Gold Collection (page 12)

Coffer from the treasury, made from wood and ivory with applied gold and silver, from the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun, discovered in the Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Statue of the Buddha, Lhasa, Tibet, China, Asia

Golden roof of Jokhang temple, main centre of Tibetan Buddhism, Lhasa, Tibet, China, Asia

Buddha Statue, Xiaozhao Temple, Lhasa, Tibet

People on terrace of Kyaikhtiyo Paya (Golden Rock Pagoda) balanced on the edge of a cliff at the top of Mount Kyaikhtiyo, Kyaikhtiyo, Mon State, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Worshippers in the pavilion where hti was placed, Shwedagon Paya (Shwe Dagon Pagoda), Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Sunrise, River Derwent, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, Pacific

Limerick Mitre / Shaw
A precious mitre used by the Bishop of Limerick, Ireland on occasions of great ceremony. It is made of plates of gold and adorned with gems and precious stones

Robin Hood & Bishop
To escape from the bishop and his men, Robin changes clothes with an old woman : later he deprives the bishop of his gold and makes him sing Mass

Costume / Men / Hebrewpriest
A Hebrew High Priest in ornate gold and red robes, praying with raised hands and swinging a smoking censer

Owen Jones Moresque 40
Spandrils of arches from various parts of the Alhambra

Owen Jones Title Page
Decorative gothic-style title page, echoing the style of medieval illuminated manuscripts

The Real Enemy
The real social enemy is the capitalist who tramples the people and grabs the gold

Jp Morgan / Simplicissimus
JOHN PIERPONT MORGAN American banker and financier, on his mountain of gold

Victoria / South Kensingto
Victoria, with her sons Edward and Arthur, opens the Indian and Colonial Exhibition at South Kensington

Tawfiq Pasha / Petit Journ
MUHAMMED TAWFIQ PASHA Khedive of Egypt (1879-92) Date: 1852 - 1892

Advert / Gold Flake Cigs
Willss Gold Flake at Tennis Parties - the Mans cigarette that Women like

Arthur Bourchier / Vf 1896
Black tailcoat & trousers, white waistcoat with roll collar & cut low revealing an expanse of shirt front, stand collar & white tie, gold watch chain & orchid buttonhole

C18TH COSTUME / 1913
C18th costume for a masked ball: gold dress with panniers & echelles, white petticoat ornamented with a garland of roses, black lace engageantes, a high white wig with roses

Peru - Gold Prospecting
Peru. - Prospecting for gold

Loyola / Butler Lives
IGNATIUS LOYOLA Spanish saint, founder of the Jesuit Order

Alphabet / M for Miser
M - was a miser, who hoarded up gold

Leaf Gratians Decretum Table Consanguinity 1270-1300
Leaf from Gratians Decretum: Table of Consanguinity, c. 1270-1300. Italy, probably Naples, 13th century. Ink, tempera and gold on parchment; sheet: 28.9 x 21.2 cm (11 3/8 x 8 3/8 in.)

Dragonfly, Pear, Carnation, and Insect; Joris Hoefnagel, Flemish / Hungarian, 1542 - 1600, and Georg Bocskay, Hungarian, died 1575; Vienna, Austria

Lotus Evora S, 2012, Black, & gold
Lotus Evoras 2012 Black & gold

Greetings card in the shape of a Glengarry cap
Greetings card in the shape of a British Army Scottish Glengarry cap with lion and unicorn badge. Date: circa 1890s

Philosophy Consoling Boethius and Fortune Turning the Wheel; Coetivy Master (Henri de Vulcop?), French, active about 1450 - 1485; Paris, France, Europe; about 1460 - 1470; Tempera colors, gold leaf

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Captivating and radiant, gold has always held a mesmerizing allure. From the vibrant brushstrokes of Gypsy Splendour by Laura Knight to the opulent adornments of Anne Boleyn and her entourage in their golden attire, this precious metal has long been associated with splendor and royalty. In the realm of sports, gold symbolizes triumph and victory. Just like Eric Liddell's unforgettable Olympic 400m race finish in 1924, where his determination propelled him to claim the ultimate prize. And let us not forget the resplendent gold mask of Tutankhamun, housed within the Egyptian Museum in Cairo; a testament to ancient craftsmanship that continues to captivate visitors from around the world. Literature too finds its golden moments. In Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLaren, we witness tales woven with valor and honor - qualities as enduring as gold itself. Meanwhile, nature showcases its own golden wonders through creatures like Ornithoptera alexandrae, also known as Queen Alexandra's birdwing butterfly; an exquisite reminder of nature's artistry. Gold is not confined to art or nature alone but also plays a significant role in religious ceremonies worldwide. As Pope Francis presides over Easter Holy Mass at St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, his presence exudes reverence amidst a sea of devoted followers adorned with touches of shimmering gold. Music takes on a golden hue when legendary singer Rod Stewart graces stages across Tyne and Wear with his timeless performances at Gateshead International Stadium – an experience that glimmers eternally in fans' memories. Even architectural marvels embrace this captivating color palette: think of ice skaters gracefully gliding below Rockefeller Centre building on Fifth Avenue – their movements reflecting off icy surfaces while surrounded by glistening lights that evoke visions of pure enchantment.