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Croesus shows his treasures to Solon. Francken II, Frans, the Younger (1581-1642). Oil on wood

Tales from Many Lands: The Palace of Steel. From Treasure no. 256 (9 December 1967)

Tales from Many Land: The Palace of Steel. From Treasure no. 256 (9 December 1967)

Treasure trove. Source unknown

More jewels for the treasure trove. Source unknown

Michael and the Mighty Men

Mycenaen Art. Greece. Atreus Treasure or Agamemnon Treasure. Architectural mycenae masterpiece (end XIV c. BC). View of the door surmounted by two architraves and a discharge triangle. Mycenae

Guatemala. Typical Guatemalan textile; fabric scraps of various colors and textures forming a quilt

DE BRY: SPANISH CONQUEST. Native Americans delivering treasure to European explorers. Color copper line engraving by Theodore de Bry, c1591

INCA EMPIRE: CONQUEST. Inca natives of Peru collecting a ransom of gold and silver to be given to the Spanish conquistadors under Francisco Pizarro, in exchange for the release of King Atahualpa

TOWER OF LONDON, 1740s. The arrival at the Tower of London of wagons with treasures captured from Spanish ships, c1740. Contemporary English line engraving

ROME: ARCH OF TITUS. Relief on the Arch of Titus depicting Roman soldiers bearing away the plundered treasures of the Temple of Jerusalem during the Siege of Jerusalem, 70 A.D. Wood engraving

GYPSY SWINDLE, 1867. A Missouri farmer, hoping to learn from the spirits the location of buried treasure on his property, takes part in a ceremony under the instructions of the gypsy woman from whom

WILLIAM PHIPS (1651-1695). American colonial governor of Massachusetts. Phips searching for sunken treasures off Hispaniola in 1686. Wood engraving, 19th century

WILLIAM PHIPS (1651-1695). Colonial governor of Massachusetts. Phips searching for treasure off Hispaniola in 1686. Wood engraving, 19th century

WILLIAM KIDD (c1645-1701). Also known as Captain Kidd. Scottish privateer and pirate. Wood engraving, 19th century

PERRAULT: BLUEBEARD, 1867. The treasures of Bluebeards castle. Wood engraving from an 1867 edition of the Charles Perrault fairy tale illustrated after Gustave Dorè

PIRATES, 1705. Pirates dividing the spoils. Color engraving, detail from Nicolas de Fers Map of America, 1705

GOLDEN HIND, 1579. Sir Francis Drakes ship in combat with the Spanish treasure ship Cacafuego off the South American coast in 1579. Contemporary line engraving

AMERICA: PIRATES, 1705. Pirates dividing the spoils. Engraved detail from Nicolas de Fers map of America, 1705

PIRATES: BLACKBEARD. Blackbeard buries his treasure. Wood engraving, 1887, after Howard Pyle

POE: THE GOLD BUG, 1843. Wood engraving by Fritz Eichenberg for a 1944 edition of Edgar Allan Poes The Gold Bug, first published in 1843

Seven gods of good fortune in the treasure boat. Print shows the seven Japanese gods of good fortune (Ebisu, Daikokuten, Bishamonten, Benzaiten, Fukurokuju, Hotei, and Jurojin) in a treasure boat

Treasure ship with crane and tortoise. Date 181-

Treasure show of arts old and new Exhibited by men and women of 3 score and ten. Poster for exhibition of art at the University Settlement, 184 Eldridge St. New York City. Date 1936 or 1937

Federal Theatre on Treasure Island Swing mikado A cast of 100 : Sensational success : Hot from New York : The big hit of the Golden Gate International Exposition

The treasure by David Pinsky, directed by Adolph Freeman The
The treasure by David Pinsky, directed by Adolph Freeman. Poster for Federal Theatre Project presentation of The Treasure at the Musart Theatre, 1320 S. Figueroa, Los Angeles, Calif

Treasure island by Will Owen
Two British soldiers in a waterlogged trench. Sometimes soldiers found themselves waist-deep in water, usually due to atrocious weather

1940 Golden Gate International Exhibition
Court of the Seven Seas - 1940 Golden Gate International Exhibition, San Francisco, USA - the Expotition was held on an artificial island Treasure Island, in the San Francisco Bay. Date: 1940

Treasure Isle / Ben Gunn
Jim Hawkins meets Ben Gunn. Date: First published: 1883

Treasure Isle / The Chest
Jim Hawkins and his mother open the treasure chest. Date: First published: 1883

Maidens Pursue Alberich
The Rhinemaidens pursue Alberich who is making off with their treasure

Alberich and Nibelungs
Scene Three : Alberich drives on a band of Nibelungs laden with the stolen treasure

Snow White / Rose Red 5
Schneeweischen and Rosenrot, and the dwarf with his treasure

Treasure Isle / Smollett
Captain Smollett and Long John Silver. Date: First published: 1883

Treasure Isle / Israel
Jim Hawkins sees Israel Hands and Red Nightcap. Date: First published: 1883

Treasure Isle / Blind Pew
Blind Pew: " he was plainly blind, for he tapped before him with a stick." Date: First published: 1883

Leaving Treasure Island
Leaving the island. Date: First published: 1883

Treasure Isle / Stockade
Doctor Livesey and Long John Silver at the stockade. Date: First published: 1883

Treasure Isle / Black Dog
The Captain attacks Black Dog. Date: First published: 1883

WORLD MAP. Battista Agneses map of the world, tracing the Spanish treasure fleets route around the world. Venice, c. 1545

Koan-kong, Chinese god of riches. He is surrounded by four figures and has a casket of treasure at his feet. Artwork from Recherche sur les Superstitions en Chine (Henri Dore, 1914 edition)

ANDES: GOLD EFFIGY, 1400. Pre-Columbian gold effigy vase. From Chimu, Peru, c1400

ECUADOR: GOLD CUFFS. Pre-Columbian gold cuffs, Ecuador

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Sailors digging for Captain Kidds pirate treasure. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Captain Kidd burying his pirate treasure on Gardiners Island, New York harbor. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

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Seizure of Spanish treasure ships by the English fleet of Sir Francis Drake. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Magnum bottles in a small wooden vat at Chateau Saint Cosme, Gigondas, Vaucluse, Rhone, Provence, France

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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.