Glyph Collection

Typesetter at work
A compositor at a the Lund Humphries print works places a small type glyph on a forme rack, finishing a page of imposing surface text prior to inking and printing. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Ute Indian petroglyphs, Arches National Park, Moab, Utah, USA. Created 1650 to 1850 AD glyphs are of sheep, horses and dogs

Vessel Depicting a Mythological Scene, A. D. 600 / 800. Creator: Unknown
Vessel Depicting a Mythological Scene, A.D. 600/800. Maya, Codex Style, probably La Corona, Guatemala

Water-Lily Vessel, A. D. 750 / 800. Creator: Ah Maxam
Water-Lily Vessel, A.D. 750/800. Maya, Naranjo, Peten, Guatemala

Vessel of the Dancing Lords, A. D. 750 / 800. Creator: Ah Maxam
Vessel of the Dancing Lords, A.D. 750/800. Cup-shaped ceramic vessel, Maya ruler dressed as the maize god with red glyphs and dancing figures, orange on cream ground

Bracelet with incised glyphs, Late Neolithic period, ca. 3300-2250 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Bracelet with incised glyphs, Late Neolithic period, ca. 3300-2250 BCE

A Mayan polychrome vessel depicting a crosslegged lord seated on a dais covered with
1767160 A Mayan polychrome vessel depicting a crosslegged lord seated on a dais covered with jaguar skin, before him a seated attendant wearing a birds mask, the Ahau Vulture

A Mayan carved plate, with a T boldly cut-out
1767154 A Mayan carved plate, with a T boldly cut-out, a symbol for the wind or the Ik sign, c. 550-950 by Mayan; 21.6 diameter cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Mayan carved plate)

Cylindrical vessel with ball game scene, Late Classic period, c. 682-701 (ceramic)
1068991 Cylindrical vessel with ball game scene, Late Classic period, c.682-701 (ceramic) by Mayan; 20.5x15.9x15.9 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; gift of Patsy R. and Raymond D

The Palenquean Group of the Cross (engraving)
980536 The Palenquean Group of the Cross (engraving) by Catherwood, Frederick (1799-1854) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Palenquean Group of the Cross)

Facsimile copy of codex Borbonicus, detail depicting the elaboration of the Oxomoco
JPC217597 Facsimile copy of codex Borbonicus, detail depicting the elaboration of the Oxomoco and Cipactonal calendar (vellum) by Aztec; Private Collection; (add.info)

Detail from a Mayan shell roundel, depicting a crosslegged scribe with pen in hand, c
1767156 Detail from a Mayan shell roundel, depicting a crosslegged scribe with pen in hand, c.550-950 (shell) by Mayan; 5.1 dia

Vault cover with painting of the God K Awiil and hieroglyphic text, Chenes Area
5926357 Vault cover with painting of the God K Awiil and hieroglyphic text, Chenes Area, Yucatan, Late Classic period, 600-900 AD (stucco coated and painted stone) by Mayan

Aztec Codex Borbonicus, Tonalamatl, detail depicting Quetzalcoatl
XIR162662 Aztec Codex Borbonicus, Tonalamatl, detail depicting Quetzalcoatl and Tezcatlipoca (vellum) by Pre-Columbian; 39x40 cm; Bibliotheque de l Assemblee Nationale, Paris

Calendar with four glyphs, Toltec (856-1250) (stone)
XIR187809 Calendar with four glyphs, Toltec (856-1250) (stone) by Pre-Columbian; Museo Nacional de Antropologia, Mexico City, Mexico; South American, out of copyright

Panel of glyphs, from Temple XVIII, Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico
JPC238276 Panel of glyphs, from Temple XVIII, Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico, Late Classical Period (stucco) by Mayan; Museo de Palenque, Chiapas State, Mexico; out of copyright

Mexican Hieroglyphics, from Vues des Cordilleres et Monumens des Peuples Indigenes
STC169754 Mexican Hieroglyphics, from Vues des Cordilleres et Monumens des Peuples Indigenes de l Amerique by Alexander de Humboldt (1769-1859) and Aime Bonpland (1773-1858)

Frontispiece from Monas Hieroglyphica by John Dee, published in 1564 (print)
XJF365356 Frontispiece from Monas Hieroglyphica by John Dee, published in 1564 (print) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: the Monas Hieroglyphica)

Facsimile copy of Codex Mexicanus of Vienna (vellum)
JPC217599 Facsimile copy of Codex Mexicanus of Vienna (vellum) by Pre-Columbian; Private Collection; (add.info.: glyphs of days and gods; ); South American, out of copyright

Facsimile copy of codex Borbonicus, detail depicting Tlazolteotl and Tezcatlipoca (vellum
JPC217596 Facsimile copy of codex Borbonicus, detail depicting Tlazolteotl and Tezcatlipoca (vellum) by Aztec; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Mayan lidded and carved tripod vessel, c. 250-450
1767158 A Mayan lidded and carved tripod vessel, c.250-450 by Mayan; 24.8 high cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Mayan lidded and carved tripod vessel. Early classic, ca. A.D. 250-450)

Teotihuacan-style tripod bowl with effigy-head lid found at Tikal (ceramic)
XBP390757 Teotihuacan-style tripod bowl with effigy-head lid found at Tikal (ceramic) by Pre-Columbian; Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; South American, out of copyright

Aztec Codex Borbonicus, Tonalamatl, detail depicting the goddess Mayahuel
CHT176642 Aztec Codex Borbonicus, Tonalamatl, detail depicting the goddess Mayahuel seated on an agave plant (vellum) by Pre-Columbian; 39x40 cm; Bibliotheque de l Assemblee Nationale, Paris

A Mayan polychrome tripod plate depicting the head of a dignitary in profile, c. 550-950
1767161 A Mayan polychrome tripod plate depicting the head of a dignitary in profile, c. 550-950 by Mayan; 35.6 dia cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Lintel 24, Maya, Late Classic period, c600-900
Maya relief of a priest cutting his tongue on a rope of thorns, from Lintel 24, House E, at Menche, Late Classic period, c600-900

Ancient Native American petroglyphs in Petrified Forest National Park, AZ
Ancient Native American petroglyphs in Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona

Guatemala, Quirigua. Mayan stelae at Quirigua Archaeological Park (UNESCO World Heritage SIte)
Guatemala, Quirigua. Mayan stele at Quirigua Archaeological Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Guatemala

Venus glyph symbol

Glyph of a Parrot with a nut in bill from a Mayan Temple ay Yaxha in Peten Guatemala (Probably dates between 250 and 900 AD)

USA, California, Bishop. Curvilinear abstract-style petroglyphs and Eastern Sierra Mountains. Credit as: Dennis Flaherty / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

GUATEMALA: QUIRIGUA, c1912. American archaeologist Sylvanus G. Morley, beside a Mayan monument at Quirigua, Guatemala. Photograph, c1912

USA, California, Bishop. Great Basin curvilinear abstract-style petroglyphs. Credit as: Dennis Flaherty / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Mexico, Chiapas, Palenque, Glyphs in Palace at Mayan archaeological site UNESCO World Heritage Site, 675-683

Prehistoric carved horse C015 / 6733
Prehistoric carved horse. Such carvings were made in ivory and bone by prehistoric peoples. The earliest such carvings date to around 30, 000 years ago

Monas hieroglyphica (1591) C017 / 7983
Monas hieroglyphica (1591), title page. This work, originally published in 1564, consists of 24 theorems by Welsh astrologer John Dee (1527-1608)

USA, California, Owens Valley, Bishop. Curvilinear abstract-style petroglyphs

USA, California, Great Basin, Bishop. Close-up of curvilinear abstract-style petroglyphs

Asia, China, Beijing. Forbidden Palace banner advertising 2008 Olympics in Beijing
Asia, China, Beijing.Forbidden Palace banner advertising 2008 Olympics in Beijing

Asia, China, Beijing, Forbidden Palace. Wuman gate detail sign and glyph

Asia, China, Beijing. Chinese Flag, Forbidden Palace, and Mao

MAYAN GLYPH. A worshipper kneeling before a double-headed serpent deity: Lintel 25, House G, Yaxchilan, Chiapas, Mexico, c681 A.D

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"Unraveling the Mysteries: Exploring the Fascinating World of Glyphs" Typesetter at work, meticulously arranging ancient symbols that hold stories untold. Step into Guatemala's Quirigua Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and witness the Mayan stelae standing tall, adorned with intricate glyphs. Transport yourself to a time between A. D. 600-800 as you gaze upon a vessel depicting a mesmerizing mythological scene. The creator remains unknown, but their artistry is undeniable. Ah Maxam takes center stage with two remarkable vessels - one showcasing delicate water lilies blooming in vibrant colors during A. D. 750-800 and another revealing dancing lords in all their glory from the same era. Travel back even further to the Late Neolithic period (ca. 3300-2250 BCE) and marvel at an incised glyph bracelet crafted by an anonymous artisan who left behind this enigmatic piece of history. A Mayan polychrome vessel captures your attention next; its surface portrays a cross-legged lord seated on a dais covered with secrets waiting to be deciphered. Intriguingly carved plates emerge from the past, featuring boldly cut-out T-shaped glyphs that leave us pondering their significance. Witness an intense ball game scene frozen in time on a cylindrical vessel from the Late Classic period (c. 682-701). Ceramic craftsmanship brings this captivating moment to life before your eyes. The Palenquean Group of the Cross enchants visitors with its engraved glyphs etched onto stone structures, whispering tales of power and prestige within ancient Maya civilization. Delve into codex Borbonicus through facsimile copies where detailed depictions unfold before you - observe how Oxomoco comes alive through elaborate glyphs intricately illustrated on this sacred manuscript. Finally, get lost in admiration for a shell roundel portraying a cross-legged scribe holding pen in hand, a testament to the importance of writing and communication in Mayan culture.