Pierced Collection

Bruce Springsteen performing with The E Street Band at Villa Park, The Midlands, England, as part of his Tunnel of Love Express Tour

Saint Teresa (Anon)
SAINT TERESA OF AVILA depicted enraptured in contemplation of the sacred heart of Jesus : her own heart is bleeding due to being pierced by an arrow

An old Kikuyu lady picks coffee Taken in the 1960 s, this photograph depicts a traditional form of dress and ear ornaments among Kikuyu women, which has completely disappeared

Saint Sebastian, 1642. Artist: Guercino
Saint Sebastian, 1642. Guercino (1591-1666). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Thomas the Apostle 2
THOMAS DIDYMUS is famous for doubting the resurrection of Jesus; later he went as a missionary to Parthia and India, where he was pierced with lances near Madras

Blue and White Reticulated Teapot, Chinese, Kangxi period, 1662-1722 (porcelain)
PFR121318 Blue and White Reticulated Teapot, Chinese, Kangxi period, 1662-1722 (porcelain) by Chinese School, (17th-18th century); Private Collection; © Paul Freeman; © Paul Freeman.

Two carved and gilded frames decorated with 'S'-scrolls and acanthus leaves, Florentine
BON90978 Two carved and gilded frames decorated with 'S'-scrolls and acanthus leaves, Florentine, 17th century (gilded wood); 62.8x50.2x cm; Private Collection; Photo © Bonhams, London

St. Sebastian. Creator: Perugino
St. Sebastian, Unknown date

Northwest Coast, c.1927. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Northwest Coast, c.1927. Female portrait

Pair of Okimono in the Form of Chinese Lions on Pierced Balls, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Pair of Okimono in the Form of Chinese Lions on Pierced Balls, 19th century

Sheep's Head (image 2 of 2), 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Sheep's Head (image 2 of 2), 19th century

St Sebastian, 1470-1490. Creator: Francesco Bonsignori
St Sebastian, 1470-1490

St Sebastian Nursed by Irene and her Helpers, 1630-1638. Creator: Jacques Blanchard
St Sebastian Nursed by Irene and her Helpers, 1630-1638

St Sebastian, 1655-1665. Creator: Juan Carreno de Miranda
St Sebastian, 1655-1665

Saint Sebastian, c.1460. Creator: Master ES
Saint Sebastian, c.1460

Pierced Tin Lantern, 1935/1942. Creator: Francis Bruner
Pierced Tin Lantern, 1935/1942

Pierced Tin Lantern, c. 1941. Creator: Edward D. Williams
Pierced Tin Lantern, c. 1941

Wishram female type (front), 1910, c1915. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Wishram female type (front), 1910, c1915. Head-and-shoulders portrait of Tlakluit Indian woman, with bone in nose, facing front, Washington state

Hattie Bear Black, 1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Hattie Bear Black, 1905. Photograph shows half-length portrait of Hattie Bear Black with braids, wearing pearl necklace and traditional dress, seated, facing right

A Rajasthani Lady (gouache and w/c on marble plate)
DND221213 A Rajasthani Lady (gouache and w/c on marble plate) by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Young woman with a pronounced lip plate - Mozambique
A young Maconde (Makonde) woman with a pronounced lip plate - Portuguese East Africa (modern-day Mozambique) circa 1910s

Storm clouds gather - Dark clouds, pierced by the rays of a setting sun, help to make this dramatic picture of Hulls dockland, brought to a halt by the strike. Various

Phil Jones punk singer and girlfriend Mandy Todd 1982 pop group Afraid of Mice Nose rings linked by chain

Russian architectural ornament and wood carving, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Russian architectural ornament and wood carving, (1898). Fig 1: Phantastic church-cupolas at Jaroslaw, 17th and 18th century

Young girls with sticks in their noses and lips, Terrakekka to Aweil, Sudan, 1925 (1927). Artist: Thomas A Glover
Young girls with sticks in their noses and lips, Terrakekka to Aweil, Sudan, 1925 (1927). A print from Cape to Cairo, by Stella Court Treatt, George G Harrap & Company Ltd, 1927

Beat the Whites with the Red Wedge, 1920. Artist: Lazar Markovich Lissitzky
Beat the Whites with the Red Wedge, 1920

A Samburu warrior resplendent with long, braided, Ochred hair. The round ear ornaments of the warriors are fashioned from ivory

RMS Majestic, First Class cast iron bed single ends
RMS MAJESTIC: First-Class cast iron bed single ends with pierced geometric decoration

WW2 Valentines Card Interior, Queen Of Hearts
This image shows the inside of a WW2 Valentines greetings card. The small illustrations include hearts, some pierced by arrows and roses. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 Valentines Card Interior, King Of Hearts
This image shows the inside of a WW2 Valentines greetings card. The small illustrations include hearts, some pierced by arrows and some Royal Air Force targets. Date: circa 1940s

Indigenous people of Brazil and Paraguay, South America
Indigenous men and women of Brazil and Paraguay, South America, wearing lip and ear plugs (pelele). This is done when the child is young, the upper lip is pierced close to the nose

King Harold II dies at the Battle of Hastings
Saxon King Harold II, in front of the standard of England, is pierced by a falling arrow at the Battle of Hastings on 14th October 1066. Date: 14th October 1066

Woman and Suspended Man, 1939 (oil on canvas)
5897184 Woman and Suspended Man, 1939 (oil on canvas) by Haile, Samuel (1909-48); 79x53 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Surreal figure composition of a large)

Wishham Girl, 1910, photogravure by John Andrew & Son (photogravure)
STC225362 Wishham Girl, 1910, photogravure by John Andrew & Son (photogravure) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

The Divine Eros Defeats the Earthly Eros, c. 1602 (oil on canvas)
3900541 The Divine Eros Defeats the Earthly Eros, c.1602 (oil on canvas) by Baglione, Giovanni (1571-1644); Staatliche Museen, Berlin, Germany

Hindoo Fakir, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Hindoo Fakir; (Elephant shooting in the Dehra Dhoon), 1875. [Indian holy man with pierced cheeks, holding an item of religious significance]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

Warriors of the Esmereldas, 1599 (oil on canvas)
IND113582 Warriors of the Esmereldas, 1599 (oil on canvas) by Sanchez Galque, Adrian (fl. 16th century); Museo de America, Madrid, Spain; Index Fototeca

Saint Sebastian bound to a column, c. 1499 (engraving)
2560045 Saint Sebastian bound to a column, c.1499 (engraving) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 10.7x7.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

DDE-90037590
New Caledonia, Central Grande Terre Island, Bourail. La Roche Percee (pierced rock). Date: 14/10/2005

Victorian cottage, Waveland, Mississippi, 1936. Creator: Walker Evans
Victorian cottage. Waveland, Mississippi

Visez au coeur, belles dames!, engraving by H. Reidel, 1924 (pochoir print)
1123817 Visez au coeur, belles dames!, engraving by H. Reidel, 1924 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aim for the heart, ladies)

Ryusa, c. 1830-60 (ivory) (see also 441585)
PFR445184 Ryusa, c.1830-60 (ivory) (see also 441585) by Japanese School, (19th century); diam: 4.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: depicts fable of saru kani kassen ; ); © Paul Freeman

Openwork Jade Bi, Western Han dynasty (206 B. C. -A. D. 9). Creator: Unknown
Openwork Jade Bi, Western Han dynasty (206 B.C.-A.D. 9)

Openwork Hexagonal Ko-Kiyomizu Ware Bowl, 1731-52. Creator: Unknown
Openwork Hexagonal Ko-Kiyomizu Ware Bowl, 1731-52

Caster, c. 1735. Creator: Andrew Tyler
Caster, c. 1735

Basket and Stand, c. 1790. Creator: Unknown
Basket and Stand, c. 1790. Made in China for the American market

Counter Tray, South Staffordshire, c. 1790. Creator: Staffordshire Potteries
Counter Tray, South Staffordshire, c. 1790

Pierced Iron Lantern, c. 1936. Creator: Florian Rokita
Pierced Iron Lantern, c. 1936

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"Pierced: A Journey Through Time and Emotion" In the heart of The Midlands, England, a crowd gathers at Villa Park to witness an electrifying performance by Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band. As the music fills the air, it pierces through their souls, igniting a fire within. Amidst this powerful atmosphere, Saint Teresa's words resonate deeply - "I am pierced by love. " Her profound connection with spirituality echoes in every note played on that stage. The piercing melodies transport us further back in time to 1642 when Guercino painted his masterpiece depicting Saint Sebastian. His body pierced by arrows symbolizes strength amidst suffering, reminding us of the resilience we possess within ourselves. Traveling even further back in time, we encounter an old Kikuyu lady picking coffee in the 1960s. Her weathered hands tell stories of perseverance and hard work as she pierces through each coffee bean with precision and care. Thomas the Apostle appears before us twice - once as doubt lingers in his eyes while he touches Jesus' wounds; then again as he finds solace in embracing faith despite uncertainty. These moments remind us that sometimes our doubts can lead to profound revelations if we allow ourselves to be pierced by truth. On board RMS Majestic's First Class cast iron bed single ends lies a sense of nostalgia from a bygone era. Its sturdy frame stands as a testament to enduring craftsmanship that has stood the test of time - like memories etched into our hearts that cannot be easily forgotten or erased. During World War II, heartfelt valentine cards were exchanged between loved ones separated by war. Inside these delicate tokens of affection are messages written with ink that pierce straight into one's emotions – Queen Of Hearts for her beloved King Of Hearts – reminders of love amidst chaos and uncertainty. A gold memorial medal from Maria Robinson serves as a poignant reminder of tragedy aboard RMS Titanic.