Artefact Collection (page 17)

Model sailing boat from the Tomb of Khety (Beni Hasan) Middle Kingdom, c. 2010 B. C
3051676 Model sailing boat from the Tomb of Khety (Beni Hasan) Middle Kingdom, c.2010 B.C. - 1950 B.C. (painted wood and linen) by Egyptian 12th Dynasty (1991-1786 BC)

Gunpowder Plot, Guy Fawkes lantern, Oxford University
An artefact from the Gunpowder Plot, Guy Fawkes lantern, on display at Oxford University. 17th century

Apothecary tile displaying the coat of arms and motto of the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries of London (ceramic)
3849528 Apothecary tile displaying the coat of arms and motto of the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries of London (ceramic) by English School; Society of Apothecaries, London

Penny of AEthelred II, London mint, 978 (silver) (obverse of 3706819)
3706818 Penny of thelred II, London mint, 978 (silver) (obverse of 3706819) by Ealdgar (fl.978); diam: 19 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Power Figure (Nkisi Nkondi), early-mid-19th century (wood, metal, glass, fabric, fibre
2968782 Power Figure (Nkisi Nkondi), early-mid-19th century (wood, metal, glass, fabric, fibre, cowrie shell, bone, leather, gourd, & feather) by Congolese School

Portrait vessel of a ruler, 100 B. C. -A. D. 500 (ceramic and pigment)
2968436 Portrait vessel of a ruler, 100 B.C.-A.D. 500 (ceramic and pigment) by Moche; 35.6x24.1 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Kate S. Buckingham Endowment; Peruvian, out of copyright

Niello Ring, The West Yorkshire Hoard (gold)
2771123 Niello Ring, The West Yorkshire Hoard (gold) by Anglo-Saxon; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; (add.info)

Large Filigree Ring, The West Yorkshire Hoard (gold)
2771122 Large Filigree Ring, The West Yorkshire Hoard (gold) by Anglo-Saxon; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; (add.info)

Detail of a Lei wine vessel, 11th century BC (bronze) (see also 3601139)
3674192 Detail of a Lei wine vessel, 11th century BC (bronze) (see also 3601139) by Chinese School, Western Zhou Dynasty (11th century BC); 21.8A--21.1x14.3 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Detail of a Lei wine vessel, 11th century BC (bronze) (see also 3601139)
3674191 Detail of a Lei wine vessel, 11th century BC (bronze) (see also 3601139) by Chinese School, Western Zhou Dynasty (11th century BC); 21.8A--21.1x14.3 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Roman Tombstone depicting a Hamian (Syrian) Archer, c. 125-40 AD (stone)
3248477 Roman Tombstone depicting a Hamian (Syrian) Archer, c.125-40 AD (stone) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Great North Museum: Hancock, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; out of copyright

Footed Bowl, probably Kashan, Seljuq Period (ceramic)
955432 Footed Bowl, probably Kashan, Seljuq Period (ceramic) by Persian School; 9.8x18.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust; Persian

New Zealand, Centennial International Exhibition, 1876 (albumen print)
1203562 New Zealand, Centennial International Exhibition, 1876 (albumen print) by American Photographer, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Saxon stone cross, St Michaels Church, Cropthorne, Worcs
Anglo-Saxon stone cross dating back to 825-850, in the churchyard of St Michaels Church, a Grade II listed building in Cropthorne, Worcestershire. Date: circa 1900s

Cross of Portugal, Silves, Algarve, southern Portugal -- carved from limestone, it is said to date back to the 15th century and was declared a national monument in 1910. Date: circa 1908

Found Bronzes - Archaeology
Bronzes - Archaeology - found in Galloway (1 and 2), Fairholm, Lockerbie (3), and Barnhill, Dumfries (4). 1863

Headdress (Ere Gelede), late 19th century (wood)
1072577 Headdress (Ere Gelede), late 19th century (wood) by Yoruba Culture (19th century); 33x20.3x27.9 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Earflare with incised image of the Principal Bird Deity, c. 300-500 (jadeite)
1072383 Earflare with incised image of the Principal Bird Deity, c.300-500 (jadeite) by Mayan; 10.2x8.9x4.4 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; The Otis and Velma Davis Dozier Fund; out of copyright

Stirrup-spout vessel depicting felines and cacti, Early Horizon, c. 900-200 BC (ceramic)
1068485 Stirrup-spout vessel depicting felines and cacti, Early Horizon, c.900-200 BC (ceramic) by Cupisnique culture (c.1000-200 BC); 25.7x19.7x14.6 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Cup in form of female figure, Wongo people, late 19th or early 20th century (wood)
1068151 Cup in form of female figure, Wongo people, late 19th or early 20th century (wood) by Congolese; 21.4x13.7x10.7 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Head of the rain god Tlaloc, Late Postclassic period, c
1068077 Head of the rain god Tlaloc, Late Postclassic period, c.1300-1521 (ceramic, tufa, stucco & paint) by Mixtec (c.1300-1521); 129.5x104.1x116.8 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; gift of Mr

Cylinder Seal with a Two-Humped Camel Carrying a Divine Couple
1273703 Cylinder Seal with a Two-Humped Camel Carrying a Divine Couple by Syrian; 2.8x1.3 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore

Feline Vessel, Vicus Culture (earthenware)
996383 Feline Vessel, Vicus Culture (earthenware) by Pre-Columbian; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, USA; (add.info.: Vics culture was an important early culture in Peru from 1000/200 BCE to 300/600)

Seated Couple, possibly 19th century or earlier (wood with applied coatings, copper alloy, ferrous metal)
996053 Seated Couple, possibly 19th century or earlier (wood with applied coatings, copper alloy, ferrous metal) by Dogon Culture; 58x31x14 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto

Ballot Discs, 480 BC (terracotta)
LRI1761934 Ballot Discs, 480 BC (terracotta) by Greek, (5th century BC); Agora Museum, Athens, Greece; Luisa Ricciarini; Greek, out of copyright

Stamnos representing Heracles and the Hydra of Lerna, 480-460 BC (ceramic)
LRI3512893 Stamnos representing Heracles and the Hydra of Lerna, 480-460 BC (ceramic) by Greek, (5th century BC); Museo Archeologico Regionale, Palermo

Heads of the demon Humbaba (terracotta)
LRI3512884 Heads of the demon Humbaba (terracotta) by Sumerian; Archaeological Museum, Baghdad, Iraq; (add.info.: In Mesopotamian mythology)

A stele with runic inscriptions representing a Viking horseman with a dog (stone)
GIA740687 A stele with runic inscriptions representing a Viking horseman with a dog (stone) by Viking; Historiska Museet, Stockholm, Sweden; eGiancarlo Costa; out of copyright

Weapons (iron)
GIA740689 Weapons (iron) by Viking; Historiska Museet, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info.: 9th-12th Centuries.); eGiancarlo Costa; out of copyright

Warrior (bone)
GIA740683 Warrior (bone) by Viking; height: 15 cm; Historiska Museet, Stockholm, Sweden; eGiancarlo Costa; out of copyright

Chalcidian type winged helmet (bronze)
3512574 Chalcidian type winged helmet (bronze) by Greek, (4th century BC); height: 25.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Macedonian cavalryman, Hellenistic period, c. 2nd - 1st century BC (bronze)
704535 Macedonian cavalryman, Hellenistic period, c.2nd - 1st century BC (bronze) by Greek; 20.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Depicted charging forward to spear his foe, wearing high boots)

Oil lamp, c. 1st century AD (bronze)
702849 Oil lamp, c.1st century AD (bronze) by Roman; height: 12.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In the form of the head of an African, with ring handle and high fanning palmette thumbrest)

Lega mask (wood)
CH469007 Lega mask (wood) by Congolese; height: 15.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; African, out of copyright

Dagger, New Kingdom, c. 1156-51 BC (wood & bronze)
CH426426 Dagger, New Kingdom, c.1156-51 BC (wood & bronze) by Egyptian 20th Dynasty (1200-1085 BC); length: 32.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Imported British percussion cap pouch for shoulder belt (brass & leather)
3714484 Imported British percussion cap pouch for shoulder belt (brass & leather) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Decorated Canaanite pottery from Gezer, Israel, 1500-1200 BC (pottery)
3287603 Decorated Canaanite pottery from Gezer, Israel, 1500-1200 BC (pottery) by Canaanite; Rockefeller Archaeological Museum, Jerusalem; Photo eZev Radovan; out of copyright

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"Unveiling the Rich Tapestry of Human History: Exploring Artefacts from Around the World" Step into a world of wonder as we delve into the captivating realm of artefacts. Each piece holds within it a story, a glimpse into our past, and an ode to human ingenuity. From maps that shaped historic battles to scientific breakthroughs that revolutionized our understanding of life, these they are windows to different eras and cultures. The Battle of Waterloo map (J020089) transports us back to one of history's most significant conflicts, while The Rosetta Stone at the British Museum (London, England) stands as an iconic symbol bridging ancient civilizations. Meanwhile, Darwin's annotated world map (J970111) showcases his groundbreaking observations on evolution. Amongst these treasures lies a Bronze Age arrowhead (J930088), reminding us of humanity's early mastery in warfare. The Lindisfarne Priory Stone (J880193) whispers tales from medieval times when spirituality flourished amidst turbulent ages. Scientific marvels also find their place among these cherished relics. Charles Darwin's "On the Origin of Species" book (K970323) forever altered our perception of life itself. The Penny Black postage stamp (1840), engraved by Frederick Heath and printed by Perkins Bacon & Co. , marked a revolutionary moment in communication history with its adhesive design. An invitation card bearing K970521 takes us back to grand social gatherings where elegance mingled with celebration. A beetle display case (J970134) showcases nature's intricate beauty through meticulous preservation techniques. Delving deeper into Darwin's legacy, we encounter his notebook N020023 - pages brimming with intellectual curiosity and profound insights that reshaped biology forever. His microscope J970114 reveals hidden worlds teeming with microscopic wonders while his compass J970126 guided him on daring expeditions across uncharted territories. These artefacts stand not only as testaments to human achievement but also as reminders of our collective heritage.