 Corinthian capital decorated with acanthus leaves. Roman theatre. 1st century AD. Stone of Medol/Soldo. Tarragona, Spain. National Archaeological Museum. Tarragona. Spain.
 carved stone with Acanthus leaves, ruin of Saint Simeon Monastery, Qala´at Samaan, Qalaat Seman archeological site, Dead
 Detail of the left jamb of a monumental door decorated with acanthus leaves, a squirrel and a snake. Limestone and marble. Roman-Germanic Museum. Cologne. Germany.
 Corinthian order capital with acanthus leaves and scrolls, monument of Lysicrates at Athen.Corinthian was the most ornate order of Greek and Roman architecture, vintage engraving
 Embossed column decorated with acanthus leaves, vine tendrils and bunches of grapes. Remains of red polychrome. Marble. Early Christian Period. 5th century. Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities. Stockholm. Sweden.
 Double Goblet with Acanthus-Leaves, Albrecht Altdorfer
 Acanthus Leaves
 Embossed column decorated with acanthus leaves, vine tendrils and bunches of grapes. Remains of red polychrome. Marble. Early Christian Period. 5th century. Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities. Stockholm. Sweden.
 Corbel with Human Bust and Acanthus Leaves, 5th–6th century
 Acanthus Leaves
 Gothic Ornament with Putti and Acanthus Leaves, Attributed to Bernd, 19th century
 Corinthian capital decorated with acanthus leaves. From Provincial Forum, Tarragona, 2nd century AD. National Archaeological Museum. Tarragona. Catalonia, Spain.
 Capital with Acanthus Leaves, 4th century, Made in Egypt, Marble, Sculpture, Marble was often imported from quarries near
 Two Acanthus Leaves
 Corinthian capital decorated with acanthus leaves. From Roman theater of Tarragona. 1st Century BC-1st century AD. Spain.National Archaeological Museum. Tarragona. Catalonia, Spain.
 FROST ON ACANTHUS LEAVES
 Corinthian capital decorated with acanthus leaves. Made in tuff. Antiquarium. Pompeii. La Campania. Italy.
 Hosta and acanthus leaves after rain shot in black and white
 FROST ON ACANTHUS LEAVES
 Corinthian capital with acanthus leaves and volute. Pergamon. Turkey.
 The Union defenders certificate in support & defense of the government, the Union and the Constitution of the United States against the Great Rebellion. A colorful printed certificate for soldiers serving in the Union Army against the 'Great Rebellion.' At the top center is a seal with acanthus leaves spreading out from it, framing the title below. Two small military scenes appear in the upper corners. In the upper left is an armed soldier guarding a Union camp, and on the right soldiers charge into battle carrying the American flag. Below, Columbia, holding a large flag and with a bald eagle
 Detail of Acanthus Wallpaper designed by Morris c 1875 from the Acanthus bedroom
 Corinthian capital with acanthus leaves and volute. Pergamon. Turkey.
 Capital with Acanthus Leaves, Anonymous, French, 18th century
 Hogweed <Acanthus mollis syn. Acanthus spinosissimus> Leaf and capitals of a Corinthian column with acanthus leaves
 Corinthian capital with acanthus leaves. Garden of Topkapi Palace. Istanbul. Turkey.
 Double Goblet with Flutes and Acanthus-Leaves, Albrecht Altdorfer
 A holy water stoup, presumably Nuremberg, mid 17th century. Thin-walled, banded brass stoup with flaring rim. Openwork wall plate with a plaque in the centre beneath a cherub head amid acanthus leaves and fruit festoons. Height 24 cm, historic, historical,, 17th century, Ottoman Empire, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, weapon, arms, weapons, arms, Additional-Rights-Clearences-NA
 Corinthian capital with acanthus leaves. Garden of Topkapi Palace. Istanbul. Turkey.
 The Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III (Turkish: III. Ahmet Cesmesi) is a fountain located in the great square in front of the Imperial Gate of Topkapi.
 Hisham's Palace. 8th century AD. Khirbat al-Mafjar, near Jericho. Was built by Waild Ibn Yazid in 734 AD, during the reign of Caliph Hisham Ibn Abdelmalik (724-743 AD). Stucco dome of the diwan. Between the acanthus leaves are set six busts, male and female. Rockefeller Archaeological Museum. Jerusalem. Israel.
 A holy water stoup, presumably Nuremberg, mid 17th century. Thin-walled, banded brass stoup with flaring rim. Openwork wall plate with a plaque in the centre beneath a cherub head amid acanthus leaves and fruit festoons. Height 24 cm, historic, historical,, 17th century, Ottoman Empire, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, weapon, arms, weapons, arms, Additional-Rights-Clearences-NA
 Leaves of Acanthus Mollis
 Hisham's Palace. 8th century AD. Khirbat al-Mafjar, near Jericho. Was built by Waild Ibn Yazid in 734 AD, during the reign of Caliph Hisham Ibn Abdelmalik (724-743 AD). Stucco dome of the diwan. Between the acanthus leaves are set six busts, male and female. Rockefeller Archaeological Museum. Jerusalem. Israel.
 A US officer's sabre, middle of the 19th century Curved single-edged blade with fullers, etched and gilt trophy and floral decoration against a blued background. Gold-plated hilt with acanthus leaves and serpent. The grip cap terminates in an eagle head. Ribbed ivory grip. Length 92 cm. Tombac scabbard with two suspension bands and rings, engraved with palm branches and eagle with the US coat of arms with 15 stars. Scabbard is considerably worn, little gilding remains. historic, historical, 19th century, USA, United States of America, American, object, objects,, Additional-Rights-Clearances-NA
 Roman pillar of rectangular base with capital with leaves of acanthus and flowers. Side A, buds with flowers and berries. Side B, overlapping flowers. 1st century AD. From the Vesubian area. National Archaeological Museum. Naples. Italy.
 Architectural detail, elaborated Corinthian capital with acanthus leaves and scrolls,vintage engraving. Corinthian was the most ornate order of Greek and Roman architecture,
 A US officer's sabre, middle of the 19th century Curved single-edged blade with fullers, etched and gilt trophy and floral decoration against a blued background. Gold-plated hilt with acanthus leaves and serpent. The grip cap terminates in an eagle head. Ribbed ivory grip. Length 92 cm. Tombac scabbard with two suspension bands and rings, engraved with palm branches and eagle with the US coat of arms with 15 stars. Scabbard is considerably worn, little gilding remains. historic, historical, 19th century, USA, United States of America, American, object, objects,, Additional-Rights-Clearances-NA
 Old illustration of a acanthus leaves growing around a covered basket, so creating the idea of Corinthian capital. By unidentified author, published on Magasin Pittoresque, Paris, 1838
 Plant with decorative and ornamental foliage - Acanthus mollis leaves
 A US officer's sabre, middle of the 19th century Curved single-edged blade with fullers, etched and gilt trophy and floral decoration against a blued background. Gold-plated hilt with acanthus leaves and serpent. The grip cap terminates in an eagle head. Ribbed ivory grip. Length 92 cm. Tombac scabbard with two suspension bands and rings, engraved with palm branches and eagle with the US coat of arms with 15 stars. Scabbard is considerably worn, little gilding remains. historic, historical, 19th century, USA, United States of America, American, object, objects,, Additional-Rights-Clearances-NA
 Figure of a Lion's Paw and Acanthus Leaves M.80.203.117
 Decorated with floral patterns (pine cones, palms and acanthus leaves) and calligraphy
 A US officer's sabre, middle of the 19th century Curved single-edged blade with fullers, etched and gilt trophy and floral decoration against a blued background. Gold-plated hilt with acanthus leaves and serpent. The grip cap terminates in an eagle head. Ribbed ivory grip. Length 92 cm. Tombac scabbard with two suspension bands and rings, engraved with palm branches and eagle with the US coat of arms with 15 stars. Scabbard is considerably worn, little gilding remains. historic, historical, 19th century, USA, United States of America, American, object, objects,, Additional-Rights-Clearances-NA
 Acanthus wallpaper by William Morris. England, 19th century.
 Ornate initial 'S', vintage artwork with Cupid and roses
 A US officer's sabre, middle of the 19th century Curved single-edged blade with fullers, etched and gilt trophy and floral decoration against a blued background. Gold-plated hilt with acanthus leaves and serpent. The grip cap terminates in an eagle head. Ribbed ivory grip. Length 92 cm. Tombac scabbard with two suspension bands and rings, engraved with palm branches and eagle with the US coat of arms with 15 stars. Scabbard is considerably worn, little gilding remains. historic, historical, 19th century, USA, United States of America, American, object, objects,, Additional-Rights-Clearances-NA
 Close up of carved acanthus leaf detail of a ruined Corinthian column at the Great Temple, Petra, Jordan, Middle East, with blue sky
 Corinthian capital with acanthus leaves and volute. Pergamon. Turkey.
 A US officer's sabre, middle of the 19th century Curved single-edged blade with fullers, etched and gilt trophy and floral decoration against a blued background. Gold-plated hilt with acanthus leaves and serpent. The grip cap terminates in an eagle head. Ribbed ivory grip. Length 92 cm. Tombac scabbard with two suspension bands and rings, engraved with palm branches and eagle with the US coat of arms with 15 stars. Scabbard is considerably worn, little gilding remains. historic, historical, 19th century, USA, United States of America, American, object, objects,, Additional-Rights-Clearances-NA
 Close up Corinthian columns along the Cardo with acanthus leaf decoration, Roman city of Jerash, archeological site Jordan, Middle East
 Corinthian capital with acanthus leaves and volute. Pergamon. Turkey.
 A US officer's sabre, middle of the 19th century Curved single-edged blade with fullers, etched and gilt trophy and floral decoration against a blued background. Gold-plated hilt with acanthus leaves and serpent. The grip cap terminates in an eagle head. Ribbed ivory grip. Length 92 cm. Tombac scabbard with two suspension bands and rings, engraved with palm branches and eagle with the US coat of arms with 15 stars. Scabbard is considerably worn, little gilding remains. historic, historical, 19th century, USA, United States of America, American, object, objects,, Additional-Rights-Clearances-NA
 Corinthian acanthus detail of Hadrian's Arch gate, Roman city of Jerash, ancient Gerasa, archaeological site in northern Jordan, Middle East
 Corinthian capital with acanthus leaves. Garden of Topkapi Palace. Istanbul. Turkey.
 A US officer's sabre, middle of the 19th century Curved single-edged blade with fullers, etched and gilt trophy and floral decoration against a blued background. Gold-plated hilt with acanthus leaves and serpent. The grip cap terminates in an eagle head. Ribbed ivory grip. Length 92 cm. Tombac scabbard with two suspension bands and rings, engraved with palm branches and eagle with the US coat of arms with 15 stars. Scabbard is considerably worn, little gilding remains. historic, historical, 19th century, USA, United States of America, American, object, objects,, Additional-Rights-Clearances-NA
 Ornamental Design with Acanthus Leaves (recto), Capital (verso), Anonymous, Italian, 18th century
 A pair of flintlock pistols, Karlsbad, circa 1720. Barrels fluted in the Italian style over the breeches, smooth bores in 13 mm calibre. Inscribed 'LAZARO LAZARINO' on the tops of the barrels. Lock plates have finely done engravings with hunting scenes and a seated cupid. Full stocks (minimal restoration in the area of the lock plates) with nose caps of dark horn. Richly profiled brass furniture with well-preserved fire gilding. Side plates display Turkish camp scenes. The escutcheons bear a standing Fortuna. Pommels show trophy decoration among acanthus leaves, Additional-Rights-Clearances-NA
 Corinthian capital with acanthus leaves. Garden of Topkapi Palace. Istanbul. Turkey.
 Rear View of an Elaborate Design for a Carved Wooden Carriage with Acanthus Leaves and Putti, Anonymous, Italian
 A pair of flintlock pistols, Karlsbad, circa 1720. Barrels fluted in the Italian style over the breeches, smooth bores in 13 mm calibre. Inscribed 'LAZARO LAZARINO' on the tops of the barrels. Lock plates have finely done engravings with hunting scenes and a seated cupid. Full stocks (minimal restoration in the area of the lock plates) with nose caps of dark horn. Richly profiled brass furniture with well-preserved fire gilding. Side plates display Turkish camp scenes. The escutcheons bear a standing Fortuna. Pommels show trophy decoration among acanthus leaves, Additional-Rights-Clearances-NA
 Corinthian capital decorated with acanthus leaves. From Provincial Forum, Tarragona, 2nd century AD. National Archaeological Museum. Tarragona. Catalonia, Spain.
 Rear View of an Elaborate Design for a Carriage with Acanthus Leaves and a Putto and Lion on top of a Ball
 A pair of flintlock pistols, Karlsbad, circa 1720. Barrels fluted in the Italian style over the breeches, smooth bores in 13 mm calibre. Inscribed 'LAZARO LAZARINO' on the tops of the barrels. Lock plates have finely done engravings with hunting scenes and a seated cupid. Full stocks (minimal restoration in the area of the lock plates) with nose caps of dark horn. Richly profiled brass furniture with well-preserved fire gilding. Side plates display Turkish camp scenes. The escutcheons bear a standing Fortuna. Pommels show trophy decoration among acanthus leaves, Additional-Rights-Clearances-NA
 Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Vase Encircled by Acanthus Leaves, Attributed to Agostino Veneziano, ca. 1514–36
 Corinthian capital decorated with acanthus leaves. Roman theatre. 1st century AD. Stone of Medol/Soldo. Tarragona, Spain. National Archaeological Museum. Tarragona. Spain.
 A pair of flintlock pistols, Karlsbad, circa 1720. Barrels fluted in the Italian style over the breeches, smooth bores in 13 mm calibre. Inscribed 'LAZARO LAZARINO' on the tops of the barrels. Lock plates have finely done engravings with hunting scenes and a seated cupid. Full stocks (minimal restoration in the area of the lock plates) with nose caps of dark horn. Richly profiled brass furniture with well-preserved fire gilding. Side plates display Turkish camp scenes. The escutcheons bear a standing Fortuna. Pommels show trophy decoration among acanthus leaves, Additional-Rights-Clearances-NA
 Acanthus leaves carved into pillar bases at the Roman city of Jerash north of Amman Jordan
 A mace, An historical, reproduction in the Italian style from circa 1500. Six-flanged head with a hollow forged iron shaft. The flanges are decoratively chiselled on both sides with different grotesque masks surrounded by acanthus leaves. The shaft is chiselled with decorative bands. Semi-spherical pommel. Length 68 cm. High quality chiselled iron work in the style of the Italian High Renaissance. historic, historical, 16th century, axe, ax, axes, ax, tool, tools, military, militaria, fighting device, object, objects, stills, battle ax, battle axe, poleaxe, bat, Additional-Rights-Clearances-NA
 Capital with Acanthus Leaves, 4th century, Made in Egypt, Marble, Sculpture, Marble was often imported from quarries near Constantinople. This capital is carved in the classical Corinthian style, based on the shape of acanthus leaves.
 A North German baroque travelling desk, dated 1726 A rectangular oak casket with hinged lid. Overall covered with richly embossed openwork iron mountings in the shape of acanthus leaves. The lid bears the monogram 'AVSB' and the date '1726', amid two golden grotesque masks. Lock on the front, and two moveable handles on the narrow sides. The interior elaborately fashioned. Two open compartments in the lid covered with decorative paper. The body fitted with three lockable compartments, which are subdivided with several removable partitions and shelf pieces. The , Additional-Rights-Clearences-NA
 Acanthus leaves - seamless pattern
 Detail of the left jamb of a monumental door decorated with acanthus leaves, a squirrel and a snake. Limestone and marble. Roman-Germanic Museum. Cologne. Germany.
 A North German baroque travelling desk, dated 1726 A rectangular oak casket with hinged lid. Overall covered with richly embossed openwork iron mountings in the shape of acanthus leaves. The lid bears the monogram 'AVSB' and the date '1726', amid two golden grotesque masks. Lock on the front, and two moveable handles on the narrow sides. The interior elaborately fashioned. Two open compartments in the lid covered with decorative paper. The body fitted with three lockable compartments, which are subdivided with several removable partitions and shelf pieces. The , Additional-Rights-Clearences-NA
 Green background with Acanthus leaves.
 Corinthian capital decorated with acanthus leaves. From Roman theater of Tarragona. 1st Century BC-1st century AD. Spain.National Archaeological Museum. Tarragona. Catalonia, Spain.
 A splendid hunting hanger with a silver hilt, J.H. Haussman, Vienna 1833 The fluted, single-edged blade is richly decorated with etched hunters and leaping deer. Heavy silver hilt with finely beaded staghorn grip scales, surmounted by a count's coronet. The quillons are decorated with chiselled leaves and another coronet. A large aristocratic coat of arms framed by acanthus leaves is screwed onto the guard plate. Leather scabbard with silver mountings made en suite. Viennese 1833 silver hallmark for 13 Lotige silver, and the master's mark 'I HH S' in a diamond , Additional-Rights-Clearences-NA
 Close up of Horatio Nelson atop his Corinthian column which shows bronze acanthus leaves cast from British cannon Trafalgar Square London England UK
 Gothic Ornament with Putti and Acanthus Leaves, 19th century, Pen and black and brown ink, and graphite, sheet: 10 7/8 x 6 3/4 in. (27.6 x 17.1 cm), Drawings, Attributed to Bernd (German (?)) ?.
 A magnificent chiselled Italian sword, circa 1600 A double-edged blade with a lenticular cross-section, and openwork triple fullers in the upper quarter of the blade. Added ricassos. A knucklebow hilt lavishly cut on the obverse side with grotesque masks amid acanthus leaves. The lower guard loop is brass soldered. Grip cover has fine iron wire winding and braided ferrules. Round pommel cut on both sides with warrior heads. Length 120 cm., historic, historical,, 17th century, sword, swords, weapons, arms, weapon, arm, fighting device, military, militaria, objec, Additional-Rights-Clearences-NA
 Temple Arcoterion, Island Marble, Found in Sounian, Decorated with tendrils, acanthus leaves, & anthemia, Temple of Poseidon, ca. 440 BC.
 Gold trumpet-shaped earrings with relief decoration, Classical, 5th–4th century B.C., Etruscan, gold, Diam.: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)(both), Gold and Silver, Decorated in floral repoussé patterns of palmettes and acanthus leaves.
 King George I of Greece (1845 - 1913) - an Italian baroque mirror, circa 1680 from the royal collection. Lavishly carved, wooden frame with openwork acanthus leaves and three-dimensional, superimposed blossoms. Original colouring. The mirror glass has been replaced, with minor imperfections. Dimensions 75 x 64.5 cm. Provenance: Christie's 2007, auction 7381, lot 479. George I, son of Christian IX of Denmark, was crowned King of Greece as a successor to Otto I in 1863 and was assassinated in 1913 in Salonika, historic, historical, 19th century, object, objects, , Additional-Rights-Clearences-NA
 Italy Aosta valley Gran Paradiso carline acanthus leaves in winter in Val Savarenche
 Ornamental Design with Acanthus Leaves (recto), Capital (verso). Artist: Anonymous, Italian, 18th century. Dimensions: 10 x 14-13/16 in. Date: 18th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
 A splendid hunting hanger with a silver hilt, J.H. Haussman, Vienna 1833 The fluted, single-edged blade is richly decorated with etched hunters and leaping deer. Heavy silver hilt with finely beaded staghorn grip scales, surmounted by a count's coronet. The quillons are decorated with chiselled leaves and another coronet. A large aristocratic coat of arms framed by acanthus leaves is screwed onto the guard plate. Leather scabbard with silver mountings made en suite. Viennese 1833 silver hallmark for 13 Lotige silver, and the master's mark 'I HH S' in a diamond , Additional-Rights-Clearences-NA
 Wall mirror, 1675, of ebony, decorated with floral marquetry in various woods and ivory, some of which is stained green, at Ham House, Surrey. It has a convex frame decorated with floral marquetry of scrolling acanthus leaves. The elaborately shaped crest
 Marble relief fragment, Imperial, 1st–2nd century A.D., Roman, Marble, Palombino, Overall: 3 15/16 x 5 1/2 in. (10 x 14 cm), Stone Sculpture, This small fragment is exquisitely carved in deep relief with a feline among acanthus leaves.
 A silver tankard with lid, Nuremberg, circa 1660/70 Silver, partially gilt. Cylindrical body on three claw-and-ball-feet. Three surrounding cartouches with depictions of landscapes between acanthus leaves. Hinged lid with hammered depictions of landscapes, the top knob in the form of a fruit on a pierced decorative plate. Pierced thumb lever in the shape of tendrils. Lid and bottom with master's mark Mühle (mill), proofmark of Nuremberg and assayer's zigzag mark. Height 18.7 cm, weight 685 g. The mill mark was used by several members of the Müller family in Nur, Additional-Rights-Clearances-NA
 Tourists walking along the Cardo, Roman city of Jerash ancient Gerasa, archeological site and tourist attraction, Jordan, Middle East
 Double Goblet with Flutes and Acanthus-Leaves. Artist: Albrecht Altdorfer (German, Regensburg ca. 1480-1538 Regensburg). Dimensions: Sheet: 9 1/16 × 4 1/4 in. (23 × 10.8 cm). Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
 A Girandoni action repeating air rifle, Joseph Contriner, Vienna, circa 1830. Octagonal (reblued) barrel with seven-groove rifled bore in 12 mm calibre. Dovetailed front sight, and chiselled rear sight. The inscriptions, 'in Wienn' and 'PRIV. K.U.K. HOF-LIEFERANT' around a golden double eagle mark are inlaid in gold at the end of the barrel. Cut, spring-loaded, wedge action with a side-mounted tubular Damascus-steel magazine. A stag and a corona engraved on the brass receiver. The lock is beautifully cut with acanthus leaves and hound and bears a gold-inlaid ma, Additional-Rights-Clearences-NA
 Funerary Lebes-kalpe, Cemetery Urn, Grave Enclosure Athenian Family, Abt 350 BC.
 Double Goblet with Acanthus-Leaves. Artist: Albrecht Altdorfer (German, Regensburg ca. 1480-1538 Regensburg). Dimensions: Sheet: 8 3/8 × 3 11/16 in. (21.2 × 9.4 cm). Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
 A splendid hunting hanger with a silver hilt, J.H. Haussman, Vienna 1833 The fluted, single-edged blade is richly decorated with etched hunters and leaping deer. Heavy silver hilt with finely beaded staghorn grip scales, surmounted by a count's coronet. The quillons are decorated with chiselled leaves and another coronet. A large aristocratic coat of arms framed by acanthus leaves is screwed onto the guard plate. Leather scabbard with silver mountings made en suite. Viennese 1833 silver hallmark for 13 Lotige silver, and the master's mark 'I HH S' in a diamond , Additional-Rights-Clearences-NA
 Funerary Lebes-kalpe, Cemetery Urn, Grave Enclosure Athenian Family, Abt 350 BC.
 Capital with Acanthus Leaves. Artist: Anonymous, French, 18th century. Dimensions: 6 3/8 x 8 in. (16.2 x 20.3 cm). Date: 18th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
 A splendid hunting hanger with a silver hilt, J.H. Haussman, Vienna 1833 The fluted, single-edged blade is richly decorated with etched hunters and leaping deer. Heavy silver hilt with finely beaded staghorn grip scales, surmounted by a count's coronet. The quillons are decorated with chiselled leaves and another coronet. A large aristocratic coat of arms framed by acanthus leaves is screwed onto the guard plate. Leather scabbard with silver mountings made en suite. Viennese 1833 silver hallmark for 13 Lotige silver, and the master's mark 'I HH S' in a diamond , Additional-Rights-Clearences-NA
 A closeup of a capital from an original sandstone column of the Capitol on display in the National Arboretum, Washington, DC.
 Corbel with Human Bust and Acanthus Leaves. Dimensions: Overall: H. 15 3/4 in. (40 cm) W. 11 13/16 in. (30 cm) Est. weight 80 lbs (36.3 kg). Date: 5th-6th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
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