Gild Collection

Buddhist deity Guanyin, Shanxin, China, 1100-1200 (Painted and gilded wood)
XOS2909680 Buddhist deity Guanyin, Shanxin, China, 1100-1200 (Painted and gilded wood) by Anonymous; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; out of copyright

An engraving depicting a young woman gilding buttons with a brushed solution of nitrate of mercury
5311631 An engraving depicting a young woman gilding buttons with a brushed solution of nitrate of mercury and a gold amalgam paste

Green-Grey-3
Sally Ann Moss

Christmas tree decorated with angels Decorate Christmas tree angels, Christmas, angels, candles, fir, Merry Christmas

Swath
Julia Purinton

Butterfly & Palm Leaf
Orara Studio

Hummingbird & Flower Ii
Orara Studio

Palm Leaf Gold II
Orara Studio

St. Ursula, detail of 1630085 Polyptych with Saints, 1358
1630087 St. Ursula, detail of 1630085 Polyptych with Saints, 1358 by Veneziano, Paolo (fl.1333-62); Pinacoteca Comunale, San Severino Marche, Marche, Italy; (add.info.: San Severino Marche)

St. Ursula, detail of 1630085 Polyptych with Saints, 1358
1630086 St. Ursula, detail of 1630085 Polyptych with Saints, 1358 by Veneziano, Paolo (fl.1333-62); Pinacoteca Comunale, San Severino Marche, Marche, Italy; (add.info.: San Severino Marche)

Tea bowl, 1775-99 (porcelain)
3084484 Tea bowl, 1775-99 (porcelain) by English School, (18th century); 5.1x8.7 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Tea bowl made from porcelain)

Commode and chair in the state bedchamber at Nostell Priory
BAL2040 Commode and chair in the state bedchamber at Nostell Priory, Yorkshire (green and gold lacquer) by Chippendale, Thomas (1718-79); Nostell Priory, Yorkshire, UK; British, out of copyright

Hat pin, 1850-1900 (gilt metal wire)
2973002 Hat pin, 1850-1900 (gilt metal wire) by Turkish School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info)

Gasolier, detail, c. 1845 (bronzed & gilt brass)
2972983 Gasolier, detail, c.1845 (bronzed & gilt brass) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Coffee cup and saucer, c. 1780 (porcelain)
3084488 Coffee cup and saucer, c.1780 (porcelain) by English School, (18th century); 6.7x9.2 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Coffee cup made from porcelain)

Armchair, c. 1810 (beech & cane)
3084424 Armchair, c.1810 (beech & cane) by English School, (19th century); 84x54.5x51.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Teapot stand, 1775-99 (porcelain)
3084485 Teapot stand, 1775-99 (porcelain) by English School, (18th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: stand made from porcelain)

Slop bowl, milk jug, teapot and sugar pot, 1825-40 (glazed porcelain)
2972939 Slop bowl, milk jug, teapot and sugar pot, 1825-40 (glazed porcelain) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

A Victorian religious greeting card of a cross decorated with forget-me-nots
3604056 A Victorian religious greeting card of a cross decorated with forget-me-nots and daisies with a gold embossed border, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

Tea canister, 1775-99 (porcelain)
3084483 Tea canister, 1775-99 (porcelain) by English School, (18th century); 11.8x7.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Tea canister and lid made from porcelain)

Indian ceiling painting, Brihadeeswarar Temple, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India

Regulations working Vrijluiden Bag Bearers Guild
Regulations on the working of the Vrijluiden in the Bag Bearers Guild, Rotterdam, regulations information board information form wood paint

Jeweled Cross

Hoisting the cock on Graffham Church
Two steeplejack brothers on ladder hoisting the gilded cock on St Giless Church, Graffham, July 1954 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N42703

Maesta, 1280-1285, by Cimabue (c. 1240-1302)
Cimabue (c.1240-1302). Florentine painter. Maesta, 1280-1285. Uffizi Gallery. Florence. Italy

Old carved figures of gods, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

Entrance gate decorated with wood carving, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

German Fountain, donated by William II, German Emperor and King of Prussia, Istanbul, Turkey

Decorative metal vase, at the gate to Place Stanislas, Nancy, Lorraine, France

Buddha statue covered with plastic foil, produced in a small factory, Bamrung Muang Road, Bangkok, Thailand, Asia, PublicGround

Angel of Peace, Munich, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Maximilian Park with the Angel of Peace, dolphin fountain at the front, dusk, blue hour, Munich, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Angel of Peace, dusk, blue hour, Munich, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Angel of Peace in the evening light, Munich, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Angel of Peace, Munich, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Berlin Victory Column, Grosser Stern, Berlin, Germany

Buddha statue, Phra Mondop, Wat Phra Kaeo or Wat Phra Kaew, Grand Palace, Royal Palace, Bangkok, Thailand

Garuda, Wat Phra Kaeo or Wat Phra Kaew, Grand Palace, Royal Palace, Bangkok, Thailand

Kinnari statue, Wat Phra Kaeo or Wat Phra Kaew, Grand Palace, Royal Palace, Bangkok, Thailand

Yaksha statues at the golden chedi, Wat Phra Kaeo or Wat Phra Kaew, Grand Palace, Royal Palace, Bangkok, Thailand

Yaksha statue at the golden chedi, Wat Phra Kaeo or Wat Phra Kaew, Grand Palace, Royal Palace, Bangkok, Thailand

Stack on chocolate coins
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1970s: Stack of chocolate coins in gold foil wrappers. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

A golden madonna and child on the church tower of cathedral in bordeaux, newly renovated, Cathedrale Saint Andre, Place Pey Berland

Turkish Embassy building, interior, Vienna, Austria

West Virginia, Charleston. West Virginia State Capitol

Guardian statues, Wat Phra Keo, Bangkok, Thailand
A row of guardian statues lining the elaborate Phra Mondop (Library) of the Wat Phra Keo (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), Bangkok, Thailand

York Baking Bread (2)
Baking bread - making rolls and loaves; from the Ordinances of the Gild of Bakers of York (2 of 2)

York Bread Baking (1)
Baking bread - the corn, the flour and the leaven; from the Ordinances of the Gild of Bakers of York (1 of 2)

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"Gilding the Divine: The Radiant Beauty of Guanyin in Shanxin, China" Step into the mesmerizing world of Buddhist art as we explore the captivating gilded deity, Guanyin. Hailing from the enchanting region of Shanxin in China, this masterpiece crafted between 1100-1200 is a testament to the skill and devotion of its creators. Adorned with intricate details and painted on wood, this divine figure shimmers with an ethereal glow thanks to its delicate gilding. The golden hues breathe life into Guanyin's serene countenance, evoking a sense of tranquility and spiritual enlightenment. As we delve deeper into the realm of gilding mastery, our journey takes us through various artistic wonders. "Green-Grey-3, " "Butterfly & Palm Leaf, " "Hummingbird & Flower II, " "Palm Leaf Gold II" - each piece showcases how gilding can transform ordinary objects into extraordinary works of art. Travel back in time to witness history unfold before your eyes as we encounter the breathtaking Thomas Becket Casket. Crafted around 1190 using champleve enamel and gilt metal on wood, it exudes opulence fit for a saintly relic. Its shimmering gold accents tell tales of devotion and veneration that have stood the test of time. The allure continues with St. Ursula stealing our hearts not once but twice. Detailed within a polyptych dating back to 1358, her image radiates elegance through skilled application of gilt techniques. This glimpse into medieval craftsmanship reminds us that even centuries later, beauty remains eternal. Our exploration wouldn't be complete without venturing beyond traditional forms. Behold an exquisite tea bowl from 1775-99 made from porcelain adorned with subtle yet striking touches of gold leaf – a true testament to refinement and sophistication.