Non Western Script Collection (#4)

View of egyptian head sculpture
11. Head of a stone figurine, familiar from representations of Isis. From an Alexandrian workshop. 12 Head of a steatite figurine representing a Ptolemy Queen or a goddess. 13

Cambodia, Banteay Chhmar, Beware of landmines sign

Italy, Genoa, cherry blossoms in Yoshino by Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849), woodcut 19th century, Museo Di Arte Orientale Edoardo Chiossone (Art Museum)

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Gold collar, ring and bracelet, detail with incised name Heva, from princely burial of Germanic warrior
Barbarian civilizations, France, 5th century. Goldsmiths art. Treasure of Pouan, princely burial of a Germanic warrior. Gold collar, ring and bracelet. Detail with incised name Heva

Matzah, traditional Jewish, unleavened bread eaten during Passover

Ethiopia, two angels holding swords, from Arab manuscript
Arab manuscript, Coptic Period, 14th century. Parchment with text on magic, from Ethiopia. Illustration shows two angels holding a sword

Tunisia, Sidi Abdakkah, Mosaic depicting net fishing and octopus fishing
Roman civilization, 3rd century A.D. Mosaic depicting net fishing and octopus fishing. From Sidi Abdakkah, Tunisia

Clay working during colonial period by Fra Bernardino de Sahagun from The Code of Florence Historia general de las
Manuscript, Mexico, 16th century. Clay working during colonial period. From The Code of Florence " Historia general de las cosas de Nueva Espana" by Fra Bernardino de Sahagun in Spanish

Egyptian Grammar, Chapter I, plate, folio 10, by Jean Francois Champollion
Egyptian civilization - Jean Francois Champollion (1790-1832), Egyptian Grammar, 1841. Chapter I, plate, folio 10

The new fire, domestic pagan ritual with the devil by Fra Bernardino de Sahagun From The Code of Florence Historia
Manuscript, Mexico, 16th century. The new fire, domestic pagan ritual with the devil. From The Code of Florence " Historia general de las cosas de Nueva Espana" by Fra Bernardino de Sahagun

Painted limestone statues portraying Raherka and Meresankh
Egyptian civilization, Old Kingdom, Dynasty IV. Painted limestone statues portraying Raherka and Meresankh, height 52.8 cm. Detail. In the background a papyrus

The game of pelota, manuscript from Codex Borbonicus, 1562-1563
Aztec Manuscript, 16th century. The game of pelota. From the Codex Borbonicus, 1562-1563

Ostraka with hieratic writing about apparition of a ghost
Egyptian civilization, Second Intermediate Period. Ostraka with hieratic writing: the text is about the apparition of a ghost

Brick with handle, inscribed with names of manufacturers, Roman civilization
Roman civilization. Brick with handle, inscribed with the names of the manufacturers

Fragment of inscription with Attic decree written in Stoichedon
Greek civilization, 4th century b.C. A fragment of an inscription with an Attic decree written in Stoichedon

House of Aztec nobles by Fra Bernardino de Sahagun, from The Code of Florence Historia general de las cosas de Nueva
Manuscript, Mexico, 16th century. House of Aztec nobles. From The Code of Florence " Historia general de las cosas de Nueva Espana" by Fra Bernardino de Sahagun in Spanish and Nahuatl

Egyptian Grammar, Chapter I, plate, folio 2, by Jean Francois Champollion
Egyptian civilization - Jean Francois Champollion (1790-1832), Egyptian Grammar, 1841. Chapter I, plate, folio 2

Relief depicting tools of the trade, on Stele of dyer Gaio Pupuio Amico
Roman civilization. Stele of dyer Gaio Pupuio Amico. Detail: relief depicting the tools of the trade

Lebanon, Sidon, Sarcophagus of Eshmunazar II, King of Sidon, stone 5th century, France, Paris, Musee du Louvre, Phoenician art

Funerary stele with Greek inscription, cross with Alpha and Omega symbols
Egyptian civilization, Coptic Period, 3rd century. Funerary stele with Greek inscription, cross with Alpha and Omega symbols

Arab manuscript, The Gospels written in Arabic
Arab manuscript, Coptic Period, 14th century. The Gospels written in Arabic

Stele of the chief by craftsman Irtysen
Egyptian civilization, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty XI. Stele of the chief craftsman Irtysen (who lived at the time of Mentuhotep, 2060-2010 B.C.), boasting of the technical skills of the craftsman

Triangular antefix with mark of Roman Twentieth Victorious Valerian Legion
Roman civilization. Triangular antefix with mark of Roman Legion XX Valeria Victrix

Stele of trumpeter Cneus Coponius Felicio with horn on shoulder
Roman civilization, 2nd century A.D. Stele of the trumpeter Cneus Coponius Felicio with the horn on his shoulder. Copy of the relief located at the Ducal Palace in Mantua

Invention of the calendar, manuscript from Codex Borbonicus, 1562-1563
Aztec manuscript, 16th century. Invention of the calender. From the Codex Borbonicus, 1562-1563

Terracotta loom weights, from Forli, Emilia Romagna region, Italy
Roman civilization, 1st-2nd century. Terracotta loom weights. From Forli, Emilia Romagna region, Italy

Altar dedicated to Oceanus by Sixth Victorious Legion in occasion of safe sea crossing in 122
Roman civilization. Altar dedicated to Oceanus by the VI Legion Victrix in occasion of a safe sea crossing in 122. Copy from a work located at Newcastle, Black Gate Museum

Gold foil with Etruscan inscription, from Pyrgi, Italy
Etruscan civilization, 5th century b.C. Goldsmithery. Gold foil with Etruscan inscription. From Pyrgi, Italy

Mould for the Eucharist Sacrament representing a deer passing near a tree, terracotta
Christian Art - 5th century A.D - Deer passing near a tree - Terracotta mould for Eucharist

Steatite seal depicting an elephant, late Mohenjo-daro period Pakistan, Karachi, Museo Nazionale del Pakistan (Archaeological Museum), Indus Valley art

Tile depicting Saint Theodore on a horse killing the snake, terracotta 5th-6th Century A.D. Tunisia, Sousse, Musee Archeologique (Archaeological Museum), Early Christian art

Bronze plate with inscription in Achaean alphabet, text of a will by which Saotis gives his house
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Bronze plate with inscription in Achaean alphabet. Text of a will by which Saotis gives his house and properties to Sikainias, from Peteleia

Spider and Indian man bitten by spider by Fra Bernardino de Sahagun from The Code of Florence Historia general de las
Manuscript, Mexico, 16th century. Spider and Indian man bitten by spider. From The Code of Florence " Historia general de las cosas de Nueva Espana" by Fra Bernardino de Sahagun in Spanish

Bulgaria, Laskarevo, Funerary bas-relief portraying a couple 2nd century A.D. Bulgaria, Sofia, Natsionalen Arheologitcheski Muzej Ban (Archaeological Museum), Roman art

Inscribed insignia of Twentieth Victorious Valerian Legion
Roman civilization. Inscribed insignia of the XX Imperial Legion

Stele of Andes, depicting man on horseback
Roman civilization, 2nd century A.D. Stele of Andes, of the Ala (wing) I of the Hispani

Funerary stone of gladiator of Thracian origin - Relief of gladiator with armour and engraving of Ammias of Araxios
Roman civilization, 3rd century A.D. - Funerary stone of a gladiator of Thracian origin - Relief of the gladiator with armour and engraving of Ammias of Araxios

Scribe tools, clay seal pad, Egyptian civilization
Egyptian civilization. Scribe tools. Clay seal pad

Etruscan civilization, Travertine marble stele with Celtic-Latin bilingual inscription, side A, From Todi
Etruscan civilization, 2nd century b.C. Travertine marble stele with Celtic-Latin bilingual inscription, side A. From Todi, Umbria Region, Italy

Minoan civilization. Clay tablets with Linear B writing
Minoan civilization, XVI-XIII century b.C. Clay tablets with Linear B writing

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Italy, Genoa, Keisai Eisen (1790-1848), woodcut 19th century, Museo Di Arte Orientale Edoardo Chiossone (Art Museum)

China, Landscape 19th century, private collection

Cakkavala, from Burmese cosmological manuscript, 19th Century
Cartography, Asia, 19th-century. Cakkavala, from a burmese cosmological manuscript from the late 19th century

Italy, Veneto, Albignasego, Paleovenet funerary stele representing the dead descending into the underworld Italy, Padova, Musei Civici Eremitani, Museo Archeologico (Archaeological Museum), Italic art

Egypt, Beginning of the Book of the Dead, Papyrus by Khonsumes
Egyptian civilization, Third Intermediate Period. Beginning of the Book of the Dead. Papyrus of Khonsumes. Detail: the deceased making offerings to Osiris, Isis and Nephthys

Basalt sarcophagus called The Lovers Fountain by Luigi Mayer, 1804, engraving
Egypt, 19th century. Basalt sarcophagus called the Lovers Fountain. Engraving from Vedute, by Luigi Mayer, 1804

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Explore the captivating world of non-western scripts, where ancient tales and cultural heritage are etched into every stroke. Embark on a journey along the Everest Base Camp Trek, where majestic stupas and Mani stones stand as silent witnesses to centuries-old traditions. Marvel at the 3000 BC cuneiform writing on clay slabs, a front-row view into the birth of written language. In Okinawa's Naha city, Surijo Castle proudly displays its UNESCO World Cultural Heritage status, showcasing Japan's rich history through intricate script. Travel further east to Russia's Karelia region and discover Kizhi Pogost, adorned with holy icon frescoes in the church of Transfiguration on Kizhi Island. Istanbul beckons with its mosaic masterpiece in Haghia Sophia Mosque; behold Virgin Mary cradling Jesus in her arms—a testament to Turkey's diverse cultural tapestry. Venture south to Hsipaw Township in Myanmar and witness Burmese script adorning walls while a senior Buddhist monk imparts wisdom in the background. Delve into Byzantine artistry with a miniature from Oracle of Leo VI Wise depicting Constantinople between two ravens—an enchanting glimpse into an empire long gone. In Ethiopia's Aksum lies Church of St Mary of Zion, adorned with vibrant frescoes that have stood for centuries as testaments to faith. Unearth fragments of history within the Papyrus of the King or Royal Canon—a window into ancient Egyptian civilization and their mastery over hieroglyphics. Traverse China's Sichuan province to Dujiangyan irrigation system; here, people pray amidst Two Kings Temple while characters dance across temple walls. Transport yourself back to Macedonia under King Perseus' reign through his minted tetradrachm—coins that tell stories beyond their monetary value. Finally, immerse yourself in Japanese poetry as vases decorated with Adonis come alive alongside poems by Ichotei Mitsunori and Fudegaki.