Sesame Collection

Sesamum indicum, sesame plant
Illustration from the Botany Library held at the Natural History Museum, London

Sesame, Sesamum indicum. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887

Sesame, Sesamum indicum. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal
FLO4993023 Sesame, Sesamum indicum. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany

Sesame (colour litho)
3117120 Sesame (colour litho); (add.info.: Sesamum indicum Kohler's Medizinal-Pflanzen in naturgetreuen Abbildungen mit kurz erlauterndem Texte)

Sesame, til, gingeli or goma, Sesamum indicum. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by
FLO4985208 Sesame, til, gingeli or goma, Sesamum indicum. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimen's Medicinal Plants

Open Sesame, illustration from 'Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves' (colour litho)
616788 Open Sesame, illustration from 'Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves' (colour litho) by Dulac, Edmund (1882-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sesame (Sesamum indicum), green unripe pods. Sichuan Province, China

Sesame (Sesamum indicum) flowers and green unripe pods. Sichuan Province, China

Sesame (Sesamum indicum), dried seed pods ready for seed harvesting. Sichuan Province, China

Piles of Koulouri, Simit, Sesame Circular Bread, Athens, Attica, Greece

Europe, Italy, Sicily. Sant Angelo Muxaro. White bread loaves in the traditional bakery

Harvesting Sesame
Saeed Kouhkan

Open, Sesame! (colour litho)
3624555 Open, Sesame! (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Open, Sesame!. Illustration for The Arabian Nights selected and retold by Gladys Davidson (Blackie)

The Eleusinian Mysteries, initiations for the cult of Demeter and Persephone based at Eleusis, Greece. The goddess Ceres sits on the Puteal on the Callirhoe well surrounded by dancing virgins

German sesame, Myagrum sativum, and toadflax, Linaria vulgaris. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Sesame, til or gingeli, Sesamum indicum
Sesame, til, gingeli or goma, Sesamum indicum. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Sesame House Froebel Kindergarten, London
Going home time for children attending the Sesame House Froebel Kindergarten, London NW8

"Open Sesame", 1930s (colour litho)
1122813 " Open Sesame", 1930s (colour litho) by Bull, Rene(1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Arabian Nights published by Blackie & Sons c.1930 s); English, out of copyright

The picturesque and curious donkey boys of Egypt (b / w photo)
6002630 The picturesque and curious donkey boys of Egypt (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The picturesque and curious donkey boys of Egypt)

Sesame mill painted in honour of a Hindu goddess, India, 1936. Artist: Ewing Galloway
Sesame mill painted in honour of a Hindu goddess, India, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Food - Various Types Of Breads And Some Of Their Ingredients

Ali Baba at the Cave by Rene Bull
Open Sesame - Ali Baba at the cave. Date: 1914

Goma or sesame, Sesamum indicum.. Handcolored woodblock print by Kono Bairei from Kusa Bana Hyakushu (One Hundred Varieties of Flowers), Tokyo, Yamada, 1901

Herb and spiced salt

Illustration of Sesamum indicum (Sesame) bearing lanceolate leaves on tall stems

Sesame (Sesamum indicum) seeds on an olive wood spoon

BOTANY: SESAME PLANT, 1633. Woodcut from Thomas Johnsons edition, 1633, of John Gerards Herball first published in 1597 in London, England

Sesame round bread in the Old City, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Sesame oil in bowl

Hamburger stuffed with onions and tomatoes, served with salad garnish and bowl of fresh tomato ketchup, close-up

Strips of lamb cooked in sesame seeds on a bed of julienned carrots and asparagus, served on square plate with chopsticks and side bowl of miso soup

Moroccan rocket, carrot and orange salad with paprika dressing and sesame seeds, in glass dish, wooden cutlery nearby

Crisp, Greek breads with sesame seeds, view from above

Sesame Soba Noodle Salad, served on a white plate

Chinese dish popular in Singapore, lemon chicken; fried chicken flavoured with lemon sauce, sesame seeds garnishing, thinly sliced cucumber, tomato and lemon forming triangle around

Close-up of Char-Roast Aubergine with Sesame and Honey Miso Glaze

Seared sesame tuna with sweet soy and chilli dressing served on three bowls

Beef burger in a seseme bun, stuffed with cucumber, tomato, lettuce and cheese, served on a green napkin

Two slices of Halva, sweet Turkish delicacy, fruit and pistachios embedded in cakes of crushed sesame seeds and honey

Bowl of mangetouts and green beans, flavoured with shallots, garlic, sesame seeds, sesame oil and soy sauce, close-up

Front view of Chicken Burgers

Skewer of lime slices sprinkled with sesame seeds, on barbecue grill, close-up

Seeded crown loaf

Sesame-based condiments, sesame oil in glass bottle and tahini sauce in ceramic bowl, with spoon

Hamburger, beef topped with tomato sauce, served in a sesame bun

Seeded crown loaf, view from above

Baked sesame breadsticks being moved from baking sheet onto cooling rack

Slices of Spiced Soy Duck served with Sesame Soba Noodle Salad

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Sesame, scientifically known as Sesamum indicum, is a versatile plant that holds great significance in various cultures around the world. Originating from Sichuan Province, China, this plant showcases its beauty through its vibrant flowers and green unripe pods. In the picturesque landscapes of Sichuan Province, China, one can witness the mesmerizing sight flowers blooming alongside young and tender green pods. These pods hold the promise of future harvests as they mature into dried seed pods ready for harvesting. The importance extends beyond its natural beauty. In Athens, Attica, Greece, piles of Koulouri and Simit - circular bread adorned with sesame seeds - grace local markets. This traditional delicacy pays homage to the rich history and culinary heritage of Greece. Italy's Sicily also embraces sesame in their gastronomic traditions. Sant Angelo Muxaro boasts white bread loaves baked in a traditional bakery where sesame seeds are generously sprinkled on top. The aroma wafting through the air entices locals and tourists alike to indulge in these delectable treats. Harvesting sesame is not only an agricultural practice but also a cultural ritual celebrated worldwide. From ancient times to modern-day farming techniques, farmers have meticulously gathered these precious seeds for consumption or further processing into oils or spreads. "Sesame" even finds mention in folklore and literature like "Open Sesame. " which originated from "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves. " This phrase symbolizes unlocking hidden treasures or secrets just like how opening a pod reveals nature's bounty within. Additionally, references to German sesame (Myagrum sativum) highlight its significance alongside other plants such as toadflax in Germany's botanical landscape. These diverse species contribute towards biodiversity conservation efforts globally. Whether it is called til or gingeli across different regions or referred to by its scientific name Sesamum indicum universally, there is no denying the impact of sesame.