Funereal Collection

Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy (1929-1994). Wife of President John F. Kennedy. Grave in Arlington National Cemetery. United States

Robert Francis Kennedy (1925-1964). Attorney General of the United States (1961-1964). Grave in Arlington National Cemetery. United States

The Piedmontese army at Battle of Volturno, 1-2 October 1860, Expedition of Thousand, Italy, 19th century. ITALY. LAZIO. Rome. Museo Centrale del Risorgimento (Central Museum of the Risorgimento)

DORɬ Gustave. The Bible
Dore, Paul Gustave (1832-1883). La Sainte Bible. 1866. The angel of the Maccabees. Engraving

Shahnameh. The Book of Kings. 16th c. Depiction of a battle. Islamic art. Miniature Painting

Tomb of Princess Yongtai
Detail of fresco decorating the tomb of Princess Yongtai in Xian city in Shaanxi province in China. Li Xianhui, recognised posthumously as the Princess Yongtai in 706

Deathbed, 1886 (oil on canvas)
XKH223061 Deathbed, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Jessen, Carl Ludwig (1833-1917); 43.3x62.5 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany

Pasargadae, Funereal tower (engraving)
973613 Pasargadae, Funereal tower (engraving) by Perrot, Georges (1832-1914) and Chipiez, Charles (1835-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pasargadae, Funereal tower)

Ushabti for a woman called Wia, Ramesside Period (limestone)
HSC325704 Ushabti for a woman called Wia, Ramesside Period (limestone) by Egyptian, New Kingdom (c.1567-1085 BC); height: 21.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Bathos, Manner of Sinking, in Sublime Paintings inscribed to the Dealers in Dark Pictures
WES67105 Bathos, Manner of Sinking, in Sublime Paintings inscribed to the Dealers in Dark Pictures, 1764 (etching and engraving) by Hogarth

Effigy of William de Valence (d. 1296) Earl of Pembroke, Limoges (copper plated wood)
XTD75280 Effigy of William de Valence (d.1296) Earl of Pembroke, Limoges (copper plated wood) by French School, (13th century); Chapel of St. Edmund, Westminster, London, UK; French, out of copyright

Ushabti figure for Neferibre-si-Neith, Late Dynastic Period, reign of Amasis
HSC270356 Ushabti figure for Neferibre-si-Neith, Late Dynastic Period, reign of Amasis, 570-526 BC (faience) by Egyptian 26th Dynasty (664-525 BC); height

Mummy mask (polychrome cartonnage)
HSC241417 Mummy mask (polychrome cartonnage) by Egyptian Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BC); height: 16.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eHeini Schneebeli; Egyptian, out of copyright

Cinerarium (marble)
HSC270395 Cinerarium (marble) by Roman, (1st century AD); height: 38.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eHeini Schneebeli; out of copyright

Rear view of an Ushabti figure for Hekaemsaf, Admiral of the Fleet, reign of Amasis
HSC270354 Rear view of an Ushabti figure for Hekaemsaf, Admiral of the Fleet, reign of Amasis, 570-526 BC (faience) (see 270355 for front) by Egyptian 26th Dynasty (664-525 BC); height

Mummy mask, New Kingdom, 19th-20th Dynasty (1295-1069 BC) (painted cartonnage)
HSC241416 Mummy mask, New Kingdom, 19th-20th Dynasty (1295-1069 BC) (painted cartonnage) by Egyptian; height: 26.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eHeini Schneebeli; Egyptian, out of copyright

Black watered silk mourning dress, 1880s (silk)
3100343 Black watered silk mourning dress, 1880s (silk) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: From the exhibition A History of Fashion in 100 Objects ); eFashion Museum Bath; out of copyright

Ushabti figure for Hor-Khebi, Late Dynastic Period, late 25th-early 26th Dynasty, c
HSC270352 Ushabti figure for Hor-Khebi, Late Dynastic Period, late 25th-early 26th Dynasty, c.700-600 BC (faience) (see 270353 for reverse) by Egyptian; height

Memorial Plaque remembering Thomas Hopper, from the antechapel of New College Oxford
NCO284167 Memorial Plaque remembering Thomas Hopper, from the antechapel of New College Oxford (brass and marble) by English School

Bathos, Manner of Sinking, in Sublime Paintings inscribed to the Dealers in Dark Pictures
STC451226 Bathos, Manner of Sinking, in Sublime Paintings inscribed to the Dealers in Dark Pictures, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth

Canopic jar lid, New Kingdom (terracotta)
HSC234373 Canopic jar lid, New Kingdom (terracotta) by Egyptian School (18th century); height: 12 cm; Private Collection; Photo eHeini Schneebeli; Egyptian, out of copyright

Funerary Banquet of a Man in Parthian Costume with his Family, from Palmyra (limestone)
FIT278749 Funerary Banquet of a Man in Parthian Costume with his Family, from Palmyra (limestone) by Syrian, (2nd century AD); height:53.7 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Cinerary Chest, c. 25-50 AD (marble)
FIT278747 Cinerary Chest, c.25-50 AD (marble) by Roman, (1st century AD); height:46 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Ushabti figure for Hekaemsaf, Admiral of the Fleet, reign of Amasis
HSC270355 Ushabti figure for Hekaemsaf, Admiral of the Fleet, reign of Amasis, 570-526 BC (faience) (see 270355 for reverse) by Egyptian 26th Dynasty (664-525 BC); height

Rear view of an Ushabti figure for Hor-Khebi, Late Dynastic Period
HSC270353 Rear view of an Ushabti figure for Hor-Khebi, Late Dynastic Period, late 25th-early 26th Dynasty, c.700-600 BC (faience) (see 270353 for front) by Egyptian; height

Funereal tower at Nakht-i-Rustem (engraving)
973597 Funereal tower at Nakht-i-Rustem (engraving) by Perrot, Georges (1832-1914) and Chipiez, Charles (1835-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Funereal tower at Nakht-i-Rustem)

Large storage containers of fired clay were used for burials
Mediterranean Area. Large storage containers of fired clay were used for burials in Crete and other Greek islands. Imagens divine beings protected the dead person. 600 B.C. Ny Carlsberg Gyptotek

EGYPTIAN ANTIQUITIES: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Bottles and Vases. 6. Prepared Funereal Feast, 7. Cakes. 8. Support for the Head. 9. Head of a Boat. 10: Masons Mallet

Parnells Grave - Dublin, Glasnevin Cemetery
Dublin, Glasnevin Cemetery (Prospect Cemetery), Charles Stewart Parnells Grave (foreground) Daniel O Connells Tomb (Tower - background) Date: 1904

EGYPTIAN ANTIQUITIES: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Bottles and Vases. 6. Prepared Funereal Feast, 7. Cakes. 8. Support for the Head. 9. Head of a Boat. 10: Masons Mallet

CHARLES MARTEL (688-741). Frank prince and king
" CHARLES MARTEL (688-741). Frank prince and king. " Chronicles of France". French school. Miniature. FRANCE. Paris. National Library."

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"Funereal: A Glimpse into the Ancient Age and Military Honours" Step back in time to witness the solemn military honours bestowed upon the fallen heroes of R101. In this captivating scene from ancient Greece, we delve into the depths of antiquity, where Greek warriors are laid to rest with utmost respect. Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy (1929-1994), wife of President John F. Kennedy, stands as a symbol of strength and grace amidst tragedy. Alongside her, Robert Francis Kennedy (1925-1964), Attorney General of the United States, is honored for his unwavering dedication to justice. The Piedmontese army at Battle of Volturno, 1-2 October 1860, showcases a somber moment in history when soldiers paid their final respects to their fallen comrades. The echoes of their sacrifice still resonate today. Ignacio Pinazo Camarlench's haunting painting captures the heart-wrenching grief experienced by parents who have lost a child. This poignant depiction reminds us that even in death, love endures. From Gustave Doré's masterful illustrations in "The Bible, " we glimpse scenes that evoke both awe and reverence for those who have passed on. Each image tells its own story within this timeless tome. In Shahnameh's "The Book of Kings, " an exquisite 16th-century depiction transports us to an era steeped in grandeur and honor. Here lies a testament to humanity's fascination with life beyond earthly realms. Behold the majestic tomb of Princess Yongtai - an opulent resting place fit for royalty itself. Its intricate design pays homage to a life lived regally while offering solace for eternal slumber. As we peer into Victor Hugo's coffin lithograph, our minds wander through literary corridors filled with profound words that continue to captivate generations long after his passing. His legacy lives on through his timeless works.