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The Strawberry Thief, 1883. Artist: William MorrisThe Strawberry Thief, 1883. Disilllusioned by Victorian mass-produced items, in 1861 William Morris (1834-1896) and friends founded Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Company to design and make furniture
German Renaissance ceiling and wall painting, wood mosaic and embroidery, (1898). Creator: UnknownGerman Renaissance ceiling and wall painting, wood mosaic and embroidery, (1898). Fig 1: Wall-painting from the bath-rooms in the Fugger-house at Augsburg
Ancient Greek pottery, (1898). Creator: UnknownAncient Greek pottery, (1898). Figs 1-9: Forms of Greek vases. Fig 1: Amphora, vessel for oil, wine etc. Fig 2: Hydria, vessel for carrying water. Fig 3: Urn, a cinerary vessel
Lamp on the Thames Embankment, 1870. Creator: UnknownLamp on the Thames Embankment [in London], 1870. A design '...which at present exists only in plaster, but [is] painted to imitate bronze...[It] occupies an important position
Painted plasterwork, Germany, 18th century, (1898). Creator: UnknownPainted plasterwork, Germany, 18th century, (1898). Figs 1-3: Portions of Carved Panelling in the Ducal Castle of Bruchsal [Schloss Bruchsal]. Figs 4-5: Portions of Plaster Ceiling in the same room
Medieval enamel and illuminated manuscripts, (1898). Creator: UnknownMedieval enamel and illuminated manuscripts, (1898). Fig: 1: Initial from a German manuscript (Rhenish school), 11th-12th century, in the Library at Paris
Byzantine weaving and embroidery, (1898). Creator: UnknownByzantine weaving and embroidery, (1898). Fig 1: Embroidered purple robe in the cathedral-treasure at Bamberg. Fig 2: Figured silk-stuff on the tunic of Henry II. in the National-Museum at Munich
Indian marble inlay, (1898). Creator: UnknownIndian marble inlay, (1898). Figs 1 to 9: Marble marquetry from the mausoleums of the Shah Jehan and the Begum Mumtaz-i-Mahal...It is to the [17th century] that the marble-marquetries from the Mogul
Assyrian decoration, (1898). Creator: UnknownAssyrian decoration, (1898). Examples of ancient Assyrian painting, polychrome sculpture and pottery from what is now Iraq: Fig 1: Portion of a glazed brick from a palace at Khorsabad
Medieval illuminated manuscripts, (1898). Creator: UnknownMedieval illuminated manuscripts, (1898). Figs 1-4: From the 14th century. Figs 5-13: With the single leaves and flowers from the 15th century...In the illumination of manuscripts the livelier forms
Chinese painting, (1898). Creator: UnknownChinese painting, (1898). Figs 1-5 and 9-13: borders; Figs 6-8: continuous patterns of painted China vases, the greater part of which are to be found in South Kensington Museum [Victoria & Albert
Silk-weaving, Germany, 18th and 19th centuries, (1898). Creator: UnknownSilk-weaving, Germany, 18th and 19th centuries, (1898). Figs 1-7: Silk from Specimens in the Royal Museum at Stuttgart...The silk industry
Metal ornaments, Germany, 19th century, (1898). Creator: UnknownMetal ornaments, France and Germany, 19th century, (1898). Empire style fittings: Figs 1-23: Metal-Ornaments of furniture in the Kings Palace [New Palace
Gobelins tapestry and lacework, France and Germany, early 19th century, (1898). Creator: UnknownGobelins tapestry and lacework, France and Germany, early 19th century, (1898). Fig 1: Panel of a Screen by Saint-Ange. Figs 2-5
German Renaissance stained glass painting, (1898). Creator: UnknownGerman Renaissance stained glass painting, (1898). Figs 1-3: Glass-paintings from the dome of the rich Chapel in the Royal residence at Munich
Lace weaving and embroidery, France, 17th and 18th century, (1898). Creator: UnknownLace weaving and embroidery, France, 17th and 18th century, (1898). Fig 1: Lace in the style of Louis XIV [c1643-1715], in the possession of C. Baur, manufacturer of furniture at Biberach [Germany]
French Renaissance ornament on wood and metals, (1898). Creator: UnknownFrench Renaissance ornament on wood and metals, (1898). Fig 1: Boule work from a clock in the Museum vaterlandischer Altertumer at Stuttgart, (French)
French Renaissance weaving, embroidery and book covers, (1898). Creator: UnknownFrench Renaissance weaving, embroidery and book covers, (1898). Fig 1: Silk weaving, late 17th century. Fig 2: Silk-weaving, mid 16th century
French Renaissance ornaments in stone and wood, (1898). Creator: UnknownFrench Renaissance ornaments in stone and wood, (1898). Fig 1: Pilaster-capital from a chimney in the Hotel Lasbordes at Toulouse (Francois I), [16th century]
Wall painting and ceiling decoration, Germany, early 19th century, (1898). Creator: UnknownWall painting and ceiling decoration, Germany, early 19th century, (1898). Figs 1-6: Wall and ceiling decorations from King Frederick Is work-room in the castle of Ludwigsburg [Ludwigsburg Palace
German Renaissance ceiling and wall painting, (1898). Creator: UnknownGerman Renaissance ceiling and wall painting, (1898). Fig 1: Spandril on wall compartments. Fig 2: Panel in a window flanning. Figs 3 and 4: Decorations of columns
German Renaissance ornament in stone and wood, (1898). Creator: UnknownGerman Renaissance ornament in stone and wood, (1898). Fig 1: Herma from the tombs of Wurttembergian princes in the choir of the " Stiftskirche" at Stuttgart
Medieval stone mosaic, (1898). Creator: UnknownMedieval stone mosaic, (1898). Figs 1-8: Engraved stone-flags from the old cathedral at St. Omer, 13th century (ground brown, interior design of horse and horseman filled up with red)
Italian Renaissance ceiling painting, (1898). Creator: UnknownItalian Renaissance ceiling painting, (1898). Figs 1-4: From the choir-arch in S. Maria del Popolo at Rome, (by Pinturicchio.) Fig 5: From one of the Borgia chambers in the Vatican at Rome
Medieval ceiling and wall painting, (1898). Creator: UnknownMedieval ceiling and wall painting, (1898). Fig 1: From a pedigree in the hospital-church at Stuttgart, 15th century. Fig 2: Portion of Fig 22: Painted flat ornament, the ground being deepened
Byzantine architecture and sculpture, (1898). Creator: Karl SchaupertByzantine architecture and sculpture, (1898). Fig 1: Capital from Agia Theotokos at Constantinople, late 9th century. Fig 2:Capital from S. Vitale at Ravenna
Italian Renaissance sgraffitos, wood-mosaic, marble-mosaic and bas-reliefs, (1898). Fig 1: Sgraffito on a house at Rome, Via Giulia Nr. 82. Fig 2: Sgraffito on a house at Rome, Via dei Coronari Nr
Celtic illuminated manuscripts, (1898). Creator: UnknownCeltic illuminated manuscripts, (1898). The lettering at top left is from the Lindisfarne Gospels, probably produced c715-720 AD in the monastery at Lindisfarne, Northumberland
Arab-Moorish architectural decoration, (1898). Creator: UnknownArab-Moorish architectural decoration, (1898). Arabian-Moresque - Architectonic Ornament - Fig 1: Panel from the Alhambra [Granada, Spain]. Fig 2: Decoration in stone above a door in Cairo
Roman architectural ornament and sculpture, (1898). Creator: P BurkhardtRoman architectural ornament and sculpture, (1898). Fig 1: Corinthian capital from the Pantheon at Rome. Fig 2: Head of a candelabrum from the Vatican Museum
French Renaissance typographic ornaments, (1898). Creator: UnknownFrench Renaissance typographic ornaments, (1898). Fig 1: Initial from the time of Louis XII by [Geofroy] Tory. Fig 2: Initial from the time of Francois I by Tory
Ancient Greek polychrome architecture, (1898). Creator: UnknownAncient Greek polychrome architecture, (1898). Fig 1: Polychrome cyma (ogee) with lions head from Selinus. Fig 2: Acroterium [acroterion] from the temple of Nike Apteros
Italian Renaissance embroidery and carpet-weaving, (1898). Creator: UnknownItalian Renaissance embroidery and carpet-weaving, (1898). Fig 1: Embroidery on an ecclesiastical mantle in S. Croce at Florence
Mural painting in the Tomb of Typhon (Tomba del Tifone) at Tarquinia, Italy, (1928]. Etruscan burial chamber, 3rd-2nd Century B.C...Frieze of flying fish [dolphins] over stylicised waves)
Ceiling in the Grande Singerie, Chateau de Chantilly, France, (1928). Creator: UnknownCeiling in the Grande Singerie, Chateau de Chantilly, France, (1928). About 1735...Ceiling-painting in the " Salons des Singes" in Chantilly Castle...Ascribed...to Christophe Huet (d)
A Flower Study, between 1700 and 1725. Creator: UnknownA Flower Study, between 1700 and 1725
Two Dragons Entwined on a Spray of Stylized Foliage (image 2 of 2), c1575. Creator: AnonTwo Dragons Entwined on a Spray of Stylized Foliage (image 2 of 2), c1575
Seal, 18th century. Creator: UnknownSeal, 18th century
Double-Ended Plovers, Late 19th century. Creator: UnknownDouble-Ended Plovers, Late 19th century
Grazing Horse, Late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: UnknownGrazing Horse, Late 18th-early 19th century
Stylized Sparrow, 19th century. Creator: UnknownStylized Sparrow, 19th century
Simplified Animal, 19th century. Creator: UnknownSimplified Animal, 19th century
The month of May: rosette with stylized leaves, 1918. Creator: Julie de GraagThe month of May: rosette with stylized leaves, 1918. Design for a calendar
Sugriva Sends Emissaries, Led by Hanuman, to Find Princess Sita, between c1830 and c1840. Creator: UnknownSugriva Sends Emissaries, Led by Hanuman, to Find Princess Sita (image 1 of 2), between c1830 and c1840
Toy Monkey Doll, Mid-19th century. Creator: Suzuki MasanaoToy Monkey Doll, Mid-19th century
Decorative Landscape II, 1891. Creator: Jan VerkadeDecorative Landscape II, 1891
Decorative Landscape I. Creator: Jan VerkadeDecorative Landscape I, unknown date
The Emperor's New Clothes, [193-]. Creator: UnknownThe Emperor's New Clothes, [193-]. The Works Progress Administration in Ohio Presents - The Federal Theatre for Youth in - The Emperor's New Clothes'
The Emperor's New Clothes, Cleveland, [193-]. Creator: UnknownThe Emperor's New Clothes, Cleveland, [193-]. The Works Progress Administration in Ohio Presents - The Federal Theatre for Youth in - The Emperor's New Clothes'
Templum Isaiae Prophetae, from a Series of Prints depicting (reconstructed)... Plate ca. 1530-1550. Creator: Master GATemplum Isaiae Prophetae, from a Series of Prints depicting (reconstructed) Buildings from Roman Antiquity, Plate ca. 1530-1550
Arcus Vespasiani, from a Series of Prints depicting (reconstructed) Buildin... Plate ca. 1530-1550. Creator: Master GAArcus Vespasiani, from a Series of Prints depicting (reconstructed) Buildings from Roman Antiquity, Plate ca. 1530-1550
Palatium Valerianu[m], from a series of prints depicting (reconstructed) Bu... Plate ca. 1530-1550. Creator: Master GAPalatium Valerianu[m], from a series of prints depicting (reconstructed) Buildings from Roman Antiquity, Plate ca. 1530-1550
Lobed Cup and Stand with Floral Sprays and Stylized Leaves, North Korea, Goryeo... 12th /13th cent. Creator: UnknownLobed Cup and Stand with Floral Sprays and Stylized Leaves ?? ?? ? ??, North Korea, Goryeo dynasty (918-1392), 12th /13th century
Bind cap, 1775-1799. Creator: UnknownBind cap, 1775-1799
The International Exhibition: capital and portion of shaft of column from the Hereford Screen, 1862. Creator: UnknownThe International Exhibition: capital and portion of shaft of column from the Hereford Screen, designed by G. G. Scott, R.A. manufactured by Skidmore's Art-Manufacturers Company, Coventry, 1862
Jar with Paired Dragons Chasing Flaming Pearls amid Stylized Clouds, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing reign mark and period (1522-1566)
Censer with Dragons 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 Stylized Peony Spray, Jin dynasty (1115-1234), 12th century. Creator: UnknownBowl with Stylized Peony Spray, Jin dynasty (1115-1234), 12th century
Ewer with Stylized Chrysanthemum Petals, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127), 12th century
Foliate Bowl with Stylized Poeny Spray, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127), 12th century
Vase with Pomegranates and Stylized Floral Scrolls, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
Vase with Loop Handles, Peony Scrolls, Eight Buddhist Emblems, and Waves, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Qianlong reign mark and period (1736-1795)
Bowl with Pomegranates, Peonies, and Stylized Leaves, Jin dynasty (1115-1234)
Bowl with Mandarin Ducks, Cranes, Auspicious Creatures, and Stylized Flowers, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), first half of 16th century
Bulbous Vase with Stylized Vines, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Yongzheng period (1723-35)
Miniature Covered Jar with Stylized Chrysanthemums and Vines, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
Vase with Stylized Flowers and Vines, Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Creator: UnknownVase with Stylized Flowers and Vines, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
Bottle Vase (Meiping) with Stylized Spirals, Song dynasty (960-1279), 12th / 13th centuryBottle Vase (Meiping) with Stylized Spirals, Song dynasty (960-1279), 12th/13th century
Vase with Mock Animal Mask Ring Handles and Hexagonal Panels... Ming or Qing dynasty, cVase with Mock Animal Mask Ring Handles and Hexagonal Panels with Stylized Leaves, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) or Qing dynasty (1644-1911), c. 17th century
Dish with Stylized Lotus, Song dynasty (960-1279). Creator: UnknownDish with Stylized Lotus, Song dynasty (960-1279)
Foliate Bowl with Stylized Peony Spray, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127), 12th century
Bowl with Stylized Floral Scrolls, Yuan dynasty (1279-1368), 14th century. Creator: UnknownBowl with Stylized Floral Scrolls, Yuan dynasty (1279-1368), 14th century
Stem Cup with Peony Flowers, Stylized Vines, and Characters in Manchu Script, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Qianlong reign mark and period (1736-1795)
Bowl with Stylized Medallions, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Yongzheng reign mark (1723-1735)
Dish with Five European Figures and Stylized Floral Scrolls and Five Bats on Reverse, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Qianlong reign mark and period (1736-1795)
Cup with Stylized Fruit: Peaches, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Kangxi reign mark and period (1662-1722)
Bowl with Landscapes, Medallions, and Stylized Flowers, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Qianlong reign mark and period (1736-1795)
Shallow Dish with Long-Tailed Birds in a Garden of Stylized... Yuan dynasty, early/mid-14th cent. Creator: UnknownShallow Dish with Long-Tailed Birds in a Garden of Stylized Peonies and Fronds, Encircled by a Scrolling Wreath of Camellia and Lotus Blossoms, Yuan dynasty (1279-1368), early/mid-14th century
Snuff Bottle with Stylized Characters, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1750-1850
Snuff Bottle with Various Free-Floating Flower Heads and Fruits, Qing dynasty, 1750-1830Snuff Bottle with Various Free-Floating Flower Heads and Fruits, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1750-1830
Bowl with Stylized Flowers and Leaves, Style of Northern Song dynasty (960-1127), probably 20th century
Covered Foliate Box with Stylized Flowers, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279), 12th/13th century
Pear-Shaped Snuff Bottle with Stylized Dragons and Stylized "Shou"Pear-Shaped Snuff Bottle with Stylized Dragons and Stylized " Shou" (Longevity) Character, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1730-1800