Treasure Collection (page 9)

lectorin, 1863 (bronze and gilded iron)
7110343 lectorin, 1863 (bronze and gilded iron) by Poussielgue-Rusand, Placide (1824-1889); Notre Dame, Paris, France; (add.info.: lecterin by Placide Poussiegle-Rusand (1824-1889)

black virgin of the cathedral of Moulins 12th century (painted wood)
7110313 black virgin of the cathedral of Moulins 12th century (painted wood); Moulins Cathedral, Allier, France; (add.info.: black virgin of the cathedral of Moulins XIIth painted wood stumbled)

Suzanne de Bourbon, detail. Triptych of the master of Moulins, 1502 (tgempera on wood)
7110305 Suzanne de Bourbon, detail. Triptych of the master of Moulins, 1502 (tgempera on wood) by Hey, Jean (fl.1494); Moulins Cathedral, Allier, France; (add.info.: Suzanne de Bourbon, detail)

Virgin and Child, 1679 (sculpture)
7110225 Virgin and Child, 1679 (sculpture) by Degoullons, Jean (Dugoulon) (d.1687); Cathedral of St. Peter, Angouleme, France; (add.info.: lapidary room Virgin and Child by Jean Degoullons ()

The treasure of Priam, King of Troy, a collection revealed by the excavations (litho)
6005017 The treasure of Priam, King of Troy, a collection revealed by the excavations (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The treasure of Priam, King of Troy)

The Treasure Ship in Fairy Seas, London Hippodrome
The Christmas production at the London Hippodrome, using its famous water tank to enact an underwater wcene about treasure seekers beneath the sea

Poster for The Treasure Ship in Fairy Seas London Hippodrome
Poster for the latest wonder show at the London Hippodrome, for Christmas 1906. The Treasure Ship in Fairy Seas featured several scenes played under water in the Hippodromes transparent tank

Treasure of the World, His Country series, 1924 (tempera on canvas)
5642626 Treasure of the World, His Country series, 1924 (tempera on canvas) by Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947); 88.5A--116.5 cm; Nicholas Roerich Museum, New York; eNicholas Roerich Museum; Russian

Most Sacred (Treasure of the Mountains), 1933 (tempera on canvas)
5642720 Most Sacred (Treasure of the Mountains), 1933 (tempera on canvas) by Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947); 73.6A--117.1 cm; Nicholas Roerich Museum, New York; eNicholas Roerich Museum; Russian

Coin from the Henley Hoard, c. 50 BC (gold)
5614966 Coin from the Henley Hoard, c.50 BC (gold) by Iron Age (1st century BC); diam: 1.8 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Animal-Headed Figure Pendant, c. 1000-1550 (cast gold)
XOS5871932 Animal-Headed Figure Pendant, c. 1000-1550 (cast gold) by Mesoamerican; 8.7x9 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Costa Rica, DiquAis region)

Winged Figure Pendant, c. 1000-1550 (cast and hammered gold)
XOS5871616 Winged Figure Pendant, c. 1000-1550 (cast and hammered gold) by Mesoamerican; 5.5x7.9 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Southern Costa Rica, (DiquAis Region)

Gold placer mining, Rockerville, 1889 (b / w photo)
5042936 Gold placer mining, Rockerville, 1889 (b/w photo) by Grabill, John C. H. (fl. late 19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spriggs)

Washing and panning gold, Rockerville, 1889 (b / w photo)
5042935 Washing and panning gold, Rockerville, 1889 (b/w photo) by Grabill, John C. H. (fl. late 19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spriggs)

Pikes Peak prospector in Colorado, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
5052501 Pikes Peak prospector in Colorado, c.1900 (b/w photo) by Jackson, William Henry (1843-1942); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Jewellery from Camon, Amiens, Somme, Carolingian, 7th-10th century (silver
AMQ118627 Jewellery from Camon, Amiens, Somme, Carolingian, 7th-10th century (silver, gilded bronze) by Carolingian School; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

A hoard, including a twisted torque and penannular rings, from Carcassonne, Aude, France
AMQ121126 A hoard, including a twisted torque and penannular rings, from Carcassonne, Aude, France, Middle Bronze Age (gold) by Bronze Age (2000-600 BC); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Collecting Dane-gelt, illustration from The Church of England
STC393352 Collecting Dane-gelt, illustration from The Church of England: A History for the People by H.D.M. Spence-Jones, pub

The Crown of Hildesheim (gold & precious stones)
XZO349744 The Crown of Hildesheim (gold & precious stones) by German School; Cathedral of St. Maria, Hildesheim, Germany; out of copyright

Decorated plate, 1736-95 (ceramic)
XOT366504 Decorated plate, 1736-95 (ceramic) by Chinese School (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Qing dynasty; Qianlong era; ); Chinese, out of copyright

Pendant representing Amenophis III, from the tomb of Tutankhamun
XBP391019 Pendant representing Amenophis III, from the tomb of Tutankhamun, New Kingdom (gold) (see also 148198) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); height: 5 cm; Egyptian National Museum

The Treasure hid in a Field (engraving)
668196 The Treasure hid in a Field (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Treasure hid in a Field)

Lions head rhyton, from Grave IV, Grave Circle A, Mycenae (gold) (see also 179999)
XZL151130 Lions head rhyton, from Grave IV, Grave Circle A, Mycenae (gold) (see also 179999) by Mycenaean; National Archaeological Museum, Athens, Greece; Mycenaean, out of copyright

Tutankhamun (c. 1370-1352 BC) on his chariot attacking Asiatics, side of a chest
XZL147998 Tutankhamun (c.1370-1352 BC) on his chariot attacking Asiatics, side of a chest, New Kingdom, c.1340 BC (painted wood) (see also 192484) by Egyptian; Egyptian National Museum, Cairo

Lifesize statuette of the king, from the tomb of Tutankhamun (c
XZL149491 Lifesize statuette of the king, from the tomb of Tutankhamun (c.1370-52 BC) New Kingdom (gilded wood covered with black resin) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); height

Coffer from the treasury of the tomb of Tutankhamun (c. 1370-52 BC
XZL149423 Coffer from the treasury of the tomb of Tutankhamun (c.1370-52 BC) New Kingdom (wood & ivory with applied gold & silver) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC)

The Devil pointing out Hidden Treasures, copy of an illustration from
STC202569 The Devil pointing out Hidden Treasures, copy of an illustration from Le Veritable Dragon Rouge, Lille 1521, used in a History of Magic

Lions head rhyton, from Grave Circle A, Mycenae, c
XIR179999 Lions head rhyton, from Grave Circle A, Mycenae, c.16th century BC (gold) (see also 151130) by Mycenaean; National Archaeological Museum, Athens

Dr Schliemanns Trojan antiquities on view, London 1877
The antiquities found at Hissarlik (Hisarlik, modern Turkey), on the plains of Troy, by Heinrich Schliemann during his remarkable excavations

Base of the Cross of St. Bertin, from the Abbaye Saint-Bertin, c
XIR232624 Base of the Cross of St. Bertin, from the Abbaye Saint-Bertin, c.1180 (gilded bronze & champleve enamel) (see also 204570, 232625 & 232839) by Godefroid de Huy (fl. 1130-50) (attr)

Krater, from the Tomb of a Princess of Vix (bronze) (see also 173539, 40863 & 175991)
XIR238706 Krater, from the Tomb of a Princess of Vix (bronze) (see also 173539, 40863 & 175991) by Greek, (6th century BC); height: 164 cm; Musee Archeologique, Chatillon Sur Seine, France; Greek

Invention by Sieur Freminet of a system for recycling air
CHT331732 Invention by Sieur Freminet of a system for recycling air and allowing divers to breathe underwater, 1784 (coloured engraving) by French School

Reliquary of St. George (silver & wood)
NUL245276 Reliquary of St. George (silver & wood) by French School, (13th century); Church of St. Foy, Conques, France; French, out of copyright

The funerary mask of Tutankhamun (c. 1370-1352 BC) New Kingdom, c
XBP228800 The funerary mask of Tutankhamun (c.1370-1352 BC) New Kingdom, c.1336-1327 BC (gold inlaid with semi-precious stones) (see also 227984) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC)

Archaeological trophies destroyed on the road to Quito, Ecuador
TRV227742 Archaeological trophies destroyed on the road to Quito, Ecuador, from Travels Amongst the Great Andes of the Equator by Edward Whymper, 1892 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Corbould

Stopper from one of the canopic urns, from the tomb of Tutankhamun (c
XIR184084 Stopper from one of the canopic urns, from the tomb of Tutankhamun (c.1370-1352 BC) New Kingdom (alabaster) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); 24x19 cm; Egyptian National Museum

Skeleton of Death stealing gold from a Miser
Skeleton of Death stealing gold coins and treasure from a Miser in his vault with barred windows. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Wenceslaus Hollar from The Dance of Death by Hans Holbein

The Golden Shrine of Tutankhamun (c. 1370-1352 BC) New Kingdom
XBP341881 The Golden Shrine of Tutankhamun (c.1370-1352 BC) New Kingdom (wood overlaid with gesso covered with sheet gold) (see also 227986) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC)

Trumpet and wooden stopper, from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c
XBP341827 Trumpet and wooden stopper, from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c.1370-1352 BC) New Kingdom (bronze or copper with gold overlay) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); length

Sandals, Tomb of Tutankhamun, New Kingdom (gold & leather)
XBP343641 Sandals, Tomb of Tutankhamun, New Kingdom (gold & leather) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Egyptian National Museum, Cairo, Egypt; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; Egyptian

Brasher Doubloon, New York, 1787 (gold) (also see 343637)
XBP343636 Brasher Doubloon, New York, 1787 (gold) (also see 343637) by American School, (18th century); diameter: 23 cm; Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; American, out of copyright

Extract from Raleighs diary of his second voyage to Guiana
KDC441071 Extract from Raleighs diary of his second voyage to Guiana, showing entries for October 29, 30, and 11, 12 and 13 November, 1617 (pen & ink on paper) by Raleigh

The Vocation of St. Matthew
SCP36723 The Vocation of St. Matthew by Pareja, Juan de (1610-70); Prado, Madrid, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

Implement from Fresn-la-Mere, France, Bronze Age (bronze) (detail of 419849)
AMQ419850 Implement from Fresn-la-Mere, France, Bronze Age (bronze) (detail of 419849) by Bronze Age (2000-600 BC); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Boudoir, 1860 (oil on canvas)
PNH419762 The Boudoir, 1860 (oil on canvas) by Woolmer, Alfred (1805-92); 61x49 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; English, out of copyright

Treasure flower, Gazania rigens (Golden-flowered gazania, Gazania uniflora). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell for Samuel Curtis continuation of William Curtis Botanical Magazine, 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.