Inscribed Collection (page 9)

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

Cigarette case, 1917 (metal)
1220266 Cigarette case, 1917 (metal) by English School, (20th century); The Royal Mint Museum, Llantrisant, UK; (add.info)

Hand-warmer in the form of a book, 1672 (earthenware, tin-glazed, delftware)
1217789 Hand-warmer in the form of a book, 1672 (earthenware, tin-glazed, delftware) by English School, (17th century); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Circular gold hoop ring with beaded edge and inscription (gold)
1216430 Circular gold hoop ring with beaded edge and inscription (gold) by English School, (15th century); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Detail of the Wall of Aspelta, c. 680 BC (sandstone)
1216414 Detail of the Wall of Aspelta, c.680 BC (sandstone) by Egyptian 25th Dynasty (780-656 BC); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Detail of the Wall of Aspelta, c. 680 BC (sandstone)
1216413 Detail of the Wall of Aspelta, c.680 BC (sandstone) by Egyptian 25th Dynasty (780-656 BC); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Stela of Imeny (limestone)
1216380 Stela of Imeny (limestone) by Egyptian, New Kingdom (c.1567-1085 BC); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Abydos ); eAshmolean Museum; Egyptian, out of copyright

Egyptian Antiquities in the British Museum, recently placed (engraving)
1596413 Egyptian Antiquities in the British Museum, recently placed (engraving) by Cox, Edward Morant (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Egyptian Antiquities in the British Museum)

Marble gravestone depicting an amphora in relief and bearing the names of Demochares
1076472 Marble gravestone depicting an amphora in relief and bearing the names of Demochares and Hegelochus, from Greece, 399-300 BC (marble) by Greek

Snuffbox, 1779 (micromosaic & porphyry) (see also 3250694)
3250695 Snuffbox, 1779 (micromosaic & porphyry) (see also 3250694) by Raffaelli, Giacomo (1753-1836); diam: 6.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Of circular form with ribbed sides)

Portrait of Lord Chesterfield, Bust Length, Wearing the Order of the Garter
659275 Portrait of Lord Chesterfield, Bust Length, Wearing the Order of the Garter, Holding a Book, in a Painted Oval, 1769 (oil on canvas) by Gainsborough

Woman Combing Her Hair - La Coiffure, Plate VII from Elles
659464 Woman Combing Her Hair - La Coiffure, Plate VII from Elles; Femme Qui Se Peigne - La Coiffure, Plate VII from Elles, 1896 (lithograph printed in colours on wove paper) by Toulouse-Lautrec

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)

Detail of the John Jay Freedom Box, 1784 (gold)
CH416533 Detail of the John Jay Freedom Box, 1784 (gold) by American School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The John Jay Freedom Box, 1784 (gold)
CH416531 The John Jay Freedom Box, 1784 (gold) by American School, (18th century); 1.9x8.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Stele of Ushumgal, 2900-2700BC (gypsum alabaster)
3525810 Stele of Ushumgal, 2900-2700BC (gypsum alabaster) by Sumerian; 22.4 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Mesopotamia)

George I Coronation Plaque, 1714 (silver)
2959922 George I Coronation Plaque, 1714 (silver) by English School, (18th century); Timothy Millett Collection; (add.info.: George I (28 May 1660 - 11 June 1727)

The obelisk (engraving)
3626439 The obelisk (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The obelisk. The Black Obelisk of Shalmaneser III, now in the British Museum)

Portrait of a Youth, verso, 1844 (pen & ink on paper) (see also 3506807)
3506799 Portrait of a Youth, verso, 1844 (pen & ink on paper) (see also 3506807) by Dempsey, John Church (c.1803-77); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Lid of sarcophagus of Ptah-hotep, 2575 - 2040 BC (black basalt)
3505870 Lid of sarcophagus of Ptah-hotep, 2575 - 2040 BC (black basalt) by Egyptian 5th Dynasty (c.2494-2345 BC); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Detail of floor decoration (mosaic)
3469994 Detail of floor decoration (mosaic) by Italian school (6th century); Basilica di Sant Eufemia, Grado, Italy; eMark Edward Smith; Italian, out of copyright

Stephanie Felicite Ducrest de Saint-Aubin, Comtesse de Genlis
3725754 Stephanie FeliciteDucrest de Saint-Aubin, Comtesse de Genlis (w/c on ivory in silver-gilt & gilt-metal frame with enamel pellets) by Violet

Christening Cup for Horatia Nelson (silver)
3244785 Christening Cup for Horatia Nelson (silver) by English School, (19th century); National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK; (add.info.: Horatia Nelson)

Directors Pass for the Ballymena, Ballymoney, Coleraine
2959970 Directors Pass for the Ballymena, Ballymoney, Coleraine and Portrush Junction Railway, Ireland, 1855 (bronze) by Irish School, (19th century); Timothy Millett Collection; Irish

Neptunean Society, Silver members badge, 1788 (silver)
2959902 Neptunean Society, Silver members badge, 1788 (silver) by English School, (18th century); Timothy Millett Collection; English, out of copyright

Statue of the ram of Amun, c. 680 BC (granite)
1216400 Statue of the ram of Amun, c.680 BC (granite) by Egyptian, Late Period (715-332 BC); 95x55x156 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Sword (copper alloy)
1216387 Sword (copper alloy) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); 59.5x4.9 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Bronze sword)

Tablet (baked clay)
1216346 Tablet (baked clay) by Minoan; 10.7x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Greece Page-shaped Linear B tablet; incomplete tablet inscribed with fourteen rows of)

Panel showing Roman numerals (possibly inscribed with a race knife)
701107 Panel showing Roman numerals (possibly inscribed with a race knife), unknown symbols and outlines of a chisel, frame or bow saw, axes and an auger (oak) (verso of 701106) by Tijzer, E

Plaque from a book, The Canon of Yao, Qing dynasty
FSG348844 Plaque from a book, The Canon of Yao, Qing dynasty, 18th-early 19th century (jade, gold pigment) by Chinese School; 0.3 x 9 x 9 cm; Arthur M

As Coin of Germanicus (bronze)
614842 As Coin of Germanicus (bronze) by Roman, (1st century AD); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Siena, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Germanicus Julius Caesar (15 BC-19 AD)

Inscribed stele (marble)
614981 Inscribed stele (marble) by Roman; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Florence, Italy; Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; out of copyright

Figurine (clay)
BLP449472 Figurine (clay) by Egyptian 12th Dynasty (1991-1786 BC); Private Collection; (add.info.: the inscription, in Heratic script, lists Egypts enemies, amongst them Jerusalem; the figurine)

The death of Lieutenant C. M. Luckraft, 1882 (pearl shell)
MGS373704 The death of Lieutenant C. M. Luckraft, 1882 (pearl shell) by English School, (19th century); diam: 23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Inscribed In memory of C. M)

Coins from the Timurid Period, 1370-1505 (metal)
TPG182355 Coins from the Timurid Period, 1370-1505 (metal) by Islamic School; Private Collection; out of copyright

Decorated lift-top chest made for Jacob Ober, Rapho Township, Lancaster County
CH426380 Decorated lift-top chest made for Jacob Ober, Rapho Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA, 1794 (wood) by Flory, John (1754-after 1824) (attr)

Stela 1, Terminal Classic period (830-930 AD) (stone)
JPC352285 Stela 1, Terminal Classic period (830-930 AD) (stone) by Mayan; Seibal, Peten, Guatemala; (add.info.: Inscriptions bear the name Knife-Wing; ); out of copyright

Love is Strong as Death, 1894 (w / c & gold paint on paper)
PNH367457 Love is Strong as Death, 1894 (w/c & gold paint on paper) by Penstone, John Jewell (fl.1835-95); 23x15 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A 19th century Persian calligraphic inscription in the shape of a falcon
1766415 A 19th century Persian calligraphic inscription in the shape of a falcon by Persian School, (19th century); 23.5x13 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A pair of carved Armenian walnut doors, depicting Christ with six Apostles and Saints
1196806 A pair of carved Armenian walnut doors, depicting Christ with six Apostles and Saints, 1312 (walnut wood) by Armenian School

Red Plum Blossoms, 1905 (hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper)
1764876 Red Plum Blossoms, 1905 (hanging scroll, ink and colour on paper) by Wu, Changshuo (1844-1927); 132 x 48 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Red Plum Blossoms. Wu Changshuo (1844-1927)

A French sculpted limestone bust of Homer, after the antique (limestone)
1764809 A French sculpted limestone bust of Homer, after the antique (limestone) by French School, (19th century); 58 high cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Cuneiform tablet case impressed with four cylinder seals, c. 20th-19th century BC (clay)
5049861 Cuneiform tablet case impressed with four cylinder seals, c.20th-19th century BC (clay) by Assyrian School; 5.6x4.6x2.5 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Cuneiform tablet: private letter, c. 20th-19th century BC (clay)
5049858 Cuneiform tablet: private letter, c.20th-19th century BC (clay) by Assyrian School; 6.8x5.4x2.3 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Openwork Ring, about 1st century AD (gold)
2969152 Openwork Ring, about 1st century AD (gold) by Greco-Roman; 1x1.5x1.5 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: Greco-Roman, said to be found in Egypt); Gift of Henry H

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"Unveiling the Ancient: Inscribed Artifacts that Speak Volumes" Journey back in time as you gaze upon an exquisite Egyptian relief, inscribed with the grandeur of Akhenaten and Nefertiti's reign. Delve into history with a powerful Anti-Mau Mau poster, featuring a thought-provoking caricature of a rebel fighting for independence in 1950s Kenya. Hear the echoes of tragedy through an original Titanic whistle and Turkish Bath ticket, inscribed with memories from one of history's most infamous disasters. Immerse yourself in the world of psychoanalysis as you explore a sepia-toned photograph signed by none other than Sigmund Freud himself, capturing his enigmatic presence circa 1921. Unlock the secrets of ancient civilizations through an akkadian-cuneiform-inscribed cylinder once held by Cyrus the Great, offering glimpses into forgotten empires. Witness Colonel James Skinner's commanding presence at a Regimental Durbar through an inscribed portrait that captures his leadership during British India's tumultuous times. Uncover tales from distant lands as you encounter Lord Kitchener of Khartoum - known as "The Avenger" - immortalized on an intricately inscribed artifact alongside General Gordon. Marvel at William Mayo's meticulously crafted cartouche adorning his Map of Barbados from 1722; discover how this inscription preserved historical geography for generations to come. Stand atop Knockmany Cairn in Co Tyrone and feel connected to ancient rituals etched within its stones; let their inscriptions transport you to another era altogether. Pay tribute to fallen heroes through a heartfelt Memorial Notice honoring Julian Gould from D Company; let these words remind us all of sacrifice and valor beyond measure.