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Images of ornate historical objects, including chalices and decorative boxes, highlighting intricate craftsmanship and design.

Kathmandu Nepal Ornate door handle at the Drikung Kagyu Richening monastery. Eastern Kathmandu
Kathmandu Nepal Ornate door handle at the Drikung Kagyu Richening monastery. Eastern Kathmandu
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Japan, Kansai, Kyoto, temple lamp,Caliz de plata con el escudo del Prior Francesc Borràs. SXVIII.Persian helmet with engraved elephant scene, 16th century, Álava Armory Museum, Vitoria, Basque Country, Spain.Offering Box in Mandalay Style from Myanmar, now known as, Burma. Dated early 19th CenturyBischöfliches Personal Episcopal staff, engraved and gilded silver, 17th century, Huesca Diocesan Museum, Aragon community, Spain Copyright: xZoonar.com/Tolox 22307956Prehistory. The Early Iron Age. The Dejbjerg Wagon. Carriage sacrificed in a west Jutland. Ceremonial carriages. Probably made in central Europe by Celtic artisans. 50 BC. The metal furnishings on the wagon body are ornamented with male faces with curly hair and moustache. National Museum of Denmark.Hanukkah lamps. Hermanus van Gulik, The Hague 1690 and Pieter van Hoven (1658-1735)Mirror cabinet, detailBaptismal font, St. Pankratius Parish Church, Wiggensbach, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, EuropeKathmandu Nepal Ornate door handle at the Drikung Kagyu Richening monastery. Eastern KathmanduMUSEO-CALIZ S XVIII-BARROCO. Location: CATEDRAL-INTERIOR. GRANADA. SPAIN.Torah presented by the Jewish community of Alkmaar in Holland. This object would sit on the top of the torch covering before it was taken from the ark to be read in the synagogue. 1883.Treasury, Anno Shrine, workshop of Nicholas of Verdun and Cologne, around 1183, St John the Evangelist as an eagleDisplay in Issyk Museum, Kazakhstan.TIARA DE ORO DE CONSTANZA DE ARAGON (1344-1363) HIJA DE PEDRO IV Y REINA DE SICILIA - SIGLO XIV. Location: CATEDRAL. PALERMO. ITALIA.USA, Colorado, Custer County, Westcliffe, Music Meadows Ranch. Tack room. Tooled leather western saddle. (PR)Close-up of brass drawer handleRussia, Moscow Oblast, Moscow, Arbat-area, amber jewelry displayAncient metal jug in oriental style in antique marketBritish, Neoclassical frame, Unknown framemaker, late 18th to early 19th century, Carved wood, later oil gilding and over original oil and water gildingWreath from Adam Mickiewiczs Funeral in Kraków Halicki, W Adys Aw, Markowski, Julian (1846 1903), Zaszek, Jan, Daschek, Jan, Schapira, G., Badowski, Józef (open at the beginning of the 20th century), Rosenbusch, Henry (Fl. Ca 1886), Fruauff, WojciechCrown 19th century, after 17th century original British, after Russian original This electrotype is after a seventeenth-century original at Uspenski Sobor, Moscow, at the time of reproduction.. Crown 186562Detail from the Dejbjerg Cart, 1st century BC. Artist: UnknownHoly water bowl. Gift from Tsar Mikhail Feodorovich. In the vestry of the Kremlin. Assumption Cathedral in the Kremlin. Prokudin-Gorskii, Sergei Mikhailovich, 1863-1944, photographer.Trunk. Japan, c. 1575-1625, Nanban lacquer ware. The trunk is decorated with gold lacquer and inlaid mother-of-pearl. This type of lacquer ware is call Nanban. The Japanese used this word to refer to foreign traders in Japan - first the Portuguese and from 1609, also the Dutch. The shape of the trunk and its scenes follow European models. The mother-of-pearl bands imitate the metal mounts on a Western-style European chest.England, London, Tower of London, The White Tower, Display of the Armour of Henry, Prince of Wales dated about 1607Morocco, Marrakech. Metalwork on sale in the souq in Marrakech.Japanese warrior´s helmetCapitel bizantino, mármol, siglo VI, procedente de la iglesia de San Polyeuktos de Constantinopla. Museum: Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya, Barcelona.Silver lamp Christianity symbol Copyright: xHarixMahidhar/DinodiaxPhotoxCeramic jug in the cathedral Notre-Dame, Lausanne, canton Vaud, Western Switzerland, SwitzerlandOld wooden globe bar with crystal glass set Old wooden globe bar with crystal glass set Copyright: xZoonar.com/Baloncicix 14980729PORTAPAZ. Location: CATEDRAL VIEJA. SALAMANCA. SPAIN.Asia, Vietnam. Intricate lacquer box, Hoi An, Quang Nam ProvinceFloral art pattern example of the Ottoman timeMuseo de Luxor.Persian helmet with engraved elephant scene, 16th century, Álava Armory Museum, Vitoria, Basque Country, Spain.France, Centre-Val de Loire, Chambort on 2022-07-19. Tourism at the Chateau de Chambord on a sunny day during the summer holidays. Photograph by Martin Bertrand.France, Centre-Val de Loire, Chambort le 2022-07-19. Tourisme au Chateau de Chambord durant une journee ensoleillee des vacances d'ete. Photographie de Martin Bertrand.Reliquary 14th century Italian. Reliquary. Italian. 14th century. Wood, paint and guilding. Made in Siena, Italy. Sculpture-WoodPALACIO BORBON -SALA-PORCELANAS Y AMORCILLO S XVIII. Location: MONASTERIO-PALACIO REAL. SAN LORENZO DEL ESCORIAL. MADRID. SPAIN.British, British 'Nazarene' frame, Unknown framemaker, 1st half of 19th century, Wood and compo, partially regilded over original oil and water gilding. Candle arm belonging to a candle wreath of two heights with maria figure at the top. The arm is bent twice and is decorated with four grape fees and five winger leaves. The round fat catcher has opened, knurled vertically placed edges on the bottom, to mask the attachment to the arm. This is done by a round iron pin, which has been screwed into the end of the arm. This is the third arm of the lower ring, numbered with 3 vertical notches.Golden ornaments on a royal boat Golden ornaments on a royal boat of the dutch royal house Copyright: xZoonar.com/MathieuxvanxdenxBerkx 13276899Aikuchi with engraved scene, 20th century, Japan, Álava Armory Museum, Vitoria, Basque Country, Spain.North America, USA, Massachusetts, South Deerfield. A giant, elaborate stein and other gifts for sale in the Bavarian Village section of Yankee CandleBandeja de plata, siglo XVIII, Iglesia de Santa María Magdalena, Zaragoza.Set of Empty bottles made in the Ottoman styleJodhpur, Rajasthan, India. Fort Mehrangarh. Silver Howdahs with ornate lion, flowers, and vaseClose-up of a decorative Gold Cup, Gallery Of Treasures, Forbidden City, Beijing, ChinaArchaeological Museum, Vase, Interior View, Agios Pavlos, Thessaloniki, Greece, EuropeLimoges enamel reliquary, 1190 AD, France.«Caput SS. Thebeorum Mart:». Skull-relic of holy martyr of the Theban Legion, Relics of Martioda, Alava Fine Arts Museum, Vitoria, Basque Country, Spain.Walnut wood carved furniture, Jammu and Kashmir, India, Asia Copyright: xAnilxDave/DinodiaxPhotoxPROA DE FALUA REAL. Location: MUSEO FALUAS. Aranjuez. MADRID. SPAIN.Ciborium, Villemomble, Seine-Saint-Denis, France, Europe05/28/2014. Carlosiii Aranjuez Theater Photo, Isabel Permuy Archdc.Chinese style incense burnerCandelabra European 15th centuryCAMBODIA SIEM REAP HOTEL GUESTHOUSE. a boutique Guesthouse in the City of Siem Reap in the west of Cambodia. Cambodia, Siem Reap, April 2014. CAMBODIA SIEM REAP HOTEL GUESTHOUSEEagle's head as a door knocker in the historic city centre, Genoa, Italy, EuropeRelicario de San Lorenzo del siglo XVI. Museum: VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM, NAPOLES, UK.dining room still lifeMedieval Chalice, Silver with gilding showing a youthful Christ.Detail from the reconstructed Sutton Hoo Helmet, which was part of the Staffordshire Hoard is the largest hoard of Anglo-Saxon gold and silver metalwork. Dated 5th CenturyPharaoh Tutankhamun's gold treasure, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Grand Egyptian Museum, GEM, Giza, Cairo, EgyptThrakischer Kranz Thrakischer Kranz Copyright: xZoonar.com/TOLOxBALAGUERx 22682487Silversmith's art, Italy, 18th century. Silver cruet-stand, around 1770. Detail.Terracotta female figures wearing a long skirt and a flat head-dress (polos). Made during various times between 1350-1200 BC. Found in Athens and Melos.Europe, Italy, Sicily, Taormina. Painted wheel.WIen, Austria - April 29, 2025 C. Bühlmayer - K.u.K. Hofvergolder. WIen Wien Austria *** WIen, Austria April 29, 2025 C Bühlmayer K u K Hofvergolder WIen Vienna Austria PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxAUTPalau Güell. Lamp in the staircase of the anteroom. Author: ANTONI GAUDI.Ancient metal jug in oriental style in antique marketRoyal Gold Cup commissioned by Jean Duc de Berry and given to his nephew Charles V of France in 1391. James I gave it to the Spanish ambassador, Juan de Velasco, in 1604 to mark the peace between England and Spain.model gamelan ochestral instrument, from Indonesia, collected by Sir Stamford Raffles (1781-1826), British statesman, Lieutenant Governor of Java and founder of Singapore in 1819Close-up of a doorknob at Punakha Monastery, Punakha, BhutanSconce (one of a pair) ca. 1742 Meissen Manufactory German. Sconce (one of a pair) 205274Fire Dog (chenet); Paris, France; about 1770; Gilt bronze, silver and iron; 32 x 47 x 60 cm (12 5,8 x 18 1,2 x 23 5,8 in.)Artistic vintage world globe design of Planet Earth Artistic vintage world globe design of Planet Earth Copyright: xZoonar.com/Picasax 21853873Middle East, United Arab Emirates, Fujairah, Water carafe oversized roundabout decoration, eveningESFERA ARMILAR - PROCEDE DE FLORENCIA 1582 -ESFERA SEGUN EL SISTEMA DE TOLOMEO. Author: ANTONIO SANTUCCI (-1613) ASTRONOMO ITALIANO. Location: MONASTERIO-BIBLIOTECA-COLECCION. SAN LORENZO DEL ESCORIAL. MADRID. SPAIN.Prehistory. Art. Metal Age. Bronze Age. Belt ornaments, arm rings, a neck ring. from a gravel hill at Fardal, central Jutland. 900-700 BC. National Museum of Denmark.Lisbon, Portugal. Medieval knights armor. (Editorial Use Only)Goldsmith's art, Russia, 19th century. Wedding crowns from Saint Petersburg.Cruz del Monasterio de Santa María de Vilabertrán, siglo XIV.Mexico, Guerrero, Acapulco, Mercado de Artesanias La Diana, Colorful sombreros and dolls. (Large format sizes available)Silversmith's art, France, 18th century. Francois-Thomas Germain (1726-1791), tureen from the silver table set of the Royal House of Portugal commissioned by Don Jos I.A Moroccan lamp hangs in the cabana by the swimming pool at Little Whale CayChalice. Siena; Italy; 1325-75 made with copper and gold. A chalice is used during the Eucharist or Holy Communion; to hold wine. It is one of the most sacred vessels in Christian worship. This example is decorated with enamel medallions representing Christ on the cross and five saints. Four fancy items by Gough of Birmingham, exhibited at the Crystal Palace. Date: 1851Abruzzo, L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Museo Nazionale d'Abruzzo, Italy, 20th century, photo, photography, EuropeJewels and pendant from the Akan Culture. The Akan Culture includes the Asante and Fante people in Ghana or Baule, Agni and Lagoon in Ivory Coast.Cloches (dish covers), Silver Gilt, Paris 19th century, Amsterdam, Netherlands.The medieval astronomic clock, the only one of its kind in good working condition. Church Marienkirche, a landmark of Rostock. City of Rostock. Germany, Mecklenburg-Western PomeraniaGold bowl, by Unknown, 16th Century, gold , embossed. Italy, Lombardy, Milan, Santa Maria presso San Celso Treasury. Detail. Gold bowl casting embossed work Classical decoration putti: cherubs angels floral decoration.Nandi sculpture in metal Mandi Himachal Pradesh IndiaOro Grande, California, United States, Route 66OBJETOS DE PLATA. Location: MUSEO DE HISTORIA DE MADRID-ORFEBRERIA. MADRID. SPAIN.Photo frame made of wooden material in viewSilver Lyre from Ur, III mill BC. Sumerian MESOPOTAMIA.TAPIZ - LA BLUSA AMARILLA. Author: RODRIGUEZ Y LUCINI. Location: PREMIO NACIONAL DE TAPICES. Aranjuez. MADRID. SPAIN.