Gold Collection (page 15)

Sand dunes in desert near Huacachina oasis, Ica Region, Peru

Buddha statues in Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha), Bangkok, Thailand

A miner washes gold at Makala gold mine camp near the town of Mongbwalu in Ituri province, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, April 7, 2018. Picture taken April 7, 2018. REUTERS/Goran Tomasevic

Gold mask of Tutankhamun, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt

Ka Statue of Tutankhamun, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt

Shop window with jewellers and gold bracelets, Grand Bazaar, Istanbul, Turkey

India, Punjab, Amritsar, sikh pilgrims, one carrying a barcha spear at the Golden Temple - the holiest shrine of Sikhism

Gold and tile work of the royal palace door in Fes. Morocco

Winter Chalet at Night, Emerald Lake, British Columbia, Canada

Chalet in Winter, Emerald Lake, British Columbia, Canada

Europe, England, London, Richmond, Richmond Theatre

Cabin in Winter, Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada

Monk Jetty at Sunset, Coniston Water, Lake District National Park, Cumbria, England

Brocade patterns in gold upon dark grounds (colour litho)
8632922 Brocade patterns in gold upon dark grounds (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brocade patterns in gold upon dark grounds)

The British Empire, 1920s: The Union ofs Africa (colour litho)
8657401 The British Empire, 1920s: The Union ofs Africa (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Union ofs Africa)

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German Manufacture Gold Cup 15th Century
AIS5367250 German Manufacture Gold Cup 15th Century; Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: London Victoria and Albert Museum); © Iberfoto.

Medal commemorating the introduction of the first steamships in the Pacific; reverse, 1850 (gold)
7295372 Medal commemorating the introduction of the first steamships in the Pacific; reverse, 1850 (gold); 49 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

18th Century Mughal Powder bowl
5304644 18th Century Mughal Powder bowl.; (add.info.: 18th century, Mughal Powder bowl from Kashmir, India.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Box made during the Konbaung period
5304601 Box made during the Konbaung period.; (add.info.: 1800 -1855, Konbaung period, Box made from gold, diamonds, emeralds and rubies)

Engraving depicting a young lady gilding buttons
5308936 Engraving depicting a young lady gilding buttons; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a young lady gilding buttons. Buttons were brushed with a solution of nitrate of mercury)

Pioneers of Italian aviation: The gold medal donated by the 'Gazzetta dello Sport' for national subscription to
5313823 Pioneers of Italian aviation: The gold medal donated by the 'Gazzetta dello Sport' for national subscription to the official aviators participating in the Libyan war (1911-1912)

PHILIP V of Spain (1683-1746), 1703 (metal)
AIS5332233 PHILIP V of Spain (1683-1746), 1703 (metal); Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain ; (add.info.: Barcelona. National Art Museum of Catalonia); Photo © Rotger/AIC.

Celebrating the three kings or wise men (engraving)
UIG5414650 Celebrating the three kings or wise men (engraving).

Gold medallion (recto) with the effigy of Augustus, 1st century (gold)
BEN5468206 Gold medallion (recto) with the effigy of Augustus, 1st century (gold); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania, Italy; (add.info.: Roman antiquity)

Model of the cargo ship 'Nonsuch' (1906), c.1906 (wood, cotton, copper, gold and paint)
MMM5467379 Model of the cargo ship 'Nonsuch' (1906), c.1906 (wood, cotton, copper, gold and paint); National Maritime Museum, London

Cauchoise
5855666 Cauchoise; (add.info.: Woman of Caux in tall bonnet with long lace tails fixed with a large pin. Almost all the women of Caux wear hairpiece chignon)

Pocket watch, in polychrome enamel and gold, c.1810 (polychrome enamel and gold)
MMM5470491 Pocket watch, in polychrome enamel and gold, c.1810 (polychrome enamel and gold); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Pocket watch, in polychrome enamel and gold)

An advertisement for the Goldsmiths & Silversmith Company, 19th century
5311530 An advertisement for the Goldsmiths & Silversmith Company, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1895); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Order of the Lion and the Sun
5304569 Order of the Lion and the Sun.; (add.info.: Order of the Lion and the Sun. Iran, Tehran Dated 1826-27. Fath Ali Shah created this order in 1810)

Order of the Lion and the Sun, 1826-27 (enamel)
5304565 Order of the Lion and the Sun, 1826-27 (enamel); (add.info.: Order of the Lion and the Sun. Iran, Tehran Dated 1826-27)

The Monomakh's Cap
5304564 The Monomakh's Cap.; (add.info.: Monomakh's Cap (also called the Shapka Zolotaya), is relic of the Russian Grand Princes and Tsars

Gold of pleasure, Camelina sativa
5855960 Gold of pleasure, Camelina sativa; (add.info.: Gold of pleasure, Camelina sativa. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora)

Costume of Coutances
5855683 Costume of Coutances; (add.info.: Woman in the costume of Coutances. Here is a really large bavolet bonnet, with the most luxurious decoration)

Decorative botanical print with hibiscus, rose, Japanese quince and berries
5855555 Decorative botanical print with hibiscus, rose, Japanese quince and berries; (add.info.: Ornamental shrubs for open ground, including white and crimson hibiscus, pink rose)

A selection of Victorian diamond, gold and enamel jewellery (diamond, gold, enamel)
1766481 A selection of Victorian diamond, gold and enamel jewellery (diamond, gold, enamel); Private Collection; (add.info.: A selection of Victorian diamond)

A selection of Renaissance jewellery including a gold chain, an oval amethyst cameo and two reliquary pendants, c
1766467 A selection of Renaissance jewellery including a gold chain, an oval amethyst cameo and two reliquary pendants, c

Jug and tumbler by Richardson, late 19th century
BAL3463 Jug and tumbler by Richardson, late 19th century; Stourbridge Glass Museum, Dudley, West Midlands, UK.

Princess and attendant in trompe l'oeil window, c.1765 (opaque w/c and gold on paper)
XOS5874007 Princess and attendant in trompe l'oeil window, c.1765 (opaque w/c and gold on paper) by Khan, Aqil (active mid-1700s); 12.5x7.8 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

The Dream of Paris, 1536 (oil on panel)
5859904 The Dream of Paris, 1536 (oil on panel) by Gerung or Gerou, Matthias (c.1500-68/70); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Matthias Gerung).

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630795 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Diaper patterns in gold on rich coloured grounds, suitable for the lower portions of walls (colour litho)
8632925 Diaper patterns in gold on rich coloured grounds, suitable for the lower portions of walls (colour litho) by English School

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630794 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chinese gold mining in California (engraving)
8644027 Chinese gold mining in California (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese gold mining in California)

Miners around their camp-fire (engraving)
8644008 Miners around their camp-fire (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miners around their camp-fire)

Hydraulic mining (engraving)
8644007 Hydraulic mining (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hydraulic mining)

Mineral Products, Gold, Silver, Lead, Mercury, Diamonds and Other Precious Stones (colour litho)
8650829 Mineral Products, Gold, Silver, Lead, Mercury, Diamonds and Other Precious Stones (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mineral Products, Gold)

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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.