Applied Arts Collection

The Unicorn in Captivity, c. 1500. Artist: Master of the Hunt of the Unicorn (active End of 15th cen. )
The Unicorn in Captivity, c. 1500. Found in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The Pseudonym and Antonym Libraries, 1895. Artist: Beardsley, Aubrey (1872?1898)
The Pseudonym and Antonym Libraries, 1895. From a private collection

Teapot, Burslem, c. 1790. Creator: Wedgwood
Teapot, Burslem, c. 1790

Wallpaper Panel, France, Early 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Wallpaper Panel, France, Early 19th century

Cased Colt Dragoon Model 1848 (1st issue) Revolver, England, 1848 / 68. Creator: Unknown
Cased Colt Dragoon Model 1848 (1st issue) Revolver, England, 1848/68

Honeysuckle. Decorative fabric, 1876. Creator: Morris, William (1834-1896)
Honeysuckle. Decorative fabric, 1876. Found in the Collection of The William Morris Society

Headgear designed for Ida Rubinstein in the ballet Scheharazade, 1910. Found in the collection of Bibliotheque-Musee de l Opera Garnier, Paris

Strawberry Thief. Decorative fabric, 1883. Creator: Morris, William (1834-1896)
Strawberry Thief. Decorative fabric, 1883. Found in the Collection of The William Morris Society

Plate of the Manufacture nationale de Sevres, France, c.1810 (porcelain)
3434842 Plate of the Manufacture nationale de Sevres, France, c.1810 (porcelain); (add.info.: representing the chateau de Malmaison.); Photo © CCI.

The Lipsanothek (reliquary) of Brescia, Second half of the 4th century. Creator: Frühchristliche Kunst
The Lipsanothek (reliquary) of Brescia, Second half of the 4th century. Found in the Collection of the Museo di Santa Giulia, Brescia.

Saint Maurice equestrian. Shrine of the Children of Saint Sigismond, c.1160. Creator: Westeuropäische angewandte Kunst
Saint Maurice equestrian. Shrine of the Children of Saint Sigismond, c.1160. Found in the Collection of the Abbaye de Saint-Maurice d'Agaune.

Double page "La Mode du Petit Journal" (France), November 10, 1902, 1902. Creator: Unknown artist
Double page "La Mode du Petit Journal" (France), November 10, 1902, 1902. Private Collection

Project for the Kazan Railway Station in Moscow, 1912. Creator: Schtschussew, Alexei Wiktorowitsch (1894-1949)
Project for the Kazan Railway Station in Moscow, 1912. Private Collection

Nine Gopis (Pichwai Painting), End of 19th century. Creator: Indische Kunst
Nine Gopis (Pichwai Painting), End of 19th century. Private Collection

Radha Krishna and the Gopis (Pichwai painting), End of 19th century. Creator: Indische Kunst
Radha Krishna and the Gopis (Pichwai painting), End of 19th century. Private Collection

Woman among flowers (printed fabric), 1898-1899. Creator: Mucha, Alfons Marie (1860-1939)
Woman among flowers (printed fabric), 1898-1899. Found in the Collection of the Ville de Paris, Bibliotheque Forney.

Woman among flowers (printed fabric), 1898-1899. Creator: Mucha, Alfons Marie (1860-1939)
Woman among flowers (printed fabric), 1898-1899. Found in the Collection of the Ville de Paris, Bibliotheque Forney.

Woman among flowers (printed fabric), 1898-1899. Creator: Mucha, Alfons Marie (1860-1939)
Woman among flowers (printed fabric), 1898-1899. Found in the Collection of the Ville de Paris, Bibliotheque Forney.

Woman among flowers (printed fabric), 1898-1899. Creator: Mucha, Alfons Marie (1860-1939)
Woman among flowers (printed fabric), 1898-1899. Found in the Collection of the Ville de Paris, Bibliotheque Forney.

Woman among flowers (printed fabric), 1898-1899. Creator: Mucha, Alfons Marie (1860-1939)
Woman among flowers (printed fabric), 1898-1899. Found in the Collection of the Ville de Paris, Bibliotheque Forney.

Woman among flowers (printed fabric), 1898-1899. Creator: Mucha, Alfons Marie (1860-1939)
Woman among flowers (printed fabric), 1898-1899. Found in the Collection of the Ville de Paris, Bibliotheque Forney.

Woman among flowers (printed fabric), 1898-1899. Creator: Mucha, Alfons Marie (1860-1939)
Woman among flowers (printed fabric), 1898-1899. Found in the Collection of the Ville de Paris, Bibliotheque Forney.

Woman among flowers (printed fabric), 1898-1899. Creator: Mucha, Alfons Marie (1860-1939)
Woman among flowers (printed fabric), 1898-1899. Found in the Collection of the Ville de Paris, Bibliotheque Forney.

The entry of the animals into Noah's Ark, c.1610. Creator: Eynde, Catherine van den (active 1605-1629)
The entry of the animals into Noah's Ark, c.1610. Found in the Collection of the Galleria Sabauda, Torino.

Saint Edeltraud. Creator: Unknown Master
Saint Edeltraud. Found in the Collection of the Church of the Holy Trinity, Stratford-upon-Avon.

Triptych Casanatense: Triptych with Deesis and saints, Mid of the 10th century. Creator: Byzantine Master
Triptych Casanatense: Triptych with Deesis and saints, Mid of the 10th century. Found in the collection of the Museo Nazionale del Palazzo di Venezia, Rome

Tournament (Carrousel des chevaliers bretons et irlandais à Bayonne), from the Valois Tapestries
Tournament (Carrousel des chevaliers bretons et irlandais a Bayonne), from the Valois Tapestries, ca 1576. Found in the collection of the Gallerie degli Uffizi, Florence

The Haywain or Tribulations of human life (Tapestry), ca 1550-1565. Creator: Brussels Manufactory (1515-1525)
The Haywain or Tribulations of human life (Tapestry), ca 1550-1565. Found in the collection of the Patrimonio Nacional, Madrid

The Silk Patchwork Coverlet, 1718. Creator: Anonymous master
The Silk Patchwork Coverlet, 1718. Found in the collection of the The Quilters Guild Collection

Tristan Quilt or Tristan and Isolde Quilt (Detail), Second Half of 14th cen.. Creator: Anonymous master
Tristan Quilt or Tristan and Isolde Quilt (Detail), Second Half of 14th century. Found in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum

Le Toucher, tenture de la Dame à la licorne, c. 1500. Creator: Anonymous master
Le Toucher, tenture de la Dame a la licorne, c. 1500. Found in the collection of the Musee national du Moyen Age (Musee de Cluny)

Peacock. Decorative fabric, 1878. Creator: Morris, William (1834-1896)
Peacock. Decorative fabric, 1878. Found in the collection of the Musee d'Orsay, Paris

Kowatari sarasa fu, a collection of calico patterns, from the Edo period, . Creator: The Oriental Applied Arts
Kowatari sarasa fu, a collection of calico patterns, from the Edo period. Found in the collection of the National Diet Library Tokyo

Throne element in the shape of an ibex, 5th-3rd century BC. Creator: Central Asian Art
Throne element in the shape of an ibex, 5th-3rd century BC. Found in the Collection of the National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan, Dushanbe

Throne element in the shape of an ibex, 5th-3rd century BC. Creator: Central Asian Art
Throne element in the shape of an ibex, 5th-3rd century BC. Found in the Collection of the National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan, Dushanbe

Medallion with late Roman cameo insert, 4th-6th century. Creator: Central Asian Art
Medallion with late Roman cameo insert, 4th-6th century. Found in the Collection of the National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan, Dushanbe

Medallion with late Roman cameo insert, 4th-6th century. Creator: Central Asian Art
Medallion with late Roman cameo insert, 4th-6th century. Found in the Collection of the National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan, Dushanbe

Head of Alexander as Herakles. From the Oxus Temple, Takht-i Sangin, Third cent. BC. Creator: Central Asian Art
Head of Alexander as Herakles. From the Oxus Temple, Takht-i Sangin, Third cent. BC. Found in the Collection of the National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan, Dushanbe

Head of Alexander as Herakles. From the Oxus Temple, Takht-i Sangin, Third cent. BC. Creator: Central Asian Art
Head of Alexander as Herakles. From the Oxus Temple, Takht-i Sangin, Third cent. BC. Found in the Collection of the National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan, Dushanbe

Belt buckle, 1st century. Creator: The Oriental Applied Arts
Belt buckle, 1st century. Found in the Collection of the National Museum of Afghanistan, Kabul

Fish-shaped glass flask, 1st century. Creator: The Oriental Applied Arts
Fish-shaped glass flask, 1st century. Found in the Collection of the National Museum of Afghanistan, Kabul

Gold and Silver Kettle, 569. Creator: Sassanian Art
Gold and Silver Kettle, 569. Found in the Collection of the Guyuan Museum, Ningxia

Gold and Silver Kettle, 569. Creator: Sassanian Art
Gold and Silver Kettle, 569. Found in the Collection of the Guyuan Museum, Ningxia

Front of Mail Breech, Europe, 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Front of Mail Breech, Europe, 15th century

Wheellock Rifle, Nuremberg, 1600. Creator: Rudolf Danner
Wheellock Rifle, Nuremberg, 1600

Emblem of the Masonic Lodge Flaming Star. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Bracelet with the Eye of Horus, 943-922 BC. Artist: Ancient Egypt
Bracelet with the Eye of Horus, 943-922 BC. Found in the collection of The Egyptian Museum, Cairo

Cauliflower Tureen, Chelsea, c. 1755

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Applied Arts: From Exquisite Wallpaper Panels to Intricate Headgear" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the world of applied arts, where creativity knows no bounds. Delve into the enchanting beauty of a wallpaper panel from early 19th century France, its intricate patterns whispering tales of forgotten elegance. Marvel at the craftsmanship behind a cased Colt Dragoon Model 1848 revolver, an English masterpiece that blends artistry with functionality. Transport yourself to the captivating ballet Scheherazade as you admire the headgear designed for Ida Rubinstein in 1910. This stunning creation embodies both grace and opulence, reflecting the essence of a bygone era. Witness artistic mastery unfold before your eyes through "The Unicorn in Captivity, " a timeless tapestry crafted by the enigmatic Master of the Hunt of the Unicorn during the late 15th century. Its vivid colors and meticulous details bring mythical creatures to life. Discover Aubrey Beardsley's imaginative genius within "The Pseudonym and Antonym Libraries, " showcasing his unique blend of wit and symbolism from 1895. Lose yourself in these whimsical illustrations that challenge conventional boundaries. Admire Wedgwood's teapot from around 1790, an exquisite example of fine porcelain workmanship that epitomizes elegance and refinement. Revel in Morris' decorative fabrics like "Honeysuckle" (1876) or "Strawberry Thief" (1883), which breathe life into any space with their vibrant designs inspired by nature. Marvel at The Luttrell Table Carpet tapestry (1520-38), woven with wool, silk, gold, and silver threads—a testament to medieval craftsmanship that tells stories through intricate motifs. Travel back millennia as you gaze upon an ancient Egyptian bracelet adorned with the Eye of Horus—an emblematic symbol believed to bring protection and good fortune during the 9th century BC.