Embellished Collection (#4)

Masterpiece Cup and Cover, 1746 (silver & parcel-gilt)
1109303 Masterpiece Cup and Cover, 1746 (silver & parcel-gilt) by German School, (18th century); 37.1x14.9x13.3 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Two Jugs, c. 1767 (porcelain with bronze trimming)
870073 Two Jugs, c.1767 (porcelain with bronze trimming) by GouthiAre, Pierre (1732-1813); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

The Glengary Habit (colour litho)
FMB398903 The Glengary Habit (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Fashion Museum Bath; (add.info.: published in Ackermanns Repository of Arts)

Citrus trees, c. 1735 (engraving)
2962798 Citrus trees, c.1735 (engraving) by Engelbrecht, Martin (1684-1756); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

Citrus trees, c. 1735 (engraving)
2962797 Citrus trees, c.1735 (engraving) by Engelbrecht, Martin (1684-1756); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

Pendant (gold, enamel, translucent green gem & pearl)
3085335 Pendant (gold, enamel, translucent green gem & pearl) by Ricketts, Charles (1866-1931); height: 8.3 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; (add.info.: Carlo & Arthur Giuliano)

Pendant: The Descent of Psyche into Hell, 1904 (gold, enamel & semi-precious
3085334 Pendant: The Descent of Psyche into Hell, 1904 (gold, enamel & semi-precious and precious stones) by Ricketts, Charles (1866-1931); 12.8x5.9 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Le vase de Medicis, 1656 (etching)
2562914 Le vase de Medicis, 1656 (etching) by Bella, Stefano della (1610-64); New York Public Library, USA; Stephen A. Schwarzman Building / Photography Collection, Miriam and Ira D

Interior of Saint Peters Rome, looking west towards the Tomb of St
CH437741 Interior of Saint Peters Rome, looking west towards the Tomb of St. Peter (oil on canvas) by Pannini or Panini, Giovanni Paolo (1691/2-1765)

The Great Gate at Burlington House, Piccadilly, from
1280620 The Great Gate at Burlington House, Piccadilly, from Vitruvius Britannicus or The British Architect by Colen Campbell, 1717 (engraving) by English School

Fords Hospital, Coventry (photo)
727555 Fords Hospital, Coventry (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fords Hospital, Coventry)

A picturesque Catholic festival in Asmara (Eritrea) (colour litho)
2809254 A picturesque Catholic festival in Asmara (Eritrea) (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A picturesque Catholic festival in Asmara (Eritrea)

Alva Vandebilt, in costume for her 1883 ball (sepia print)
3077512 Alva Vandebilt, in costume for her 1883 ball (sepia print) by Mora, Jose Maria (b.1849); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; (add.info.: Alva Belmont (January 17)

Roman sarcophagus (marble)
875164 Roman sarcophagus (marble) by Roman; Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Previously situated by the South Door of the Baptistery)

Colt Third Model Dragoon Percussion Revolver, c. 1853 (steel, brass, gold and walnut wood)
3615971 Colt Third Model Dragoon Percussion Revolver, c.1853 (steel, brass, gold and walnut wood) by Colt, Samuel (1814-62); 35.6 long cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Illuminated initial A, c. 1382-99 (water-based pigment & gold leaf on parchment)
618006 Illuminated initial A, c.1382-99 (water-based pigment & gold leaf on parchment) by Gherarducci, Don Silvestro dei (1339-99); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Design for a candelabrum in the form of a woman, two silver cups and two silver dishes
615700 Design for a candelabrum in the form of a woman, two silver cups and two silver dishes (pen & ink with wash on paper) by Moitte

Coat of Arms of Cardinal Filippo Sega, 1592 (engraving)
1066749 Coat of Arms of Cardinal Filippo Sega, 1592 (engraving) by Carracci, Agostino (1557-1602); 12.4x18.7 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Easter card with chickens (colour litho)
3091283 Easter card with chickens (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Easter card with chickens. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Portrait of a Man, 1430 (oil on panel)
3057452 Portrait of a Man, 1430 (oil on panel) by Weyden, Rogier van der (1399-1464); National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo, Japan; Photo eFine Art Images; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Bishamonten (Vaisravana, Guardian of the North) (polychromed wood with crystal
2628786 Bishamonten (Vaisravana, Guardian of the North) (polychromed wood with crystal, gold-leaf & metal) by Japanese School (13th century); 47.8x22.9x16.7 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Burmese Palm Leaf Manuscript (wood and parchment)
1147620 Burmese Palm Leaf Manuscript (wood and parchment) by Burmese School, (18th century); Chethams Library, Manchester, UK; (add.info.: The manuscript, which dates from April-May 1741)

Burmese Palm Leaf Manuscript (wood and parchment)
1147618 Burmese Palm Leaf Manuscript (wood and parchment) by Burmese School, (18th century); Chethams Library, Manchester, UK; (add.info.: The manuscript, which dates from April-May 1741)

Fauteuil, c. 1785-90 (softwood with gilding & green velvet)
1077603 Fauteuil, c.1785-90 (softwood with gilding & green velvet) by Jacob, Georges (1739-1814); The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham

Reliquary casket (gold, silver & semi-precious stones)
875225 Reliquary casket (gold, silver & semi-precious stones) by Florentine School (15th Century); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; eGiuliano Valsecchi; Italian, out of copyright

Monument to Vittorio Alfieri (marble)
875150 Monument to Vittorio Alfieri (marble) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822); Santa Croce, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Count Vittorio Alfieri (Italian pronunciation)

Portrait of a Courtesan Walking, c. 1815-19 (ink, colour and gold on silk)
3112019 Portrait of a Courtesan Walking, c.1815-19 (ink, colour and gold on silk) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); 110.4x41.8 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

The Witcombe Cabinet, c. 1697 (japanned and silvered wood)
449926 The Witcombe Cabinet, c.1697 (japanned and silvered wood) by English School, (17th century); The Holburne Museum, Bath, UK; eHolburne Museum; English, out of copyright

The Witcombe Cabinet, c. 1697 (japanned and silvered wood)
449884 The Witcombe Cabinet, c.1697 (japanned and silvered wood) by English School, (17th century); The Holburne Museum, Bath, UK; eHolburne Museum; English, out of copyright

Greenware jar with moulded decorations, Yue Kikn-site, Six Dynasties Period (ceramic)
AME350941 Greenware jar with moulded decorations, Yue Kikn-site, Six Dynasties Period (ceramic) by Chinese School, (6th century); height: 38.3 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Coffee Pot, 1891 (silver & ivory)
847470 Coffee Pot, 1891 (silver & ivory) by American School, (19th century); 25.4x17.9x8.9 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: Manufactured by the Gorham Manufacturing Company)

Perfumer (Cassolette) 1745-49 (Chinese porcelain, soft-paste porcelain & ormolu)
955055 Perfumer (Cassolette) 1745-49 (Chinese porcelain, soft-paste porcelain & ormolu) by French School, (18th century); height: 35.6 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, USA; French, out of copyright

Pendant: Miss Edith Emma Cooper (1862-1913) 1901 (gold, enamel, pearl & w / c)
3085332 Pendant: Miss Edith Emma Cooper (1862-1913) 1901 (gold, enamel, pearl & w/c) by Ricketts, Charles (1866-1931); 10.1x5.1 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Pendant: Pegasus Drinking from the Fountain of Hippocrene (gold, enamel, pearl & w / c)
3085331 Pendant: Pegasus Drinking from the Fountain of Hippocrene (gold, enamel, pearl & w/c) by Ricketts, Charles (1866-1931); 10.1x5.1 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Girl in a fishtail dress (colour photo)
3095008 Girl in a fishtail dress (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl in a fishtail dress. Postcard, early 20th century)

The Gateway, The Castle (b / w photo)
3092514 The Gateway, The Castle (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gateway, The Castle)

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"Embellished: A Journey through Art and Culture" Immerse yourself in the intricate beauty of the Buddhist stupa known as Boudha at Bodhanath, Kathmandu, Nepal. Adorned with vibrant colors and delicate details, this architectural marvel is a testament to spiritual devotion. Step into the grandeur of Amiens Cathedral, an awe-inspiring attraction that showcases the magnificence of Gothic architecture. The Basilique Cathédrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens stands tall, embellished with ornate sculptures and stained glass windows that tell stories of faith. Enter a world of whimsy and nonsense as you explore Lear/ Nonsense/ Tring. This enchanting exhibit invites you to embrace your imagination through playful illustrations and witty verses by Edward Lear. Marvel at the images of deities on the walls of Kesava Temple in Somnathpur, South India. The Hoysala style intricately embellishes every surface, transporting visitors to a realm where art merges seamlessly with spirituality. Travel back in time to the roaring twenties with Victor Stiebel's fashion collection. Each garment tells a story of glamour and elegance, showcasing how fashion can be an art form itself when skillfully embellished. Witness Rogier Van der Weyden's masterpiece "Christ Appearing to His Mother. " This emotionally charged painting captures a poignant moment in history while displaying exquisite attention to detail that truly enhances its impact. Explore Ottoman culture through a C16 Koran adorned with elaborate calligraphy on its back cover. This stunning piece reflects both artistic mastery and religious significance from Europe all the way to Bulgaria. Uncover fragments from ancient manuscripts within a Breviary display. These beautifully decorated pages offer glimpses into centuries-old traditions preserved through meticulous ornamentation. Transport yourself to Streatlam Castle captured in timeless black-and-white photography. The monochromatic tones enhance every architectural detail, giving viewers an intimate glimpse into the past.