Slab Collection (page 2)

Small portable sawmill, near Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Small portable sawmill, very typical of the sawmills which are cutting small pine and hardwood growth of the area. Note mill and boiler, sawdust pile

Slab with chariot race in the Circus Maximus of Rome, II - III century AD
6255425 Slab with chariot race in the Circus Maximus of Rome, II - III century AD by Roman, (2nd-3rd century); Palazzo Trinci, Foligno, Umbria, Italy; (add.info.: Archaelogical Collection Foligno)

Food preparation, San Juan Pueblo, c. 1880-1900 (b / w photo)
DPL415547 Food preparation, San Juan Pueblo, c.1880-1900 (b/w photo) by Kohlberg & Hopkins (fl.1880-1900); Denver Public Library

An Abundance of Fruit, c. 1860. Creator: Severin Roesen
An Abundance of Fruit, c. 1860

Slab in low relief from mortuary chamber... Eastern Han dynasty, 25-220
Slab in low relief from mortuary chamber; design, in three registers, of horses, riders, and carts, Eastern Han dynasty, 25-220

Han slab in low relief from mortuary chamber... Han dynasty, 206 BCE-220 CE
Han slab in low relief from mortuary chamber; design in two registers, of men, horses, and carts, Han dynasty, 206 BCE-220 CE

Rock Slabs and Sky, Rialto Beach, Olympic National Park, Washington State

Large molded grey funerary architectural element with two tigers (ceramic)
CH426449 Large molded grey funerary architectural element with two tigers (ceramic) by Chinese School, Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220); 38x146x19 cm; Museum of Art, Santa Barbara, California, CA

Grave marker, mid-7th to mid-8th century (limestone)
3527854 Grave marker, mid-7th to mid-8th century (limestone) by Anglo-Saxon; 22.2x16.5x7.5 cm; Great North Museum: Hancock, UK; (add.info.: Incised cross and border and runic inscription)

Roman toilet seat found in a hospital building (stone)
5865198 Roman toilet seat found in a hospital building (stone) by Roman; Segedunum Roman Fort & Museum, Newcastle, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; out of copyright

Stela, Middle Kingdom (limestone)
1074083 Stela, Middle Kingdom (limestone) by Egyptian 12th Dynasty (1991-1786 BC); 42.5x79x9.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; (add.info.: rectangular, of the priest Montuhotep)

Slab on the Washington Tomb (engraving)
664735 Slab on the Washington Tomb (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Slab on the Washington Tomb)

Old tombstone in St Philips (pencil & w / c on paper)
2832211 Old tombstone in St Philips (pencil & w/c on paper) by Homes, Marcus H. (1803-1854); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Tower of Babel, 1563 (oil on panel) (detail of 345)
BBC186438 Tower of Babel, 1563 (oil on panel) (detail of 345) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69); total pic=114x15 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; Flemish, out of copyright

Tower of Babel, 1563 (oil on panel) (detail of 345)
BBC186437 Tower of Babel, 1563 (oil on panel) (detail of 345) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69); total pic 114x155 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; Flemish, out of copyright

The Rosetta Stone, from Fort St. Julien, El-Rashid (Rosetta) 196 BC (see also 138897)
BAL2359 The Rosetta Stone, from Fort St. Julien, El-Rashid (Rosetta) 196 BC (see also 138897) by Egyptian Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BC); 114.4x72.3x27.9 cm; British Museum, London

A breche violette table top (marble)
1220129 A breche violette table top (marble) by European School, (18th century); 3x99x72 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; European, out of copyright

Small molded pottery tile (ceramic)
CH349485 Small molded pottery tile (ceramic) by Chinese School, Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220); 46x33.5 cm; Museum of Art, Santa Barbara, California, CA

Stela of the vulture goddess Nekhbet of Nekheb (modern El-Kab
AMQ107889 Stela of the vulture goddess Nekhbet of Nekheb (modern El-Kab) dedicated by a priest of the Temple of Horus Behdety who is shown in the top register

Ichikawa Danjuro and Ichikawa Monnosuke as Jagekiyo and Iwai Kumesaburo
FIT110137 Ichikawa Danjuro and Ichikawa Monnosuke as Jagekiyo and Iwai Kumesaburo, 1824 (woodblock engraving) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); 21.2x18 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Slab with Six-Winged Goddess, Tell Halaf (basalt)
1218756 Slab with Six-Winged Goddess, Tell Halaf (basalt) by Syrian; 69x37x23 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, USA; (add.info)

House-Painter and Glazier (engraving)
2801981 House-Painter and Glazier (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: House-Painter and Glazier)

Tomb stone in front of Canynges Tomb in St Mary Redcliffe (w / c on paper)
2831472 Tomb stone in front of Canynges Tomb in St Mary Redcliffe (w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

A Cut Glass Vase Containing White, Pink and Red Camelias on a Variegated Marble Slab
615607 A Cut Glass Vase Containing White, Pink and Red Camelias on a Variegated Marble Slab (w/c & bodycolour on vellum, backed with paper) by Bray

Lithostrotos, the ancient Roman pavement (stone)
BLP398239 Lithostrotos, the ancient Roman pavement (stone) by Roman; Old City, Jerusalem, Israel; (add.info.: this is apparently where Jesus lifted the cross on his way to crucifixion; the image)

Ancient stele with a relief of a warrior (stone)
XIR440717 Ancient stele with a relief of a warrior (stone) by Etruscan, (7th century BC); Museo Nazionale Archeologico, Tarquinia, Viterbo, Lazio

Wood-engraving tools and processes (litho)
6013410 Wood-engraving tools and processes (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wood-engraving tools and processes)

Trinity Churchyard (b / w photo)
5215166 Trinity Churchyard (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trinity Churchyard)

Fish, natural colour photograph of a fishmongers display slab showing twenty-five varieties of fish regularly available
3623872 Fish, natural colour photograph of a fishmongers display slab showing twenty-five varieties of fish regularly available for the housewifes selection (colour litho) by English School

Flat stone on top of unknown tomb in the crypt of St Johns Church (w / c on paper)
2831884 Flat stone on top of unknown tomb in the crypt of St Johns Church (w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Funerary monument, c. 1st century (stone)
NUL407072 Funerary monument, c.1st century (stone) by Roman; Musee Lapidaire, Narbonne, France; out of copyright

Stela, from El Meson, Late Preclassic period (stone)
JPC310096 Stela, from El Meson, Late Preclassic period (stone) by Mexican School; Museo Antropologico de Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico; Mexican, out of copyright

Susa, Enamelled slab, Height of edge of each brick, 9 c (engraving)
973638 Susa, Enamelled slab, Height of edge of each brick, 9 c (engraving) by Perrot, Georges (1832-1914) and Chipiez, Charles (1835-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Susa, Enamelled slab)

The Field of Waterloo (engraving)
1053612 The Field of Waterloo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Field of Waterloo)

Roman Antiquities discovered at the Site of Procolitia, on the Wall of Hadrian and Severus (engraving)
1602610 Roman Antiquities discovered at the Site of Procolitia, on the Wall of Hadrian and Severus (engraving) by English School

Cyprosyllabic Eteocypriot inscription (4 lines) on stone slab, c. 480-310 BC (stone)
1216505 Cyprosyllabic Eteocypriot inscription (4 lines) on stone slab, c.480-310 BC (stone) by Cypriot; 34x66 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Ancient Roman Glass (chromolitho)
3095750 Ancient Roman Glass (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Roman Glass)

Ms. New Coll 380, f6r. The antiquities of the Cathedral Church of Saint Mary, Carlisle
833758 Ms. New Coll 380, f6r. The antiquities of the Cathedral Church of Saint Mary, Carlisle, drawn by Robert Carlile, 1795 (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Carlile

A slab from the Nineveh Gallery (engraving)
3636823 A slab from the Nineveh Gallery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A slab from the Nineveh Gallery)

Incised slab, c 1350 (engraving)
3621181 Incised slab, c 1350 (engraving) by Shaw, Henry (1800-73); Private Collection; (add.info.: Incised slab, c 1350. Illustration for Dresses and Decorations (Henry G Bohn)

Tombstone of Marjorie and Beatrix Smyth, 1666-69 (stone)
3249135 Tombstone of Marjorie and Beatrix Smyth, 1666-69 (stone) by Scottish School, (17th century); St. Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall, Orkney

Tomb found in Wall of St Nicholas Crypt (pencil & w / c on paper)
2831690 Tomb found in Wall of St Nicholas Crypt (pencil & w/c on paper) by Homes, Marcus H. (1803-1854); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Two gravestones in the Weavers Chapel in Temple Church (w / c on paper)
2831612 Two gravestones in the Weavers Chapel in Temple Church (w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Tomb of The Harrowing of Hell in Bristol Cathedral (w / c on paper)
2831373 Tomb of The Harrowing of Hell in Bristol Cathedral (w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Stele II, rectangular with relief depicting a figure standing on a platform
XIR434131 Stele II, rectangular with relief depicting a figure standing on a platform, Pre-Classical period, c.1000 BC-250 AD (granite) by Mayan; height

Panel fragment with ruler, Peten area, Late Classic period, 600-900 AD (stone)
5926359 Panel fragment with ruler, Peten area, Late Classic period, 600-900 AD (stone) by Mayan (7th-9th century); Museo Amparo, Puebla, Mexico; Mexican, out of copyright

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"From ancient scripts to modern marvels, the slab holds stories of time. Dating back to 3000 BC, cuneiform writing etched on a clay slab reveals the earliest form of written communication. A front view of this historical artifact transports us to an era where knowledge was preserved in stone. In another commemorative slab, we witness Pope Benedict XVI's visit to Marienplatz in Munich. This enduring symbol captures the significance of his presence and serves as a reminder of faith and unity. Nature's slabs also captivate our imagination. Schoolboys find solace sitting on The Table Rock amidst Glyder Fach in Snowdonia, connecting with nature's grandeur while contemplating life's mysteries. A polished labradorite slab showcases Earth's hidden treasures. Its mesmerizing colors and patterns unveil the beauty that lies beneath its surface, reminding us that true magnificence often requires deeper exploration. Shifting our focus from natural wonders to urban landscapes, Nottingham Market Square takes center stage in various snapshots throughout history. In 1927, bustling crowds filled this vibrant square as people went about their daily lives. Two years later, tram tracks were laid down - a testament to progress and innovation shaping cityscapes. Market Place and Long Row stand as witnesses to Nottingham's rich heritage - timeless landmarks where generations have gathered for commerce and community bonding over centuries past. Delving further into history’s embrace is Market Square during the early 1900s; it exudes an aura reminiscent of bygone eras when horse-drawn carriages traversed its cobblestone streets. Artistic expressions also find their place on slabs like "Passage of Theores. " This intricate detail depicting Three Graces offers glimpses into mythological tales that continue captivating minds even today. Traveling across continents brings us face-to-face with salt blocks extracted from Ethiopian salt flats in Dallol within Danakil Depression’s Afar Region.