Limestone Collection (page 17)

Head of a Buddha, Period of Division, 550-577. Creator: Unknown
Head of a Buddha, Period of Division, 550-577

Standing Bodhisattva, Northern Qi dynasty, 550-577. Creator: Unknown
Standing Bodhisattva, Northern Qi dynasty, 550-577

Head of the Bodhisattva Mahasthamaprapta (Dashizhi), Northern Qi dynasty, 550-577

Head of a Buddha, Northern Qi dynasty, 550-577. Creator: Unknown
Head of a Buddha, Northern Qi dynasty, 550-577

Fragment of Guanyin of Eleven Heads, Tang dynasty, 703. Creator: Unknown
Fragment of Guanyin of Eleven Heads, Tang dynasty, 703

Head of the disciple Ananda, Northern Qi dynasty, 550-577. Creator: Unknown
Head of the disciple Ananda, Northern Qi dynasty, 550-577

Standing figure (torso) of a bodhisattva (pusa), Tang dynasty, early 8th century

Buddhist stele, Northern Wei dynasty, dated 511. Creator: Unknown
Buddhist stele, Northern Wei dynasty, dated 511

Standing Bodhisattva, Early Sui dynasty, 581-600. Creator: Unknown
Standing Bodhisattva, Early Sui dynasty, 581-600

Sunrise on tufa formations, Mono Lake, California

Statue of a Ptolemaic Queen, perhaps Cleopatra VII, 200-30 BC (dolomitic limestone)
3432896 Statue of a Ptolemaic Queen, perhaps Cleopatra VII, 200-30 BC (dolomitic limestone) by Egyptian Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BC); 62.5x22x15 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Stalactites and stalagmites in a cave (colour litho)
3621012 Stalactites and stalagmites in a cave (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stalactites and stalagmites in a cave)

Cosmetic Spoon in the Shape of Swimming Woman Holding a Dish, c
3525823 Cosmetic Spoon in the Shape of Swimming Woman Holding a Dish, c. 1390-1352 BC (travertine and steatite) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); 22.5 long cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art

Lime Kilns, 19th century (w / c)
6199587 Lime Kilns, 19th century (w/c) by Clennell, Luke (1781-1840); 35.9x49.5 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; English, out of copyright

Vase with overlapping pattern and three bands of palm trees, c
5049819 Vase with overlapping pattern and three bands of palm trees, c. mid-late 3rd millennium BC (chlorite) by Early Bronze Age, (c.3300-2000 BC); height; 23.5 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art

Limestone lattice for a window (limestone)
1216279 Limestone lattice for a window (limestone) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); 7.6x8.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Bull Procession Cup, c. 3100-2900 BC (grey limestone)
499977 Bull Procession Cup, c.3100-2900 BC (grey limestone) by Sumerian; w:7.7 h:5.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info)

Temple Relief of a Deity, 360-246 BC (limestone)
499824 Temple Relief of a Deity, 360-246 BC (limestone) by Egyptian School; 47.3x41 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Egypt, Greco-Roman Period)

False Door of Nykara, 2408-2341 BC (limestone)
499604 False Door of Nykara, 2408-2341 BC (limestone) by Egyptian 5th Dynasty (c.2494-2345 BC); 168x111.5x6 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Wick Rocks, c. 1824 (oil on canvas)
450170 Wick Rocks, c.1824 (oil on canvas) by Barker, Thomas (1769-1847); 43.2x30.8 cm; The Holburne Museum, Bath, UK; eHolburne Museum; British, out of copyright

Relief depicting the Victory of King Shapur I over Philip the Arab and Emperor Valerian
476203 Relief depicting the Victory of King Shapur I over Philip the Arab and Emperor Valerian (limestone) by Persian, (3rd century); Naqsh-e Rustam

Lithographic limestone (chromolitho)
2782523 Lithographic limestone (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lithographic limestone. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Vintage 19th century photograph: Bridge of Sighs, Ponte dei Sospiri. The Bridge of Sighs is a bridge in Venice, Italy. The enclosed bridge is made of white limestone, has windows with stone bars

The commemorative stelae of Nahr el-Lebanon, near Beirut
Vintage 19th century photograph: The commemorative stelae of Nahr el-Kalb are a group of over 20 inscriptions and rock reliefs carved into the limestone rocks around the estuary of the Nahr al-Kalb

Faraglion, Capri, Italy
Vintage 19th century photograph: Faraglion, Capri, Italy. In Italian, faraglioni are stacks, a coastal and oceanic rock formation eroded by waves

The Bridge of Sighs, Venice, Italy. The enclosed bridge is made of white limestone, has windows with stone bars, passes over the Rio di Palazzo

Roman Bath at Bath (etching)
2652112 Roman Bath at Bath (etching) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; eLiss Fine Art; British, out of copyright

Vitrifications, and other Volcanic productions, Plate LII
1275130 Vitrifications, and other Volcanic productions, Plate LII, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

Limestone ostraca with humorous sketches in red and black ink
1216433 Limestone ostraca with humorous sketches in red and black ink (limestone painted with black & red ink) by Egyptian 19th Dynasty (c.1292-1187 BC); 9.3x8.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum

Fragment of a Capital with Scenes from Marys Infancy
491496 Fragment of a Capital with Scenes from Marys Infancy, workshop of The Cathedral of Monopoli, early 1100s (fine-grained limestone) by Italian School

Emperor Justinian I the Great 1, Empress Theodora, etc
Emperor Justinian I the Great 1, Byzantine imperial courtiers 2, Empress Theodora 3, and Basil II, the Bulgar Slayer 4. Immagini di Giustiniano Teodora

View of Tikal Temple 1, Late Classic Period 600-900 AD (photo)
JPC310221 View of Tikal Temple 1, Late Classic Period 600-900 AD (photo) by Mayan; Peten, Guatemala; out of copyright

View of Jumieges Abbey (photo)
NUL265483 View of Jumieges Abbey (photo) by French School, (11th century); Normandy, France; French, out of copyright

Extinct sea crocodile, Teleosaurus genus, Jurassic period. Illustration by Hugo Wolff-Maage from Wilhelm Bolsches Das Leben der Urwelt, Prehistoric Life, Georg Dollheimer, Leipzig, 1932

Extinct Plesiosaurs and Ichthyosaur
Reconstruction of extinct Plesiosaurus marine dinosaurs in the South German Sea, Jurassic era. in the background right, an Ichthyosaurus

View of the West facade, begun c. 1135 (photo)
PWI95787 View of the West facade, begun c.1135 (photo) by French School, (12th century); Basilique Saint-Denis, France; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

View of Loarre castle, built 11th-13th century (photo)
JFS249919 View of Loarre castle, built 11th-13th century (photo) by Spanish School; Loarre, Aragon, Spain; (add.info.: strategic frontier between Christian)

Ancient Egypt: statue of a seated scribe from the necropolis of Saqqara (Sakkara)
AIS5375611 Ancient Egypt: statue of a seated scribe from the necropolis of Saqqara (Sakkara), 5th dynasty, ancient empire (limestone) by Egyptian 5th Dynasty (c.2494-2345 BC); eIberfoto; Egyptian

View of the church, c. 1052-67 (b / w photo)
XIR239768 View of the church, c.1052-67 (b/w photo) by French School, (11th century); Notre-Dame, Jumieges Abbey, France; French, out of copyright

View of the church interior, c. 1052-67 (b / w photo)
XIR239765 View of the church interior, c.1052-67 (b/w photo) by French School, (11th century); Notre-Dame, Jumieges Abbey, France; French, out of copyright

Striding Goat, c. 3200-3000 BC (limestone & Egyptian blue inlay)
500019 Striding Goat, c.3200-3000 BC (limestone & Egyptian blue inlay) by Sumerian; h:2.40 w:1.40 d:3.30 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Norman O. Stone and Ella A

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"Limestone: A Journey Through Time and Beauty" Step into the world of limestone, a versatile rock that has left its mark on history, art, and nature. From ancient Egyptian masterpieces to breathtaking natural formations, this captivating stone has captivated humanity for centuries. In the realm of Egyptian art, limestone played a significant role in immortalizing iconic figures such as Nefertiti. The exquisite bust of this legendary queen showcases the delicate craftsmanship and attention to detail achieved through the combination and stucco. Similarly, a relief depicting Akhenaten, Nefertiti, and their three daughters transports us back to an era filled with grandeur and artistic brilliance. But limestone's influence extends far beyond Egypt's borders. Traveling back millions of years to the Jurassic period brings us face-to-face with Archaeopteryx - a fossil bird preserved in stunning detail within layers of limestone. This remarkable discovery provides invaluable insights into our planet's prehistoric past. Venturing further across continents reveals awe-inspiring landscapes shaped by limestone's geological wonders. Malham Cove stands tall as a 70-meter-high cliff in Yorkshire Dales National Park, showcasing nature's raw power and beauty. Croatia's Dubrovnik enchants visitors with its picturesque cityscape against the backdrop of endless ocean horizons. At sunrise along England's Jurassic Coast lies Durdle Door - an enchanting arch carved by relentless waves into majestic limestone cliffs. Meanwhile, halfway around the globe in Australia's Great Ocean Road awaits The Twelve Apostles; towering stacks formed over millennia by erosion from crashing waves. Closer to home in Derbyshire lies Stoney Middleton nestled within Middleton Dale – an idyllic village surrounded by rugged yet charming limestone landscapes that have inspired generations with their timeless allure. Even mythology finds solace amidst these rocky structures; Pergamon Altar depicts Athena valiantly battling Alcyoneus atop vast slabs of imposing white limestone.