Ancient Collection (page 8)

Racial / China / Trad Dress
A Chinese woman in traditional dress

Indonesian Dancer
A Javanese dancer in a sculpturesque pose which shows the relation of this style with ancient Hindu reliefs. The scarf is used to accentuate the movement

Warriors and Druid
Warriors of ancient Gaul seek the approval of the gods for an expedition from a druid priest

Ancient Greek Bookseller
An ancient Greek travelling bookseller holds up a scroll and has more scrolls in the basket at his feet

Entrance at Troy (Ruins)
An entranceway through the Cyclopean walls of Gergis, Bournabashi at Troad (Troy/Hissarlik), the site of Ancient Troy excavated by Heinrich Schliemann

Roman Soldier on Guard
A Roman soldier, on guard duty on a cold winters day, watches as festive fare is carried to the banqueting hall

Owen Jones Egyptian 11
Various ornaments from Tombs in Thebes, Mummy-cases, Kings Robes and an ancient Tomb in Giza, which was opened by Dr Lepsius

Ancient Greece / Toilet
A lady attends to her toilet in Ancient Greece

Ancient Dog Armour - 2
A dog in armour, to protect it against the slings and arrows of human combat

Greece / Custom / Pallas
A procession in honour of Pallas Athene

Mystic Fountain
Though here depicted allegorically, this relates to the phiales placed at the entrance to ancient churches, so churchgoers could anoint themselves with sacred water

Greek Warship
A light fighting ship from classical Greece

Menat Talisman
MENAT TALISMAN Incorporating the emblem of Hathor, the goddess of motherhood, this talisman protected ancient Egyptian women

Solomons Seal
SOLOMONs SEAL to the ancient Jews this was the emblem of the Absolute

Caesar Refuses Crown
Julius Caesar is offered the crown by Marcus Antonius but he prudently refuses it knowing public opinion is against it

Events / Ancient Rome
The Romans admire the works of art they have looted from Greece

Antiochus III of Syria returns Scipios captured son
Antiochus III of Syria, though an enemy, returns the Roman leader Scipio Africanuss captured son without demanding a ransom

Secular Games held in Rome
The Secular Games (Ludi Saeculares) are held in Rome to commemorate a 100-year span of Roman history. Despite their name, the Games were a religious celebration involving sacrifices

Camillus opposes a treaty with the Gauls
Marcus Furius Camillus, Roman consul, opposes making a treaty with the Gauls

Gaius Marcius Coriolanus offering his services to the Volsci
The Roman general, Gaius Marcius Coriolanus, banished from Rome, offers his services to the Volsci, his former enemy

Death of Romulus, founder of Rome
The death of Romulus, founder of Rome

Japanese ways of chivalry: a display of ancient fighting methods by the Budokwai in London at the Aeolian Hall. Wielding "saucepan lids", sickle and chain

Loch Eynort, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, c. 1880 s
19th century vintage photograph: Loch Eynort, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, c.1880 s

Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Firenze, Italy, c. 1890
19th century vintage photograph - portico of the Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Firenze, Italy, c.1890

Army barracks, Gibraltar
Vintage 19th century photograph: army barracks, Gibraltar

Amiens cathedral, France
19th century vintage photograph: Amiens cathedral

Large crowd at the Kabaa, Mecca. Saudi Arabia. Sacred site in Islam
Vintage 19th century photograph: large crowd at the Kabaa, Mecca. The Kaaba, also spelled Ka bah or Kabah, sometimes referred to as al-Ka╩┐bah al-Musharrafah

1871 Japan - the railway station Yokohama - from The Far East magazine
1870s Japan - the railway station Yokohama - from The Far East magazine

Piazza di Spagna, Spanish Steps, Rome, Italy
Vintage 19th century photograph: Piazza di Spagna, Spanish Steps, Rome, Italy

Roman bridge over the River Rhine, Germany. Built by Julius Caesar and his legions using timber pilings and beams during the Gallic War. Ponte gettato sul Reno

Roman legionaries in armour building fortifications. One cuts wood with an axe, other bring lime in baskets, stones and timbers. From Trajans Column. Fortificazioni

Ancient Greek warships, the upper one with a turret. Date: BCE

The Forum of Roman London
Artists impression of the Forum of Roman London, located in what is now the City of London. Date: 1926

Scythian armour and weapons
Scythian breastplate, shield, helmet and maces from the Column of Theodosius in Constantinople (Istanbul). Copperplate engraving by Pietro Ruga after an illustration by Lorenzo Rocceggiani from his

Tea pot and warmer from Delft, Netherlands, 18th century, decorated with vignettes of ships at sea and floral borders. Hand-finished chromolithograph from Ris Paquots General History of Ancient

Unknown philosopher, believed to be Zeno of Citium, Greek stoic philosopher. Copperplate engraving by Gio. Petrini after an illustration by A

Naba Leba, Queen of Solor, and a Malay girl from Timor. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, Florence, Italy

Ancient depictions of Tamerlane or Timur, Turco-Mongol conqueror. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

Carpet tapestry and Runic inscriptions of the Vikings. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by P. Giarre from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World, Florence, 1847

Wedding of Edward and Eleonor of Castile, 1254
Wedding of 14-year-old Prince Edward (later King Edward I of England) and 11-year-old Eleonor of Castile at the monastery of Las Huelgas, Burgos, 1254

View of the Island of Saint Helena, early 19th century, taken from a recent English map. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri after an illustration by Beaugean from Giulio Ferrarios

Ancient Jewish scrolls in Jerusalem, thought to be the oldest Pentateuch manuscript

A Woman standing in the trunk of the Major Oak, Sherwood Forest near Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire. According to local folklore, it was Robin Hoods shelter where he and his merry men slept

ABU SIMBEL / EGYPT
The Temples of Abu Simbel viewed from the Nile. Date: 1848

Metamorphoses 2-8 AD. Book I. Creation, Battle of the Giants
Ovid (Publius Ovidius Naso) (43 BC-17 AD). Latin poet. Metamorphoses 2-8 AD. Book I. Engraving depicting The Creation, The Battle of the Giants, Decaulion and Pyrrha and Apollo and the serpent

English Cathedrals - Bangor Cathedral - Interior - arched sides, Low timbered roof. Part of Box 144 Boswell Collection - English Cathedrals Bangor Cathedral is an ancient place of Christian worship

Sandown Castle - view across rough terrain towards walls. Part of Box 3 Boswell Collection Series of Ancient Britain. Date: circa 1900

Socrates (470-399 BC). Bust
Socrates (470-399 BC). Athenian philosopher. Bust. Marble. Roman copy of 2nd century after a greek original of 4th century. Neues Museum. Berlin. Germany

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