Ornamental Collection (#66)

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

Indian clock vine flowers C013 / 9912
Indian clock vine (Thunbergia mysorensis) flowers. This plant, native to India, is cultivated as an ornamental plant in conservatories and greenhouses. Photographed in India

Trumpet tree flowers C013 / 9474
Trumpet tree flowers (Brugmansia suaveolens). Common names for this plant include angels tears and white angels trumpet. It is native to South America and grown as an ornamental plant

Prehistoric shells, Aurignacian culture C013 / 7389
Prehistoric shells. These shells were used as ornaments by people from the prehistoric Aurignacian culture. These early humans lived in Europe in the Late Stone Age (Upper Paleolithic), between 45

Ornamental stream flows through More Place with Tower Bridge at end of tunnel of buildings, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Drinker Moth - on Ornamental Keys - UK
DAC-830 Drinker Moth - on Ornamental Keys UK Euthrix potatoria David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Jade group
A selection of rough and worked specimens of jadeite and nephrite. Jade is a gemstone and ornamental stone

Folio 10 from A Collection of Flowers by John Edwards
Folio 10 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Folio 54 from A Collection of Flowers by John Edwards
Folio 54 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Objects carved from nephrite jade
A bowl, cabochon, square seal and chinese carving in nephrite jade. Nephrite is actually not a mineral outright, but is a variety of the mineral actinolite

Polished slab of jade

Nephrite owl carving
Stages in carving an owl in nephrite. Nephrite is actually not a mineral outright, but is a variety of the mineral actinolite

Quartz box and carved lizard
An ornamental box set with different quartz stones (silicon dioxide) including a large central citrine together with a carved lizard in cat s-eye quartz

Large Mediterranean Spurge (Euphorbia characias) John Tomlinson, flowering, growing beside brick wall in garden, Powys, Wales, March

Siberian Squill (Scilla siberica) flowering, clump in garden, Powys, Wales, March

Fuchsia-flowered Gooseberry (Ribes speciosum) flowering, in garden, Powys, Wales, March

Darwins Barberry (Berberis darwinii) close-up of flowerbuds, in garden, Powys, Wales, March

Winter Forsythia (Forsythia x intermedia) flowering, in garden, Powys, Wales, March

Candelabra Primrose (Primula pulverulenta) flowering, naturalized in woodland garden, Powys, Wales, May

Fern-leafed Beech (Fagus sylvatica) Heterophylla, habit, specimen growing in estate grounds, Rufford Abbey, Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, England, may

Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea sp. ) close-up of flowers and bracts, growing beside blue garden gate, Santorini, Cyclades
Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea sp.) close-up of flowers and bracts, growing beside blue garden gate, Santorini, Cyclades, Aegean Sea, Greece, September

Annual Honesty (Lunaria annua) flowering, in garden, Powys, Wales, March

ALBERTI, Leon Battista (1404-1472). Church of Santa Maria Novella. 1455-1460. ITALY. Florence. Chiesa di Santa Maria Novella (Church of Santa Maria Novella). Ornamental detail of the fa硤 e

INDIA. DELHI. Delhi. Ornamental detail of the Alai Darzawa Gate, southern entrance into the monumental complex of sultan Quatb-al-Din-Aibak begun in 1199

Tower of San Martin. Ornamental detail. SPAIN. Teruel. Church of Saint Martin. Mudejar art. Architecture

USA; Georgia; Savannah. Staue of a Triton at the fountain in Forsyth Park

USA; Georgia; Savannah. Staue of Tritons at the fountain in Forsyth Park

USA, Georgia, Savannah, Forsythe Park fountain, historic district

Close up of ornamental Welsh weather vane with shepherd sheep dog and sheep against plain sky UK
MAB-1011 Close up of ornamental Welsh weather vane with shepherd sheep dog and sheep against plain sky UK Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Pompon Tree - flower - decorative and popular garden plant - bark useful for making rope - Grahamstown - Eastern Cape
ASW-4888 Pompon Tree - flower - decorative and popular garden plant - bark useful for making rope Grahamstown - Eastern Cape - South Africa Dais cotinifolia Alan J. S

USA, Oregon, Portland. Autumn-hued leaves of garden barberry bush

USA, Oregon, Portland. Close-up of foliage of peach flambe heuchera plant in garden

USA, Oregon, Portland. Close-up of young tamarack tree needles

USA, Oregon, Portland. Variegated leaf Japanese maple tree

USA, Oregon, Portland. Lace leaf Japanese maple tree in garden

USA, Oregon, Portland, Underside of Japanese maple tree in garden

USA, Oregon, Portland. Japanese maple tree in fall color

Antigua, Guatemala: Details of church facades

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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.