Slab Collection (page 7)

Brushing gravel around stepping stones, close-up

Terracotta slab depicting Heracles chasing the Centaurs, from Asso, Mysia, Turkey
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Terracotta slab depicting Heracles chasing the Centaurs. From Asso, Mysia, Turkey

Etruscan civilization, Terracotta slab with divine figures, From Poggio Civitate, Murlo (Siena Province)
Etruscan civilization, 6th century b.C. Terracotta slab with divine figures. From Poggio Civitate, Murlo (Siena Province)

Marble slab representing dispute between Apollo and Heracles for Delphi tripod
Greek civilization, 2nd century b.C. Marble slab representing the dispute between Apollo and Heracles for the Delphi tripod

Basalt slab with neo-Hittite hieroglyphic inscription, from Carchemish or Karkemish
Hittite civilization, 9th-8th century b.C. Basalt slab with neo-Hittite hieroglyphic inscription. From Carchemish or Karkemish

Tunisia, Carthage, Punic civilization, Carthage, Tophet, Votive stele with an inscription to Goddess Tanit
Punic civilization - Tunisia - Tophet of Carthage - 4th century b.C. - Votive stele with an inscription to Goddess Tanit

Selection of spices on stone slab

Shaving slab of chocolate

Slab for offerings depicting vases and bread, with partially deciphered Meroitic script
Egyptian civilization, Meroitic Period. Slab for offerings depicting vases and bread, from Nubia. Partially deciphered Meroitic script

Tunisia, Carthage, Tophet, Votive stele with relief representing sacrifice to Goddess Tanit
Punic civilization - Tunisia - Tophet of Carthage - 2nd century b.C. - Votive stele with a relief representing a sacrifice to Goddess Tanit. At the top, two sphinxes

White marble slab with relief depicting a dromedary, 2nd-3rd century
Roman civilization, 2nd-3d century. White marble slab with relief depicting a dromedary, 40x30x0, 4 cm

Chocolate pot desserts

Roast dinner consisting of chicken with chestnut stuffing, herbs and lemons, bowl of roast potatoes and garlic, bowl of green beans, salt cellar, pepper pot, gravy, white wine, plates and cutlery

Tunis, Carthage, Punic Art, Limestone votive cippus with relief depicting a bottle on an altar
Punic Art - 4th century b.C. - Limestone votive cippus with relief depicting a bottle on an altar, symbol of Carthaginian Goddess Tanit

Woman eating chocolate F005 / 0302
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Woman eating chocolate F005 / 0303
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Diet temptation F005 / 0304
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Diet temptation F005 / 0305
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Woman eating chocolate F005 / 0301
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Diet temptation F005 / 0306
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Breccia Coallina Rosa marble C016 / 6085
Breccia Coallina Rosa marble. Specimen number BM 82645, from the Ruins of Ancient Rome. Natural History Museum, London, UK

Breccia Sanguigna marble C016 / 6083
Breccia Sanguigna marble. Specimen number BM 50289, from Saxony, Germany. Natural History Museum, London, UK

Aramaic inscription in Hebrew
Sand-stone slab with Aramaic inscription in square Hebrew 3-4th century CE (private collection)

Marble C016 / 6086
Marble. Specimen number BM 55451, from Midleton, County Cork, Ireland. Natural History Museum, London, U.K

Pallasite meteorite C016 / 5869
Pallasite meteorite. Cut surface of a pallasite meteorite showing its structure. Pallasite meteorites are a type of stony-iron meteorite that consists of grains of olivine (yellow) in an iron matrix

Limestone pavement C016 / 5824
Limestone pavement. This limestone rock has been shaped by natural chemical erosion. Carbon dioxide in the air dissolves in rainwater to form carbonic acid

Woolly mammoth, fossil bones C016 / 4881
Woolly mammoth, fossil bones. Museum display of fossil bones including those of the woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius)

Camarotoechi, brachiopod fossils C016 / 4846
Camarotoechi, brachiopod fossils. Brachiopods are marine invertebrates inhabiting a bivalve shell, similar to todays marine molluscs

Jade
A block of jade measuring more than a metre across and weighing over half a tonne

Pallasite slab
The Esquel pallasite, composed of gem-quality olivine crystals embedded in metal. Pallasites are perhaps the most beautiful of all meteorites. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Columber kargi

Camarotoechi, brachiopod
Shown here is a slab containing many Silurian brachiopods. Brachiopods belong to their own phylum (Brachiopoda). General characteristics include a pair of protective shells

Chalcedony
Polished slab of chalcedony with radiating structure. Chalcedony or agate is a variety of cryptocrystalline quartz (silicon dioxide)

British marble specimens

Butterfly stone Hu-die-shih trilobites
Trilobite Drepanura; inferred Upper Cambrian, Shantung Province, China. Mounted slab from Keeper?s Meeting Room

Opal
Fire opal in a matrix slab of alunite from Guatemala. Opals are not truely crystalline and are therefore mineraloids. They comprise of (hydrated silica glass)

Slab of the Lueders meteorite
A slab of the IAB iron meteorite Lueders showing the size, shapes and distribution of silicate inclusions. The slab is about 10cm wide

Imitation turquoise
A slab of imitiation turquoise. True specimens of turquoise are among the most valuable non-transparent minerals

Lapis lazuli from Afghanistan
Polished slab of lapis lazuli containing some brassy-coloured pyrite. Lapis lazuli (sodium calcium aluminum silicate sulphur sulphate) is a rich blue opaque, semi-precious stone

Polished slab of jade

A rock cairn on Cadillac Mountain in Maines Acadia National Park. South Ridge Trail

Ducks breast (magret or filet de canard) hanging on hooks in a temperature controlled room to make dried ducks breast. Ferme de Biorne duck and fowl farm Dordogne, France

St Patricks Grave, Downpatrick, Co. Down, Northern Ireland Date: 1920s

Slab Cake Selection 1937
A range of handsome and high class slab cakes are offered, including the Waverley, Oxford, Melbourne, Dundee and West End. Date: 1937

Granite boulders on granite slabs, The De ils Bowling Green, Craignaw, Galloway Hills, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, august

Houseleek (Sempervivum sp. ) growing in gravel, beside garden path with concrete slabs, Suffolk, England, october
Houseleek (Sempervivum sp.) growing in gravel, beside garden path with concrete slabs, Suffolk, England, october

Neolithic dolmen, Pentre Ifan Dolmen, Pembrokeshire, Wales, april

Soviet space food. Selection of the food taken onboard space flights by Soviet cosmonauts. The problems of preparing and eating food whilst in zero gravity led to scientists producing packaged

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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.