Religious Offering Collection (#6)

Limestone stele of Hagi. Detail of a relief depicting the deceased and his son making offering
Egyptian civilization, Old Kingdom, Dynasty VI - Limestone stele of Hagi. Detail of a relief depicting the deceased and his son making offering

Altar with relief portraying sacrifice to Goddess Fortune
Roman civilization. Altar with relief portraying a sacrifice to the Goddess Fortune

Painted limestone fragment of relief depicting offering bearers
Egyptian civilization, Old Kingdom, Dynasty V. Painted limestone fragment of relief depicting offering bearers

Illustration representing reconstruction of ceremonial circular tholos and temple of Asclepius, Epidaurus, Greece
Greek civilization - Greece, Epidaurus. Sacred area. Reconstruction of ceremonial circular tholos and temple of Asclepius, 4th century b.C. Color illustration

Marble relief known as Domitius Ahenobarbus relief, detail of sheep and pig being led to sacrifice, from Rome
Roman civilization, 2nd century b.C. Marble relief known as Domitius Ahenobarbus relief. From Rome, Campo Marzio, Temple of Neptune. Detail: a sheep and a pig being led to sacrifice

Papyrus of Khonsumes, The Book of the Dead the deceased making offerings to Osiris, Isis and Nephthys
Egyptian civilization, Third Intermediate Period. Papyrus of Khonsumes. The Book of the Dead. The deceased making offerings to Osiris, Isis and Nephthys

Reproduction of Mixtec Codex with illustrations of activities taking place in front of temple
Mixtec civilization. Reproduction of a Mixtec Codex with illustrations of activities taking place before a temple

Fragment of relief depicting preparations for sacrifice, from Rome, Detail of double flute player announcing emperors
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Fragment of relief depicting preparations for a sacrifice. From Rome. Detail: double flute player announcing the emperors entrance

Monuments of Egypt and Nubia, Historical monuments, plate XXIV by Ippolito Rosellini, 1823, Color illustration
Ippolito Rosellini (1800-1843) Monuments of Egypt and Nubia, 1823. Color illustration. Historical monuments, plate XXIV

Italy, Orvieto, Bronze statue depicting praying figure
Etruscan civilization, 4th-3th century b.C. Bronze statue depicting a praying figure. From Orvieto

Relief depicting priest making offerings and snake behind him, from La Venta, Mexico
Olmec civilization, Mexico, 9th-4th century b.C. Relief depicting a priest making offerings and a snake behind him. From La Venta

Spain, Bas-relief depicting a sacrificial scene, from the tower tomb of Pozo Moro Spain, Madrid, Museo Arqueologico Nacional, Hispanic-Roman art

Relief with Mithraic worship scene, bull killing, from Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Roman civilization. Relief with Mithraic worship scene, bull killing. From Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Sarcophagus of Ankt Ef Rhonson, scribe of the Temple of Amon, interior detail
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XX. Sarcophagus of Ankt Ef Rhonson, scribe of the Temple of Amon. Interior detail: the deceased offering flowers to the god of the West

Egyptian style offering scene on Black obsidian bowl, from Stabile, Villa San Marco
Roman civilization, 1st century b.C. Black obsidian bowl with white and pink coral inlays, lapis lazuli, malachite and gold. Egyptian style offering scene. From Stabiae, Villa San Marco. Detail

Papyrus with scene of offering to Osiris and hieratic inscription, Late Period. circa 1000 B. C
Egyptian civilization, Late Period. Papyrus with scene of offering to Osiris and hieratic inscription, circa 1000 b.C

Relief depicting food offerings for the deities, from Abydos
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XIX. Relief depicting food offerings for the deities. From Abydos

Italy, Arezzo Province, Cortona, Boario, Bronze statue depicting God Selvans
Etruscan civilization, 3rd century b.C. Bronze statue depicting the God Selvans b.C. From Foro Boario, Cortona, Arezzo Province

Bronze statue depicting God Selvans, from Foro Boario, Cortona, Arezzo Province
Etruscan civilization, 3rd century b.C. Bronze statue depicting the God Selvans b.C. From Foro Boario, Cortona, Arezzo Province

Italy, Arezzo Province, Cortona, Bronze statue of God Culsans
Etruscan civilization, 4th-3rd century b.C. Bronze statue of God Culsans, 300-250 b.C. From Cortona, Arezzo Province

Chapel of Hathor from Deir-el-Bahari, a wall detail
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Chapel of Hathor. From Deir-el-Bahari. A wall detail

Kneeling statue of Tuthmosis III in an offering position from Karnak
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Kneeling statue of Tuthmosis III in an offering position. From Karnak

Decorative wooden component: goddess Isis protecting a king who is offering the neb sign
Egyptian civilization, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty XXIII. Decorative wooden component: goddess Isis protecting a king who is offering the " neb" sign

Inca offering llama to idols of niches of Temples, engraving from Felipe Guaman Poma de Ayala (1550-after 1615)
History of the Exploration, 16th century. South America, Peru. Inca offering llama to the idols of the niches of the Temples

Mosaic depicting sacrifice scene
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Mosaic depicting a sacrifice scene

The Hindu goddess Durga at Diwali celebration at the Paris Ganesh temple, Paris, France, Europe

Prayer incense at Sri Maha Bodhi, Mahavihara (The Great Monastery), Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, Asia

Umin Thounzeh (30 Caves) Pagoda, containing 45 Buddha statues, Sagaing Hill, Sagaing, near Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Colourful prayer ribbons at the Endless Red Gates of Kyotos Fushimi Inari, Kyoto, Japan, Asia

Incense burning at Taoist Donyue temple, Chaoyang district, Beijing, China, Asia

Stucco sculpture of reclining Buddha, Tharkong Pagoda, Inle Lake, Shan State, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Gold Buddha with money offering in hand, Bagan, Central Myanmar, Myanmar

Flower offerings at temple, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Seated Buddha statue, Soon U Ponya Shin Paya, Sagaing Hill, Sagaing, near Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Flower offerings at Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Incense at Sri Maha Bodhi, Mahavihara (The Great Monastery), Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, Asia

Statue of the Buddha With Religious Offerings, Wat Mahathat, Sukothai, Thailand

Incense burning at Shwedagon Paya (Pagoda), Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Incense burning at Shwedagon Paya (Shwedagon Pagoda), Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Shrine on a Bodhi tree, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kandy, Hill country, Sri Lanka, Asia

Buddhist tree shrine, Southern Province, Sri Lanka, Asia

Wat Yannawa temple, built early in the nineteenth century a short distance south of Taksin Bridge, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Buddhist monastery, Hsipaw area, Shan State, Republic of the Union of Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Host wafers in a Catholic church, Seine-Saint-Denis, France, Europe

Gosainkund Lakes, Langtang National Park, Bagmati, Central Region (Madhyamanchal), Nepal, Himalayas, Asia

Gold leaf Buddha hand close up, Wat Mahathat, Ayutthaya City, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

King Narai statue at King Narais Palace, Lopburi, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Buddha statue, Tiger Cave Temple (Wat Tham Suea), Krabi Province, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

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"Religious Offerings: A Tapestry of Devotion and Faith" In the serene heights of Poon Hill, at an elevation of 3210m, a breathtaking panorama unfolds before our eyes. The majestic peaks of Dhaulagiri, standing tall at 8167m, along with the imposing Dhaulagiri massif, Dhampus Peak (6012m), and Tukuche Peak (6920m), create a celestial backdrop against which prayer flags flutter in reverence. Traveling further east to Wat Ampharam in Hua Hin, Thailand, we encounter a captivating fresco that depicts food offerings presented to the Buddha. This vibrant portrayal showcases the devotion and gratitude expressed through nourishment for both body and soul. Continuing our spiritual journey to Tran Quoc Pagoda in Hanoi, Vietnam's Tay Ho District—nestled within Indochina's enchanting landscapes—we witness devotees engaging in acts of worship. The pagoda stands as a testament to centuries-old traditions upheld by Southeast Asian communities seeking solace and enlightenment. Delving into artistry inspired by religious narratives takes us back in time to Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece—the Last Supper. Rendered meticulously on frescoes using black and white hues, this iconic depiction immortalizes Jesus Christ sharing his final meal with his disciples—an offering that symbolizes sacrifice and redemption. Venturing beyond artistic expressions brings us face-to-face with profound acts of devotion witnessed across cultures. In India's bustling cityscape lies the polluted river Yamuna—a stark contrast from its sacred origins—but even amidst adversity, faith prevails as a man places an oil lamp upon its murky waters after offering heartfelt prayers. Turning towards ancient biblical tales etched onto illustrated pages from the Dore Bible (1866), we find Cyrus presenting vases for Jerusalem's Second Temple—a gesture embodying dedication towards divine sanctuaries throughout history.