis van Dalen II, Simon Luttichuys, 1648-1664

Tabula Cebetis, Jacob Matham, print maker: Anonymous, Hendrick Goltzius, 1640

Thomas Aquinas, Jacob Bos, Antonio Lafreri, Antonio Michele Ghislieri, after c. 1557 - 1566

Shrimp and eel, Nicolaes de Bruyn, 1581 - 1656

Haddock and pike, Nicolaes de Bruyn, 1581 - 1656

The statue Pasquino, standing on a pedestal in the Piazza di Pasquino in Rome, Italy, Antonio Lafreri, 1522-1577

Map of Buda, 1686, Harmanus van Loon, Lodewijk XIV (koning van Frankrijk), 1693 - 1696

Battle of Sole Bay, 1665, Dirk Stoop, 1665

Fantastic invertebrates, including dolphin and dragonet, Nicolaes de Bruyn, 1581-1656

Fantastic invertebrates, including a seahorse, Nicolaes de Bruyn, 1581 - 1656

Lobster, crab and shells, print maker: Nicolaes de Bruyn, Francoys van Beusekom, 1581 - 1656

Carp and whitefish, Nicolaes de Bruyn, 1581-1656

The Excavations in Rome: Discovery of the House of the Vestal Virgins, Italy, 1883: 1
THE EXCAVATIONS IN ROME: DISCOVERY OF THE HOUSE OF THE VESTAL VIRGINS, ITALY, 1883: 1. General View of the Excavations which are being made between the Forum and the Palace of the Cmsars. 2

Halevys inscriptions; Edgar Degas, French, 1834 - 1917; about 1877; Black ink; 26 x 34.9 cm (10 1/4 x 13 3/4 in.)

Figure study and inscriptions; Theodore Gericault, French, 1791 - 1824; 1812 - 1814; Graphite; 15.2 x 10.6 cm (6 x 4 3/16 in.)

The Countess of Coningsby in the Costume of the Charlton Hunt, George Stubbs, 1724-1806, British

German 15th Century, Saint Agnes, c. 1490, hand-colored woodcut with manuscript inscriptions

Floating platform with a life ring, Sweden, Europe

Mailbox outside a tax office, Melsungen, Hesse, Germany, Europe

Love, illustration, concept

A sign Vorsicht Rutschgefahr, German for caution, slip hazard at the Hamburg harbour, Germany, Europe

Fruit stand, Altes Land region, Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe

Bath pearls

Hiking sign, Groeblalm mountain pastures near Mittenwald, Karwendelgebirge mountains, Werdenfelser Land area, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

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"Inscriptions: Unveiling the Stories Carved in Stone" From the ancient monuments of Cebu City to the grandeur of Persepolis in Iran, they have stood as silent witnesses to history. Each etched mark on stone or tapestry holds a tale waiting to be discovered. Step back in time at Leeds Workhouse and Burmantofts Cemetery, where weathered inscriptions reveal glimpses into lives long gone. Mr Howard Carter's meticulous documentation brought forth the treasures of Tutankhamun's tomb, showcasing how they are unlock secrets buried for centuries. Traveling further north, delve into Viking lore through carpet tapestries adorned with intricate runic inscriptions. These symbols speak volumes about their culture and conquests, leaving an indelible mark on history. Across continents, we find ourselves captivated by old inscriptions on the Ezana stone from the Kingdom of Aksum. As we decipher these enigmatic writings, a lost civilization begins to emerge from obscurity. Venturing inside Maes-Howe transports us to Neolithic times when our ancestors left their mark upon stone walls. The petroglyphs scattered across Arches National Park remind us that even nature itself becomes a canvas for human expression. In Egypt's rich heritage lies Nyankhre false door stela and Intef's funerary stela - both poignant reminders of ancient beliefs surrounding life after death. These beautifully carved pieces offer insights into Egyptian spirituality and reverence for departed souls. Finally, pay homage at Far East Oriental Japan Japanese British Cemetery - a solemn reminder of those who sacrificed their lives during tumultuous times. Let us remember "The Forgotten Dead" whose names are forever engraved upon memorials worldwide. Inscriptions transcend time and space; they connect us with our past while inspiring future generations to unravel mysteries yet untold. So let us pause amidst these enduring works of art and honor those who came before us, for their stories are etched in stone for eternity.