Longa Collection

Turmeric flower, leaves and rhizome root, Curcuma longa
5856568 Turmeric flower, leaves and rhizome root, Curcuma longa; (add.info.: Turmeric flower, leaves and rhizome root, Curcuma longa)

Rhizome and roots of turmeric, Curcuma longa (Zingiberacea), aromatic herb, spice
5855633 Rhizome and roots of turmeric, Curcuma longa (Zingiberacea), aromatic herb, spice.; (add.info.: Rhizome and roots of turmeric, Curcuma longa (Zingiberacea), aromatic herb, spice

Yellow flowers and leaves of turmeric, Curcuma longa (Zingiberacea)
5855632 Yellow flowers and leaves of turmeric, Curcuma longa (Zingiberacea); (add.info.: Yellow flowers and leaves of turmeric, Curcuma longa (Zingiberacea), aromatic herb, spice

Rhizome and inflorescence of turmeric, Curcuma longa L. var. macrophylla Miq. (Zingiberacea)
5855635 Rhizome and inflorescence of turmeric, Curcuma longa L. var. macrophylla Miq. (Zingiberacea); (add.info.: Rhizome and pink inflorescence of turmeric, Curcuma longa L. var. macrophylla Miq)

Turmeric leaves, Curcuma longa L. var. macrophylla Miq. (Zingiberacea)
5855634 Turmeric leaves, Curcuma longa L. var. macrophylla Miq. (Zingiberacea); (add.info.: Turmeric leaves, Curcuma longa L. var. macrophylla Miq)

Dusky coral pea, false sarsaparilla and blackhorm
Dusky coral pea, Kennedia rubicunda 1, false sarsaparilla, Hardenbergia violacea 2, and blackhorm. Kaempferia rotunda 3. Kenedies, Kempferie

Natives of the Kingdom of Kongo playing music and dancing
Natives of the Kingdom of Kongo (Congo) playing various musical instruments and dancing. A gourd-resonated xylophone marimba, a drum ngamba, double bell longa, and two percussion scrapers

Long-rooted turmeric, Curcuma longa
5856765 Long-rooted turmeric, Curcuma longa by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Root rhizome, leaves and yellow flowers of the long-rooted turmeric, Curcuma longa)

Long birthwort, Aristolochia longa, and swallow-wort, Vincetoxicum hirundinaria. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt

Turmeric or ukon, Curcuma longa, Curcuma. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lagesse after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr

Garcinia cambogia and turmeric
Brindleberry or garcinia cambogia, Garcinia gummi-gutta, and turmeric, Curcuma longa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder

Turmeric, Curcuma longa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Kirchner from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Ascanius shooting the stag of Sylvia, c. 1680 (pen & ink with wash on paper)
1762611 Ascanius shooting the stag of Sylvia, c.1680 (pen & ink with wash on paper) by Claude Lorrain (Claude Gellee) (1600-82); 25.2x32.9 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Jacques-Louis David (1748-1825). French painter. Oath of the
Jacques-Louis David (1748-1825). French painter. Neoclassical. Oath of the Horatii, 1784. Oil on Canvas. Museum of Louvre. Paris. France

Portugal. Menhir of Piedra Longa. Neolithic Era. Archaeology Museum. Montemor-o-Novo

Rhizome and roots of turmeric, Curcuma longa (Zingiberacea), aromatic herb, spice.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants

Yellow flowers and leaves of turmeric, Curcuma longa (Zingiberacea), aromatic herb, spice.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu

Rhizome and pink inflorescence of turmeric, Curcuma longa L. var. macrophylla Miq. (Zingiberacea).. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu

Turmeric leaves, Curcuma longa L var macrophylla
Turmeric leaves, Curcuma longa L. var. macrophylla Miq. (Zingiberacea).. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

Advert for Beatl table lamps 1930
Beatl is a word that will soon be well known as word china - for Beatl is the name of the wonderful new material that is rapidly replacing china and glass everywhere

Advert for Beatl picnic basket 1930
No more breakages, no soggy paper plates and cups. Bright and colourful Beatl picnic basket. Date: 1930

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) flowering, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Aventinus Silvius
AVENTINUS SILVIUS 12th King of Alba Longa. This kingdom preceded the arrival of Romulus and Remus at Rome

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"Longa: A Vibrant Tapestry of Nature, Art, and Culture" Step into the enchanting world of "longa, " where nature's wonders intertwine with artistic expressions and cultural traditions. From the Dusky coral pea to false sarsaparilla and blackhorm, these native plants paint a picturesque landscape in the Kingdom of Kongo. As you immerse yourself in this captivating scenery, you can almost hear the rhythmic beats and melodic tunes resonating through the air. Natives of Kongo play music and dance with joyous abandon, their vibrant spirits echoing Jacques-Louis David's masterpiece "Oath of the Horatii. " Amongst this rich tapestry lies long-rooted turmeric, Curcuma longa – a golden treasure revered for its medicinal properties. Its rhizome holds secrets to wellness while adding flavor to culinary delights. Long birthwort and swallow-wort join this botanical symphony, showcasing nature's diversity. Turmeric or ukon stands tall as an emblematic spice celebrated across cultures for centuries. Garcinia cambogia dances harmoniously alongside it, creating a fusion that tantalizes both taste buds and health-conscious minds. In another realm altogether stands Ascanius shooting the stag of Sylvia; a pen & ink masterpiece from c. 1680 transports us back in time to witness ancient tales unfold before our eyes. Meanwhile, Portugal's Menhir of Piedra Longa whispers stories from Neolithic times - silent witnesses to human history etched on stone. The intricate web continues as we delve deeper into longa's essence - exploring its roots beneath fertile soil. Rhizomes intertwine with delicate tendrils forming an intricate network that sustains life itself. Finally, behold yellow flowers blooming amidst lush green leaves - turmeric reveals yet another facet of its beauty. Curcuma longa captivates not only through its healing powers but also through its sheer elegance.