Treasure Collection (page 25)

Dagger of the king containing semi-precious stones, from Treasure of Tutankhamen
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Treasure of Tutankhamen. Dagger of the king, made of gold, iron, semi-precious stones and vitreous pastes; sheath decorated with feather motif

Egypt, Howard Carter enters burial chamber at Tutankhamens tomb, illustration
Archaeology. Egypt. Howard Carter enters burial chamber at Tutankhamens tomb. Color illustration

Europe, Bulgaria, The Panagjuriste treasure, embossed gold 4th-3rd Century B.C. Europe, Bulgaria, Plovdiv, Arheologitcheski Muzej (Archaeological Museum), Thracian art

Mexico, anthropomorphic brazier with fruit and vegetable base decorations
Mexico - Pre-Columbian civilization, Teotihuacan culture - Anthropomorphic brazier with base decorations in shape of fruit and vegetables

Wood and ivory throne of infant king, from Valley of the Kings, tomb of Tutankhamen
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Treasure of Tutankhamen. Wood and ivory throne of the infant king. From the Valley of the Kings, tomb of Tutankhamen, 1347-1338 b.C

Golden rhyton with upper frieze depicting Hera, Arthemis, Apollo and Nike, Treasure of Panagjuriste
Thracian civilization, 4th-3rd century b.C. Treasure of Panagjuriste. Golden rhyton with upper frieze depicting Hera, Arthemis, Apollo and Nike; lower part in the shape of a goat

Iron breastplate with decoration in gold, from treasures of royal room in Philip IIs tomb, Vergina
Greek civilization, 4th century b.C. Goldsmith art. Iron breastplate with decoration in gold. From the treasures of the royal room in Philip IIs tomb in Vergina

Treasure of Tanis, Gold mask of King Amenemope
Egyptian civilization, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty XXI-XXII. Treasure of Tanis. Gold mask of King Amenemope

Goldsmithery, Oxus treasure, gold scabbard for akinakes, dagger with decoration depicting lion hunt
Persian civilization, Achaemenid Period, 5th-4th century b.C. Goldsmithery. Oxus treasure. Gold scabbard for akinakes (dagger) with decoration depicting a lion hunt

Statuettes of Tutankhamen as god Thy, wood statuettes of sistrum players and gold statuettes of deities
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Treasure of Tutankhamen. Statuettes of Tutankhamen as god Thy, wood statuettes of sistrum players and gold statuettes of deities

Ceremonial shield with scene of feline hunting, from Treasure of Tutankhamen
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Treasure of Tutankhamen. Ceremonial shield with scene of feline hunting

Burial mask of pharaoh Nebkheperura Tutankhamen, from Treasure of Tutankhamen
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Treasure of Tutankhamen. Burial mask of gold, lapislazuli, quartz, obsidian, vitreous pastes and turquoises of pharaoh Nebkheperura Tutankhamen

Treasure of Tanis, gold and precious stone rings of Psusennes I
Egyptian civilization, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty XXI-XXII. Treasure of Tanis. Rings made of gold and precious stones belonged to Psusennes I

Goldsmithery, Oxus treasure, silver statuette portraying king
Persian civilization, Achaemenid Period, 5th-4th century b.C. Goldsmithery. Oxus treasure. Silver statuette portraying a king

Pectoral made of gold, precious stones and vitreous pastes with udjat eye of Horus, from Treasure of Tutankhamen
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Treasure of Tutankhamen. Pectoral made of gold, precious stones and vitreous pastes with the udjat eye of Horus

Mycenae, facade, plan and profile of treasure at the Lion Gate, by Heinrich Schliemann, engraving
Heinrich Schliemann (1822-1890), Mycenae, facade, plan and profile of the treasure at the Lion Gate. Engraving

Afghanistan, Begram, Relief representing two women, found in from the treasure from Begram, carved ivory 2nd century A.D. France, Paris

Tutankhamen and wife Ankhesenamon protected by solar disc on throne, from Treasure of Tutankhamen
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Treasure of Tutankhamen. Throne made of wood, gold leaf, silver, semiprecious stones and vitreous pastes

Treasure of Tanis, Hawk-shaped gold breastplate and bracelets, part of funerary objects of King Amenemope
Egyptian civilization, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty XXI-XXII. Treasure of Tanis. Hawk-shaped gold breastplate and bracelets, part of the funerary objects of King Amenemope

Treasure chest

Ceremonial shield with sphinx stepping on enemies, from Treasure of Tutankhamen
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Treasure of Tutankhamen. Ceremonial shield with sphinx stepping on enemies

France, bronze helmet found in Saone river
Prehistory, France, Bronze Age. Bronze helmet found in the Saone river, height 31 cm. 2nd millennium b.C

Sarcophagus, Treasure of Tanis, Psusennes I, founder of the Great Temple of Amun
Egyptian civilization, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty XXI-XXII. Treasure of Tanis. Psusennes I, founder of the Great Temple of Amun at Tanis. Detail of sarcophagus

Lion head on front side of throne depicting Tutankhamen and wife Ankhesenamon protected by solar disc
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Treasure of Tutankhamen. Throne made of wood, gold leaf, silver, semiprecious stones and vitreous pastes

Goldsmithery, Oxus treasure, gold model of horse drawn chariot with passengers wearing Medes clothes
Persian civilization, Achaemenid Period, 5th-4th century b.C. Goldsmithery. Oxus treasure. Gold model of chariot drawn by four horses. Passengers are portrayed wearing Medes clothes

Treasure of Tutankhamen, Throne depicting Tutankhamen and wife Ankhesenamon protected by solar disc
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Treasure of Tutankhamen. Throne made of wood, gold leaf, silver, semiprecious stones and vitreous pastes

Amulets made of gold, lapislazuli and semi-precious stones with vulture, falcon and jackal heads
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Treasure of Tutankhamen. Amulets made of gold, lapislazuli and semi-precious stones with vulture head (Nekhebet)

Ointment jar representing Sema Taouy symbol, from Valley of the Kings, tomb of Tutankhamen
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Treasure of Tutankhamen. Ointment jar representing the Sema Taouy symbol. From the Valley of the Kings, tomb of Tutankhamen, 1347-1338 b.C

Pectoral made of gold, lapislazuli and semi-precious stones depicting scarab, solar disk and crescent
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Treasure of Tutankhamen. Pectoral made of gold, lapislazuli and semi-precious stones depicting a scarab

Gilded wood and bronze shabtis with Lower Egypt red crown, scepter and scourge, from Treasure of Tutankhamen
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Treasure of Tutankhamen. Gilded wood and bronze shabtis with Lower Egypt red crown, scepter and scourge

Italy, Sardinia region, bronze statuette known as mother with child, from Urzulei
Nuraghic Civilization, 7th century b.C. Bronze statuette known as mother with child. From Urzulei, Sardinia region, Italy

France, stone statue menhir known as la Dame de Saint-Sernin, from Saint-Sernin-sur-Rance
Prehistory, France, Bronze Age. Stone statue menhir known as the " la Dame de Saint-Sernin", height 107 cm. From Saint-Sernin-sur-Rance

Italy, Sardinia region, bronze statuette of god warrior, from Nuraghic village of Abini at Teti
Nuraghic civilization, 8th century b.C. Bronze statuette of god warrior. From the Nuraghic village of Abini at Teti (Sardinia region, Italy)

Pietroasele Treasure, gold and precious stone collar
Dacian-Roman civilization, 4th-5th century A.D. Pietroasele Treasure. Gold and precious stones collar

Goldsmithery, Oxus treasure, solid gold bracelet A. D. orned by winged griffins
Persian civilization, Achaemenid Period, 5th-4th century b.C. Goldsmithery. Oxus treasure. Solid gold bracelet adorned by winged griffins

Dodo skeleton C016 / 5550
Dodo (Raphus cucullatus) skeleton. Roughly the size of a swan, this bird was heavily-built, clumsy and flightless. It was found on the island of Mauritius

Giant sequoia section, museum display C016 / 4879
Giant sequoia section. Labelled museum display of a section from the giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum). This redwood is one of the largest species of tree on Earth

Michael Faradays microscope
A microscope belonging to scientist Michael Faraday, made by Wm. Matthews of London. This object is preserved at the Royal Institution, London

A 22 carat gold bar recovered from the sunken wreck of the Spanish galleon Nuestra Se├▒ora de Atocha, off Key West
SPANISH GOLD, 1979. A 22 carat gold bar recovered from the sunken wreck of the Spanish galleon Nuestra Se├▒ora de Atocha, off Key West, Florida, by Mel Fisher and his treasure hunters, 1979

Illustration of rare fruits and seed
Illustration by Georg Ehret of rare fruits and seeds

Ipomoea quamoclit, Cardinal creeper
Specimen of Cardinal creeper (Ipomoea quamoclit) from George Cliffords herbarium

Pressed Tulip specimens
Specimens from the herbarium of Mary Somerset (the Duchess of Beaufort). Pressed by the Duchess herself (1630 - 1714)

Pressed Auricula specimens
Specimens from the herbarium of Mary Somerset (the Duchess of Beaufort). Pressed by the Duchess herself (1630 - 1714)

Detail of terracotta moulding of a dodo in the Waterhouse Bu
The Waterhouse Buiding at the Natural History Museum, London was designed by Alfred Waterhouse (1830-1905) and first opened its doors on Easter Monday 1881

The Latrobe gold nugget
A 717gm mass of crystallised cubes of gold about 11cms in length. Specimen was found at Mt. Ivor, Victoria, Australia in the presence of the then govenor of the colony, C. J. Latrobe

Mammuthus trogontherii, steppe mammoth
Cranium and tusks of this Pleistocene steppe mammoth found at Ilford, Essex, England on display at the Natural History Museum, London

Picture No. 10717365
The Hummingbird case on display in the Natural History Museums Bird Gallery

Stanhopea insignis, orchid
Watercolour from Delineation of exotic plants cultivated in the Royal Garden at Kew (1796) by Franz Andreas Bauer (1758-1840). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

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"Unveiling the Mysteries of Treasure: A Journey through Time and Culture" Embark on a captivating adventure as we delve into the world of treasure, where hidden riches await to be discovered. From ancient civilizations to thrilling tales, these hints offer glimpses into the allure and enchantment that surround treasures throughout history. The William Smith Geological Map leads us deep beneath the Earth's surface, where precious gems and minerals lie concealed, waiting for intrepid explorers to unearth their beauty. Meanwhile, the Treasure Island Map beckons with its promise of buried chests overflowing with gold doubloons and shimmering jewels. Intrigue takes center stage as we encounter RUSSELL: STAGE ROBBER, a gripping scene capturing both danger and fortune. The shotgun-wielding robber guards his ill-gotten treasure box while a lifeless messenger lies in his wake—a reminder that wealth often comes at a great cost. Pressed seaweed specimens C016/6127 remind us that nature herself holds her own treasures—delicate marine flora preserved like precious secrets within each delicate specimen. And what could be more regal than The King's Two Daggers—one adorned with golden splendor, the other forged from sturdy iron—symbols of power wielded by those who seek dominion over land and sea? Venturing further back in time, we discover ornate relics from ancient Egypt—the gilt shrine depicting goddess Isis reveals an opulence fit for pharaohs while Tutankhamun's tomb unveils wonders beyond imagination. The Chalice with a paten crafted by Cabot workshop exudes elegance in vermeil—an embodiment of craftsmanship transformed into treasure. The ivory diptych of Stilicho transports us to an era when artistry met devotion—a masterpiece etched upon ivory surfaces telling stories untold. And then there is Ankhesenamun seated at Tutankhamun's gold-plated throne—an intimate glimpse into royal rituals and the meticulous care taken in every aspect of a king's life.