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Carvings Collection (page 9)

Carvings have the power to tell stories, preserve history, and captivate our imaginations

Background imageCarvings Collection: Parthenon sculptures: North frieze, Athens Museum (b / w photo)

Parthenon sculptures: North frieze, Athens Museum (b / w photo)
6000894 Parthenon sculptures: North frieze, Athens Museum (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: North frieze, Athens Museum)

Background imageCarvings Collection: Three Glaives, Images on Rock, Lahul, 1936 (tempera on cardboard)

Three Glaives, Images on Rock, Lahul, 1936 (tempera on cardboard)
5642769 Three Glaives, Images on Rock, Lahul, 1936 (tempera on cardboard) by Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947); 30.6A--45.7 cm; Nicholas Roerich Museum, New York; eNicholas Roerich Museum; Russian

Background imageCarvings Collection: Model showing baking, brewing and butchering activities (wood, gesso & paint)

Model showing baking, brewing and butchering activities (wood, gesso & paint)
1216310 Model showing baking, brewing and butchering activities (wood, gesso & paint) by Egyptian 12th Dynasty (1991-1786 BC); 14.5x15.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageCarvings Collection: Cutting an inscription at Vatapi 578 AD (litho)

Cutting an inscription at Vatapi 578 AD (litho)
1266154 Cutting an inscription at Vatapi 578 AD (litho) by Soper, George (1870-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hutchinsons History of the Nations published circa 1920 s)

Background imageCarvings Collection: Group of Carvings in Ivory in the Art-Treasures Exhibition, Manchester (engraving)

Group of Carvings in Ivory in the Art-Treasures Exhibition, Manchester (engraving)
2785824 Group of Carvings in Ivory in the Art-Treasures Exhibition, Manchester (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCarvings Collection: Carvings in Ivory, Manchester Art-Treasures Exhibition (engraving)

Carvings in Ivory, Manchester Art-Treasures Exhibition (engraving)
2785815 Carvings in Ivory, Manchester Art-Treasures Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carvings in Ivory, Manchester Art-Treasures Exhibition)

Background imageCarvings Collection: Vishnu and attendants, c. 1026 AD (sandstone)

Vishnu and attendants, c. 1026 AD (sandstone)
1067902 Vishnu and attendants, c.1026 AD (sandstone) by Indian school, Chaulukya (Solanki) dynasty (c.940-1244); 137.2x68.6x27.9 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; gift of Mrs

Background imageCarvings Collection: Pala style Stele with Crowned Buddha, Northeast India, 10th-11th century (phyllite)

Pala style Stele with Crowned Buddha, Northeast India, 10th-11th century (phyllite)
3088593 Pala style Stele with Crowned Buddha, Northeast India, 10th-11th century (phyllite) by Indian School; height: 60 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCarvings Collection: Visigothic carvings in the Chapel of Sao Pedro de Balsemao, Se, Lamego, Portugal c

Visigothic carvings in the Chapel of Sao Pedro de Balsemao, Se, Lamego, Portugal c
1126655 Visigothic carvings in the Chapel of So Pedro de Balsemo, SA©, Lamego, Portugal c.599 (granite) by Visigothic (6th century AD); Chapel of So Pedro de Balsemo, SA©, Lamego

Background imageCarvings Collection: Couch, c. 1850 (walnut & velour)

Couch, c. 1850 (walnut & velour)
3084431 Couch, c.1850 (walnut & velour) by English School, (19th century); 78x136x60 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageCarvings Collection: Shakespeares Mulberry Tree Cup (wood)

Shakespeares Mulberry Tree Cup (wood)
2959939 Shakespeares Mulberry Tree Cup (wood) by English School; Timothy Millett Collection; (add.info.: William Shakespeare (26 April 1564 (baptised) - 23 April 1616)

Background imageCarvings Collection: Detail of top of Dong Son drum, 2nd-1st century BC (bronze)

Detail of top of Dong Son drum, 2nd-1st century BC (bronze)
3114446 Detail of top of Dong Son drum, 2nd-1st century BC (bronze) by Vietnamese School; Musee Guimet, Paris, France; (add.info.: detail of XIR 181009 (see also 232894)); Vietnamese, out of copyright

Background imageCarvings Collection: Ritual Cache, 1300-1400 (wood, stone, plant fibers, cotton, feathers, hide & pigment)

Ritual Cache, 1300-1400 (wood, stone, plant fibers, cotton, feathers, hide & pigment)
2968555 Ritual Cache, 1300-1400 (wood, stone, plant fibers, cotton, feathers, hide & pigment) by Salado, (14th century); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Background imageCarvings Collection: HMS 'Calcutta'(chromolitho)

HMS "Calcutta"(chromolitho)
2790861 HMS " Calcutta" (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS " Calcutta." Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards)

Background imageCarvings Collection: HMS 'Formidable'(chromolitho)

HMS "Formidable"(chromolitho)
2790850 HMS " Formidable" (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS " Formidable." Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards)

Background imageCarvings Collection: HMS 'Leander'(chromolitho)

HMS "Leander"(chromolitho)
2790848 HMS " Leander" (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS " Leander." Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards)

Background imageCarvings Collection: HMS 'Seahorse'(chromolitho)

HMS "Seahorse"(chromolitho)
2790841 HMS " Seahorse" (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS " Seahorse." Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards)

Background imageCarvings Collection: Stone carvings from St Thomass Church (pencil & w / c on paper)

Stone carvings from St Thomass Church (pencil & w / c on paper)
2831574 Stone carvings from St Thomass Church (pencil & w/c on paper) by O Neill, Hugh (1784-1824); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageCarvings Collection: Stone carvings from St Thomass Church (pencil & w / c on paper)

Stone carvings from St Thomass Church (pencil & w / c on paper)
2831571 Stone carvings from St Thomass Church (pencil & w/c on paper) by O Neill, Hugh (1784-1824); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageCarvings Collection: Old Pulpit and Carvings in St Philips (pencil & w / c on paper)

Old Pulpit and Carvings in St Philips (pencil & w / c on paper)
2832218 Old Pulpit and Carvings in St Philips (pencil & w/c on paper) by O Neill, Hugh (1784-1824); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageCarvings Collection: Four corbels of a capital and other fragments of architectural detail in St Philip

Four corbels of a capital and other fragments of architectural detail in St Philip
2832216 Four corbels of a capital and other fragments of architectural detail in St Philips (pencil & w/c on paper) by O Neill, Hugh (1784-1824); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageCarvings Collection: Queen Elizabeths Arms in oak formerly in a house at the south west end of Clare

Queen Elizabeths Arms in oak formerly in a house at the south west end of Clare
2831983 Queen Elizabeths Arms in oak formerly in a house at the south west end of Clare Street (w/c on paper) by Rowbotham, Thomas Leeson the Elder (1783-1853); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Background imageCarvings Collection: Chimneypiece and beam in upper room and cornice in lower room, 9 Small Street (drawing

Chimneypiece and beam in upper room and cornice in lower room, 9 Small Street (drawing
2831938 Chimneypiece and beam in upper room and cornice in lower room, 9 Small Street (drawing, watercolour) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Background imageCarvings Collection: The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, Moscow (b / w photo)

The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, Moscow (b / w photo)
BCC425220 The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, Moscow (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: also known as the Cathedral of Christ the Redeemer)

Background imageCarvings Collection: The Junkunc Jade Dragon Head (jade)

The Junkunc Jade Dragon Head (jade)
5943789 The Junkunc Jade Dragon Head (jade) by Chinese School, Tang Dynasty (618-907); length: 16.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Chinese, out of copyright

Background imageCarvings Collection: Peking, Temple of Heaven (b / w photo)

Peking, Temple of Heaven (b / w photo)
6025429 Peking, Temple of Heaven (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peking, Temple of Heaven)

Background imageCarvings Collection: The Lady Chapel, Ely Cathedral: West End, VII (b / w photo)

The Lady Chapel, Ely Cathedral: West End, VII (b / w photo)
6022519 The Lady Chapel, Ely Cathedral: West End, VII (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: West End, VII)

Background imageCarvings Collection: The Lady Chapel, Ely Cathedral: North Side, III (b / w photo)

The Lady Chapel, Ely Cathedral: North Side, III (b / w photo)
6022515 The Lady Chapel, Ely Cathedral: North Side, III (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: North Side, III)

Background imageCarvings Collection: The Lady Chapel, Ely Cathedral: South Side, VII (b / w photo)

The Lady Chapel, Ely Cathedral: South Side, VII (b / w photo)
6022498 The Lady Chapel, Ely Cathedral: South Side, VII (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: South Side, VII)

Background imageCarvings Collection: Ice carvings (b / w photo)

Ice carvings (b / w photo)
6018401 Ice carvings (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ice carvings. Illustration for Praktische Konditorei-Kunst by J M Erich Weber)

Background imageCarvings Collection: The South High Cross at Castledermot, Co. Kildare, Ireland (sepia photo)

The South High Cross at Castledermot, Co. Kildare, Ireland (sepia photo)
322492 The South High Cross at Castledermot, Co. Kildare, Ireland (sepia photo) by French, Robert (1841-1917); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCarvings Collection: The North High Cross at Castledermot, Co. Kildare, Ireland (sepia photo)

The North High Cross at Castledermot, Co. Kildare, Ireland (sepia photo)
322489 The North High Cross at Castledermot, Co. Kildare, Ireland (sepia photo) by French, Robert (1841-1917); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCarvings Collection: Part of the door of the temple, from Ruins of the Palace of Emperor Diocletian at

Part of the door of the temple, from Ruins of the Palace of Emperor Diocletian at
STC425576 Part of the door of the temple, from Ruins of the Palace of Emperor Diocletian at Spalatro in Dalmatia, published 1764 (engraving) by Adam

Background imageCarvings Collection: The pulpit in the Church of Sant Andrea, c. 1298-1301 (marble)

The pulpit in the Church of Sant Andrea, c. 1298-1301 (marble)
466943 The pulpit in the Church of Sant Andrea, c.1298-1301 (marble) by Pisano, Giovanni (c.1245-p.1314); Sant Andrea, Pistoia, Italy; Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageCarvings Collection: A copy of the ivory back cover of Queen Melisendes Psalter

A copy of the ivory back cover of Queen Melisendes Psalter
XJF311245 A copy of the ivory back cover of Queen Melisendes Psalter, reproduced in The Crusades: the story of the Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem by T.A

Background imageCarvings Collection: Relief outside the grottoes depicting the investiture of King Ardeshir II (379-383)

Relief outside the grottoes depicting the investiture of King Ardeshir II (379-383)
JCH308854 Relief outside the grottoes depicting the investiture of King Ardeshir II (379-383), from the Sassanian grottoes of Taq-e Bostan (photo) by Sasanian School, (4th century); Taq-e Bostan

Background imageCarvings Collection: Detail of reliefs from Chamber A depicting the mystic marriage of the storm god

Detail of reliefs from Chamber A depicting the mystic marriage of the storm god
XIR246492 Detail of reliefs from Chamber A depicting the mystic marriage of the storm god, Teshub and the earth-mother goddess, Hepat (photo) by Hittite, (13th century BC); Yazilikaya

Background imageCarvings Collection: Parthenon sculptures: Persephone, Demeter, Iris, British Museum (b / w photo)

Parthenon sculptures: Persephone, Demeter, Iris, British Museum (b / w photo)
6000901 Parthenon sculptures: Persephone, Demeter, Iris, British Museum (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Persephone, Demeter, Iris, British Museum)

Background imageCarvings Collection: Parthenon sculptures: (b / w photo)

Parthenon sculptures: (b / w photo)
6000892 Parthenon sculptures: (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: East frieze, Athens Museum)

Background imageCarvings Collection: Reticulated two-art circular parfumier (white jade)

Reticulated two-art circular parfumier (white jade)
5942699 Reticulated two-art circular parfumier (white jade) by Chinese School (18th century); diameter: 5.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCarvings Collection: The Junkunc Jade Dragon Head (jade)

The Junkunc Jade Dragon Head (jade)
5942686 The Junkunc Jade Dragon Head (jade) by Chinese School, Tang Dynasty (618-907); length: 16.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Chinese, out of copyright

Background imageCarvings Collection: The Junkunc Jade Dragon Head (jade)

The Junkunc Jade Dragon Head (jade)
5942691 The Junkunc Jade Dragon Head (jade) by Chinese School, Tang Dynasty (618-907); length: 16.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Chinese, out of copyright

Background imageCarvings Collection: The Junkunc Jade Dragon Head (jade)

The Junkunc Jade Dragon Head (jade)
5942685 The Junkunc Jade Dragon Head (jade) by Chinese School, Tang Dynasty (618-907); length: 16.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Chinese, out of copyright

Background imageCarvings Collection: The Pulszky Gems (engraving)

The Pulszky Gems (engraving)
1619157 The Pulszky Gems (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pulszky Gems. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 10 July 1858)

Background imageCarvings Collection: Inside Of Kanaree Cave At Salsette, 1827 (oil on canvas)

Inside Of Kanaree Cave At Salsette, 1827 (oil on canvas)
3822283 Inside Of Kanaree Cave At Salsette, 1827 (oil on canvas) by Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840); 92x128 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; (add.info.: The Kanheri Caves)

Background imageCarvings Collection: Past and Present, in a Nicaraguan Forest, Central America (engraving)

Past and Present, in a Nicaraguan Forest, Central America (engraving)
1598544 Past and Present, in a Nicaraguan Forest, Central America (engraving) by Frenzeny, Paul (1840-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Past and Present, in a Nicaraguan Forest, Central America)



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Carvings have the power to tell stories, preserve history, and captivate our imaginations. From the intricate details of The Tree of Life at Animal Kingdom in Disneyworld, Orlando, Florida, United States of America to the ancient white horse dating back to 1812 carved in chalk on Milk Hill, Marlborough Downs; they can a testament to human creativity and craftsmanship. Traveling across continents, one can marvel at the Islamic carvings adorning the Alhambra in Spain or be mesmerized by Picture No. 10741327 capturing the beauty of Char Bangla Temple in Baranagore, West Bengal, India. Indian petroglyphs drawn on red sandstone transport us back in time while Easter Island's Moai Statues leave us pondering their mysterious origins. The Pashtunath Jain temple sculpture found in Haridwar, Uttarakhand showcases exquisite artistry from Asia while Sottoguda's giant wooden troll exemplifies local craftsmanship amidst Veneto's Dolomites. Even political figures like Lenin find themselves immortalized through carvings such as the image found in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Russia's St Petersburg boasts an array of stunning carvings that adorn its architecture and public spaces. Meanwhile masks and handicrafts from Colombia showcase South America's rich cultural heritage. Whether it is a symbol of faith or an expression of artistic prowess passed down through generations; these diverse carvings serve as reminders that human creativity knows no bounds. They invite us to appreciate different cultures and celebrate our shared humanity through this timeless form of artistry.