Script Collection (page 2)

Witiza tombstone. Basilica of Saints Justo and Pastor. Barce
Wittiza (687-709). Visigothic King of Hispania from 694 until his death. Witiza tombstone. Copy in the Basilica of Saints Justo and Pastor. Barcelona. Spain

A Barbet (Himalayan blue-throated bird) Jahangir Period, Mughal, 1615
BAL4050 A Barbet (Himalayan blue-throated bird) Jahangir Period, Mughal, 1615 by Mansur (Ustad Mansur) (fl.c.1590-1630); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Indian, out of copyright

Dylan Thomas
10th August 1946: Welsh poet and playwright Dylan Thomas (1914 - 1953), relaxing outside. Original Publication: Picture Post - 4156 - Nest Of Singing Birds - pub

Carmina Burana 13th C
A page from a Latin manuscript of the Carmina Burana, a collection of poems, songs and short plays; published in 1847 by Johann Schmeller, the name means songs of Beuren Date: 13th century

PLIT2A-00045
Title page of the 1605 " Hamlet" by William Shakespeare. Woodcut reproduction with a watercolor wash

Two Turkish Wrestlers
A spectacular postcard photograph of two Turkish wrestlers, showing off their muscles, finely crafted moustaches and bowties!

Sabean inscriptions with Ge ez on top slab, church of Abuna Aftse, Yeha, near Aksum, Ethiopia, Africa

Game / Children Acting
A little girl stands on a stool and reads from a script, while her friends and their toys form the audience

Girl Riding a Crane (parody of Hi Chobo [Chinese: Fei Zhangfang]), c. 1766 / 67
Girl Riding a Crane (parody of Hi Chobo [Chinese: Fei Zhangfang]), c. 1766/67

Battle on the Ice, 5th April 1242, c. 1568-76 (vellum)
2560000 Battle on the Ice, 5th April 1242, c.1568-76 (vellum) by Russian School (16th century); (add.info.: The Battle on the Ice was fought between the Republic of Novgorod led by prince Alexander)

Ms. 46-1980 Free Warren Charter, grant of game rights by Edward I to Roger de Pilkington
FIT412185 Ms.46-1980 Free Warren Charter, grant of game rights by Edward I to Roger de Pilkington, c.1291 (vellum) by English School, (13th century); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Calligraphy, 1605-6 (ink & gouache on paper) (pair to 909220)
909221 Calligraphy, 1605-6 (ink & gouache on paper) (pair to 909220) by Hassani, Mir Emad (1554-1615); 43.5x29 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

Reflection of lanterns on Chinese characters, Taichung, Taiwan

The first grid, 1951, by the cryptographer Michael Ventris in his ultimately successful efforts to decipher Minoan
CRYPTOGRAPHY, 1951. The first grid, 1951, by the cryptographer Michael Ventris in his ultimately successful efforts to decipher Minoan Linear B script

Clara Zetkin / Ils 1900
CLARA ZETKIN German Socialist and Feminist at the Paris Socialist Congress in 1900

Selection of Views of Seoul, Korea - Postcard Pack Date: 1930s

Old inscriptions in the Ezana stone, an artifact from the ancient Kingdom of Aksum, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Axum, Ethiopia, Africa

Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey - Investiture Card
Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey (1844 - 1918). Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1909 until his death in 1918, Mehmed - original name Mehmed Resad - spent much of his life in seclusion until

Monk holding Buddhist prayer book, Rumtek Gompa, Gangtok, Sikkim, India, Asia

Pali writing tablets, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Close up of carved relief, Nimrud, Iraq, Middle East

Sinograms, Japanese writing characters, National Art Center, Roppongi, Tokyo, Japan.

Neon sign of restaurant, Tai Hang, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

Khmer writing script carved in stone, Prasat Preah Ko temple ruins, Roluos, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia

Macbeth
5308138 Macbeth.; (add.info.: Title page for 'Macbeth' by William Shakespeare (1564-1616) an English poet, playwright, and actor

A Midsummer Night's Dream
5308135 A Midsummer Night's Dream.; (add.info.: Title page for 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' by William Shakespeare. A Midsummer Night's Dream is one of Shakespeare's comedies)

A scene from King John
5307976 A scene from King John.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a scene from King John: Scene in Northampton Castle in which Prince Arthur pleads with Hubert not to blind him)

Vidal de Canellas presenting his text to King James I the Conqueror, from the 'Vidal Mayor' manuscript by Vidal
847283 Vidal de Canellas presenting his text to King James I the Conqueror, from the 'Vidal Mayor' manuscript by Vidal Canellas, copied by Michael Lupi de Candiu

Courtyard and niche (photo)
BEN85570 Courtyard and niche (photo); Masjid-i-Jameh, Isfahan, Iran; Photo © Raffaello Bencini.

Specimens of the Uminn and Uchen characters in the language of Tibet. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis From
FLO4722375 Specimens of the Uminn and Uchen characters in the language of Tibet. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis From Captain Samuel Turner (1759-1802)

Poetry and subscription to Abraham Westman
3078352 Poetry and subscription to Abraham Westman; (add.info.: Poetry and subscription to Abraham Westman by Carl Michael Bellman (1740-1795) a Swedish poet, songwriter, composer and performer

Page from 'Utility and Art', c.1900 (engraving)
2972961 Page from 'Utility and Art', c.1900 (engraving) by English School, (20th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: 'Useful Artistic Furniture')

Page from 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (engraving)
2972959 Page from 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (engraving) by English School, (20th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Twelfth Night
5308134 Twelfth Night.; (add.info.: Title page for 'Twelfth Night' by William Shakespeare. Twelfth Night (or What You Will) is one of Shakespeare's comedies

Three 1863 Army- Navy copper tokens
3028742 Three 1863 Army- Navy copper tokens; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Civil War, Three 1863 Army- Navy copper tokens); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022.

Union Army, Sutler's Tokens of Simmonds 1st Kentucky Light Artillery
3029224 Union Army, Sutler's Tokens of Simmonds 1st Kentucky Light Artillery; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War, Union Army)

Page from 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (coloured engraving)
2972958 Page from 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (coloured engraving) by English School, (20th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

All's Well That Ends Well
5308136 All's Well That Ends Well.; (add.info.: Title page for 'All's Well That Ends Well' by William Shakespeare (1564-1616) an English poet, playwright, and actor

As You Like It
5308139 As You Like It.; (add.info.: Title page for 'As You Like It' by William Shakespeare. As You Like It is a pastoral comedy)

A Winter's Tale
5308137 A Winter's Tale.; (add.info.: Title page for 'A Winter's Tale' by William Shakespeare. A Winter's Tale is one of Shakespeare's comedies)

Page from 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (coloured engraving)
2972960 Page from 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (coloured engraving) by English School, (20th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Christian inscription of Singanfu, in Chinese and Syriac characters (scroll)
BAL34681 Christian inscription of Singanfu, in Chinese and Syriac characters (scroll). Singanfu was once the site of a flourishing Christian church, 7th century; Private Collection.

Script
Dan Hobday

Calligraphy, 1546-47 (bodycolour & gold on paper)
8835560 Calligraphy, 1546-47 (bodycolour & gold on paper) by Bukhara School, (16th century); 19.1 x 10.7 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Title page for an illustrated version of William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice
5307580 Title page for an illustrated version of William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice.; (add.info.: Title page for an illustrated version of William Shakespeare's The Merchant of)

A scene from William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice
5307577 A scene from William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a scene from William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice)

Page from 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (colour litho)
3084443 Page from 'Useful Artistic Furniture', c.1900 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); 23.8x35 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

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"Unveiling the Power of Script: A Journey through Time and Cultures" Step into the British Museum in London, England, where history comes alive through ancient artifacts. Among them stands the iconic Rosetta Stone, a symbol of deciphering mysteries from the past. The Rosetta Stone, housed within this magnificent institution in Europe's United Kingdom, holds clues to unlocking forgotten languages. Its inscriptions paved the way for understanding Egyptian hieroglyphs and demotic script. Delving further into written legacies, we encounter another remarkable manuscript – Hippocrates' code of ethical conduct known as The Hippocratic Oath. This Byzantine masterpiece from the 12th century is intricately crafted in cross-shaped form. In Paris, France, Europe's artistic hub, a Torah scroll catches our eye. Adorned with Silver Crown finials made of paper, wood & silver by William Cutbush and Sons; it represents Jewish traditions passed down through generations. Script not only preserves cultural heritage but also captures literary brilliance. Renowned poet Dylan Thomas harnessed its power to create timeless verses that resonate with readers even today. Beyond language and literature lies an intriguing aspect – the development of alphabets. Witness how different civilizations shaped their unique scripts over time; each stroke telling a story of human ingenuity. From East to West, calligraphy emerges as an art form celebrated worldwide. In Japan, a young girl practices her brush strokes diligently - honing her skills while embracing tradition and beauty intertwined on paper. But script extends beyond pen and ink; it permeates every facet of life. From Kelways Manual guiding gardeners on plants and seeds to Carters Winter and Spring Flowers catalog enticing green thumbs everywhere - words shape our botanical world too. In this digital age dominated by screens and keyboards, let us not forget that even computer code relies on script's foundation—strings of characters weaving together intricate algorithms powering our interconnected world.