RF2HW8PCT–Art inspired by Fragmentary Painted Panel with a Saint, 6th–7th century, Made in Egypt, Bawit, Wood; carved, originally painted, H. 11 7/8 in. (30.2 cm), Wood, The saint stands with upraised hands in the orant (prayer) pose. It is not known if he represents Apa (Father) Apollo, who, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT
RM2B0MNP2–Daybed (lit de repos), French, ca. 1750–75, French, Beech, carved and originally painted; modern green velvet upholstery, green silk gimp and tassels, Overall: 26 × 67 3/4 × 30 1/2 in. (66 × 172.1 × 77.5 cm), Woodwork-Furniture
RF2HTW779–Art inspired by Pair of wall brackets, ca. 1763–64, German, Würzburg, Carved, painted and gilded basswood, Each, 29 in. × 20 in. × 6 1/4 in. (73.7 × 50.8 × 15.9 cm), Woodwork-Furniture, Four of these brackets, each fitted with a vase-shaped top, originally hung in the trelliswork, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT
RM2DTC2BB–The Lamentation, ca. 1470, Wood, 122.56 × 183.2 × 34.29 cm (48 1/4 × 72 1/8 × 13 1/2 in.), Little is known about this interesting object carved from wood and originally painted with various colors making it seem more realistic. Based upon the mixture of Italian Renaissance influence and International Gothic style, the piece is thought to be Northern Italian (or perhaps even Austrian) from the latter half of the fifteenth century. The monument depicted stems from the narrative cycle of Christ’s Crucifixion and Resurrection, after the dead body was removed from the cross and before it was put
RF2HTY91P–Art inspired by Fragment of a Frieze, 11th century, Excavated in Iran, Nishapur, Terracotta; carved, painted, H. 23 5/8 in. (60 cm), Sculpture, These panels are believed to have formed a large frieze along the entrance to a prayer hall that served a densely populated residential, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT
RM2B0EWXN–chest, rectangular, fish, The mummy is enclosed inside a hollow wooden base, originally supporting a figure in the shape of a fish. The base is rectangular and has a separate carved panel (21.8 x 4.9 cm) giving access to the cavity. The wood is covered with a thin layer or gesso but not painted. The cavity inside the base contains the decayed linen, some vegetables fibers and bits of gesso. On this groin a mummified fish (length 11.1, width 1.2, height 4.0 cm) wrapped in concentric bandages or medium-fine natural linen (warp-faced tabby weave, about 12 x 20 threads
RMPB1M44–Wood statuette of Hekate. Culture: Egyptian, Ptolemaic. Dimensions: H.: 9 3/16 in. (23.4 cm). Date: 304-30 B.C.. Carved out of juniper wood, the statuette was originally painted. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
RMKC6Y5F–Fragmentary Painted Panel with a Saint, 6th–7th century
RMKJ1H80–King Olav Haraldsson of Norway, who converted Norwegians to Christianity, died in 1030 ad. Figure of St. Olav, King of Norway, carved in oak and originally painted in various colours. The figure, made in Lübeck, Germany, in the i6th century, depicts him in the armour of that period. He holds his axe Hel (“Death”) and his orb of office, as he tramples the Devil.
RMW51D7G–Chair, Georges Jacob (French, 1739 - 1814 (master 1765)), and Jean-Baptiste-Simon Rode (French, 1735 - 1799 (master 1766)), and originally painted by Chaillot, Fabric by Desfarges (French, 1739 - 1814 (master 1765)), Paris, France, about 1787, Carved beech, caning, modern silk velvet upholstery, 85.1 × 57.8 × 54.6 cm (33 1/2 × 22 3/4 × 21 1/2 in
RMCYWF33–CHICHICASTENANGO, Guatemala - Colorful wooden masks for sale at Chichi's market. The town has become famous for its wooden carved masks that were originally part of local Maya celebrations and festivals. Chichicastenango is an indigenous Maya town in the Guatemalan highlands about 90 miles northwest of Guatemala City and at an elevation of nearly 6,500 feet. It is most famous for its markets on Sundays and Thursdays.
RM2AHNHYE–Immortals Riding Dragons Sections of a Tomb Pediment. 206 AD–220 AD. China. Gray earthenware with traces of slip and polychrome pigments These triangular sculptures originally fit under the pitched roof of a burial chamber constructed of clay bricks. The position of similar panels discovered intact suggests that they originally formed two ends of a pediment that divided a chamber in half.The panels are carved and painted to depict winged figures mounted on dragons striding over hills or waves. In Han mythology, such beings are described as immortals (xian). Having achieved eternal life, these
RM2APBK2A–India, Rajasthan, Shekhawati, Bikaner, city centre, Junagarh Fort, Gaj Mandir, decoratively painted quarters of Maharaja Gaj Singh
RMKNXXFC–Pair of balusters. Date: late 17th century; Culture: French; Medium: Carved and originally painted and gilded, oak; Dimensions: Height (each): 34 in.
RMPGHACX–Heavily decorated restored Gypsy caravan. Originally built by Thomas Tong of Kearsley in late19th century
RMKNKDN7–Daybed (lit de repos). Date: ca. 1750-75; Culture: French; Medium: Beech, carved and originally painted; modern green velvet upholstery, green silk
RMCBXGMP–NARITA, Japan - The Three Storied Pagoda, standing 25 meters tall, was originally built in 1712. It is ornately decorated with brightly painted rafters, carved dragons, and sculptures of 16 RAKAN or Buddha's disciples how attained Nirvana. On the first floor's inner sanctum is GOCHI-NYORAI (Five Tathagas) who is believed to be endowed with the five wisdoms of Buddha. The Narita-san temple, also known as Shinsho-Ji (New Victory Temple), is Shingon Buddhist temple complex, was first established 940 in the Japanese city of Narita, east of Tokyo.
RMKNX457–Pilaster panel. Date: 17th century; Culture: French; Medium: Carved oak, originally painted; Dimensions: 71 x 9 1/8 in. (180.3 x 23.2 cm);
RM2HHTNBX–Panel first half 18th century French. Panel. French. first half 18th century. Carved oak, originally painted. Woodwork
RMKNGM2W–Panel. Date: first half 18th century; Culture: French; Medium: Carved oak, originally painted; Dimensions: 134 x 29 1/2 in. (340.4 x 74.9 cm);
RM2EH7C4N–Fragmentary Carved Panel with a Saint, Egypt, 6th-7th century.
RM2HHYE42–Guiyang, Guiyang, China. 26th Jan, 2022. Qingyan ancient town, one of the four ancient towns in Guizhou, is located in the southern suburb of Guiyang City, Guizhou Province. It was built in the 10th year of Hongwu of the Ming Dynasty (1378). It was originally a military fortress. The ancient buildings of the Ming and Qing Dynasties with exquisite design and exquisite workmanship are crisscrossed in the ancient town, with temples, pavilions, painted pillars and carved beams, flying angles and double eaves. The ancient town is full of people and culture, including historical celebrity Zhou Yuh
RM2JPT0TF–Stelle in carved wood, double heads. Saint-Pierre church of Lachapelle en Lomagne. Originally a castle chapel, the church of Lachapelle (82) became a parish church in the 15th century. In baroque style, the interior architecture is made of molded wood painted and gilded with gold leaf. Two altarpieces from the 17th and 18th centuries with a Virgin and Child can be admired. Two floors of convex and concave tribunes occupy the back of the church, giving it a Venetian theater look. France, La Chapelle (82) on August 17, 2022. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM
RF2HTY91Y–Art inspired by Fragment of a Frieze, 11th century, Excavated in Iran, Nishapur, Terracotta; carved, painted, H. 22 1/16 in. (56 cm), Sculpture, This panel is believed to have formed a large frieze along the entrance to a prayer hall that served a densely populated residential, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT
RF2C4Y0W6–Petra, the Colored Triclinium ( 200 BC) decorated with engaged columns and niches, and was originally covered with painted stucco. The stucco was fall
RMPB3Y62–Ceiling. Dimensions: L. 33 ft. W. 28 ft.. Date: 16th century. The ceiling covering this gallery is a testament to the resilience and persistence of traditional Islamic design in Andalusia after the Christian Reconquista. This so-called mudéjar style was especially prevalent in the Aragon and Castile-León regions of Spain, where many Christian churches incorporate similar ceilings. The ceiling is comprised of thirty carved, painted, and gilded pinewood panels. The ceiling originally was designed for a smaller space; it was later expanded, explaining its somewhat uneven geometric pattern. In a
RMF1TN40–Kings Head Sculpture with original paint. Sculpture of a French King head from 1220 originally adorned the front of Notre Dame
RMKJ1H7T–King Olav Haraldsson of Norway, who converted Norwegians to Christianity, died in 1030 ad. Figure of St. Olav, King of Norway, carved in oak and originally painted in various colours. The figure, made in Lübeck, Germany, in the i6th century, depicts him in the armour of that period. He holds his axe Hel (“Death”) and his orb of office, as he tramples the Devil.
RM2DCHBDW–Anonymous, between 1763-1824, canvas, wood, List of names of the benefactors ('bountiful') at the Poor Bakery, 1763-1824, on canvas, originally in a carved frame, now with a carved wooden frame. On the canvas is painted at the top NAMES of the MILD THOSE of the ARMEN BAKKERYE with two columns underneath. In the left column are two dates, 1763 and 1824, with a name behind both dates, Dimensions Name list: 127 x 111 x 1.5cm (1270 x 1110 x 15mm), Frame: 152 x 139 x 6cm (1520 x 1390 x 60mm) , Fragment frame: 18.4 x 109.4 x 3.3cm (184 x 1094 x 33mm
RF2C2FFTH–Temple of Kom Ombo. Kom Ombo is an agricultural town in Egypt famous for the Temple of Kom Ombo. It was originally an Egyptian city called Nubt, meani
RM2AHPB1R–Immortals Riding Dragons Section of a Tomb Pediment. 206 AD–220 AD. China. Gray earthenware with traces of slip and polychrome pigments These triangular sculptures originally fit under the pitched roof of a burial chamber constructed of clay bricks. The position of similar panels discovered intact suggests that they originally formed two ends of a pediment that divided a chamber in half.The panels are carved and painted to depict winged figures mounted on dragons striding over hills or waves. In Han mythology, such beings are described as immortals (xian). Having achieved eternal life, these i
RM2APBJR1–India, Rajasthan, Shekhawati, Bikaner, city centre, Junagarh Fort, Rai Niwas, decoratively painted walls to look like pieta dura stone inlay
RM2JGW67J–The Church of the Virgin of the Nativity in Parinacota on the Andean altiplano in Lauca National Park in Chile.
RMPGHA8E–Heavily decorated restored Gypsy caravan. Originally built by Thomas Tong of Kearsley in late19th century
RF2ER48RN–Face of the blue-eyed, golden-haired Christ Child in rare and precious 1100s wooden polychrome Virgin Enthroned statue, now displayed in the refectory of the early 1500s Monastère royal de Brou at Bourg-en-Bresse, Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. The statue, originally in a castle chapel, has sustained some damage over the centuries, but most of the original paint and gilding is still bright.
RMCBXGMY–NARITA, Japan - The Three Storied Pagoda, standing 25 meters tall, was originally built in 1712. It is ornately decorated with brightly painted rafters, carved dragons, and sculptures of 16 RAKAN or Buddha's disciples how attained Nirvana. On the first floor's inner sanctum is GOCHI-NYORAI (Five Tathagas) who is believed to be endowed with the five wisdoms of Buddha. The Narita-san temple, also known as Shinsho-Ji (New Victory Temple), is Shingon Buddhist temple complex, was first established 940 in the Japanese city of Narita, east of Tokyo.
RMRCB5DP–. The Dover road : annals of an ancient turnpike. Horses; Dover road (England). 52 THE DOVER ROAD wife, with their effigies, properly carved, painted and gilt, while in various parts of the church may be found what is said to be his crest, the fool's cap, which. ARMS OF SPIELMAN A^D HIS FIEST WIFE. he used as a water-mark on a particular size of paper. " Foolscap " paper derives its name from that water- mark ; and thus, though the term now indicates a size, it was originally a trade-mark. The mark may have been derived, not from any crest, but from the long cap worn by the figure on
RM2HHTDRX–Panels (part of a set) last quarter 17th century French. Panels (part of a set). French. last quarter 17th century. Carved oak, originally painted and gilded. Woodwork
RMT0R4G7–The Dover road annals The Dover road : annals of an ancient turnpike doverroadannalso00harp Year: 1922 52 THE DOVER ROAD wife, with their effigies, properly carved, painted and gilt, while in various parts of the church may be found what is said to be his crest, the fool's cap, which ARMS OF SPIELMAN A^D HIS FIEST WIFE. he used as a water-mark on a particular size of paper. ' Foolscap ' paper derives its name from that water- mark ; and thus, though the term now indicates a size, it was originally a trade-mark. The mark may have been derived, not from any crest, but from the long cap wor
RM2A511T4–Guardian Figure: Nio, 1200s. Paired with a closed-mouth Nio, this figure originally protected the entrance of a Buddhist temple in Japan. Sculpted in an expressive, dynamic style, this figure was created using several pieces of wood carefully joined together. This imposing figure was originally painted, though is substantially faded due to weathering. The carved wooden bases for the two guardian figures on display are modern replacements.
RM2HHYE48–Guiyang, Guiyang, China. 26th Jan, 2022. Qingyan ancient town, one of the four ancient towns in Guizhou, is located in the southern suburb of Guiyang City, Guizhou Province. It was built in the 10th year of Hongwu of the Ming Dynasty (1378). It was originally a military fortress. The ancient buildings of the Ming and Qing Dynasties with exquisite design and exquisite workmanship are crisscrossed in the ancient town, with temples, pavilions, painted pillars and carved beams, flying angles and double eaves. The ancient town is full of people and culture, including historical celebrity Zhou Yuh
RM2JPT0TE–Stelle in carved wood, double heads. Saint-Pierre church of Lachapelle en Lomagne. Originally a castle chapel, the church of Lachapelle (82) became a parish church in the 15th century. In baroque style, the interior architecture is made of molded wood painted and gilded with gold leaf. Two altarpieces from the 17th and 18th centuries with a Virgin and Child can be admired. Two floors of convex and concave tribunes occupy the back of the church, giving it a Venetian theater look. France, La Chapelle (82) on August 17, 2022. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM
RF2HTY916–Art inspired by Fragment of a Frieze, 11th century, Excavated in Iran, Nishapur, Terracotta; carved, painted, H. 21 1/16 in. (53.5 cm), Sculpture, This panel is believed to have formed a large frieze along the entrance to a prayer hall that served a densely populated residential, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT
RF2C4Y0XA–Petra, the Colored Triclinium ( 200 BC) decorated with engaged columns and niches, and was originally covered with painted stucco. The stucco was fall
RMPAXPEE–Relief Fragment with Two Birds in the Papyrus Thicket. Dimensions: H. 18.5 cm (7 5/16 in.); W. 25.5 cm (10 1/16 in.); D. 5.5 cm (2 3/16 in.). Dynasty: Dynasty 12. Reign: reign of Senwosret I or Amenemhat II. Date: ca. 1925-1900 B.C.. This exquisitely carved and delicately painted relief shows a gray heron and another bird, possibly a purple heron, perched within a mass of papyrus plants. In the upper right, the curved form with painted X-marks likely represents a nest that contained either baby birds or a mother sitting on eggs, both of which are common vignettes in marsh scenes. Originally p
RMKJ1H7Y–King Olav Haraldsson of Norway, who converted Norwegians to Christianity, died in 1030 ad. Figure of St. Olav, King of Norway, carved in oak and originally painted in various colours. The figure, made in Lübeck, Germany, in the i6th century, depicts him in the armour of that period. He holds his axe Hel (“Death”) and his orb of office, as he tramples the Devil.
RM2DCHBDC–Anonymous, between 1763-1824, canvas, wood, List of names of the benefactors ('bountiful') at the Poor Bakery, 1763-1824, on canvas, originally in a carved frame, now with a carved wooden frame. On the canvas is painted at the top NAMES of the MILD THOSE of the ARMEN BAKKERYE with two columns underneath. In the left column are two dates, 1763 and 1824, with a name behind both dates, Dimensions Name list: 127 x 111 x 1.5cm (1270 x 1110 x 15mm), Frame: 152 x 139 x 6cm (1520 x 1390 x 60mm) , Fragment frame: 18.4 x 109.4 x 3.3cm (184 x 1094 x 33mm
RF2C2FFGA–Temple of Kom Ombo. Kom Ombo is an agricultural town in Egypt famous for the Temple of Kom Ombo. It was originally an Egyptian city called Nubt, meani
RM2APBK1K–India, Rajasthan, Shekhawati, Bikaner, city centre, Junagarh Fort, light though pillars onto painted walls to look like pieta dura stone inlay above A
RMCBXGN7–NARITA, Japan - The Three Storied Pagoda, standing 25 meters tall, was originally built in 1712. It is ornately decorated with brightly painted rafters, carved dragons, and sculptures of 16 RAKAN or Buddha's disciples how attained Nirvana. On the first floor's inner sanctum is GOCHI-NYORAI (Five Tathagas) who is believed to be endowed with the five wisdoms of Buddha. The Narita-san temple, also known as Shinsho-Ji (New Victory Temple), is Shingon Buddhist temple complex, was first established 940 in the Japanese city of Narita, east of Tokyo.
RM2HHT336–Panel (part of a set) last quarter 17th century French. Panel (part of a set). French. last quarter 17th century. Carved oak, originally painted and gilded. Woodwork
RM2HH7GNY–Wood statuette of Hekate 304–30 B.C. Egyptian, Ptolemaic Carved out of juniper wood, the statuette was originally painted.. Wood statuette of Hekate. Egyptian, Ptolemaic. 304–30 B.C.. Wood, Juniper. Hellenistic. Miscellaneous-Wood
RM2A4YYDC–A Heavenly General (One of the Junishinsho), 1200s. This dynamic figure was originally part of a set of Twelve Divine Generals (Junishinsho) that stood in a Japanese Buddhist temple hall, protecting the central icon of the Yakushi Nyorai, the Healing Buddha. This sculpture was constructed from many pieces of thinly carved wood joined together with pins, then covered with hemp cloth and lacquer paste, and finally decorated with pigments. Eyes made of crystal, with painted details, finish the composition. The profileration of religious sites throughout Japan, particularly in Kyoto, kept sculptor
RM2HHTF2E–Pair of overdoors from a porte cochère ca. 1678 Carved by Jean Richer. Pair of overdoors from a porte cochère. Decoration after a design by Jean Marot (French, Paris 1619–1679 Paris). French. ca. 1678. Carved oak, originally painted. Woodwork
RF2HTY918–Art inspired by Fragment of a Frieze, 11th century, Made in Iran, Nishapur, Terracotta; carved, painted, H. 20 7/8 in. (53 cm), Sculpture, This panel is believed to have formed a large frieze along the entrance to a prayer hall that served a densely populated residential neighborhood, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT
RM2HHYDJ2–Guiyang, Guiyang, China. 26th Jan, 2022. Qingyan ancient town, one of the four ancient towns in Guizhou, is located in the southern suburb of Guiyang City, Guizhou Province. It was built in the 10th year of Hongwu of the Ming Dynasty (1378). It was originally a military fortress. The ancient buildings of the Ming and Qing Dynasties with exquisite design and exquisite workmanship are crisscrossed in the ancient town, with temples, pavilions, painted pillars and carved beams, flying angles and double eaves. The ancient town is full of people and culture, including historical celebrity Zhou Yuh
RMPB1TH1–Fragment of a Frieze. Dimensions: H. 20 1/2 in. (52 cm) W. 11 in. (28 cm) D. 3 9/16 in. (9 cm). Date: 11th century. This panel is believed to have formed a large frieze along the entrance to a prayer hall that served a densely populated residential neighborhood. The frieze was originally painted in red and blue and included the word al-sultan, a title that first occurred in monumental epigraphy in the eleventh century with Seljuq and Ghaznavid rulers. It has been suggested that the frieze's inscription originally bore the titles of the Seljuq sultan Malik Shah (r. 1073-92). Museum: Metropol
RM2DCHBD8–Anonymous, between 1763-1824, canvas, wood, List of names of the benefactors ('bountiful') at the Poor Bakery, 1763-1824, on canvas, originally in a carved frame, now with a carved wooden frame. On the canvas is painted at the top NAMES of the MILD THOSE of the ARMEN BAKKERYE with two columns underneath. In the left column are two dates, 1763 and 1824, with a name behind both dates, Dimensions Name list: 127 x 111 x 1.5cm (1270 x 1110 x 15mm), Frame: 152 x 139 x 6cm (1520 x 1390 x 60mm) , Fragment frame: 18.4 x 109.4 x 3.3cm (184 x 1094 x 33mm
RF2C2FFH5–Temple of Kom Ombo. Kom Ombo is an agricultural town in Egypt famous for the Temple of Kom Ombo. It was originally an Egyptian city called Nubt, meani
RMKC61H1–Pair of Doors Carved in the 'Beveled Style', 9th century
RMKC8K6D–Fragment of a Frieze, 11th century, Made in Iran, Nishapur, Terracotta; carved, painted, H. 20 7/8 in. (53 cm), Sculpture, This
RMCBXGCH–NARITA, Japan - The Three Storied Pagoda, standing 25 meters tall, was originally built in 1712. It is ornately decorated with brightly painted rafters, carved dragons, and sculptures of 16 RAKAN or Buddha's disciples how attained Nirvana. On the first floor's inner sanctum is GOCHI-NYORAI (Five Tathagas) who is believed to be endowed with the five wisdoms of Buddha. The Narita-san temple, also known as Shinsho-Ji (New Victory Temple), is Shingon Buddhist temple complex, was first established 940 in the Japanese city of Narita, east of Tokyo.
RM2F3D20E–Fragment of a Frieze, Iran, 11th century. The frieze's inscription may have originally named Seljuq sultan Malik Shah (r. 1073-92).
RM2HHWD6Y–Pair of balusters late 17th century French. Pair of balusters 189735 French, Pair of balusters, late 17th century, Carved and originally painted and gilded, oak, Height (each): 34 in. (86.4 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1906 (07.225.483a, b)
RF2HTY920–Art inspired by Fragment of a Frieze, 11th century, Excavated in Iran, Nishapur, Terracotta; carved, painted, H. 20 1/2 in. (52 cm), Sculpture, This panel is believed to have formed a large frieze along the entrance to a prayer hall that served a densely populated residential, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT
RM2HJ14JC–Ceiling 16th century The ceiling covering this gallery is a testament to the resilience and persistence of traditional Islamic design in Andalusia after the Christian Reconquista. This so-called mudéjar style was especially prevalent in the Aragon and Castile-León regions of Spain, where many Christian churches incorporate similar ceilings. The ceiling is comprised of thirty carved, painted, and gilded pinewood panels. The ceiling originally was designed for a smaller space; it was later expanded, explaining its somewhat uneven geometric pattern. In addition to the Islamic-inspired star patter
RMPANJ0D–Fragment of a Frieze. Dimensions: H. 22 1/16 in. (56 cm) W. 11 7/16 in. (29 cm) D. 3 9/16 in. (9 cm). Date: 11th century. This panel is believed to have formed a large frieze along the entrance to a prayer hall that served a densely populated residential neighborhood. The frieze was originally painted in red and blue and included the word al-sultan, a title that first occurred in monumental epigraphy in the eleventh century with Seljuq and Ghaznavid rulers. It has been suggested that the frieze's inscription originally bore the titles of the Seljuq sultan Malik Shah (r. 1073-92). Museum: Me
RM2HH99H7–Panel with Harpies, Fish, and Trees 11th–12th century This rectangular panel of carved stucco, which would have originally been painted, is ornamented with an image of a central fruit-bearing tree emerging from a mound of earth. The tree is flanked on either side by addorsed harpies with interlaced fleur-de-lys-ending tails and by pairs of fish. The composition is contained within a border filled of scrolling vines. Dated to either the 11th or 12th century, when Nishapur was under Ghaznavid or Seljuq rule, its iconography of the addorsed harpies evokes the astrological sign of the Gemini, alth
RM2HHYD9G–Guiyang, Guiyang, China. 26th Jan, 2022. Qingyan ancient town, one of the four ancient towns in Guizhou, is located in the southern suburb of Guiyang City, Guizhou Province. It was built in the 10th year of Hongwu of the Ming Dynasty (1378). It was originally a military fortress. The ancient buildings of the Ming and Qing Dynasties with exquisite design and exquisite workmanship are crisscrossed in the ancient town, with temples, pavilions, painted pillars and carved beams, flying angles and double eaves. The ancient town is full of people and culture, including historical celebrity Zhou Yuh
RM2HJ3H5W–Head of a male or female figure ca. 9th–8th century B.C. Assyrian This piece is carved in the round from a section of elephant tusk and could represent the head of a male or a female figure. It was found with several other fragmentary statuettes in a storeroom at Fort Shalmaneser, a royal building at Nimrud that was probably used to store tribute and booty collected by the Assyrians while on military campaign. Two rectangular mortises cut into the flat reverse of the face suggest that this piece was originally part of a composite statuette made of various materials and painted or overlaid with
RF2C2FFTR–Temple of Kom Ombo. Kom Ombo is an agricultural town in Egypt famous for the Temple of Kom Ombo. It was originally an Egyptian city called Nubt, meani
RMKC8K6K–Fragment of a Frieze, 11th century, Excavated in Iran, Nishapur, Terracotta; carved, painted, H. 20 1/2 in. (52 cm), Sculpture
RMCBXGCT–NARITA, Japan - The Great Main Hall. The Three Storied Pagoda, standing 25 meters tall, was originally built in 1712. It is ornately decorated with brightly painted rafters, carved dragons, and sculptures of 16 RAKAN or Buddha's disciples how attained Nirvana. On the first floor's inner sanctum is GOCHI-NYORAI (Five Tathagas) who is believed to be endowed with the five wisdoms of Buddha. The Narita-san temple, also known as Shinsho-Ji (New Victory Temple), is Shingon Buddhist temple complex, was first established 940 in the Japanese city of Narita, east of Tokyo.
RM2F3D1YT–Fragment of a Frieze, Iran, 11th century. The frieze's inscription may have originally named Seljuq sultan Malik Shah (r. 1073-92).
RF2HTY91B–Art inspired by Fragment of a Frieze, 11th century, Excavated in Iran, Nishapur, Terracotta; carved, painted, H. 23 1/2 in. (59.7 cm), Sculpture, This panel is believed to have formed a large frieze along the entrance to a prayer hall that served a densely populated residential, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT
RMPANT1P–Fragment of a Frieze. Dimensions: H. 23 1/2 in. (59.7 cm) W. 11 in. (27.9 cm) D. 4 in. (10.2 cm) Wt. 61 lbs. (27.7 kg). Date: 11th century. This panel is believed to have formed a large frieze along the entrance to a prayer hall that served a densely populated residential neighborhood. The frieze was originally painted in red and blue and included the word al-sultan, a title that first occurred in monumental epigraphy in the eleventh century with Seljuq and Ghaznavid rulers. It has been suggested that the frieze's inscription originally bore the titles of the Seljuq sultan Malik Shah (r. 1
RF2HTWTF7–Art inspired by Wood statuette of Hekate, Hellenistic, 304–30 B.C., Egyptian, Ptolemaic, Wood, Juniper, H.: 9 3/16 in. (23.4 cm), Miscellaneous-Wood, Carved out of juniper wood, the statuette was originally painted, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT
RM2HHYEXN–Guiyang, Guiyang, China. 26th Jan, 2022. Qingyan ancient town, one of the four ancient towns in Guizhou, is located in the southern suburb of Guiyang City, Guizhou Province. It was built in the 10th year of Hongwu of the Ming Dynasty (1378). It was originally a military fortress. The ancient buildings of the Ming and Qing Dynasties with exquisite design and exquisite workmanship are crisscrossed in the ancient town, with temples, pavilions, painted pillars and carved beams, flying angles and double eaves. The ancient town is full of people and culture, including historical celebrity Zhou Yuh
RF2HW8M81–Art inspired by Pair of Doors Carved in the 'Beveled Style', 9th century, Found Iraq, probably Takrit. Made in Iraq, probably Samarra, Wood (teak); carved, Left door:, Wood, This carved pair (with ) of teak doors imported into Iraq from Southeast Asia is probably from a royal or, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT
RM2HJ1PE4–Dado Panel 10th century This carved plaster panel comes from an elaborately decorated house excavated at Nishapur, which had panels decorating the lower part of the wall (called the dado) in several rooms. The panels were originally painted in bright yellows, reds, and blues, with equally colorful murals on the plaster walls above. However, once the excavated panels were exposed to air, the bright colors quickly disappeared. It appears that to create these dado panels, a thin layer of stucco was applied to the wall and the design was sketched out using a compass and other drawing tools. Then t
RF2HTY8R8–Art inspired by Dado Panel, 10th century, Excavated in Iran, Nishapur, Stucco; carved, H. 37 1/2 in. (95.3 cm), Stucco, This carved plaster panel comes from an elaborately decorated house excavated at Nishapur, which had panels decorating the lower part of the wall (called the dado) in, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT
RF2C2FFRT–Temple of Kom Ombo. Kom Ombo is an agricultural town in Egypt famous for the Temple of Kom Ombo. It was originally an Egyptian city called Nubt, meani
RMKC8K6R–Fragment of a Frieze, 11th century, Excavated in Iran, Nishapur, Terracotta; carved, painted, H. 21 1/16 in. (53.5 cm
RF2B9CYBR–Folding Stool, Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené (French, 1748 - 1803 (master 1769)), Carved by Nicolas-François Vallois (French, 1738 - 1788), Originally gilded by Chatard (French), and Chaudron (French), Originally upholstered by Claude-François Capin (French, active 1763 - 1792), and possibly after a design by Gilles-Paul Cauvet (French, 1731 - 1788), Paris, France, about 1786, Gessoed, painted, and gilded beech, modern upholstery, 41.3 x 72.4 x 53.3 cm (16 1,4 x 28 1,2 x 21 in, Reimagined by Gibon, design of warm cheerful glowing of brightness and light rays radiance. Classic art reinvented with a
RMCBXGCE–NARITA, Japan - The Three Storied Pagoda, standing 25 meters tall, was originally built in 1712. It is ornately decorated with brightly painted rafters, carved dragons, and sculptures of 16 RAKAN or Buddha's disciples how attained Nirvana. On the first floor's inner sanctum is GOCHI-NYORAI (Five Tathagas) who is believed to be endowed with the five wisdoms of Buddha. In the background is the front of the Great Main Hall. The Narita-san temple, also known as Shinsho-Ji (New Victory Temple), is Shingon Buddhist temple complex, was first established 940 in the Japanese city of Narita, east of Tok
RM2AG0TK1–Virgin of the Annunciation, ca.1250-1300.
RMPANWR8–Pair of overmirrors. Artist: After a model by Philippe Laurent Roland (French, Pont-à-Marc 1746-1816 Paris). Culture: French. Dimensions: Overall (each): 23 1/8 × 47 5/8 in. (58.7 × 121 cm). Maker: Probably carved by Daniel Aubert. Date: ca. 1777. These panels originally functioned as overmirrors, facing each other in the billiards room of the Château de Bagatelle, built for the comte d'Artois (the future king Charles X) in 1777 (see 07.225.18 for the overdoor of the entrance portal of Bagatelle). The eagles may refer to Artois's military honors: he was Colonel General of the Swiss Guards and
RM2HHYDY5–Guiyang, Guiyang, China. 26th Jan, 2022. Qingyan ancient town, one of the four ancient towns in Guizhou, is located in the southern suburb of Guiyang City, Guizhou Province. It was built in the 10th year of Hongwu of the Ming Dynasty (1378). It was originally a military fortress. The ancient buildings of the Ming and Qing Dynasties with exquisite design and exquisite workmanship are crisscrossed in the ancient town, with temples, pavilions, painted pillars and carved beams, flying angles and double eaves. The ancient town is full of people and culture, including historical celebrity Zhou Yuh
RM2HJ4R25–Dado Panel 10th century In 1935, a team of archaeologists from the Metropolitan Museum began excavating a mound known as Sabz Pushan (the Green-Covered), located near the city of Nishapur. The excavation uncovered part of a tenth-century residential neighborhood with several units richly decorated in carved and painted stucco. This panel was assembled from fragments of carved stucco found on the floor of one of these units, having crumbled off a nearby wall where they originally formed a long dado. The panel’s main decoration consists of a band of eight-point stars, each filled with a slightly