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Architectural Reliefs

Photographs of carved relief panels and architectural fragments, depicting historical scenes and motifs from various styles and periods.

The Franks Casket, Anglo-Saxon, first half of the 8th century. Artist: Unknown
The Franks Casket, Anglo-Saxon, first half of the 8th century. Artist: Unknown
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Plaque fragment with chariot scenes inscribed with the Urartian royal name Argishti. Culture: Urartian. Dimensions: 2.72 x 6 in. (6.91 x 15.24 cm). Date: ca. 713-679 B.C..This fragment is decorated with two identical royal or religious processions, a typical stylistic and iconographic representation. What the footmen carry remains unknown. The Urartian cuneiform inscription above the top panel reads: "From the arsenal of Argishti.". Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
1990-17867921
Bronze doors with bas-reliefs by Angelo Zanelli, El Capitolio, or the National Capitol Building, Havana, Cuba
1899-20257513
Stone slab showing a haloed eagle symbolizing Saint John (Tetramorph). 1475-1525. Probably from the Church of Santo Domingo or the Church of Santo Tomas (La Coruna, Galicia, Spain). Archaeological and History Museum (San Anton Castle). A Coruna, Galicia, Spain.
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Herb shield with white eagle Western Free, Wawel Cathedral, Krakow
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British, Louis XIV style frame, Unknown framemaker, 2nd quarter of 18th century, Carved wood, sucessive later oil gildings over original gilding
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Front of the Narmer Palette, which contains some of the earliest hieroglyphic inscriptions. Dated 31st Century BC
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Eagle and Medusa Head. Part of a mosaic floor Synagogue at Yafia, Lower Galilee. 4th century AD. Israel.
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ALFARDON DE MANISES CON EL ESCUDO DEL DUQUE DE SEGORBE - SIGLO XV. Location: INSTITUTO VALENCIA DE DON JUAN-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN.
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Historic illustration, French ornaments, Limoge Emaille
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Temple front pediment. Wood with glass inlays. 18th century. Suphan Buri, Thailand. Thai art. Museum of World Cultures, Barcelona, Spain.
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Arms of Pope Pius IV (Giovanni Angelo Medici of Milan, reigned 1559-65) mid-16th century Italian. Arms of Pope Pius IV (Giovanni Angelo Medici of Milan, reigned 1559-65). Italian. mid-16th century. Marble. Sculpture-Architectural
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Vera Cruz, 1350. Museu-Tresor de la Catedral de Girona / Museo Tesoro de la Catedral de Gerona.
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Depiction of the honorary gate of Emperor Maximilian I by Albrecht Dürers workshop, showing the dedication inscription and use of a wooden pear stick, created in 1515.
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Door Frame with the Coronation of Rama. India, Odisha (Orissa), 18th century. Architecture; Architectural Elements. Wood
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Budapest, Wohnhaus Dozsa György ut 17 von Gyula Karvaly 1911 // Budapest, Apartment House Dozsa György ut 17 by Gyula Karvaly 1911 *** Budapest, Apartment House Dozsa György ut 17 by Gyula Karvaly 1911 Budapest, Apartment House Dozsa György ut 17 by Gyula Karvaly 1911
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Pair of Doors Carved in the 'Beveled Style' 9th century This carved pair (with 31.119.1) of teak doors imported into Iraq from Southeast Asia is probably from a royal or domestic residence. They epitomize the Beveled stylea symmetrical, abstract, vegetal formand were probably originally painted and highlighted with gilding. The doors are said to have been found at Takrit, but were probably originally made in Samarra, the palace city of the Abbasid caliphs for a brief time in the mid?ninth century. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #6636. Tiraz Fragment, Part 1 Play or pause #6637. Tiraz Fragment, Part 2 Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as possible.. Pair of Doors Carved in the 'Beveled Style'. 9th century. Wood (teak); carved. Found Iraq, probably Takrit. Made in Iraq, probably Samarra. Wood
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Stone Of Tizoc(top) with Three Idols 1825-1831 Johann Friedrich Waldeck (1766-1875 German) Illustration Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Pillar fresco depicting wool manufacturing, from Pompei, Fullonica of Veranio Ipseo
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PLATO DE LA DAMA Y LOS PECES - CERAMICA DE PATERNA - SIGLO XIV. Location: INSTITUTO VALENCIA DE DON JUAN-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN.
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Example of Ottoman art patterns applied on metals
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Historic carved wooden panel on door of house in Marlborough, Wiltshire, England, UK commemorates the Great Fire of 1653
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Tile Panel. Dimensions: H. 55 in. (139.7 cm)W. 14 1/8 in. (35.9 cm). Date: 13th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
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Cruz Procesional, 1415, Nº 686. Museu de Lleida Diocesà i Comarcal.
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Replica Quetzalcoatl Temple Teotihuacan, National Museum Museo Nacional de Antropologia, Mexico City, Mexico, Central America
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Ambo slabs with the names of Duke Svetoslav and Drzislav the Great Duke, from Kapitul, near Knin, 10th century. Inscription: "Svetoslav Duke of the Croats in the reign of the Great Duke Drzislav". Adorned with intertwined knots, circles and slanted geometric lines. Detail. Museum of Croatian Archaeological Monuments, Split, Croatia.
1525R-61088
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Lintel Support with Lion. Spanish, Aragon. Date: 1125-1150. Dimensions: 35.6 × 34.3 × 36.8 cm (14 × 13 1/2 × 14 1/2 in.). Limestone. Origin: Spain. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.
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Abruzzo, L'Aquila, Tagliacozzo, General views, Italy, 20th century, photo, photography, Europe
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Josep Clarà. Medalla, Exposición Hispano Francesa de Bellas Artes, Zaragoza, 1919. Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya MNAC.
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Tomb Stone Tile 1486 Iran. Fritware with blue underglaze and luster-painted overglaze decoration . Islamic
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Cruz Procesional, 1380, Nº Inv. 577. Museo Arqueológico Nacional.
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Łacińska inskrypcja wotywna. unknown, author
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BARGUEÑO DE TIPO PORTUGUES CON ESCENA DE CAZA. Location: MUSEO ARQUEOLOGICO NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN.
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Virgin of Montserrat and the Mountain. Second half of 18th century. Gilded bronze. Diocesan Museum of Barcelona. Catalonia. Spain.
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Hand print Of sati women on wall of Jodhpur fort ; Rajasthan ; India
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The Abraxas, 1923. Artist: Unknown