Ornamental Collection (#65)

Tench (Tinca tinca) Golden Tench ornamental form, adult, swimming, Devon, England, October

Tulip (Tulipa sp. ) flowerbud, emerging through snow in garden, Hanbury, Staffordshire, England, March
Tulip (Tulipa sp.) flowerbud, emerging through snow in garden, Hanbury, Staffordshire, England, March

Squash (Cucurbita sp. ) harvested ornamental crop in pile, near Pouzay, Indre-et-Loire, Central France, September
Squash (Cucurbita sp.) harvested ornamental crop in pile, near Pouzay, Indre-et-Loire, Central France, September

Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) introduced species, close-up of stems and berries, growing on house wall, Dordogne, France, November

Box (Buxus sempervirens) close-up of fruit with open capsules, in garden hedge, Suffolk, England, September

Box (Buxus sempervirens) close-up of leaves underside and buds, in garden, Suffolk, England, September

Box (Buxus sempervirens) close-up of fruit and leaves, in garden hedge, Mendlesham, Suffolk, England, August

Lawson Cypress (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) close-up of open cones, in garden, Suffolk, England, September

Red Horse Chestnut (Aesculus x carnea) close-up of leaf, in garden, Suffolk, England, August

Singapore, Mount Faber Park, gold and orange coloured fish swimming in ornamental pond, small footbridge crossing pond, miniature lighthouse, people watching fish, palm trees in background

Singapore, Japanese and Chinese gardens, landscaping and ornamental lake, potted bonsai trees, path twisting, traditional pagoda in background

India, stacks of bright glass, lacquer and plastic bangles, variety of colours with jewelled detail, for sale at street market

Flower boat, Domaso, Lake Como, Italian Lakes, Lombardy, Italy, Europe

Rose Quartz

Replica of ancient Egyptian oil lamp

Illustration of Pyrus salicifolia (Willow-leaved Pear), an ornamental tree showing summer leaves and bare winter branches

Bark chips, close up

A rock garden in late spring

Protecting ornamental tree stem with spiral, wrap-around, plastic tubing

19th century Tunbridgeware, birds eye maple tea caddy, the dome top with tessera view of Eridge castle, the interior with two lidded divisions, the swept sides with band of tessera roses

England, Gloucestershire, Winchcombe Church, an animal god, carved from stone, which represented qualities such as strength in pagan times

China, Beijing, Forbidden City, Imperial Garden, imperial lions head on wall, detail

Great Britain, Wales, South Glamorgan, Cardiff Castle, a stone lion guards south of the castle, part of the animal wall

Holland, Leiden, arched gazebo within a walled garden in Leidens botanical gardens

Two Black-Crowned Cranes, Balearica pavonina, black, yellow, red and white body, yellow crest on head, standing in open grassland, side view

Staffordshire porcelain figurines and donkeys with spill vase ornaments, 19th century

Japanese netsuke (base), 19th century C017 / 0736
View of the bottom of a Japanese netsuke, carved from ivory, showing a signature. Netsukes are button-like ornaments historically worn in Japan

Surgically themed oval design C017 / 0710
Oval shaped design featuring surgical instruments and a decorative blue rope on a red background with gold details. Date unknown

Bee orchid flower C017 / 7174
Bee orchid (Ophrys apifera) flower and buds. This orchid is named for the distinctively shaped and marked parts that resemble insects such as bees

Guenete Leul Palace gardens, Ethiopia C017 / 7626
Guenete Leul Palace gardens, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This palace ( Paradise of the Princes ) was built in 1930 for the Emperor Haile Selassie I (1892-1975)

Medical officers epaulettes, 1800s
Nineteenth century English medical officers epaulettes. Wide gold rims enclose a black velvet inner, with gold details including the medical symbol

Japanese netsuke in ivory, 19th century C017 / 0712
Nineteenth century Japanese netsuke carved from ivory. Netsukes are button-like ornaments historically worn in Japan. They were used to suspend items from the sash of a kimono

Handkerchief case, 19th century C016 / 8982
Handkerchief case. 19th-century geometric design for a mouchoir case, used to carry handkerchiefs. Artwork from the June 1852 issue of the US magazine Godeys Ladys Book (1830 to 1898)

Garden water feature

Ampelopsis brevipedunculata berries
Porcelain berry (Ampelopsis brevipedunculata) berries

Ornamental herb garden. Green and purple sage (Salvia sp.) plants edged with box (Buxus sp.)

Chusan Palm (Trachycarpus fortunei)

Georgian silver vinaigrette, circa 1820 C017 / 0709
Georgian silver vinaigrette with hinged grille. Ornamental boxes such as this one were traditionally used for holding smelling salts

Etui with syringe, 19th century C017 / 0732
Silver plated etui (ornamental case) containing hypodermic syringe and bottle. This etui, engraved with a floral pattern is English and dates from around 1880

Hedge maze, artwork
Hedge maze. Artwork showing a hedge that has been planted in the shape of a maze

Palaeolithic dancing, artwork C016 / 8303
Palaeolithic dancing. Artwork of humans in palaeolithic (Stone Age) Europe dancing to sea-shell rattles. Teeth and bones are being used in necklaces and leg ornaments

Bronze Age gold bracelet C015 / 6751
Bronze Age gold bracelet. This gold bracelet dates from around 3000 years ago. It is thought to have been used in ceremonial or religious settings

Bronze Age gold bracelet C015 / 6752
Bronze Age gold bracelet. This gold bracelet dates from around 3000 years ago. It is thought to have been used in ceremonial or religious settings

Bronze Age gold bracelet C015 / 6753
Bronze Age gold bracelet. This gold bracelet dates from around 3000 years ago. It is thought to have been used in ceremonial or religious settings

Moctezuma II, Aztec emperor C015 / 5791
Moctezuma II (c.1466-1520), Aztec emperor. Moctezuma was the ruler (tlatoani) of Tenochtitlan (present-day Mexico City), then the centre of the Aztec Empire (Triple Alliance)

Dental themed china fairing, 19th century C017 / 8368
French fairing (small china ornament) showing a seated male patient having a tooth extracted in a forceful manner by a practitioner and his assistant (holding the patients head from behind)

Ornamental objects, Upper Palaeolithic C016 / 5027
Ornamental objects, Upper Palaeolithic. Casts of prehistoric artifacts found at Dolni Vestonice, in the Czech Republic. These objects date from 25, 000 to 30, 000 years ago

Conrad Gessner, Swiss naturalist C016 / 4884
Conrad Gessner (1516-1565), Swiss naturalist. Gessner compiled a comprehensive survey (Historiae animalium) of the animal kingdom, presenting known facts, rather than myths

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"Exploring the World's Ornamental Treasures: From Antique Maps to Bronze Lions" Delve into history with an antique map of Tasmania, unraveling the secrets of this enchanting island. Step back in time with a cast iron Victorian walking stick stand, a testament to elegance and practicality. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Australia's past through an antique map showcasing Victoria or Port Phillip, adorned with captivating vignettes. Uncover stories from East Yorkshire as you discover the haunting Driffield Union workhouse, a place that holds echoes of bygone eras. Marvel at the Trundholm sun chariot, an extraordinary artifact from the Early Bronze Age that captivates with its celestial allure. Journey to Lisbon, Portugal and admire azulejo - painted blue tiles - adorning its streets, adding ornate charm to this European gem. Find serenity on an ornamental Japanese wooden bridge at Daigoji Buddhist Temple in Kyoto; let it transport you to a tranquil world. Discover architectural wonder at Guernsey's Little Chapel in Channel Islands; its intricate ornamentation is truly awe-inspiring. Encounter nature's artistry as you gaze upon an ornamental Koi or Common Carp swimming gracefully in Malacca's historic shopping mall pond. Admire the delicate beauty of Sea Holly (Eryngium sp. ), nature's own decorative masterpiece that thrives along coastal landscapes. Walk beneath Laburnum arches and be enchanted by their cascading golden blooms – a sight straight out of fairy tales. Seek good fortune by rubbing the paws of a bronze lion statue outside HSBC Bank Headquarters; let its ornate presence bring luck your way. Embark on a journey where ornamentation takes center stage – uncovering cultural gems and natural wonders across continents.