Mother Of Pearl Collection

The Naiads
Artist: Pagliei, Gioacchino - Title: The Naiads - Date: 1881 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 144 x 213

Mother of pearl (Pleuroptya ruralis) moth nectaring on Ragwort (Jacobaea vulgaris) at night. Surrey, England, UK. July

Panel in Gesso and Mother-O -Pearl, c1901. Artist: Frederick Marriott
Panel in Gesso and Mother-O -Pearl, c1901. From The Studio Volume 32. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1904]

Black-lip oyster, Pinctada margaritifera (Pearl muscle, Mytilus margaritifer)
FLO4681788 Black-lip oyster, Pinctada margaritifera (Pearl muscle, Mytilus margaritifer). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Mandolin, by Domenico Vinaccia, Naples, 1780 (photo)
CNC7411 Mandolin, by Domenico Vinaccia, Naples, 1780 (photo); Royal College of Music, London, UK.

The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Mother-of-pearl cup; Cellini Ewer; vase, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. 'Cup, in form of a partridge; the body formed of overlapping pieces of mother-of-pearl in imitation of feathers...Circa 1600. Baron L. de Rothschild

The Triumph of Venus, 1740. Creator: Francois Boucher
The Triumph of Venus, 1740

Tablescreen with Calligraphy of Sima Guang's (1019-1086) Family Instructions, between 1127 and 1279. Creator: Anon
Tablescreen with Calligraphy of Sima Guang's (1019-1086) Family Instructions, between 1127 and 1279

The island of Deshima, c.1833-c.1836. Creator: Workshop of Kawahara Keiga
The island of Deshima, c.1833-c.1836. Bird's-eye view of the fan-shaped island of Deshima. In the foreground closed gates and steps between the island and the mainland

Photo album (empty), 1860-1900. Creator: Unknown
Photo album (empty), 1860-1900

Group of men in 17th-century costume at a table with a Nautilus cup, 1873

J.C. Brown Clock, probably 1940. Creator: William O. Fletcher
J.C. Brown Clock, probably 1940

The Naiads, 1881 (oil on canvas)
3743754 The Naiads, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Pagliei, Gioacchino (1852-96); 144x213 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle); (add.info.: In Greek mythology)

Bootsy Collins Space Bass guitar owned by Bootsy Collins, July 2002
A limited edition, Bootsy Collins Space Bass from Washburn Guitars (TR2013-140.1.1) owned by Bootsy Collins. This is a four-stringed electric bass guitar with an asymmetrical star shaped body modeled

Finger Ring, Frankish, 500-550. Creator: Unknown
Finger Ring, Frankish, 500-550

USA, Montana, Missoula. Mother-of-pearl buttons. Credit as: Don Paulson / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com

Magnificent Still Life with Holbein Bowl, Nautilus and glass cup and fruit bowl, 1678
3087209 Magnificent Still Life with Holbein Bowl, Nautilus and glass cup and fruit bowl, 1678 (oil on canvas) by Kalf, Willem (1619-93); 68x56 cm; Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Aube et Crepuscule bed, 1904. Emile Galle, (1846-1904), (c2014-2017) Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Aube et Cre´ puscule bed, 1904. E´ mile Galle´ (1846-1904). E´ mile Galle´ (1846-1904)

Details of Topkapi Harem, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, Turkey

Mother of Pearl Inlay on the foot of the reclining Buddha, Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha), Bangkok, Thailand

Abalone, Ortygia, Syracuse, Sicily, Italy

Thailand, bangkok, Feet detail of Reclining Buddha statue at Wat Pho

Artefacts from the excavation from Tel-El-Obeid excavation in Ur of the Chaldean, which were on show in the British Museum

A Water Baby, c. 1900 (oil on canvas)
MAN62997 A Water Baby, c.1900 (oil on canvas) by Draper, Herbert James (1864-1920); radius: 68.5 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: by Herbert James Draper); © Manchester Art Gallery

Pearl in a shell with Mother of Pearl, Gaugain Pearl Farm, Rangiroa atoll, Tuamotus, French Polynesia, South Pacific, Pacific

Blue Shell (Aogai), from the series "Five Colors (Goshiki no uchi)", c. 1820
Blue Shell (Aogai), from the series " Five Colors (Goshiki no uchi)", c. 1820

Manxman Pianoforte, England, 1897. Creators: Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott
Manxman Pianoforte, England, 1897

Cigar and Tobacco Stand, Sweden, 1859 / 72. Creator: Adolf Lindberg
Cigar and Tobacco Stand, Sweden, 1859/72

Coffer, Lima, c. 1750. Creator: Unknown
Coffer, Lima, c. 1750

Court Sword and Scabbard, Paris, c. 1810. Creator: Martin-Guillaume Biennais
Court Sword and Scabbard, Paris, c. 1810

Dish with Images of Antiquities, late Ming (1368-1644) or early Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 17th century

Fan, France, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Fan, France, 19th century

Fan, France, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Fan, France, 18th century

Sewing Box, France, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Sewing Box, France, 19th century

Armchair No. 8, Austria, 1898 / 99. Creator: Otto Wagner
Armchair No. 8, Austria, 1898/99

Work Cabinet, Bedford, c. 1900. Creators: Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott, Pyghtle Works
Work Cabinet, Bedford, c. 1900

Quatrefoil Table, Italy, c. 1900. Creator: Eugenio Quarti
Quatrefoil Table, Italy, c. 1900

Dance Skirt and Apron, 1850 / 60. Creator: Unknown
Dance Skirt and Apron, 1850/60. Yurok or Hupa, Northern California coast, United States

Center Table, c. 1862. Creators: Unknown, Joseph Cremer
Center Table, c. 1862. Marquetry top by Joseph Cremer

Table, c. 1880. Creator: A. & H. Lejambre
Table, c. 1880. Attributed to A. & H. Lejambre

Powder Flask with Bullet Pouch, Central Europe, mid-17th century. Creator: Unknown
Powder Flask with Bullet Pouch, Central Europe, mid-17th century

Mace, Poland, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Mace, Poland, 17th century

Pair of Chairs, Birmingham, 1844. Creator: Jennens & Bettridge
Pair of Chairs, Birmingham, 1844

Still Life with Ostrich Egg Cup and the Whitfield Heirlooms, c. 1670. [The Whitfield Cup, made from an ostrich egg, was designed in England by John Spilman in 1590]

Matchlock Musket for Target Shooting for the Court of Christian II, Elector of Saxony, Netherlands, 1600/10

Wheellock Hunting Rifle, Teschen, 1660. Creator: Unknown
Wheellock Hunting Rifle, Teschen, 1660

Wheellock Birding Rifle (Tschinke), Silesia, 1650 / 60. Creator: Unknown
Wheellock Birding Rifle (Tschinke), Silesia, 1650/60

Wheellock Birding Rifle (Tschinke), Teschen, 1640 / 60. Creator: Unknown
Wheellock Birding Rifle (Tschinke), Teschen, 1640/60

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Mother of Pearl, also known as nacre, holds a captivating allure that has fascinated artists and craftsmen throughout history. From ancient artifacts to modern masterpieces, this iridescent substance has left its mark in various forms. In the realm of art, we find enchanting depictions like "The Naiads, " an oil painting from 1881 that portrays mythical water nymphs adorned with shimmering mother of pearl. Another stunning example is Frederick Marriott's panel in gesso and mother-of-pearl from c1901, showcasing the delicate beauty and intricate craftsmanship associated with this exquisite material. Nature itself showcases the mesmerizing qualities through the Mother-of-Pearl moth (Pleuroptya ruralis) nectaring on Ragwort at night. This ethereal creature seems to embody the iridescence found within each delicate shell layer. Archaeological excavations have unearthed remarkable artifacts featuring mother of pearl. At Tel-El-Obeid, fragments reveal its use in ancient cultures for decorative purposes or perhaps even spiritual significance. The Frankish Finger Ring dating back to 500-550 AD exemplifies how this material transcends time and continues to captivate us today. Moving towards more contemporary applications, we encounter Bootsy Collins' iconic Space Bass guitar adorned with dazzling mother-of-pearl accents. This instrument not only produces soulful melodies but also serves as a testament to the enduring appeal of this luminescent substance. Even everyday objects can be transformed by the addition of mother-of-pearl elements. In Missoula, Montana, buttons made from this luminous material add a touch of elegance to clothing items while simultaneously connecting us with nature's inherent beauty. Lastly, let us not forget about gastronomy – Gaugain Pearl Farm in French Polynesia offers a glimpse into another facet where pearls are cultivated within shells lined with lustrous layers of mother of pearl.