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Ancient City Collection (page 4)

Background imageAncient City Collection: Limestone stela with a dedication to Baal, from Carthage, north Africa, 2nd-1st century BC

Limestone stela with a dedication to Baal, from Carthage, north Africa, 2nd-1st century BC
Limestone stela with a dedication to Baal, from Carthage, north Africa (modern Tunisia), 2nd-1st century BC. This stela comes from a religious precinct known as the tophet at Carthage

Background imageAncient City Collection: Illustration of Sudama approaching the golden city of Khrishna

Illustration of Sudama approaching the golden city of Khrishna, from the Bhagavata Purana. Originally from Garwhal in the Punjab Hills, from the V&As collection

Background imageAncient City Collection: Detail of the Standard of Ur, showing a Sumerian War-Chariot, southern Iraq, about 2600-2400 BC

Detail of the Standard of Ur, showing a Sumerian War-Chariot, southern Iraq, about 2600-2400 BC
Detail of the Standard of Ur, showing a Sumerian War-Chariot, from a Royal tomb at Ur, southern Iraq, about 2600-2400 BC. The main panels are known as War and Peace

Background imageAncient City Collection: Jewellery from the Royal Cemetery at Ur, Sumeria, Ancient Iraq, Early Dynastic III, about 2600 BC

Jewellery from the Royal Cemetery at Ur, Sumeria, Ancient Iraq, Early Dynastic III, about 2600 BC. Showing hair ornaments, earrings and necklaces

Background imageAncient City Collection: The Capture of Acre, c1191, (15th century). Artist: Vincent of Beauvais

The Capture of Acre, c1191, (15th century). Artist: Vincent of Beauvais
The Capture of Acre, c1191, (15th century). Illuminated text page showing the Capture of Acre, (now part of Israel) during the 1st Crusade (c1191)

Background imageAncient City Collection: Stela of Menalaus and Helen (of Troy), Archaic Greek, c8th century BC-c5th century BC

Stela of Menalaus and Helen (of Troy), Archaic Greek, c8th century BC-c5th century BC. In Greek mythology, Menelaus was a legendary king of Mycenaean Sparta, the husband of Helen

Background imageAncient City Collection: Roman mosaic showing the toilette of Venus, 3rd century

Roman mosaic showing the toilette of Venus, 3rd century
Roman mosaic showing the toilette of Venus with cupids. From Thuburbo Maius, Tunisia. Now in the Bardo Museums collection in Tunis, 3rd century

Background imageAncient City Collection: Roman wall-painting of a dinner party

Roman wall-painting of a dinner party from Pompeii, now in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples

Background imageAncient City Collection: Recent discoveries in the buried city of Pompeii: statuette of Narcissus, 1864. Creator: Unknown

Recent discoveries in the buried city of Pompeii: statuette of Narcissus, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Recent discoveries in the buried city of Pompeii: statuette of Narcissus, 1864. Engraving from a photograph...placed at our disposal by the Rev

Background imageAncient City Collection: Recent discoveries in the buried city of Pompeii: statuette of Silenus, 1864. Creator: Unknown

Recent discoveries in the buried city of Pompeii: statuette of Silenus, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Recent discoveries in the buried city of Pompeii: statuette of Silenus, 1864. Engraving from a photograph...placed at our disposal by the Rev

Background imageAncient City Collection: Ulysses von Ithacia, Act II, Scene 9; Holberg Gallery, 1761-1828

Ulysses von Ithacia, Act II, Scene 9; Holberg Gallery, 1761-1828. Creator: Christian August Lorentzen
Ulysses von Ithacia, Act II, Scene 9; Holberg Gallery. Scenes from Ludvig Holberg's comedies, 1761-1828

Background imageAncient City Collection: Dido holding a dagger in her right hand, left arm outstreched, ca. 1510

Dido holding a dagger in her right hand, left arm outstreched, ca. 1510. Creator: Marcantonio Raimondi
Dido holding a dagger in her right hand, left arm outstreched, ca. 1510

Background imageAncient City Collection: Achilles and Priam, in conversation outside of Troy, ca. 1644-66. Creator: Lucas Vorsterman II

Achilles and Priam, in conversation outside of Troy, ca. 1644-66. Creator: Lucas Vorsterman II
Achilles and Priam, in conversation outside of Troy, ca. 1644-66

Background imageAncient City Collection: Plate 16: Battle of Achilles against the Trojans; from Guillielmus Becanuss Serenissimi... 1636

Plate 16: Battle of Achilles against the Trojans; from Guillielmus Becanuss Serenissimi... 1636
Plate 16: Battle of Achilles against the Trojans; from Guillielmus Becanuss Serenissimi Principis Ferdinandi, Hispaniarum Infantis... 1636

Background imageAncient City Collection: Marius, 1780-1817. Creator: Johann Heinrich Lips

Marius, 1780-1817. Creator: Johann Heinrich Lips
Marius, 1780-1817

Background imageAncient City Collection: Jar, Abbasid Caliphate (750-1258), 9th century. Creator: Unknown

Jar, Abbasid Caliphate (750-1258), 9th century. Creator: Unknown
Jar, Abbasid Caliphate (750-1258), 9th century

Background imageAncient City Collection: Fragment of a Bowl, 14th-15th century. Creator: Unknown

Fragment of a Bowl, 14th-15th century. Creator: Unknown
Fragment of a Bowl, 14th-15th century

Background imageAncient City Collection: Coin Depicting a Horse and Palm Tree, 3rd century BCE. Creator: Unknown

Coin Depicting a Horse and Palm Tree, 3rd century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting a Horse and Palm Tree, 3rd century BCE

Background imageAncient City Collection: Pompeii Relics, Italy. Creator: Viet Chu

Pompeii Relics, Italy. Creator: Viet Chu
Pompeii Relics, Italy

Background imageAncient City Collection: Chichen-Itza. Creator: Joshua Johnston

Chichen-Itza. Creator: Joshua Johnston
Chichen-Itza

Background imageAncient City Collection: Judge (Qazi) of Hamadan in a Drunken State, a scene from the Gulistan of Sa di

Judge (Qazi) of Hamadan in a Drunken State, a scene from the Gulistan of Sa di, about 1550

Background imageAncient City Collection: Mans Trousers, c. 1937. Creator: Syrena Swanson

Mans Trousers, c. 1937. Creator: Syrena Swanson
Mans Trousers, c. 1937

Background imageAncient City Collection: Jacket, c. 1940. Creator: Syrena Swanson

Jacket, c. 1940. Creator: Syrena Swanson
Jacket, c. 1940

Background imageAncient City Collection: Wine Cistern, Italy, 1553. Creator: Francesco Durantino

Wine Cistern, Italy, 1553. Creator: Francesco Durantino
Wine Cistern, Italy, 1553

Background imageAncient City Collection: Tetradrachm (Coin) Depicting the God Apollo Gryneios, 189 BCE or later. Creator: Unknown

Tetradrachm (Coin) Depicting the God Apollo Gryneios, 189 BCE or later. Creator: Unknown
Tetradrachm (Coin) Depicting the God Apollo Gryneios, 189 BCE or later

Background imageAncient City Collection: Diobol (Coin) Depicting an Ear of Grain, 500-473 BCE. Creator: Unknown

Diobol (Coin) Depicting an Ear of Grain, 500-473 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Diobol (Coin) Depicting an Ear of Grain, 500-473 BCE

Background imageAncient City Collection: Stater (Coin) Depicting the Goddess Kore, 330-300 BCE. Creator: Unknown

Stater (Coin) Depicting the Goddess Kore, 330-300 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Stater (Coin) Depicting the Goddess Kore, 330-300 BCE

Background imageAncient City Collection: Hemidrachm (Coin) Depicting the God Zeus, after 371 BCE. Creator: Unknown

Hemidrachm (Coin) Depicting the God Zeus, after 371 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Hemidrachm (Coin) Depicting the God Zeus, after 371 BCE

Background imageAncient City Collection: Hemidrachm (Coin) Depicting the God Zeus, late 4th century BCE. Creator: Unknown

Hemidrachm (Coin) Depicting the God Zeus, late 4th century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Hemidrachm (Coin) Depicting the God Zeus, late 4th century BCE

Background imageAncient City Collection: Diobol (Coin) Depicting a Lion, early 5th century BCE. Creator: Unknown

Diobol (Coin) Depicting a Lion, early 5th century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Diobol (Coin) Depicting a Lion, early 5th century BCE

Background imageAncient City Collection: Coin Depicting the God Zeus, 247-222 BCE, issued by Ptolemy III. Creator: Unknown

Coin Depicting the God Zeus, 247-222 BCE, issued by Ptolemy III. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting the God Zeus, 247-222 BCE, issued by Ptolemy III

Background imageAncient City Collection: Diobol (Coin) Depicting Forepart of Lion, 478 BCE and later. Creator: Unknown

Diobol (Coin) Depicting Forepart of Lion, 478 BCE and later. Creator: Unknown
Diobol (Coin) Depicting Forepart of Lion, 478 BCE and later

Background imageAncient City Collection: Handeled Jar with Painted Relief Depicting Figure with Animals, 1000 / 1476

Handeled Jar with Painted Relief Depicting Figure with Animals, 1000 / 1476
Handeled Jar with Painted Relief Depicting Figure with Animals, 1000/1476. warrior wearing a crescent headdress and holding a staff, with fish and other animals. Lambayeque or Tiwanaku, Peru

Background imageAncient City Collection: Single Spout and Bridge Vessel in the Form of a Dog Gnawing a Bone, A. D. 700 / 1000

Single Spout and Bridge Vessel in the Form of a Dog Gnawing a Bone, A. D. 700 / 1000
Single Spout and Bridge Vessel in the Form of a Dog Gnawing a Bone, A.D. 700/1000

Background imageAncient City Collection: Vessel Depicting Abstract Birds, A. D. 700 / 1000. Creator: Unknown

Vessel Depicting Abstract Birds, A. D. 700 / 1000. Creator: Unknown
Vessel Depicting Abstract Birds, A.D. 700/1000

Background imageAncient City Collection: Container for Lime in the Shape of a Frog, c. A. D. 600 / 1000. Creator: Unknown

Container for Lime in the Shape of a Frog, c. A. D. 600 / 1000. Creator: Unknown
Container for Lime in the Shape of a Frog, c. A.D. 600/1000

Background imageAncient City Collection: Fragment of a Vessel or Sculpture Depicting a Human Head, A. D. 600 / 1000. Creator: Unknown

Fragment of a Vessel or Sculpture Depicting a Human Head, A. D. 600 / 1000. Creator: Unknown
Fragment of a Vessel or Sculpture Depicting a Human Head, A.D. 600/1000

Background imageAncient City Collection: Miniature Jar in the Form of a Figure Wearing a Tunic, A. D. 600 / 1000. Creator: Unknown

Miniature Jar in the Form of a Figure Wearing a Tunic, A. D. 600 / 1000. Creator: Unknown
Miniature Jar in the Form of a Figure Wearing a Tunic, A.D. 600/1000

Background imageAncient City Collection: Globular Jar with Abstract Forms in Spirals on Shoulder, A. D. 600 / 1000. Creator: Unknown

Globular Jar with Abstract Forms in Spirals on Shoulder, A. D. 600 / 1000. Creator: Unknown
Globular Jar with Abstract Forms in Spirals on Shoulder, A.D. 600/1000

Background imageAncient City Collection: Single-Spout Vessel Depicting an Abstracted Figure and Net Pattern, 180 B. C. / A. D. 500

Single-Spout Vessel Depicting an Abstracted Figure and Net Pattern, 180 B. C. / A. D. 500
Single-Spout Vessel Depicting an Abstracted Figure and Net Pattern, 180 B.C./A.D. 500

Background imageAncient City Collection: Single Spout and Bridge Vessel Depicting Dancing Figures, A. D. 700 / 1000. Creator: Unknown

Single Spout and Bridge Vessel Depicting Dancing Figures, A. D. 700 / 1000. Creator: Unknown
Single Spout and Bridge Vessel Depicting Dancing Figures, A.D. 700/1000

Background imageAncient City Collection: Bottle with a Masked Figure and Abstract Feline and Textile Motifs, A. D. 700 / 900

Bottle with a Masked Figure and Abstract Feline and Textile Motifs, A. D. 700 / 900
Bottle with a Masked Figure and Abstract Feline and Textile Motifs, A.D. 700/900

Background imageAncient City Collection: Head Fragment from a Large Ceremonial Jar, A. D. 700 / 800. Creator: Unknown

Head Fragment from a Large Ceremonial Jar, A. D. 700 / 800. Creator: Unknown
Head Fragment from a Large Ceremonial Jar, A.D. 700/800

Background imageAncient City Collection: Shield Painted with Abstract Figures, A. D. 100 / 600. Creator: Unknown

Shield Painted with Abstract Figures, A. D. 100 / 600. Creator: Unknown
Shield Painted with Abstract Figures, A.D. 100/600

Background imageAncient City Collection: Pendant in the Form of a Figure, A. D. 400 / 800. Creator: Unknown

Pendant in the Form of a Figure, A. D. 400 / 800. Creator: Unknown
Pendant in the Form of a Figure, A.D. 400/800

Background imageAncient City Collection: Jar in the Form of a Jaguar Head, A. D. 700 / 1000. Creator: Unknown

Jar in the Form of a Jaguar Head, A. D. 700 / 1000. Creator: Unknown
Jar in the Form of a Jaguar Head, A.D. 700/1000

Background imageAncient City Collection: Ear Ornaments, A. D. 400 / 800. Creator: Unknown

Ear Ornaments, A. D. 400 / 800. Creator: Unknown
Ear Ornaments, A.D. 400/800

Background imageAncient City Collection: Jar in the Form of an Abstract Human Figure, A. D. 700 / 1000. Creator: Unknown

Jar in the Form of an Abstract Human Figure, A. D. 700 / 1000. Creator: Unknown
Jar in the Form of an Abstract Human Figure, A.D. 700/1000



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