Treasure Collection (page 30)

Detail of a painted alabaster unguent jar, from the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun, discovered in the Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Painted alabaster unguent jar showing hunting scene, with the king as a lion, from the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun, discovered in the Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Lid of an alabaster jar decorated with a bird in a nest and eggs in a bowl, from the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun, discovered in the Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Gilt wood statuette of the king, from the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun, discovered in the Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Detail of queen Ankhesenamun on the gilded shrine, from the tomb of the pharoah Tutankhamun, discovered in the Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Cedarwood and gilded ebony cabinet decorated with hieroglyphic symbols ensuring divine life, from the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun, discovered in the Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt

A board game of senet, in ebony and ivory, from the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun, discovered in the Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Victory at Vigo / 1702
The combined English and Dutch fleets under Sir George Rooke destroy the French and Spanish fleet at Vigo, and capture a number of Spanish treasure galleons

Treasure Sent to Spain
The Spaniards ship chests of treasure back to Spain

Arthur Bourchier / Silver
ARTHUR BOURCHIER English actor in the role of Long John Silver

Pedlar of Swaffham
A Pedlar of Swaffham, Norfolk, dreams that if he stands on London Bridge he will hear good news. He makes the journey & is told of treasure hidden behind his house

Treasure of Callow Pit
Two men retrieve legendary treasure from Callow Pit, Norfolk. One crows that even Old Nick can t take it from them now, at which a black hand snatches it

Treasure Island / Flint
Flints pointer

Treasure Island / Bill
Captain Bill keeps watch: " All day he hung round the cove, or upon the cliffs, with a brass telescope."

Treasure Isle / Jim Spies
Jim Hawkins spies on the pirates: " I lay for some time watching the bustle which succeeded the attack."

Treasure Isle / Treasure
George Merry & his fellow pirates discover that the treasure has gone, much to the amusement of Long John Silver

Treasure Island / Fighting
Hands & his companion locked together in a deadly wrestle"

Crown of Queen Khnemit
De Morgan lifting the golden crown from the mummy of Queen Khnemit at Dahshur

God Bringing Riches
T IEN-KOAN is a divinity who brings good fortune : here he appears in a cloud, to guide a fortunate couple to haul up a catch of treasure in their fishing net

Dream Situations 19C
What we dream of : finding hidden treasure, approaching danger, fire, a journey, thieves, a letter, military victory, a racing winner - and of course, love and marriage !

Working on Treasure Ship
Divers discover the wreck of a Spanish treasure-ship, sunk in 1632, off the coast of San Domingo in the Caribbean : they also find that it is infested with sharks

Events / Peru
Capture of a Spanish treasure galleon by three English vessels off the coast of Peru

Long John Silver

Water Babies / Tom / Cabinet
Lured by the temptation of the sea-lollipops, Tom creeps among the rocks & finds the mother-of-pearl cabinet in a deep crack in the rocks containing them; & behold! it was open!

Raising Treasure
Raising the treasures found by Howard Carter at the tomb of Tutankhamen in the Valley of the Kings, near Luxor

Carnarvon and Daughter
Howard Carter with Lord Carnarvon and his daughter Evelyn Herbert have their first sight of the Tutankhamen treasure

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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.