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The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Chalice, cups, ewer, pyx, 1862. Creator: UnknownThe Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. 'A silver-gilt chalice, the work of Master Bartholomew, of Atri...supposed to have...[belonged] to Pope Boniface VIII...around the stem is...[an]
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Flask, spoon, coffret, reliquary..., 1862. Creator: UnknownThe Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. 'Small silver flask...ornamented in repousse, with strapwork and flowers...a crest of a griffin's head in the centre
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Mother-of-pearl cup; Cellini Ewer; vase, 1862. Creator: UnknownThe Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. 'Cup, in form of a partridge; the body formed of overlapping pieces of mother-of-pearl in imitation of feathers...Circa 1600. Baron L. de Rothschild
"The Last Trial of Madame Palissy" - painted by W. J. Grant - one of the prize pictures of... 1858"The Last Trial of Madame Palissy" - painted by W. J. Grant - one of the prize pictures of the Glasgow Art Union, 1858
Gospel Book, 1475. Creator: UnknownGospel Book, 1475. This manuscript was executed by a scribe identified as Aristakes for a priest named Hakob. The codex's later history included a rebinding with silver covers from Kayseri that
The International Exhibition: Chinese stove, 1862. Creator: UnknownThe International Exhibition: Chinese stove, 1862. This quaint object...was derived [stolen?] from the Summer Palace of China...from the lower portion of the basin three curtain or apronlike parts
The International Exhibition: Group of porcelain articles by Sir James Duke and Nephews, 1862. Creator: UnknownThe International Exhibition: Group of porcelain articles by Sir James Duke and Nephews, 1862. Ceramics in antique style which have...as a centrepiece a large vase of an Etruscan character
The International Exhibition - enamelled cup, by Harry Emanuel, 1862. Creator: UnknownThe International Exhibition - enamelled cup, [made] by Harry Emanuel, 1862. Gold cup designed by Chesneau, ...one of the most important
Wedding presents to Her Royal Highness Princess Alice... 1862. Creator: UnknownWedding presents to Her Royal Highness Princess Alice: jewelled fan, the gift of the Maharajah Dhuleep Singh, 1862....a magnificent jewelled fan in gold
The lion frieze from King Darius winter palace at Susa, Iran, 1933-1934. Enamelled tile. From Wonders of the Past, volume II, 1933-1934
The archers of Kiing Darius, Susa, Iran, 1933-1934The archers of King Darius, Susa, Iran, 1933-1934. Enameled tiles. From Wonders of the Past, volume II, 1933-1934
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Pyx, ewer, cup, 1862. Creator: UnknownThe Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. Ciborium, or pyx, in gilt metal, ornamented with plaques of niello-work and enamelled glass pastes
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Largest known pearl, 1862. Creator: UnknownThe Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. 'A very large pearl, straight-sided, widening towards the lower part, which has a dark opalised tint
Miniature Cup, Russia, c. 1900. Creator: Alfred TillanderMiniature Cup, Russia, c. 1900
Miniature Perfume Bottle, Saint Petersburg, Late 19th century
The Sultan Abdul Medschid's watch, 1844. Creator: UnknownThe Sultan Abdul Medschid's watch, 1844. Watch made by...Messrs. Hart and Son, Cornhill...in a double gold case, the gold being of the standard of twenty-two carats; the back external case...is
Japanese weaving, painting and cloisonne, (1898). Creator: UnknownJapanese weaving, painting and cloisonne, (1898). Examples of painted decoration, textiles and enamelling: Figs 1-7: Borders and patterns from silk stuffs
Chinese painting, weaving, embroidery and cloisonne, (1898). Creator: UnknownChinese painting, weaving, embroidery and cloisonne, (1898). Examples of painted decoration, textiles and enamelling: Fig 1: Conventional representations of fruit and flowers painted on porcelain
Standing pyx, c1490-1520, (1881). Creator: Thomas RileyStanding pyx, c1490-1520, (1881). Etching of a pyx made in Cordoba, Spain, late 15th-early 16th century. A pyx is a container for storing communion bread - the host - used during catholic mass
Silver casket, 1840s, (1881). Creator: W JonesSilver casket, 1840s, (1881). Etching of a silver and enamel filigree casket probably made in Vienna between 1840 and 1850
Silver Gilt Morse, mid 15th century?, (1881). Creator: John WatkinsSilver Gilt Morse, mid 15th century?, (1881). Etching of a morse (clasp for a liturgical vestment), possibly made in Germany
The Valence Casket, c1305-1312, (1881). Creator: W HarbuttThe Valence Casket, c1305-1312, (1881). Etching of an engraved copper casket with gold and champleve enamel, made in the early 14th century, possibly in England, or in Limoges, France
Enamelling a steel bath at Ideal Standard, Hull, Humberside, 1967. Established in 1954, Ideal Standard has been producing bathroom products in Hull for over 50 years
Detail from an enamelled dish, early 17th century, (1843). Artist: Henry ShawDetail from an enamelled dish, early 17th century, (1843). The rim of a dish made using the enamelled pottery technique invented by Bernard Palissy
The La Tene style Battersea shieldThe Battersea Shield, Iron Age, c350-c50 BC. The La Tene-style scrolling decoration is made using the repousse technique, emphasized with engraving and stippling
Detail of the Battersea Shield, Iron Age, c350-c50 BC. The La Tene-style scrolling decoration is made using the repousse technique, emphasized with engraving and stippling
The Nativity, 15th century. Joseph sits next to the bed in which Mary lies with the infant Jesus beside her in swaddling bands