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Vase
Twin-handled glazed earthenware vase, stamped on the base with the makers mark BF and the shape number 774, made by Burmantofts in England c.1883-1887. Date: 1883-87

Cream jug made from glazed hard-paste porcelain, decorated with a transfer-printed design of birds with cherry blossom and foliage on a turquoise ground, part of a tea service thought to date c.1880

Tea cup made from glazed hard-paste porcelain, decorated with a transfer-printed design of birds with cherry blossom and foliage on a turquoise ground, part of a tea service thought to date c.1880

Plate made from glazed hard-paste porcelain, decorated with a transfer-printed design of birds with cherry blossom and foliage on a turquoise ground, part of a tea service thought to date c.1880

Side plate made from glazed hard-paste porcelain, decorated with a transfer-printed design of birds with cherry blossom and foliage on a turquoise ground

Sugar bowl made from glazed hard-paste porcelain, decorated with a transfer-printed design of birds with cherry blossom and foliage on a turquoise ground

Tumbler
Barrel-shaped glass tumbler engraved with a border of meandering foliage and stylised flowers, made in England c.1780. Date: c.1780

Aerial view of Whitehaven beach, Whitsunday Island, Queensland, Australia. November 2012

Sycamore, Acer and Wood Sorrel Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Botanical Illustration of Sycamore, Acer and Wood Sorrel from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain, Published in 1846

Red Peony Victorian Botanical Illustration
Extremely Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Victorian Engraved Botanical Illustration of the Red Peony from The American Flora

Courtyard Doorway, Fes
Doorway on the courtyard of the Medersa Bou Inania, Fes, Morocco, North Africa

Patchwork of upland heather moorland and isolated Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) trees on grouse shooting estate, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, April 2016

Abstract of autumnal Silver birch (Betula pendula), Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, October

Yellow stripe clingfish (Diademichthys lineatus) living in association with the Fire Urchin (Astropyga radiata) Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Juvenile Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) Armenime cove, South Tenerife, Canary Island, Atlantic Ocean

Devil s-bit scabious (Succisa pratensis) and Peacock butterfly (Inachis io) Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK, September. Digital composite

Lesser spotted fritillary (Melitaea trivia) adult at rest on yellow flower, Bulgaria

Chestnut-headed Tesia (Tesia castaneocoronata) perched, Sichuan Province, China

Red-crowned Cranes (Grus japonensis) displaying and calling in snow, Hokkaido, Japan, February

African Blue tit (Cyanistes teneriffae) Morocco, February

Jaguar (Panthera onca) drinking from the rivers edge, Mato Grosso, Pantanal, Brazil. August

Masai Giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis tippelskirchi) group of three, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya

Female Denises pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus denise) on coral seafan (Annella mollis) Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Ceram Sea

Mountain peacock-pheasant (Polyplectron inopinatum) feather against black background

Portrait of male Scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) swimming in open water, to feed on plankton. Ras Katy, Sinai, Egypt. Gulf of Aqaba, Red Sea

Blue-and-yellow Macaw (Ara ararauna) feather against black background

Male King eider duck (Somateria spectabilis) on water, Batsfjord, Norway, March

Three Silver studded blue butterflies (Plebejus argus) covered in dew, Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium

Small pearl bordered fritillary butterfly (Boloria selene) resting on grass, backlit underwing, Marsland Mouth, North Devon, UK, June

Marbled white butterfly (Melanargia galathea) resting on reed, Devon, UK, July

Malayan tiger (Panthera tigris jacksoni), Malaysia. Captive. An Endangered species, only around 500 remain

Gannet (Morus bassanus) landing in colony, Bass Rock, Scotland, UK, July

Northern Chequered Skipper, (Carterocephalus silvicola), female on flower

Map Butterfly (Araschnia levana) feeding on anthemis, second generation, southern Finland, July

Painted lady butterfly (Cynthia / Vanessa cardui) feeding on Fleabane flower, UK, August

Bulldog puppy with chin on paws, against white background

Black-and-white tuxedo male kitten, Tuxie, 8 weeks, with black-and-white Dutch rabbit, against white background

Jaguar (Panthera onca) cub looking over its mothers back, captive, occurs in Southern and Central America

Three Marbled white butterflies (Melanargia galathea) resting on reeds, Devon, UK, July

Silver-studded blue butterfly (Plebejus argus) pair mating, resting on a Pyrimidal orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis) flower, Gwithian Towans, Cornwall, UK, July

Peringueys adder / Sidewinding adder (Bitis peringueyi), sidewinding, Namib Desert, Namibia, May

Burchells zebras (Equus quagga burchellii) standing side by side. Etosha NP, Namibia

Shadows of rafter on sand in abandoned house. Kolmanskop Ghost Town, an old diamond-mining town where shifting sand dunes have encroached abandoned houses, Namib Desert Namibia, October 2013

European lynx (Lynx lynx) climbing a tree, captive, Norway, February

Ringtailed Lemurs playing (Lemur catta) Nahampoana Reserve, South Madagascar, Africa

Candy stripe shrimp (Lebbeus grandimanus) on a yellow sponge. Browning Pass, Port Hardy, Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Canada. North East Pacific Ocean

Valdivia Ground Frog 1+Eupsophus vertebralis+2 Oncol Park, Chile, January

Vanzolinis Spiny-chest Frog 1+Alsodes vanzolinii+2 on Eucalyptus leaves, endemic to the Nahuelbuta mountain range, Chile, December. Critically Endangered species

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"Unveiling the Intricate Beauty: Exploring Patterns Across Time and Space" From the mesmerizing Roman seafood mosaic to the synchronized oars of Rowing Boat Eight, patterns have adorned our world since ancient times. In Strawberry Fields Memorial, Imagine Mosaic pays homage to John Lennon, while Central Park in Manhattan becomes a canvas for nature's patterned wonders. Witness the harmony of honey bees on a honeycomb, meticulously crafting their intricate homes. Ascend the breathtaking Spiral staircase at Queens House in Greenwich or marvel at the 19th Century Moroccan wall feature that tells tales of craftsmanship and tradition. Even fingerprints reveal their unique patterns, tracing back centuries to unravel mysteries from long ago. Delve into history with fossil ammonites under UV light, transporting us to Mahajanga Province in Madagascar during Upper Early Cretaceous times. Gaze upon ethereal winged heads of Ethiopian cherubs adorning ceilings or stand in awe beneath Millau Viaduct as it gracefully spans over Tarn River Valley in France. Let your imagination sail away on a Viking ship silhouette against a sunset backdrop brought to life through stunning 3D graphics. And as fireworks illuminate London's sky behind Big Ben during New Year celebrations, they create ephemeral patterns that symbolize hope and new beginnings. Patterns weave themselves into every corner of our existence – from art and architecture to nature's delicate tapestry. They remind us that beauty lies not only in grand designs but also within the smallest details waiting patiently for us to discover them.