Elizabeth I, Queen of England and Ireland, c1588. Artist: George GowerElizabeth I, Queen of England and Ireland, c1588. Version of the Armada portrait attributed to George Gower. The last Tudor monarch, Elizabeth I (1533-1603) ruled from 1558 until 1603
Queen Elizabeth, The Ermine Portrait, 1585, (1896). Artist: Nicholas HilliardQueen Elizabeth, The Ermine Portrait, 1585, (1896). Portrait of Elizabeth I (1533-1603) with an ermine, used to make fur garments for royalty
Queen Elizabeth II at Balmoral, 28th September 1952. Artist: Lisa SheridanQueen Elizabeth II at Balmoral, 28th September 1952
Princess Elizabeth, later Queen, c1547, (1902). Portrait of the future Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603) aged 14, before she was expected to be queen
The Kings Orb and Sceptre, 1937. Creator: UnknownThe Kings Orb and Sceptre, 1937. From " The Crowning of The King and Queen". [Evans Brothers Limited, London, 1937]
Mary Sidney, Countess of Pembroke, c1600, (1942). Creator: Paulus van SomerMary Sidney, Countess of Pembroke, c1600, (1942). Portrait of author, playwright and poet Mary Sidney Herbert (1561-1621)
Girl with a Pearl Earring, c1665. Artist: Jan VermeerGirl with a Pearl Earring, c1665. The girls headdress has an exotic effect. Turbans were a popular fashionable accessory in Europe as early as the 15th century
Jahangir and his Father, Akbar, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, verso: ca. 1630; recto: ca.1540-50
Alexandra (1844-1925), Queen Consort of King Edward VII of Great Britain, c1890Alexandra (1844-1925), Queen Consort of King Edward VII of Great Britain, when Princess of Wales, c1890. The daughter of King Christian IX of Denmark, Alexandra married Edward
Anne Boleyn, c1532, (1902). Anne Boleyn (c1504-1536) married Henry VIII in 1533. She provided Henry with a daughter, the future Elizabeth I (1533-1603), but not the male heir he desired
Her Most Excellent Majesty Charlotte, Queen of Great Britain, 1762. Creator: Thomas FryeHer Most Excellent Majesty Charlotte, Queen of Great Britain, 1762
The Lord Mayors Sword of State and Pearl Sword, 1916The Lord Mayors Sword of State and Pearl Sword. The State sword originates from the mid-seventeenth century. The Pearl Sword was used according to legend
Saber with Scabbard... 19th century. Creator: UnknownSaber with Scabbard, grip, Indian; guard, scabbard, and decoration on blade, Turkish; blade, Iranian, grip, 18th or 19th century; guard and scabbard, 19th century; blade, dated A.H. 1099/A.D
Anne of Austria, 1660. Creator: Robert NanteuilAnne of Austria, 1660
Madonna and Child, ca. 1480. Creator: Carlo CrivelliMadonna and Child, ca. 1480
Ellen Maurice (1578-1626), 1597. Creator: Marcus Gheeraerts, the YoungerEllen Maurice (1578-1626), 1597
Portrait of a Woman, 1642. Creator: Ferdinand BolPortrait of a Woman, 1642
Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma, c1810, (1921). Creator: Jean-Francois RibaultMarie Louise, Duchess of Parma, c1810, (1921). Marie Louise, Archiduchesse d Autriche, Imperatrice des Francais, Reine d Italie
Marie Louise... Imperatrice des Francais, c1810, (1921). ADD info from plate 74 CreatorMarie Louise Archiduchesse d Autriche Imperatrice des Francais, c1810, (1921). Portrait of Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma (1791-1847), Archduchess of Austria, Empress of the French
Portrait of Countess Sofia Kisseleff (1801-1875), nee Potocka, 1834. Creator: StielerPortrait of Countess Sofia Kisseleff (1801-1875), nee Potocka, 1834. Private Collection
The Pearl of Great Price, c1916, (1936). Creator: Eugene BurnandThe Pearl of Great Price, c1916, (1936). Parable of the Pearl (also the Pearl of Great Price) Matthew 13:45-46 illustrates the value of the Kingdom of Heaven
Portrait of a Lady in Red, 1460-1470, (1934). Creator: UnknownPortrait of a Lady in Red, 1460-1470, (1934). Portrait of an unknown woman in an embroidered cap decorated with pearls. Her high forehead, achieved by shaving or plucking
Margaret Tudor. Queen of Scotland, c1525, (early-mid 19th century). Creator: John CochranMargaret Tudor. Queen of Scotland, c1525, (early-mid 19th century). Portrait of Marie d Assigny, Madame de Canaples (1502-1558, wife of Jean de Crequy), dressed as Margaret Tudor (1489-1541)
The Ampulla (or Golden Eagle) and the Spoon, 1937. Creator: UnknownThe Ampulla (or Golden Eagle) and the Spoon, 1937. From " The Crowning of The King and Queen". [Evans Brothers Limited, London, 1937]
Princess Alexandra of Denmark, late 19th century. Artist: W&D DowneyPrincess Alexandra of Denmark, late 19th century. Portrait of Alexandra (1844-1925), later Queen Alexandra, and the Queen Consort of King Edward VII
Mrs. John Slidell, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: UnknownMrs. John Slidell, between 1855 and 1865
Portrait of Catherine de Bourbon, 1600. Creator: Jan WierixPortrait of Catherine de Bourbon, 1600
Design for the Verso of a Cross-Shaped Pendant Above a Pair of Oval Ornaments and A... before 1573Design for the Verso of a Cross-Shaped Pendant Above a Pair of Oval Ornaments and Axe-Shaped Ornaments, before 1573
Pearl Pin, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Tulita WestfallPearl Pin, 1935/1942
Needlework Panel, Portugal, Late 17th century. Creator: UnknownNeedlework Panel, Portugal, Late 17th century. Pastoral scene: goatherds with goats, a lady with sheet music and a gentleman playing the guitar, huntsman with dogs, women in a formal garden
The Womens Jubilee offering to the Queen, Pearl and Diamond Necklace and Earrings, 1888. Creator: UnknownThe Womens Jubilee offering to the Queen, Pearl and Diamond Necklace and Earrings, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888
Jar with Paired Dragons Chasing Flaming Pearls amid Stylized Clouds, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing reign mark and period (1522-1566)
Long-Necked Vase with Dragons Chasing Flaming Pearls among Stylized Clouds, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 18th century
Bowl with Dragons Chasing a Flaming Pearl, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Zhengde reign mark and period (1506-1521)
Bowl with Dragons Chasing Flaming Pearls amid Clouds, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), 16th century
Dish with Paired Dragons, Cloudscrolls, and Flaming Pearl, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing reign mark and period (1522-1566)
Low Bowl with Dragons amid Clouds Chasing Flaming Pearls, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
Dish with Dragons amid Clouds and Flaming Pearls; Vines and Lotus Flowers on Underside, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli reign mark and period (1563-1620)
Dish with Dragons, Flaming Pearls, and Cloud Scrolls, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing reign mark and period (1522-1566)
Covered Hexagonal Lobed Jar with Dragons Chasing a... Ming dynasty, Wanli reignCovered Hexagonal Lobed Jar with Dragons Chasing a Flaming Pearl, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli reign mark and period (1573-1620)
Cylindrical Bowl with Dragons Chasing a Flaming Pearl, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Zhengde reign mark and period (1506-1521)
Stemcup with Pearl-Edged Lobes and Central Floret, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368). Creator: UnknownStemcup with Pearl-Edged Lobes and Central Floret, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
Dish with Dragons amid Clouds, Chasing Flaming Pearls, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Qianlong reign mark and period (1736-1795)
Bottle Vase with Dragons amid Clouds, Chasing Flaming Pearls; Pendant Ruyi; Lingzhi Scrolls; Upright Leaves and Petal Panels; and Florets Encircling Foot, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
Casket Depicting Scenes from the Old Testament, England, 1668
Snuff Box, Switzerland, Late 18th century. Creator: UnknownSnuff Box, Switzerland, Late 18th century
Snuff Box, Austria, Early 19th century. Creator: Jacob FrisardSnuff Box, Austria, Early 19th century
Bottle-Shaped Vase with Dragon Chasing Flaming Pearl, Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910), 18th/19th century
