Ceremonial Collection (page 54)

The Qianlong Emperor in Ceremonial Armour on Horseback 1739 or 1758. Ink and colour on silk. Giuseppe Castiglione (1688-1766) Italian Jesuit, court painter in China

Mosaic of a double-headed serpent for use as a ceremonial pectoral. Aztec, Mixtec, 15th-16th century AD. Mexico Mesoamerican

A Mandarin, full length portrait of old man in ceremonial dress facing front, Saigon Vietnam, c1910

The Reception of Captain Cook in Hapaee. Ceremonial reception of James Cook (1728-1779) British navigator, explorer and cartographer on his visit to the Friendly Islands (Tonga)

Mining captain in full ceremonial dress and carrying his baton of office: Saxony, Germany. From Underground Life: or, Mines and Miners by Louis Simonin (London, 1869). Wood engraving

BLAST FURNACES, FROM THE RIVER, MIDDLESBROUGH, a large town situated on the south bank of the River Tees in north east England, that sits within the ceremonial county of North Yorkshire. UK

Yarm is a small town and civil parish in the unitary authority of Stockton-on-Tees in north east England. It is on the south bank of the River Tees

Wooden Helmet 1400 A. D
Wooden Helmet 1400 A.D. Decorated with turquoise mosaic and shell inlay. AztecBritish Museum

Shield 120 A. D
Shield 120 A.D Decorated with mosaic designBritish Museum

Linguist Staff 19th Century A. D
Linguist Staff 19th Century. Ghana. This would have been carried by high-ranking officials within the courts of Akan chiefs in an area of West Africa (The Gold Cost)Metropolitan Museum of Art

Turquoise Mosaic Mask 1400 A. D. Mixtec-Aztec
Turquoise Mosaic Mask 1400 A.D. Mixtec-AztecMetropolitan Museum of Art

Carved Ivory Mask 16th Century A. D
Carved Ivory Mask 16th Century A.D. Elephant ivory and Bronze. BeninBritish Museum

Household Cavalry mounted troopers in ceremonial uniforms, Changing of the Guard outside palace, Buckingham Palace, City of Westminster, London, England, april

Irish Guards guardsmen in ceremonial uniforms, Changing of the Guard outside palace, Buckingham Palace, City of Westminster, London, England, april

Band of the Welsh Guards guardsmen in ceremonial uniforms, Changing of the Guard outside palace, Buckingham Palace, City of Westminster, London, England, april

Scots Guards guardsman in ceremonial uniform, The Mall, City of Westminster, London, England, april

Scots Guards guardsman in ceremonial uniform, standing guard beside sentry-box, Buckingham Palace, City of Westminster, London, England, april

Household Cavalry mounted trooper in ceremonial uniform, Horse Guards, City of Westminster, London, England, april

Fallen moai at Ura Uranga Te Mahina ceremonial site on Easter Island (Isla de Pascua) (Rapa Nui), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chile, South America

Sadhu holy man in India C017 / 9988
Sadhu holy man, in Varanasi, India. The Naga sect of Hindu ascetics are known as the naked sadhus, and do not wear clothing, instead covering their body with paint and ash

Palaeolithic dancing, artwork C016 / 8303
Palaeolithic dancing. Artwork of humans in palaeolithic (Stone Age) Europe dancing to sea-shell rattles. Teeth and bones are being used in necklaces and leg ornaments

Paralympics 2012 closing ceremony C015 / 6812
Paralympic sport. Fireworks above the main arena of the 14th Paralympic Games held in London in 2012. Photographed during the closing ceremony on 9th September

Bronze Age gold bracelet C015 / 6751
Bronze Age gold bracelet. This gold bracelet dates from around 3000 years ago. It is thought to have been used in ceremonial or religious settings

Bronze Age gold bracelet C015 / 6752
Bronze Age gold bracelet. This gold bracelet dates from around 3000 years ago. It is thought to have been used in ceremonial or religious settings

Bronze Age gold bracelet C015 / 6753
Bronze Age gold bracelet. This gold bracelet dates from around 3000 years ago. It is thought to have been used in ceremonial or religious settings

Moctezuma II, Aztec emperor C015 / 5791
Moctezuma II (c.1466-1520), Aztec emperor. Moctezuma was the ruler (tlatoani) of Tenochtitlan (present-day Mexico City), then the centre of the Aztec Empire (Triple Alliance)

Massey Shaw fireboat with crew, River Thames, London
The London Fire Brigades Massey Shaw fireboat with five firefighters on deck behind the hose, two of them with medals on their uniforms

London Fire Brigade band members with trumpets
Members of the LCC-London Fire Brigade band, standing in a row with their fanfare trumpets. The pith helmets seen here were later replaced with brass helmets

Shand Mason MFB horse-drawn steam pump and crew
A Shand Mason MFB horse-drawn steam pump and crew, taking part in a special drill display given to chief officers of provincial fire brigades on 13 October 1937

Ceremonial Facade, Palacio de Queluz, Lisbon, Portugal, South West Europe

Diplodocus carnegiei, 1905
Thirty-six crates containing the replica diplodocus skeleton arrived in London in December 1904. The Director of the Carnegie Museum, where the original is located

Interior of Navajo hogan, traditional dwelling and ceremonial structure, Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, Utah, United States of America, North America

Navajo hogan, traditional dwelling and ceremonial structure, Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, Utah, United States of America, North America

MEXICO. Xochicalco. Ceremonial Center. Pyramid. Teotihuacan culture

CHILE. VALPARAISO. Petroglyphs depicting the bird man and the creator god Makemake, near the Orongo cave, ceremonial place. Petroglyph

Gold Ceremonial Vase. 12th-14th c. Chimu art. Jewelry. PERU. Lima. Peruvian Gold Museum

PERU. Trujillo. Chan Chan. Ceremonial and supplying pond. Chimu art

PERU. Lima. Huaca Pucllana. Huaca Pucllana Archaeological Complex, ceremonial center of the Lima Culture (200-700)

Ceremonial gold hands with embossed decoration. 800-1450. Chimu art. Jewelry. PERU. Lima. Peruvian Gold Museum

France (18th c. ). Ceremonial dres of the deputies
France (18th c.). Ceremonial dres of the deputies of the clergy, the nobility and bourgeoisie, the three estates of the Ancient Regime. Painting. FRANCE. Paris

PERU. ICA. Palpa-Nazca Lines. Ceremonial and ritual geoglyphs (200-700 AD). Detail of spider. Nazca art

Chimu Tumi
A gold and turquoise ceremonial knife or tumi with an anthropomorphic handle. Chimu culture, Peru. Date: 1100-1440

Peasant Wedding (Bauernhochzeit) Pieter Breugel

Christmas Mass, Our Lady of Victory and St. Anthony of Paduas church, Prague, Czech Republic, Europe

Ceremonial statues for sale in Witches Market, La Paz, Bolivia, South America

The sundance was practiced by most tribes of the Great Plains, Plateau and Great Basin areas. Some of the men participating in the self mutilation would drag bison skulls tied to skewers implanted

Released high school female graduate valedictorian speaks at outdoor ceremony Mt. Shasta California

Randolph, New Jersey. Model released 8th grade girl at graduation ceremony in graduation robe

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"Ceremonial: A Glimpse into the Grandeur and Tradition" Step into a world of regality and splendor as we explore the captivating realm events. From the iconic portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Pietro Annigoni in the ILN to her majestic presence during her coronation procession in 1953, these moments capture the essence of royal grandeur. Delve into history with "The Year of Three British Kings - 1936, " a significant period that witnessed three monarchs ascend to the throne within a single year. The Staffordshire Regiment stands tall, epitomizing honor and bravery on their ceremonial march. Witness HMS Queen Elizabeth's triumphant return to Portsmouth, marking its first arrival at its home port. The Pearly King and Queen of Thornton Heath showcase London's vibrant culture through their intricate pearl-adorned outfits, symbolizing community spirit. Marvel at one of three miniature metal Sikh kirpan daggers, representing courage and faith within this ancient religion. Experience Avebury's mystical stone circles reconstructed in Wiltshire, transporting you back to an era steeped in mystery and spirituality. Frederick Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts' military prowess shines through as he commands respect on the battlefield. Mohammed Reza Shah Pahlavi exudes elegance alongside his third wife Farah Diba; together they embody grace amidst political turmoil. These glimpses into ceremonial occasions remind us of our shared heritage and traditions that have shaped nations throughout time. Let us cherish these moments where pageantry meets significance—a testament to human history woven with threads of pomp and circumstance.