Iron Age Collection (#22)

Greek geometer. Euclid (center foreground, with compass) in a detail from the School of Athens by Raphael
EUCLID (fl. c300 B.C.). Greek geometer. Euclid (center foreground, with compass) in a detail from the School of Athens by Raphael. Fresco, 1509-1510

Achilles and Ajax playing checkers. Attic amphora, possibly by Exekias, c540 B. C
ACHILLES & AJAX, c540 B.C. Achilles and Ajax playing checkers. Attic amphora, possibly by Exekias, c540 B.C

Women playing Knucklebones. Terracotta, South Italian Greek, about 300 BC. Height: 8 inches
GREEK TERRACOTTA, 300 B.C. Women playing Knucklebones. Terracotta, South Italian Greek, about 300 BC. Height: 8 inches

First Roman emperor, 27 B. C. -14 A. D. The Augustus of Prima Porta, 20 B. C
AUGUSTUS (63 B.C.-14 A.D.). First Roman emperor, 27 B.C.-14 A.D. The Augustus of Prima Porta, 20 B.C

(356-323 B. C. ). King of Macedonia, 336-323 B. C. Contemporary ivory head
ALEXANDER THE GREAT (356-323 B.C.). King of Macedonia, 336-323 B.C. Contemporary ivory head

Mummified head of King Ramses II of Egypt
RAMSES II (1292-1225 B.C.). Mummified head of King Ramses II of Egypt

Roman general and statesman. Roman marble relief
JULIUS CAESAR (100-44 B.C.). Roman general and statesman. Roman marble relief

Ulysses passing the isle of the Sirens. Roman relief, 2nd century A. D
ODYSSEUS/ULYSSES & SIRENS. Ulysses passing the isle of the Sirens. Roman relief, 2nd century A.D

erected by Asoka (d. 238 or 232 B. C. ), the Indian king who was a zealous supporter of Buddhism
BENARES, INDIA: STUPA erected by Asoka (d. 238 or 232 B.C.), the Indian king who was a zealous supporter of Buddhism

Cleisthenes of Sicyon (c600-570 B. C. ) winning the chariot race at the Olympic Games in ancient Greece, 582 B. C
OLYMPIC GAMES, ANTIQUITY. Cleisthenes of Sicyon (c600-570 B.C.) winning the chariot race at the Olympic Games in ancient Greece, 582 B.C.: engraving, 19th century

Roman marble copy, c140 A. D. of the lost bronze by Myron of about 450 B. C
THE DISCOBOLUS, 450.B.C. Roman marble copy, c140 A.D. of the lost bronze by Myron of about 450 B.C

Reconstruction of a Roman kitchen
ROMAN KITCHEN, 100 A.D. Reconstruction of a Roman kitchen

Bronze fang hu wine vessel. Late Eastern Zhou, 4th century B. C
CHINA: BRONZE VESSEL. Bronze fang hu wine vessel. Late Eastern Zhou, 4th century B.C

Kantharos. Silver, c325-350 B. C
GREEK DRINKING CUP. Kantharos. Silver, c325-350 B.C

GREEK WINE JUG, c325-350 B. C
GREEK WINE JUG, c325-350 B.C. Oinochoe. Silver

Greek philosopher of late 5th and 4th century B. C. Copper engraving, English, 18th cent
DEMOCRITUS (c460-c370 B.C.). Greek philosopher of late 5th and 4th century B.C. Copper engraving, English, 18th cent

(106-43 B. C. ). Roman orator, statesman, and philosopher. The Young Cicero Reading. Fresco, 1460s, by Vincenzo Foppa
MARCUS TULLIUS CICERO. (106-43 B.C.). Roman orator, statesman, and philosopher. The Young Cicero Reading. Fresco, 1460s, by Vincenzo Foppa

Greek mathematician and inventor. Archimedes invention of a system of mirrors designed to focus the suns rays
ARCHIMEDES (287?-212 B.C.). Greek mathematician and inventor. Archimedes invention of a system of mirrors designed to focus the suns rays on hostile ships to ignite them: line engraving

Chinese philosopher. Ink rubbing from a Chinese stele found at Xian, 1734
CONFUCIUS (c551-479 B.C.). Chinese philosopher. Ink rubbing from a Chinese stele found at Xian, 1734

Greek philosopher. Roman marble copy of a lost Greek work of the mid-3rd century B. C
EPICURUS (342?-270 B.C.). Greek philosopher. Roman marble copy of a lost Greek work of the mid-3rd century B.C

(seated, writing). English ms. illumination, 13th century
PLATO WITH SOCRATES (seated, writing). English ms. illumination, 13th century

Inscribed stones, the reputed writings of Confucius. Photographed at the Temple of Confucius in Peking (now Beijing)
CONFUCIAN WRITINGS. Inscribed stones, the reputed writings of Confucius. Photographed at the Temple of Confucius in Peking (now Beijing), China, c1902

Greek philosopher. Wood engraving, late 19th century, after the painting, 1860, by Jean-L
DIOGENES (c412-323 B.C.). Greek philosopher. Wood engraving, late 19th century, after the painting, 1860, by Jean-L

Line engraving, French, 1541
PLUTARCH (46?-120?). Line engraving, French, 1541

HOMER (fl. 850 B. C. ). Greek poet. Copper engraving, 18th century
HOMER (fl. 850 B.C.). Greek poet. Copper engraving, 18th century

MENANDER (343-291 B. C. ). Athenian dramatist. Engraving of antique bust
MENANDER (343-291 B.C.). Athenian dramatist. Engraving of antique bust

SAPPHO (fl. c600 B. C. ). Greek lyric poet. Marble sculpture known as the Castellani bust
SAPPHO (fl. c600 B.C.). Greek lyric poet. Marble sculpture known as the Castellani bust

ORIGEN (185?-?254). Christian writer and teacher; one of the Greek Fathers of the Church. Line engraving, French, 1584

PHILEMON (c368-c264 B. C. ). Greek playwright. Copper engraving, English, 18th century
PHILEMON (c368-c264 B.C.). Greek playwright. Copper engraving, English, 18th century

VERGIL (70-19 B. C. ). Roman poet. Vergil reading to his patron, Augustus Caesar. Line engraving, French, 18th century
VERGIL (70-19 B.C.). Roman poet. Vergil reading to his patron, Augustus Caesar. Line engraving, French, 18th century

XENOPHON (434?-?355 B. C. ). Greek historian and essayist. Line engraving, French, 16th century
XENOPHON (434?-?355 B.C.). Greek historian and essayist. Line engraving, French, 16th century

OVID (43 B. C. -c17 A. D. ). Roman poet. Wood engraving, 19th century
OVID (43 B.C.-c17 A.D.). Roman poet. Wood engraving, 19th century

MARTIAL, 1st century. Marcus Valerius Martialis. Roman epigrammatist of the 1st century A. D
MARTIAL, 1st century. Marcus Valerius Martialis. Roman epigrammatist of the 1st century A.D. English aquatint engraving, 1814

TERENCE (186?-159 B. C. ). Publius Terentius. Roman playwright. Title page for the Latin edition of Terences plays
TERENCE (186?-159 B.C.). Publius Terentius. Roman playwright. Title page for the Latin edition of Terences plays printed, 1499, at Venice, Italy

PLUTARCH (c46-c120). Greek biographer. Line engraving, French, 1541

OVID (43 B. C. -?17 A. D. ). Roman poet. Line engraving, English, 1794
OVID (43 B.C.-?17 A.D.). Roman poet. Line engraving, English, 1794

HORACE (65-8 B. C. ). Quintus Horatius Flaccus. Roman poet and satirist. Line engraving, French, 1584
HORACE (65-8 B.C.). Quintus Horatius Flaccus. Roman poet and satirist. Line engraving, French, 1584

VIRGIL (70-19 B. C. ). Roman poet. Woodcut from an edition of Virgils Aeneid published at Venice, Italy, in 1532
VIRGIL (70-19 B.C.). Roman poet. Woodcut from an edition of Virgils Aeneid published at Venice, Italy, in 1532

LUCIUS ANNAEUS SENECA (4 B. C. ?-65 A. D. ). Roman statesman and philosopher and tragic playwright
LUCIUS ANNAEUS SENECA (4 B.C.?-65 A.D.). Roman statesman and philosopher and tragic playwright. Roman sculpture bust

HOMER (9th-8th CENTURY B. C. ). Greek poet. Antique marble bust
HOMER (9th-8th CENTURY B.C.). Greek poet. Antique marble bust

JUVENAL (60-140 AD). Roman lawyer and satirist. Line engraving, French, 18th century

EURIPIDES. Greek playwright of the 5th century B. C. Antique Greek herm
EURIPIDES. Greek playwright of the 5th century B.C. Antique Greek herm

IRON AGE WARRIORS. Line engraving

Looking into interior of Iron Age broch from doorway, Mousa Broch, Mousa, Shetland Islands, Scotland, summer

Iron Age broch near coast, Mousa Broch, Mousa, Shetland Islands, Scotland

GREEK OLYMPIAN. Crowning a victor in the Olympic Games. Attic black figured vase, 6th century B. C
GREEK OLYMPIAN. Crowning a victor in the Olympic Games. Attic black figured vase, 6th century B.C

Early humans smelting iron
Early humans smelting and working iron, coloured artwork. The high temperatures required to obtain iron metal from its ore were not possible until the development of advanced smelting techniques

Iron age village, computer artwork. The iron age is the last of the recognised prehistoric periods of human development, after the stone and bronze ages

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Step back in time and explore the fascinating world of the Iron Age, a period marked by innovation and cultural transformation. Journey to Uffington White Horse, a mesmerizing hill figure etched into the Oxfordshire landscape, serving as an enduring symbol of this ancient era. Venture further to the Iron-age British Camp hill fort nestled amidst the vibrant hues of autumn on Malvern Hills in Worcestershire, offering panoramic views that transport you back centuries. Immerse yourself in history at Ingleborough Iron Age Hill Fort K100007, where remnants of past civilizations stand tall against nature's backdrop. Feel the echoes of battles long gone at Maiden Castle J870379 or Caer Caradoc 21128_02, mighty fortresses that once guarded their respective lands with unwavering strength. Marvel at Cleeve Hill 27646_030 and Brean Down J890031, two sites that bear witness to human resilience and ingenuity during this transformative age. Discover Old Oswestry Hill Fort N080553, an archaeological gem shrouded in mystery and intrigue. Uncover tales from distant lands through a sandstone sculpture depicting a Yakshini - a benevolent tree spirit from Sanskrit mythology guarding hidden treasures beneath the earth's surface since the 1st century A. D. Explore Chysauster Ancient Village J910203; walk among its well-preserved ruins for a glimpse into daily life during this remarkable epoch. Witness craftsmanship at its finest with The Battersea Shield - an exquisite Celtic artifact dating back to early Iron Age Britain in the first century A. D. , showcasing intricate designs that captivate even modern eyes. Finally, delve into Iron Age farming practices depicted at N080555; gain insight into how our ancestors tamed nature's bounty to sustain their communities. The iron age beckons us with its enigmatic allure - join us on this journey through time as we unravel its secrets and celebrate humanity's indomitable spirit.