EditorialGoblet with two hands clasped together and inscription, Goblet with faceted baluster stem in three sections. On the chalice two hands clenched together above two hearts surrounded by palm branches and appropriate four-line verse: LIFE FOREAR TWO / RELA...
EditorialLeptosomus discolor, Print, The cuckoo roller or courol (Leptosomus discolor) is the only bird in the family Leptosomidae, which was previously often placed in the order Coraciiformes but is now placed in its own order Leptosomiformes. Its nearest rela...
EditorialLeptosomus discolor, Print, The cuckoo roller or courol (Leptosomus discolor) is the only bird in the family Leptosomidae, which was previously often placed in the order Coraciiformes but is now placed in its own order Leptosomiformes. Its nearest rela...
EditorialLeptosomus discolor, Print, The cuckoo roller or courol (Leptosomus discolor) is the only bird in the family Leptosomidae, which was previously often placed in the order Coraciiformes but is now placed in its own order Leptosomiformes. Its nearest rela...
EditorialLeptosomus discolor, Print, The cuckoo roller or courol (Leptosomus discolor) is the only bird in the family Leptosomidae, which was previously often placed in the order Coraciiformes but is now placed in its own order Leptosomiformes. Its nearest rela...
EditorialFregilupus varia, Print, The hoopoe starling (Fregilupus varius), also known as the R?union starling or Bourbon crested starling, is a species of starling which lived on the Mascarene island of R?union, and became extinct in the 1850s. Its closest rela...
EditorialLeptosomus discolor, Print, The cuckoo roller or courol (Leptosomus discolor) is the only bird in the family Leptosomidae, which was previously often placed in the order Coraciiformes but is now placed in its own order Leptosomiformes. Its nearest rela...
EditorialLeptosomus discolor, Print, The cuckoo roller or courol (Leptosomus discolor) is the only bird in the family Leptosomidae, which was previously often placed in the order Coraciiformes but is now placed in its own order Leptosomiformes. Its nearest rela...
EditorialTaeniura humboldtii, Print, Taeniura is a genus of stingrays in the family Dasyatidae. The species Taeniurops grabata and T. meyeni were formerly placed in this genus. However, phylogenetic research has shown that these two species are not closely rela...
EditorialStone Oil Lamp, 9th?10th century, Probably from Iran, Nishapur, Steatite; carved, 2 x 3 in. (5.1 x 7.6 cm), Stone, The carving of utensils and other objects from soft stones is is an extremely ancient tradition in the Near East. Steatite and other rela...
EditorialTitle page. A description of the King's Royal Palace and Garde. London, 1699. Title page. Image taken from A description of the King's Royal Palace and Gardens at Loo. Together with a short account of Holland. In which there are some observations rela...
EditorialScenes from Genesis. The Golden Haggadah. Catalonia, early 14th century. Right: The binding of Isaac; Lot and his daughters; Jacob 's dream; Isaac blessing Jacob. Left: Joseph's dream; Crossing the river Jabbok; Joseph meeting his brothers; Joseph rela...
EditorialEvanion's Royal entertainment. A collection of pamphlets, handbills, and miscella. London, 1800 - 1895. A poster for an evening of illusion and entertainment. Image taken from A collection of pamphlets, handbills, and miscellaneous printed matter rela...
EditorialStone Oil Lamp, 9th?10th century, Probably from Iran, Nishapur, Steatite; carved, 2 x 3 in. (5.1 x 7.6 cm), Stone, The carving of utensils and other objects from soft stones is is an extremely ancient tradition in the Near East. Steatite and other rela...
EditorialMetal Bottle with Faceted Design, 10th?11th century, Excavated in Iran, Nishapur, Brass; cast, chased, engraved, H. 5 7/8 in. (15 cm), Metal, A well-known shape in both metal and glass. The interlacing bands at the base and below the lip suggest a rela...