Non Western Script Collection (#6)

Explore the captivating world of non-western scripts, where ancient tales and cultural heritage are etched into every stroke

Non Western Script Collection: Painted wooden tablet from Pitsa

Painted wooden tablet from Pitsa
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. 520-500 a.C. Painted wooden tablet, 520-500 b.C. From Pitsa

Non Western Script Collection: Stone loom weight with carved alphabet, from Monte Loffa, Veneto Region

Stone loom weight with carved alphabet, from Monte Loffa, Veneto Region
Prehistory, Italy, Iron Age. Stone loom weight with carved alphabet. From Monte Loffa, Veneto Region

Non Western Script Collection: Steatite seal, from the Indus Valley

Steatite seal, from the Indus Valley
Indus Art - 2.500 b.C. - Stone (steatite) seal of the Indus Valley

Non Western Script Collection: Pakistan, Mohenjo-daro, Pashupati steatite seal

Pakistan, Mohenjo-daro, Pashupati steatite seal 26th-25th century B.C. Indus Valley art

Non Western Script Collection: Germany, Altar dedicated to the Matres

Germany, Altar dedicated to the Matres
Roman civilization, Germany. Altar dedicated to the Matres, female deities

Non Western Script Collection: Romania, Temple shaped aedicula with two figures of the goddess Nemesis

Romania, Temple shaped aedicula with two figures of the goddess Nemesis 2nd-3rd century A.D. Romania, Bucharest, Muzeul National de Istorie al Romaniei (archaeological and art museum), Greek art

Non Western Script Collection: Minoan civilization, clay tablet with inscriptions in Linear B, from Haghia Triada

Minoan civilization, clay tablet with inscriptions in Linear B, from Haghia Triada
Minoan civilization, 15th century b.C. Clay tablet with inscriptions in Linear B. From Knossos. 1405-1400 a.C

Non Western Script Collection: The Virgin and

The Virgin and Child Pelagonitissa. Zrze Monastery. 1421. Byzantine Icon. Macedonia, Ex-Yugoslavia. NOTE: This image avail. up to 100MB. Call for details

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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.