Ornament Collection (page 100)

POMPEIIAN ORNAMENT. Columns and Capitals. Line engravings, 20th century

PETERS JUL, c1870. Admiring the Christmas tree. Engraved illustration from Peters Jul (Peters Christmas), a Danish childrens story published at Copenhagen, c1870

PETERS JUL, c1870. Father Christmas arriving with the Christmas tree at Peters house. Engraved illustrations from Peters Jul (Peters Christmas), a Danish childrens story published at Copenhagen, c1870

CHRISTMAS TREE. Children gathering around the Christmas tree. Line engraving, 19th century

CHRISTMAS TREE, 1907. The Dear Old Tree by Luella Wilson Smith. Line engraving, 1907

TEXTILE MILL, 1747. The Fellow Prentices at the Looms. Plate 1 from William Hogarths series of engravings on Industry and Idleness, 1747

CHRISTMAS TREE, 1864. Wood engraving, American, 1864

Brass ornament, two birds
A brass ornament, depicting two birds with overlapping heads. Possibly of relevance to Hindu philosophy and religion

Brass ornament, two birds and tree
A brass ornament, depicting two birds pecking at a tree. Possibly of relevance to Hindu philosophy and religion

Bohemian glass by Harrach and Hofmann
A selection of Bohemian fancy glass on display at the International Exhibition of 1862, featuring pieces by two manufacturers, Harrach of Bohemia, and Hofmann of Prague. Date: 1862

Bohemian glass at the Great Exhibition, 1851
A display of fancy Bohemian coloured glass on display at the Great Exhibition in 1851. Date: 1851

Royal Wedding Presents at St Jamess Palace - jewels
Worth a Kings ransom, some of the jewels presented to Princess Marina of Greece on her marriage to Prince George, Duke of Kent on 29 November 1934

Part of the Inscription from the True Cross
Reliquary containing part of the Inscription from the True Cross - from Santa Croce (Church of the Holy Cross of Jerusalem) in Rome, Italy. Date: circa 1910s

Pieter Burman
PIETER BURMAN Dutch scholar and poet - Fame trumpets his praises, a cupid carves his name on a monument while others prepare garlands to ornament his brow... Date: 1668 - 1741

TULA: TOLTEC MONUMENTS. Giant warrior monuments decorated with stylized butterflies, the Toltec emblem. They stand at the top of a pyramid at Tula, in Hidalgo, Mexico, 900-1200

Western crowned pigeon (Goura cristata), also known as the common or blue crowned pigeon, showing the elaborate crest of feathers on its head

Sundial, RHS Garden Rosemoor, Devon, UK
Garden sundial. This sundial is used to measure time by the position of the sun. The shadow cast on the dial face points to indicate the hour of the day

Ingredients for cooking Thai food with a buddha statue (left) and chopsticks (lower right). The ingredients include noodles, cashew nuts, ginger, chillies, garlic, coriander

Scythian gold ornament, 4th century BC
Scythian gold ornament. Details of animals depicted on a gold chest ornament found during archaeological excavations in the Ukraine

Stone Age skeletons and mammoth ivory. The mammoth ivory decorations are in the mouth of the skeleton in the foreground, and in the ornaments on this skeleton and the one in the background

Emerald and diamond bracelet
515524 01/01/1993 Bracelet from Russias Diamond Fund, by artists, jewelers V. Nikolayev and G. Aleksakhin. 1977. Emerald in the center is 11.83 carats. Platinum, gold, diamonds, emeralds

Christmas scene, artwork

Neanderthal with shell ornament, artwork. Like modern humans, Neanderthals (Homo neanderthalensis) are members of the Homo genus

Garden sculptures
Garden ornaments. Sculptures of a woman and a boy. Photographed at the RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) garden in Rosemoor, Devon, UK

Christmas lights. Row of houses adorned with Christmas lights and ornaments at night

Stone cherub garden ornament beneath a hosta plant (Hosta sieboldiana Elegans )

Garden pond containing water lilies (Nymphaea sp.) and irises (Iris sp.). The pond is surrounded by a box hedge. The trees in bloom are golden chain (Laburnum sp. yellow) and viburnum (Viburnum sp)

Garden statue. Statue of a woman in a garden beside a box hedge (Buxus sp.). Photographed in the Knightshayes Court Gardens, Devon, UK

Statue of a duck and terracotta pots amongst flowers underneath a birch tree (Betula sp.). The flowers are common foxgloves (Digitalis purpurea), pink, stonecrop (Sedum sp.)

Stone birdbath amongst flowers in a garden. The potted plant is a Hosta (Hosta Golden Edger ) and the red flowers are Scottish flame flowers (Tropaeolum speciosum)

Garden flowers and plant pot. Gravel border containing spurge (Euphorbia) and verbena flowers

Silent Film Still. Anita Page
SILENT FILM STILL. Anita Page

MAYAN VASE, 700-900 A. D. Painted ceramic Mayan vase depicting a warrior or priest, from Jaina, Campeche, Mexico
MAYAN VASE, 700-900 A.D. Painted ceramic Mayan vase depicting a warrior or priest, from Jaina, Campeche, Mexico, 700-900 A.D. Height: 16.5 cm

SONG OF ROLAND, 778 A. D. Roland, Charlemagnes nephew and the favorite of his twelve paladins
SONG OF ROLAND, 778 A.D. Roland, Charlemagnes nephew and the favorite of his twelve paladins, attacked with other Frankish forces (right) at Roncesvalles in the Pyrenees in 778 A.D

CHRISTMAS TRAIN. Drawing by William H. Bradley (1868-1962)

Sheraton Fiji Resort, Denarau Island, Fiji, Melanesia, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Pacific

USA, Washington, Bellingham. Toy Santa Claus on skis and snow. Credit as: Steve Satushek / Jaynes Gallery / Danita Delimont

USA, Arizona, Tucson: Presidio Historic District House Detail

USA, Oregon, Portland. Silver glass Christmas ornaments with single red ornament

Mexico, San Miguel de Allende, Villa entrance to garden. Credit as: Nancy Rotenberg
Mexico, San Miguel de Allende. Garden and entrance to home. Credit as: Nancy Rotenberg / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Holiday still life. Christmas cookies & milk for Santa. Property released

Holiday still life. Christmas cookies & milk for Santa. Property released

Hofkirche Chapel in the Residenz Palace, Baroque, Wurzburg Germany

Canada, Alberta, Edmonton. West Edmonton Mall. Canadas 2nd most visited destination toped only by Niagara Falls. Christmas decorations at the mall

Patton Museum of Cavalry and Armor-
USA-Kentucky-Fort Knox: Patton Museum of Cavalry and Armor- Car of General George S. Patton

USA, North America, Indiana
USA, Indiana, Auburn: Auburn, Cord, Duesenberg Car Museum

Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Car Museum-
USA-Indiana-Auburn: Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Car Museum- 1930s Auburn Car Detail-Lalique Crystal Radiator Cap

FRANCE, Jura, Doubs, MONTBELIARD/SOCHAUX: Peugeot Car Museum by Main Peugeot Car Plant, Peugeot Cars of the 1930 s

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"Ornament: A Kaleidoscope of Beauty and Culture" From the intricate carvings on The Oak to the shimmering Gold Lunulae and Axehead, early Bronze Age artifacts from St Merryn, Cornwall, ornaments have always held a special place in human history. In Paris, France, the Champs-Elysees boasts The Paiva Mansion adorned with exquisite ornamentation that captivates passersby. Meanwhile, at New York City's Harkness Theatre, a mesmerizing mural by Enrique Senis-Oliver pays homage to Terpsichore, the goddess of dance. Traveling back in time to ancient civilizations, we encounter The Trundholm sun chariot - an ornamental masterpiece from the Early Bronze Age that still astounds us today. And who can forget the elegance of Prince Wales Feathers adorning regal attire? Moving forward in time brings us to 1913 when The Winter Egg was crafted using quartz, platinum, orthoclase and diamonds - a true testament to opulence and craftsmanship. Similarly impressive is Josiah Wedgwood and Sons Ltd. 's medallion dating back to 1775-1780. Venturing eastward takes us to Baranagore in West Bengal where Char Bangla Temple stands as a magnificent example of ornate architecture steeped in Indian tradition. On another note entirely is Rolls Royce's advertisement showcasing luxury cars as modern-day ornaments. Delving into Russian culture reveals Matryoschka dolls - charming wooden figurines nested within one another like delicate ornaments waiting to be discovered. Lastly but certainly not least is Krishna painted on glass; an artistic expression of devotion that adds beauty wherever it resides. Whether it be through ancient relics or contemporary creations, ornamentation continues to enchant our senses while reflecting diverse cultures across time and space.