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Slab Collection (page 5)

"From ancient scripts to modern marvels, the slab holds stories of time

Background imageSlab Collection: Apollo. Relief. Temple of Serapis. Miletus

Apollo. Relief. Temple of Serapis. Miletus
Fragment of the coffered ceiling slab of the porch with relief depicting god Apollo with archaistic bulging curly hair-style. From the Temple of Sarapis. Marble. 200 AD. Miletus. Pergamon Museum

Background imageSlab Collection: Limestones false door of Ptahshepses. Egypt

Limestones false door of Ptahshepses. Egypt
Limestone false door of Ptahshepses. The slabs paneled on both sides of the door are inscribed with the biography of Ptahshepses mentioning his birth and his marriage to Princess Khamaat. 2400 BC

Background imageSlab Collection: Marble slab decorated with geometric designs and filigree. C

Marble slab decorated with geometric designs and filigree. C
Dating from the 12th century. Provenance unknown. Old Fortress Museum. Corfu. Ionian Islands. Greece

Background imageSlab Collection: Marble slab with funerary inscription in greek

Marble slab with funerary inscription in greek. Dated in the year 1235. Byzantine Museum. Athens. Greece

Background imageSlab Collection: Walla Brook Bridge

Walla Brook Bridge, a single massive slab of stone across a stream. Date: 1905

Background imageSlab Collection: Commercial Fish Preparation

Commercial Fish Preparation
Fishmonger cutting fillets of fish on slab with knife, newspapers hanging behind his head Date: 1930s

Background imageSlab Collection: Livingstones Grave

Livingstones Grave
Sightseers respectfully examine the slab marking the grave of DAVID LIVINGSTONE, Scottish missionary and traveller, whose body was brought here from Africa. Date: 1873

Background imageSlab Collection: Norway, Nordland. Glacially polished rock slabs mixes with sandy beaches along Vestfjorden

Norway, Nordland. Glacially polished rock slabs mixes with sandy beaches along Vestfjorden
Norway. Glacially polished rock slabs mixes with sandy beaches along Vestfjorden near Tranoya

Background imageSlab Collection: Kokoweef stalactite, Kokoweef, CA

Kokoweef stalactite, Kokoweef, CA

Background imageSlab Collection: CHICAGO: MEATPACKING, 1949. A butcher holding a slab of beef in a meat locker, in Chicago

CHICAGO: MEATPACKING, 1949. A butcher holding a slab of beef in a meat locker, in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Stanley Kubrick, 1949

Background imageSlab Collection: Illustration of stone tablet with ancient script on it

Illustration of stone tablet with ancient script on it

Background imageSlab Collection: Illustration of cuneiform script on clay tablet

Illustration of cuneiform script on clay tablet

Background imageSlab Collection: A boulder outcropping in Anza Borrego Desert State Park, California

A boulder outcropping in Anza Borrego Desert State Park, California
A boulder outcropping overlooking Anza Borrego Desert State Park and the Salton Sea, California

Background imageSlab Collection: Star trails and large boulders Anza Borrego Desert State Park, California

Star trails and large boulders Anza Borrego Desert State Park, California
Star trails and large boulders in the high desert region of Anza Borrego Desert State Park, California

Background imageSlab Collection: Source Size = 3832 x 2081

Source Size = 3832 x 2081
Recent Discoveries at Nineveh: the only Discovered Slab Showing a Figure of the Queen

Background imageSlab Collection: Source Size = 1290 x 2884

Source Size = 1290 x 2884
MONUMENT TO THE EARL OF LEICESTER IN LONGFORD CHURCH, DERBYSHIRE, From the centre springs an octangular pedestal, flanked by paneling with foliated heads

Background imageSlab Collection: Statue Menhir, c. 1800-750 BC (stone)

Statue Menhir, c. 1800-750 BC (stone)
XIR444218 Statue Menhir, c.1800-750 BC (stone) by Prehistoric; Museo Archeologico, Florence, Italy; out of copyright

Background imageSlab Collection: Slab on the Washington Tomb

Slab on the Washington Tomb

Background imageSlab Collection: Megalithic temple site (photo)

Megalithic temple site (photo)
XAM95149 Megalithic temple site (photo) by Megalithic; Valletta, Malta; Ali Meyer; out of copyright

Background imageSlab Collection: The Burial of Sarah, illustration from Dores The Holy Bible, engraved by Pisan

The Burial of Sarah, illustration from Dores The Holy Bible, engraved by Pisan
KW259195 The Burial of Sarah, illustration from Dores The Holy Bible, engraved by Pisan, 1866 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Genesis 23)

Background imageSlab Collection: The Polar Sea, 1824 (oil on canvas)

The Polar Sea, 1824 (oil on canvas)
XKH141317 The Polar Sea, 1824 (oil on canvas) by Friedrich, Caspar David (1774-1840); 96.7x126.9 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Background imageSlab Collection: Ice Floe, 1840 (oil on canvas)

Ice Floe, 1840 (oil on canvas)
XKH141312 Ice Floe, 1840 (oil on canvas) by Friedrich, Caspar David (1774-1840); 15.2x20.6 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Background imageSlab Collection: Tiger Iron in red, yellow, blue

Tiger Iron in red, yellow, blue

Background imageSlab Collection: Silver Lace Onyx

Silver Lace Onyx

Background imageSlab Collection: Polychrome Jasper

Polychrome Jasper

Background imageSlab Collection: Piute jasper

Piute jasper

Background imageSlab Collection: Script Stone

Script Stone

Background imageSlab Collection: Fire Opal from Australia

Fire Opal from Australia

Background imageSlab Collection: Deschutes Jasper from Oregon

Deschutes Jasper from Oregon

Background imageSlab Collection: Jasper Agate Mixed slab

Jasper Agate Mixed slab

Background imageSlab Collection: Jasper Slab

Jasper Slab

Background imageSlab Collection: Christmas Jasper

Christmas Jasper

Background imageSlab Collection: California Jasper

California Jasper

Background imageSlab Collection: Circle pattern of Onyx Stone

Circle pattern of Onyx Stone

Background imageSlab Collection: Australian Green Opalite

Australian Green Opalite

Background imageSlab Collection: Blue Cliff Chrysocolla

Blue Cliff Chrysocolla

Background imageSlab Collection: Blue Sodalite

Blue Sodalite

Background imageSlab Collection: Red Moss Agate Slab

Red Moss Agate Slab

Background imageSlab Collection: Noreena Jasper rock slab

Noreena Jasper rock slab

Background imageSlab Collection: Colorful beach huts on the dike at the North Sea, Dagebuell, North Frisia, Schleswig-Holstein

Colorful beach huts on the dike at the North Sea, Dagebuell, North Frisia, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, Europe

Background imageSlab Collection: Picture No. 11050141

Picture No. 11050141
Granite polished slab Northern Italy Date:

Background imageSlab Collection: USA, Oregon, Close-up of cross section pattern in Mexican crazy lace agate. Credit as

USA, Oregon, Close-up of cross section pattern in Mexican crazy lace agate. Credit as: Steve Terrill / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Background imageSlab Collection: Central America, Honduras. Mayan ruins of Copan

Central America, Honduras. Mayan ruins of Copan
Mayan ruins of Copan, Honduras

Background imageSlab Collection: Creeping Woodsorrel (Oxalis corniculata var. atropurpurea) purple-leaved form, flowering

Creeping Woodsorrel (Oxalis corniculata var. atropurpurea) purple-leaved form, flowering, growing as weed on garden patio, Suffolk, England, April

Background imageSlab Collection: Rosetta Stone: Basalt slab inscribed with decree of pharaoh Ptolemy Epiphanes (205-180

Rosetta Stone: Basalt slab inscribed with decree of pharaoh Ptolemy Epiphanes (205-180 BC) in three languages, Greek, Hieroglyphic and Demotic script

Background imageSlab Collection: Armenia, Geghard Monastery, Cross stones (Kachkars)

Armenia, Geghard Monastery, Cross stones (Kachkars)
Armenia. Geghard (Geghart) Monastery, 13th century. Cross stones (Kachkars)

Background imageSlab Collection: Relief slab from frieze depicting Amazon

Relief slab from frieze depicting Amazon
Relief slab from a frieze depicting an Amazon. Pentelic marble, found in Athens. Probably part of the frieze of a funerary monument in the form of a naiskos

Background imageSlab Collection: Limestone slab depicting two military saints

Limestone slab depicting two military saints
Limestone slab from the exterior decor of a church in Amaseia depicting two military saints, named by inscriptions and Theodore and George thrusting their spears into the foe. 13th century




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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.