Perforation Collection

An engraving depicting a teapot divided by a sliding perforated screen. Tea leaves were placed in the rear compartment
5311539 An engraving depicting a teapot divided by a sliding perforated screen. Tea leaves were placed in the rear compartment, and after infusion, the liquid was poured in the usual way

Endless Events 7
Petr Strnad

Message for You 2
Petr Strnad

Message For You 3
Petr Strnad

Random Position 14
Petr Strnad

Not So Far From Here 12
Petr Strnad

Not So Far From Here 13
Petr Strnad

Not So Far From Here 14
Petr Strnad

Endless Flow 11
Petr Strnad

Random Position 13
Petr Strnad

Spacemessage 3
Petr Strnad

Destination 2
Petr Strnad

Perforation
Thoth Adan

Artistic perforations
Greetje van Son

Egyptian skulls
Egypt. Skulls. Initial Late Period. One of them is dated after 664 BC. 26th dynasty or Saite Period (672-525 BC). From cemetery near Tura. The other has uncertain date and unknown origin

Tin-glazed vase with lustre decoration, Hispano-Moresque, Valencia
BAL72660 Tin-glazed vase with lustre decoration, Hispano-Moresque, Valencia, 3rd quarter of 15th century (earthenware) by Spanish School, (15th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Mining. Drilling with a jackhammer. Diorama. Deutsches Muse
History. Mining. Drilling with a jackhammer. Diorama. Deutsches Museum (Museum of Science and Technology). Munich. Germany

Diorama. Extraction of salt. Wieliczka Salt Mine, Poland
Mining history. Diorama. Extraction of salt. Wieliczka Salt Mine, Poland. In use since the 18th century. Deutches Museum. Munich. Germany

Mining. Surveying by the mines compass. Diorama. Deutsches Museum. Munich. Germany

Coal mine. Extraction of coal and transportation of minecard
History. Mining. coal mine. Extraction of coal and transportation by minecart. 19th century. Diorama. Deutsches Museum (Museum of Science and Technology). Munich. Germany

Room work in a potash mine. 1925
History. Mining. Room work in a potash mine. 1925. Deutches Museum. Munich. Germany

Trepanned skull of a man. 3500-3400 BC. Denmark
Trepanned skull of a man. 21-35 years old. 3500-3400 BC. From Dojringe Mose, Zealand. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhagen. Denmark

Trepanned skull. Neolithic Period. Denmark
Trepanned skull. From a grave in Naes, Falster. Neolithic. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhagen. Denmark

Perforation machine on tunnel engraving 1881
Le Monde Physique par Amedee Guillemin - Paris / Librairie Hachette et Cie 1881

The Burning Well Near the Featherstone Station in the Vicinity of Pontefract
THE BURNING WELL NEAR THE FEATHERSTONE STATION IN THE VICINITY OF PONTEFRACT. In boring for coal, the sinkers penetrated a bed of shale at a depth of about 120 feet

Torn postage stamp, SEM
Torn postage stamp. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a torn perforation from the edge of a postage stamp. Magnification: x26 at 6x7cm size

Perforated metal sheet F008 / 2084
Perforated metal sheet

Paranthropus robustus cranium with perforations
Cast of cranial bones of Paranthropus robustus with two perforations probably made by a leopard. Original skull from Swartkrans, Transvaal, S. Africa

United States (1870). Oil Creek Valley. Perforation of oil wells. Etching

Perforated eardrum, artwork
Perforated eardrum. Artwork of a perforated (torn) eardrum (right), or tympanic membrane, and a normal eardrum (left), as seen from the outer ear

Tea bag fibres, SEM
Tea bag fibres. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the fibres in tea bag paper. This paper is made with a blend of wood and vegetable fibres

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"Unveiling the Art of Perforation: From Egyptian Skulls to Salt Mines" Discover the captivating world of perforation, where art and history intertwine in unexpected ways. Journey back in time as we explore various instances where this technique has left its mark on our collective consciousness. Step into ancient Egypt, where skulls bear witness to the intricate practice of trepanning. These perforations served both medical and spiritual purposes, revealing a civilization's quest for understanding life's mysteries. Fast forward to artistic realms, where delicate perforations adorn masterpieces like tin-glazed vases from Hispano-Moresque Valencia. The interplay between light and shadow through these intricate patterns mesmerizes viewers even today. Venture underground to Wieliczka Salt Mine in Poland, an architectural marvel with its diorama showcasing the extraction process. Witness how artistic perforations merge with industrial functionality as miners drill through layers of earth to extract precious salt crystals. Travel further beneath the surface as we delve into mining's rich history. Experience the deafening sound of jackhammers drilling deep into rock formations or surveyors using compasses within dimly lit dioramas that bring coal mines vividly to life. Marvel at historical milestones such as the opening of Simplon Tunnel, immortalized in a vibrant lithograph depicting an attack on a last-perforated diaphragm. This engineering feat revolutionized transportation across Europe while highlighting the significance of precise perforation techniques. Immerse yourself in 1925 potash mine room work, witnessing laborers extracting valuable resources amidst challenging conditions. Their perseverance showcases how human ingenuity can overcome obstacles even within subterranean environments. Finally, gaze upon trepanned skulls from Denmark dating back thousands of years—evidence that humans have long explored cranial perforation for medicinal purposes or perhaps ritualistic practices during Neolithic times. Perforation transcends time and culture; it is an art form that has shaped our understanding of history, medicine, and industry.