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Middle Eastern Collection (#7)

"Exploring the Enchanting Middle East: A Journey through Iran, Lebanon, Dubai, Israel, Egypt, Jordan

Background imageMiddle Eastern Collection: Stela of Shamshi-Adad V, ancient Assyria. (print)

Stela of Shamshi-Adad V, ancient Assyria. (print)
7419911 Stela of Shamshi-Adad V, ancient Assyria. (print); (add.info.: The Stela of Shamshi-Adad V behind a sacrificial altar from Nimrud, ancient Assyria, modern day Iraq)

Background imageMiddle Eastern Collection: Map showing the coming of the Seljuks, 11th century. (print)

Map showing the coming of the Seljuks, 11th century. (print)
7420047 Map showing the coming of the Seljuks, 11th century. (print); (add.info.: Map showing the coming of the Seljuks, 11th century. From the book Outline of History by H.G)

Background imageMiddle Eastern Collection: Map of Das Heilige Land 1554 [Translation: The Holy land], 1554 (vellum)

Map of Das Heilige Land 1554 [Translation: The Holy land], 1554 (vellum)
7339649 Map of Das Heilige Land 1554 [Translation: The Holy land], 1554 (vellum) by Agnese, Battista (c.1500-64); 26x40 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageMiddle Eastern Collection: reliefs from the Tripylon Stairs of Persepolis (low relief)

reliefs from the Tripylon Stairs of Persepolis (low relief)
UIG5415963 reliefs from the Tripylon Stairs of Persepolis (low relief); (add.info.: Persian sculpture. Aquemenida. Persepolis (Takht-e-Jamshid). Palatial city built by King Dario I in 518 BC

Background imageMiddle Eastern Collection: Ceramic flask lustre painted, hand made, 12th-13th century AD, Gorgan, glass and ceramics museum

Ceramic flask lustre painted, hand made, 12th-13th century AD, Gorgan, glass and ceramics museum, Tehran, Iran (photo)
5309222 Ceramic flask lustre painted, hand made, 12th-13th century AD, Gorgan, glass and ceramics museum, Tehran, Iran (photo); Photo © Stefano Baldini

Background imageMiddle Eastern Collection: Sculpture of Tell Halaf (clay)

Sculpture of Tell Halaf (clay)
5307173 Sculpture of Tell Halaf (clay); (add.info.: Tell Halaf. Clay Fertility Idol. approx. 5.000 BC. Ancient Near East. Anatolia (central Turkey) and Northern Syria. Tell Halaf

Background imageMiddle Eastern Collection: Sculpture of Tell Halaf (clay)

Sculpture of Tell Halaf (clay)
5307168 Sculpture of Tell Halaf (clay); (add.info.: Tell Halaf. Clay Fertility Idol. approx. 5.000 BC. Ancient Near East. Anatolia (central Turkey) and Northern Syria. Tell Halaf

Background imageMiddle Eastern Collection: Sculpture of Tell Halaf (clay)

Sculpture of Tell Halaf (clay)
5307167 Sculpture of Tell Halaf (clay); (add.info.: Tell Halaf. Clay Fertility Idol. approx. 5.000 BC. Ancient Near East. Anatolia (central Turkey) and Northern Syria. Tell Halaf

Background imageMiddle Eastern Collection: French 19th century. illustration. showing Saint Barbara. known in the Eastern Orthodox Church as

French 19th century. illustration. showing Saint Barbara. known in the Eastern Orthodox Church as the Great Martyr
5306126 French 19th century. illustration. showing Saint Barbara. known in the Eastern Orthodox Church as the Great Martyr Barbara; (add.info.: French 19th century. illustration)

Background imageMiddle Eastern Collection: Order of the Lion and the Sun

Order of the Lion and the Sun
5304569 Order of the Lion and the Sun.; (add.info.: Order of the Lion and the Sun. Iran, Tehran Dated 1826-27. Fath Ali Shah created this order in 1810)

Background imageMiddle Eastern Collection: Order of the Lion and the Sun, 1826-27 (enamel)

Order of the Lion and the Sun, 1826-27 (enamel)
5304565 Order of the Lion and the Sun, 1826-27 (enamel); (add.info.: Order of the Lion and the Sun. Iran, Tehran Dated 1826-27)

Background imageMiddle Eastern Collection: The Battle of Lepanto, October 7, 1571

The Battle of Lepanto, October 7, 1571
7177121 The Battle of Lepanto, October 7, 1571.; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Lepanto, October 7, 1571, when the fleet of the Holy League, a coalition of Catholic States)

Background imageMiddle Eastern Collection: Vank cathedral, Esfahan, Iran (photo)

Vank cathedral, Esfahan, Iran (photo)
7062382 Vank cathedral, Esfahan, Iran (photo); Isfahan, Iran; (add.info.: Vank cathedral, Esfahan, Iran); Photo © Stefano Baldini

Background imageMiddle Eastern Collection: Alexander and the body of Daruis III. Alexander III of Macedon, 20/21 July 356 BC-10/11 June 323 BC

Alexander and the body of Daruis III. Alexander III of Macedon, 20/21 July 356 BC-10/11 June 323 BC
6867240 Alexander and the body of Daruis III. Alexander III of Macedon, 20/21 July 356 BC-10/11 June 323 BC, aka Alexander the Great. King of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon. Darius III, c

Background imageMiddle Eastern Collection: Mount Zion, Jerusalem in the early 19th century. From Cassell's Universal History

Mount Zion, Jerusalem in the early 19th century. From Cassell's Universal History, published 1888 (b/w engraving)
6867226 Mount Zion, Jerusalem in the early 19th century. From Cassell's Universal History, published 1888 (b/w engraving); (add.info.: Mount Zion, Jerusalem in the early 19th century)

Background imageMiddle Eastern Collection: The Mankiala stupa, Tope Mankiala, Mankiala, Potohar plateau, Punjab near Rawalpindi, Pakistan

The Mankiala stupa, Tope Mankiala, Mankiala, Potohar plateau, Punjab near Rawalpindi, Pakistan
6428090 The Mankiala stupa, Tope Mankiala, Mankiala, Potohar plateau, Punjab near Rawalpindi, Pakistan, seen here in the 19th century

Background imageMiddle Eastern Collection: Map of Palestine at the time of Jesus Christ, 1908 (printing)

Map of Palestine at the time of Jesus Christ, 1908 (printing)
8672362 Map of Palestine at the time of Jesus Christ, 1908 (printing); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of Palestine in the time of Our Lord Jesus Christ)

Background imageMiddle Eastern Collection: Map showing the land of the Hebrews, 1936

Map showing the land of the Hebrews, 1936
7125142 Map showing the land of the Hebrews, 1936; (add.info.: Map showing the land of the Hebrews. From A Short History of the World, published c.1936); Photo © Ken Welsh

Background imageMiddle Eastern Collection: The city walls at Fener, built by Theodosius II, 413-447 (photo)

The city walls at Fener, built by Theodosius II, 413-447 (photo)
BEN82588 The city walls at Fener, built by Theodosius II, 413-447 (photo); Istanbul, Turkey; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

Background imageMiddle Eastern Collection: Selim Kahn III, from Portraits of the Emperors of Turkey, 1815 (mezzotint)

Selim Kahn III, from Portraits of the Emperors of Turkey, 1815 (mezzotint, hand-coloured with brush and w/c)
5862159 Selim Kahn III, from Portraits of the Emperors of Turkey, 1815 (mezzotint, hand-coloured with brush and w/c) by Young, John (1755-1825); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Background imageMiddle Eastern Collection: Plan of Temple at Paphos (engraving)

Plan of Temple at Paphos (engraving)
8632824 Plan of Temple at Paphos (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of Temple at Paphos)

Background imageMiddle Eastern Collection: Sarcophagus from Amathus (engraving)

Sarcophagus from Amathus (engraving)
8632814 Sarcophagus from Amathus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sarcophagus from Amathus)

Background imageMiddle Eastern Collection: Phoenicia (colour litho)

Phoenicia (colour litho)
8632813 Phoenicia (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Phoenicia. Illustration for Phoenicia by George Rawlinson (T Fisher Unwin and G P Putnam)

Background imageMiddle Eastern Collection: The Holy Land as allotted by Joshua to the Twelve Tribes of Israel (colour litho)

The Holy Land as allotted by Joshua to the Twelve Tribes of Israel (colour litho)
8630305 The Holy Land as allotted by Joshua to the Twelve Tribes of Israel (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMiddle Eastern Collection: Bab Sherki, Damascus (colour litho)

Bab Sherki, Damascus (colour litho)
8645151 Bab Sherki, Damascus (colour litho) by Thomas, Margaret (1843-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bab Sherki, Damascus)

Background imageMiddle Eastern Collection: Temple of the King's Mother, Palmyra (colour litho)

Temple of the King's Mother, Palmyra (colour litho)
8645147 Temple of the King's Mother, Palmyra (colour litho) by Thomas, Margaret (1843-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Temple of the King's Mother, Palmyra)

Background imageMiddle Eastern Collection: Solitary Column, Palmyra (colour litho)

Solitary Column, Palmyra (colour litho)
8645135 Solitary Column, Palmyra (colour litho) by Thomas, Margaret (1843-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Solitary Column, Palmyra)

Background imageMiddle Eastern Collection: A Merchant, Grand Bazaar, Damascus (colour litho)

A Merchant, Grand Bazaar, Damascus (colour litho)
8645122 A Merchant, Grand Bazaar, Damascus (colour litho) by Thomas, Margaret (1843-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Merchant, Grand Bazaar, Damascus)

Background imageMiddle Eastern Collection: A Seller of Sweets, Damascus (colour litho)

A Seller of Sweets, Damascus (colour litho)
8645120 A Seller of Sweets, Damascus (colour litho) by Thomas, Margaret (1843-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Seller of Sweets, Damascus)

Background imageMiddle Eastern Collection: In the Fruit Bazaar, Damascus (colour litho)

In the Fruit Bazaar, Damascus (colour litho)
8645109 In the Fruit Bazaar, Damascus (colour litho) by Thomas, Margaret (1843-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Fruit Bazaar, Damascus)

Background imageMiddle Eastern Collection: The Small Temple, Baalbek (colour litho)

The Small Temple, Baalbek (colour litho)
8645106 The Small Temple, Baalbek (colour litho) by Thomas, Margaret (1843-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Small Temple, Baalbek)

Background imageMiddle Eastern Collection: The Tekkiyeh, Damascus (colour litho)

The Tekkiyeh, Damascus (colour litho)
8645105 The Tekkiyeh, Damascus (colour litho) by Thomas, Margaret (1843-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tekkiyeh, Damascus)

Background imageMiddle Eastern Collection: Camels and Drivers outside Damascus (colour litho)

Camels and Drivers outside Damascus (colour litho)
8645103 Camels and Drivers outside Damascus (colour litho) by Thomas, Margaret (1843-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Camels and Drivers outside Damascus)

Background imageMiddle Eastern Collection: Temple of Venus, Baalbek (colour litho)

Temple of Venus, Baalbek (colour litho)
8645102 Temple of Venus, Baalbek (colour litho) by Thomas, Margaret (1843-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Temple of Venus, Baalbek)

Background imageMiddle Eastern Collection: A Cedar of Lebanon (colour litho)

A Cedar of Lebanon (colour litho)
8645097 A Cedar of Lebanon (colour litho) by Thomas, Margaret (1843-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Cedar of Lebanon)

Background imageMiddle Eastern Collection: Egypt: The Railway Station (b/w photo)

Egypt: The Railway Station (b/w photo)
8640231 Egypt: The Railway Station (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Railway Station)

Background imageMiddle Eastern Collection: Egypt: Pyramids (b/w photo)

Egypt: Pyramids (b/w photo)
8640222 Egypt: Pyramids (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pyramids. One of a bound set of postcards of Egypt (LL, ie Levy & Neurdein)

Background imageMiddle Eastern Collection: Egypt: Pyramids and Sphinx (b/w photo)

Egypt: Pyramids and Sphinx (b/w photo)
8640225 Egypt: Pyramids and Sphinx (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pyramids and Sphinx)

Background imageMiddle Eastern Collection: The retreat from Maiwand (engraving)

The retreat from Maiwand (engraving)
8636189 The retreat from Maiwand (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The retreat from Maiwand)

Background imageMiddle Eastern Collection: Tunny, Turbine, Turbot, Turkey, Turnip, Turnstile, Turtle, Tweezers, Unload, Unlock, Unpack

Tunny, Turbine, Turbot, Turkey, Turnip, Turnstile, Turtle, Tweezers, Unload, Unlock, Unpack, Unsheathe (engraving)
8650082 Tunny, Turbine, Turbot, Turkey, Turnip, Turnstile, Turtle, Tweezers, Unload, Unlock, Unpack, Unsheathe (engraving) by German School

Background imageMiddle Eastern Collection: Ancient Jerusalem (engraving)

Ancient Jerusalem (engraving)
8655507 Ancient Jerusalem (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Jerusalem)

Background imageMiddle Eastern Collection: Destruction of Jerusalem by Titus (engraving)

Destruction of Jerusalem by Titus (engraving)
8655502 Destruction of Jerusalem by Titus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Destruction of Jerusalem by Titus, 70)

Background imageMiddle Eastern Collection: Jerusalem Jew (coloured photo)

Jerusalem Jew (coloured photo)
8635423 Jerusalem Jew (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jerusalem Jew. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageMiddle Eastern Collection: Baptism of Boris I, 864 (litho)

Baptism of Boris I, 864 (litho)
8661425 Baptism of Boris I, 864 (litho) by Valda, John Harris (1874-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baptism of Boris I, 864)

Background imageMiddle Eastern Collection: Colonization of Cyprus by the Phoenicians (litho)

Colonization of Cyprus by the Phoenicians (litho)
8660878 Colonization of Cyprus by the Phoenicians (litho) by Rowlandson, George Derville (1861-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colonization of Cyprus by the Phoenicians)

Background imageMiddle Eastern Collection: Croesus led before Cyrus on the Capture of Sardis (litho)

Croesus led before Cyrus on the Capture of Sardis (litho)
8660846 Croesus led before Cyrus on the Capture of Sardis (litho) by Morrow, Edwin A. (1877-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Croesus led before Cyrus on the Capture of Sardis)

Background imageMiddle Eastern Collection: A Migration of Scythian Tribes through a Pass in the Mountains of Asia Minor (litho)

A Migration of Scythian Tribes through a Pass in the Mountains of Asia Minor (litho)
8660844 A Migration of Scythian Tribes through a Pass in the Mountains of Asia Minor (litho) by Moore-Jones, Horace (1867-1922); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMiddle Eastern Collection: King Milinda asks Questions, BC 140 (litho)

King Milinda asks Questions, BC 140 (litho)
8661016 King Milinda asks Questions, BC 140 (litho) by Ruith, Horace van (1839-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Milinda asks Questions, Bc.140)




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