Numerical Collection

Mesopotamia. Clay Tablet. Pictographs drawn. Iraq. Late Preh
Mesopotamia. Clay Tablet. Pictographs drawn. Early writing tablet recording the allocation of beer. Iraq. Late Prehistoric period. 3100-3000BC. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

Rhind Mathematical Papyrus, from Thebes, Egypt, c1550 BC
Detail of the Rhind mathematical papyrus, showing mathematical problems, from Thebes, Egypt, End of the Second Intermediate Period, c1550 BC

Babylonian cuneiform numerals. Key to the clay-pressed Cuneiform numerals used in the later Babylonian period (2000BC to 75AD)

Postcard, depicting Danzig, to celebrate 12. 12. 12. (litho)
692841 Postcard, depicting Danzig, to celebrate 12.12.12. (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Celebration of the date 12th December 1912)

Number 6
The number 6 - extracted from a point of sale card (indicating that an item is special value at 9 d.) Date: c.1920

Montage of a number of numbers

Quaternionic fractals
Haemoglobin. Computer model of the haemoglobin molecule that transports oxygen around the body in red blood cells. It has four iron-containing haem groups (coloured spheres)

Three views of a wolf bone excavated at Vestonice
Proof that the mammoth-hunters of 30, 000 years ago knew how to count: three views of a wolf bone (the radius) marked with numerical notches

Piece of paper on a desk with a large number 4
A piece of paper on a desk with a large printed number 4

Pascals triangle. The property of this triangle is that each number is the sum of the two numbers directly above it. This triangular construct was known to earlier mathematicians in a slightly

Card Index Filing
File cards in the Shannon Alphabetical and Numerical System of Vertical Filing

Piece of paper on a desk with a large number 12
A piece of paper on a desk with a large handwritten number 12

Number 9
The number 9 - extracted from a point of sale card (indicating that an item is special value at 9 d.) Date: c.1920

Stock Market Indices, Figures and Prices C016 / 9198
Stock market indices, figures or prices. A stock market or equity market is a public entity (a loose network of economic transactions)

Stock Market Indices, Figures and Prices. C016 / 9193
Stock market indices, figures or prices. A stock market or equity market is a public entity (a loose network of economic transactions)

Stock Market Indices, Figures and Prices C016 / 9192
Stock market indices, figures or prices. A stock market or equity market is a public entity (a loose network of economic transactions)

Data Analysis computer artwork C016 / 9202
Conversion of numeric data into digital data. Analysis of data is a process of inspecting, cleaning, transforming, and modeling data with the goal of discovering useful information

Brain, conceptual artwork
Brain surrounded by numbers, conceptual computer artwork

Mathematical artwork. Computer-generated image derived form polynomial equations

Franklins magic circle of circles
Magic circle of circles. Figure derived by Benjamin Franklin containing the numbers 12 to 75 inclusive on a set of concentric circular spaces across eight radii

Digital knowledge, conceptual image
MODEL RELEASED. Digital knowledge, conceptual image. Human hand reaching into a stream of numbers, representing a search for knowledge in the digital information age

Zero - concept and symbol
Zero, symbolised by the numeric character 0, is both a number and a numerical digit that acts as a placeholder in place-number value systems

Great Scot, Some Growth
A comment on the impressive growth of contribution by Canada to the Allied effort during World War I. The towering Canadian soldier here is a symbol of numerical force

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"Unraveling the Numerical Mysteries: From Mesopotamia to Prague" Step back in time to ancient Mesopotamia, where clay tablets were etched with pictographs drawn as numerical symbols. These artifacts from Iraq's Late Prehistoric period provide a glimpse into the early beginnings notation. Fast forward to Thebes, Egypt around 1550 BC, and we encounter the Rhind Mathematical Papyrus. This remarkable document showcases advanced mathematical concepts such as fractions and geometry, revealing the Egyptians' sophisticated understanding of numbers. Meanwhile, in Babylonian civilization, cuneiform numerals emerged as a unique system for recording quantities. These wedge-shaped marks on clay tablets allowed for efficient calculations and paved the way for future mathematical developments. Traveling to Europe's enchanting city of Prague, one encounters an astronomical clock in Old Town Square. This intricate masterpiece not only tells time but also displays various numerical indicators that once guided celestial observations. Delve into more recent history with a postcard celebrating 12. , showcasing lithographic artistry depicting Danzig. Numbers take center stage here as they mark this special date forever captured on paper. In everyday life, numbers surround us - like a piece of paper on a desk adorned with a large number 4 or another displaying an eye-catching number They remind us of their omnipresence and influence over our daily routines. Yet some numbers hold deeper significance; consider the power behind number 12 or even number 9 – both carrying cultural symbolism across different civilizations throughout history. A captivating montage reveals an array of diverse numbers intertwined harmoniously – reminding us that mathematics is truly universal and transcends borders and cultures alike. Venturing into abstract realms lies quaternionic fractals - mesmerizing geometric patterns derived from complex algebraic equations involving four-dimensional space-time coordinates. A testament to humanity's fascination with exploring numerical intricacies beyond conventional boundaries.