EditorialCocoon Flask, 206 BC - AD 9. China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9). Earthenware; diameter of mouth: 9.3 cm (3 11/16 in.); overall: 26.4 x 34.8 cm (10 3/8 x 13 11/16 in.).
EditorialThe silkworm of Bengal, as caterpillar, cocoon and moth, with ‘figs.1-4’ inscribed against the various stages. Inscribed in ink: ‘Phalarna Paphia Rox: Bombyx Myletta Fabricius. Tusseh Silk Worm of Bengal, see Trans. Linn. Soc. Vol. 7th. About Cal...
EditorialThe silkworm of Bengal, as caterpillar, cocoon and moth, with ‘figs.1-4’ inscribed against the various stages. Inscribed in ink: ‘Phalarna Paphia Rox: Bombyx Myletta Fabricius. Tusseh Silk Worm of Bengal, see Trans. Linn. Soc. Vol. 7th. About Cal...
EditorialThe Cocoon illusion presented by Buatier De Kolta at the Egyptian Hall, 1887. England's home of mystery. Lessee and manager Mr. J. N. Maskelyne. Le Cocon. By Buatier de Kolta. Maskelyne & Cooke's entertainment. The poster contains a description of th...
EditorialA Zulu withdoctor ready for dancing. Round her her ankles are cocoon-like seed-pods. The Essential Kafir ... With one hundred full-page illustrations by the author. London : Adam & Charles Black, 1904. Source: 10096.h.20 plate 33.
EditorialVarious insects. Cocoon, pupa, caterpillar and butterfly. . Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium, of te verandering der Surinaamsche insecten, waar in de Surinaamsche Rupen en worm en met alle des zelfs veranderingen na het leven afgebeeld en beschr...
EditorialCocoon-Shaped Vessel, Western Han dynasty (206 B.C.?A.D. 9), 2nd?early 1st century B.C., China, Earthenware with incised decoration and burnishing, H. 10 3/4 in. (27.3 cm); W. 11 1/2 in. (29.3 cm), Ceramics, Vessels in the whimsical cocoon shape were m...
EditorialSquare with Holy Warriors Spearing a Serpent, 7th?8th century, Attributed to probably Egypt or Syria, Silk, 5 in. high 5.12 in. wide (12.5 cm high 13 cm wide), Textiles-Woven, Silk, one of the most luxurious fibers used to create textiles, is made from...
EditorialCocoon-Shaped Jar, Han dynasty (206 B.C.?A.D. 220), China, Grey earthenware with painted decoration, H. 10 in. (25.4 cm); W. 11 9/16 in. (29.4 cm), Ceramics.
EditorialMetamorphosis of a silkworm, from young caterpillar, shedding skin, spinning silk cocoon, chrysalis stage, and emergence as moth. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch fur Kinder" (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1792. Fried...
EditorialTHE BRAZILIAN SILK WORM EXHIBIT, PHILADELPHIA EXHIBITION, 1.?(a) The Moth laying Eggs ; (b) Silk-worm one day old ; (c) Silk-worm three days old ; (d) Silk-worm seven days old. 2 ?Silk-worm Spinning a Cocoon. 3.?Cocoons. 4.?Chrysalis. 5.?Moths emerging...