Representing Collection (page 4)

Cross with Dove Etc
depicted as a coffin, containing a sacred heart and a chalice, with grapes symbolising wine, wheat representing bread, and a dove

Magic Versus Sanctity
A magical contest between Simon Magus, representing magic, and the saints Peter and Paul : the saints won, of course, so Simon converted to Christianity

Caxton / First Pawn
THE FIRST PAWN - representing the common man and labourer without whose work the nobles cannot rule. He stands on the board before the Rook (officer of the king) whom he serves

C17 Blacksmiths
Two smiths at work at an anvil, beneath a sign representing three roses

Daikoku, God of Wealth
The God of Wealth carries a bag of rice, representing wealth; his upraised hammer is a magic container from which he showers coins on those he favours

Stained Glass West Abbey
Windows in Westminster Abbey representing the poets George Herbert and William Cowper, donated by the American benefactor George William Childs

German Passion Play
A passion play is presented in the streets of a German town. The stage is on three levels representing Heaven, Earth and Hell, with stairs and traps leading from one to the other

Zodiac & Mithras
MITHRAS depicted by the Gauls as a serpent, symbol of eternity, and - in this case - accompanied by Signs of the Zodiac

Chinese Luck Talisman
CHINA Good luck talisman representing the immortal Liu-Hai

Building Construction
Medieval building techniques as depicted in a manuscript representing the rebuilding of Troy by King Priam

Cross Talisman
CROSS TALISMAN For Christians, this symbol, representing the cross on which Jesus was crucified, offers powerful protection against his foe, the Devil

Automatic Bridge Playing machine
An Automatic Bridge Playing machine. The (human) player inserts a coin, is shown his own hand and the dummy s, and plays by inserting plugs in holes representing the cards

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