Glyphs 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

Dresden Codex
2911738 Dresden Codex; (add.info.: Dresden Codex, fragment, Maya Culture, ca.1200 AD, Saxon State Library, Dresden.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Theban alphabet (Honorian alphabet or the Runes of Honorius
5615723 Theban alphabet (Honorian alphabet or the Runes of Honorius) and Celestial Alphabet (Scriptura Malachim or Angelic Script) Engraving from Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa von Nettesheim (1486-1535)

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

Jar depicting a man dancing wearing jaguar paraphernalia
XBP351822 Jar depicting a man dancing wearing jaguar paraphernalia, found in a tomb at Altar de Sacrificios, Classic Maya (pottery) (see also 351823) by Mayan; height

The Hand of Palmistry engraving from Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa von Nettesheim
5615722 The Hand of Palmistry engraving from Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa von Nettesheim (1486-1535) De occulta philosophia libri tres (Three Books of Occult Philosophy) published in 1533

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)

The Tableau des Bacab restored (engraving)
980483 The Tableau des Bacab restored (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tableau des Bacab restored)

Throne 1 from Piedras Negras, Usamacinta, Guatemala, Late Classic Period (600-900) (stone
JPC310162 Throne 1 from Piedras Negras, Usamacinta, Guatemala, Late Classic Period (600-900) (stone) (detail of 310161) by Mayan; Museo Nacional de Arqueologia y Etnologia

Throne 1 from Piedras Negras, Usamacinta, Guatemala, Late Classic Period (600-900) (stone
JPC310161 Throne 1 from Piedras Negras, Usamacinta, Guatemala, Late Classic Period (600-900) (stone) by Mayan; Museo Nacional de Arqueologia y Etnologia

K inich Kan Bahlam II, from Temple XVII, Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico
JPC238273 K inich Kan Bahlam II, from Temple XVII, Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico, Late Classic Period (stucco) by Mayan; Museo de Palenque, Chiapas State, Mexico; (add.info.: Panel of the warriors)

Jar depicting a man dancing with a snake, found in a tomb at Altar de Sacrificios
XBP351823 Jar depicting a man dancing with a snake, found in a tomb at Altar de Sacrificios, Classic Maya (pottery) (see also 351822) by Mayan; height

Large plaque with ideographic writing from the Temple of Inscriptions, Palenque, c
STC95303 Large plaque with ideographic writing from the Temple of Inscriptions, Palenque, c.692, plates 34 and 35 from Ancient Monuments of Mexico, engraved Humbert, 1866 (litho) by Waldeck

Plaque of ideographic writing from the Temple of Inscriptions, Palenque, c
STC95304 Plaque of ideographic writing from the Temple of Inscriptions, Palenque, c.692, plate 38 from Ancient Monuments of Mexico, engraved by Rosello, 1866 (litho) by Waldeck

Tableau Des Bacab Codex Cortesianus (engraving)
980482 Tableau Des Bacab Codex Cortesianus (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tableau Des Bacab Codex Cortesianus)

Low relief of a ball game player, the ball, and the glyphs giving a description
452459 Low relief of a ball game player, the ball, and the glyphs giving a description, late Classic Period (700-900 AD) (stone) by Mayan; Yaxchilan, Chiapas State, Mexico; out of copyright

Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa, from "True Portraits
5668950 Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa, from A" True PortraitsA...A" by AndreThevet, published in 1584 (engraving) by Thevet

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

Maya calendar with glyphs. Maya art. MEXICO. CHIAPAS. Palenque. INAH Palenque Museum

Development of Numerals C017 / 6675
Table from 1882 illustrating the development of numerals from the 1st century AD as seen by the philologist Canon Isaac Taylor. Subsequent scholarly research and debate expanded this view

Development of Arabic numerals. Table illustrating the development and spread of numerals from the 1st to 14th centuries AD

Mayan glyphs in Temple 22, Copan Archaeological Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Copan, Honduras, Central America

Close-up of the Bird Man petroglyph at Orongo ceremonial village on crater rim of Rano Kau on Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile, Pacific, South America

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"Unveiling the Ancient Language: Exploring the Enigmatic World of Glyphs" Typesetter at work, meticulously crafting intricate symbols that hold stories untold. The artistry and precision required to bring these ancient glyphs to life is truly awe-inspiring. The Theban alphabet, also known as the Runes of Honorius, whispers secrets from a bygone era. Each symbol holds power and meaning, unlocking a hidden language understood only by those initiated into its mysteries. Traveling through time, we encounter the enigmatic Maya calendar adorned with mesmerizing glyphs. These sacred markings served as a guide to their complex cosmology and understanding of time itself. Delving deeper into Mayan culture, vessels depicting mythological scenes transport us to an era where gods and heroes roamed freely. Created by unknown artisans between A. D. 600-800, these vessels are adorned with captivating glyphs that narrate tales lost in history's embrace. Ah Maxam's masterpieces come alive on water-lily vessels and dancing lords' jars. Adorned with vibrant colors and intricate details, these artifacts showcase glyphic narratives that celebrate Mayan traditions and beliefs. Jaguar paraphernalia adorns a jar depicting a man dancing passionately – his movements echoing ancient rituals preserved through beautifully engraved glyphs. This artwork serves as a testament to the profound connection between humans and nature in Mesoamerican cultures. Venturing beyond Mayan realms, we stumble upon an engraving revealing the Hand of Palmistry from Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa von Nettesheim's works. Here too, glyphs play their part in unraveling destinies written on palms for centuries past. A cylindrical vessel transports us back to Late Classic period ball games where athletes battled fiercely for honor and glory amidst cheering crowds. Glyphs etched onto this ceramic artifact capture moments frozen in time – echoes of triumphs long forgotten but forever immortalized within their strokes.