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Antique silver plaque - Santa Maria De Finibus Terrae.
Saint Mary .. of the Ends of the Earth
Mary and the child Jesus.
It would have been nailed to the mast of a sailing ship at its blessing and launch.
I had seen photos of tattoos in a mouth but this was the first time I got a chance to see it done. The young man is being tattooed by Coyote at Ancient Art Tattoo Studio in Hampton, VA.
This woman actually fell asleep while getting a large tattoo of black rose that started on her belly and wrapped around to cover half her back. My friend and tattoo artist, Josh, is doing the piece.
The Ajanta Caves (Ajiṇṭhā leni; Marathi: अजिंठा लेणी), Maharashtra, India are 29 rock-cut cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BCE. The caves include paintings and sculptures considered to be masterpieces of both Buddhist religious art (which depict the Jataka tales) as well as frescos which are reminiscent of the Sigiriya paintings in Sri Lanka.The caves were built in two phases starting around 200 BCE, with the second group of caves built around 600 CE.
Since 1983, the Ajanta Caves have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The caves are located in the Indian state of Maharashtra.
This detail of a panel from the royal palace of the Assyrian ruler Tiglath-Pileser III, shows the him being fanned by an attendant as he receives homage from a visitor.
Villa Boscoreale is an ancient Roman villa located in the town of Boscoreale, about one and a half kilometers north of Pompeii, southeast of Vesuvius, in Campania, southern Italy
An entire wall of the tomb-chapel showed a feast in honour of Nebamun. Naked serving-girls and servants wait on his friends and relatives. Married guest sit in pairs on fine chairs, while the young women turn and talk to each other. This erotic scene of relaxation and wealth is something for Nebamun to enjoy for all eternity. The richly dressed guests are entertained by dancers and musicians, who sit on the ground playing and clapping. The words of their song in honour of Nebamun are written above them. "The earth-god has caused his beauty to grow in every body... the channels are filled with water anew, and the lands is flooded with love of him."
THE BRITISH MUSEUM
Venus Felix y Amor. Estatua de Venus tipo Afrodita de Cnido de Praxíteles con semblante semejante a Faustina la menor. Copia de época romana del 180-200 d. C. de un original griego. Mármol.
En el plinto de la estatua aparece la siguiente inscripción:
Veneri felici sacrum
Sallustia Helpidus D.D.
"Consagrado a Venus Feliz. Salustia y Helpido se lo dedicaron".
Valdivia 8 (Piquigua Phase) from the Atahualpa Site (N3A1-001) Ecuador. Ultra Rare stone. Monolith stone block in bas-relief embellished with deep excised carvings on all six sides. Typically said by many to stylized zoomorphic features and resemble an owl. We disagree, as they appear to be humanoid showing either appendages or articles of clothing. Measures 10" in hight.
Athens, National Museum. © E. Brundige 2005.
Illustration for my travel blog, Ancient Greece Odyssey: A Traveller's Journal.
These unusual vases shaped like human heads seem to show what the classical Greeks thought of as "barbarians." I believe they are probably perfume jars.
Unrestored wall mural at Pompeii demonstrates the vivid colors in use in ancient Roman homes. The bottom right corner of the mural contains a depiction of a man hunting deer.
This transitional style Valdivia - Chorrera feline mortar is in choice condition. Outstanding open lapidary workmanship in serpentine stone. Incised traits on the sides and mouth area. Measures over 10" in length.
they had better jar lids back then...
we went to see the rembrandt exhibition at the fine arts museum yesterday, and took sara along as well. she slept half the exhibition, and smiled to all the ladies after walking up.
you're not allowed to take photos of the temporary exhibitions, so afterwards we had a look at the egyptian collection, where I could take a few pics.
the rembrandt show was great, they also had a number of other dutch painters, and it was great seeing in real life the paintings I only looked at in books until now, but it was really crowded. and apparently it's always busy. they were even crowded on the 1st of january.
ODC: mixture
Milan
Benito Mussolini/Vittorio Emanuele III, King of Italy 1900-1946
Obverse depicts bust of King right. On the reverse is a rider on a leaping horse. For the Exhibition in Milan.
The modern dictator’s name appears infrequently on coins.
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Basalt statue of a seated figure with an elaborate beard and hairstyle, the elaborate costume made from strands of pearls, the flowing sash wrapped around the arms, the hands to the chest, two smaller figures at either side of the cushioned base. 200 AD
An ancient Greek lion (ca. 400-390 B.C.) is ready to pounce as unsuspecting tourists walk by in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
According to the Lonely Planet guide to Iran,
"Most impressive of all, however, and among the most impressive historical sights in all of Iran, are the bas-reliefs of the Apadana Staircase on the eastern wall [of the Apadana Palace]."
"The panels at the southern end [of the Apadana Staircase] are the most interesting, showing 23 delegations bringing their tributes to the Achaemenid king."
"This rich record of the nations of the time ranges from the Ethiopians in the bottom left center, through a climbing pantheon of, among other peoples, Arabs, Thracians, Indians, Parthians and Cappadocians, up to the Elamites and Medians at the top right."
Persepolis, Iran
Superbly crafted Jamacoaque mask depicting a shaman in transformation, possibly into a dragon. Nicely detailed with crisply incised teeth, horns on the forehead and good paint throughout. Fine condition. Pepper tree bark (yellow) and ochre (green,red) used for coloring. Manabi region, Ecuador. 300 BC - 400 AD. Measures 3 1/2"
According to the Lonely Planet guide to Iran,
"Most impressive of all, however, and among the most impressive historical sights in all of Iran, are the bas-reliefs of the Apadana Staircase on the eastern wall [of the Apadana Palace]."
"The panels at the southern end [of the Apadana Staircase] are the most interesting, showing 23 delegations bringing their tributes to the Achaemenid king."
"This rich record of the nations of the time ranges from the Ethiopians in the bottom left center, through a climbing pantheon of, among other peoples, Arabs, Thracians, Indians, Parthians and Cappadocians, up to the Elamites and Medians at the top right."
Persepolis, Iran
According to the Lonely Planet guide to Iran,
"Most impressive of all, however, and among the most impressive historical sights in all of Iran, are the bas-reliefs of the Apadana Staircase on the eastern wall [of the Apadana Palace]."
"The panels at the southern end [of the Apadana Staircase] are the most interesting, showing 23 delegations bringing their tributes to the Achaemenid king."
"This rich record of the nations of the time ranges from the Ethiopians in the bottom left center, through a climbing pantheon of, among other peoples, Arabs, Thracians, Indians, Parthians and Cappadocians, up to the Elamites and Medians at the top right."
Persepolis, Iran
According to the Lonely Planet guide to Iran,
"Most impressive of all, however, and among the most impressive historical sights in all of Iran, are the bas-reliefs of the Apadana Staircase on the eastern wall [of the Apadana Palace."
"The panels at the southern end [of the Apadana Staircase] are the most interesting, showing 23 delegations bringing their tributes to the Achaemenid king."
"This rich record of the nations of the time ranges from the Ethiopians in the bottom left center, through a climbing pantheon of, among other peoples, Arabs, Thracians, Indians, Parthians and Cappadocians, up to the Elamites and Medians at the top right."
Persepolis, Iran
Faces of Ancient Europe - Romans (Italy, Sicily, Britain, Iberian Peninsula, Balkans, Greece, Near East...)
Siphnian Treasury, North Frieze: Gigantomachy
Archaic period, c. 525 BCE
Delphi Museum, Greece
Battle rages between the gods of Olympus and the Giants.
From left to right: two giants, Dionysos wearing a lionskin, the goddess Themis (justice) in a chariot drawn by lions, two more giants, Apollo and his sister Artemis pursuing another giant. Faint inscriptions label and identify each of the characters. For complete information on this sculpture, see the Perseus Digital Library: Siphnian Treasury entry.
© 2005 Ellen Brundige
Illustration for Ancient Greece Odyssey: A Traveller's Journal
Rama with Sita, Lakshmana and Hanuman
Tiruvalangadu, Mayavaram Taluk, Thanjavur District.
Rama Height 3'.5"; Sita Height 3'; Lakshmana Height 3'1"; Hanuman Height 2'4". About 12th Century AD.
Rama stands on a Padmasana in tribhanga posture wearing Kirita makuta, siraschakra and all other ornaments. The hands are held in the posture of holding a bow in the left hand and an arrow in the right hand. Lakshmana in all respects is similar to Rama but he wears jatamakuta. Sita is seen standing on a padmasana in the tribhanga posture. Her right hand is in lola posture and her left hand is in kataka pose. She also wears jatamakuta, haras, valayas, channavira, waistband etc. Siraschakra is present. Hanuman stands on a padmasana wearing jatamakuta. He has udarabandha. His hands are held in the usual supplicating manner.
An entire wall of the tomb-chapel showed a feast in honour of Nebamun. Naked serving-girls and servants wait on his friends and relatives. Married guest sit in pairs on fine chairs, while the young women turn and talk to each other. This erotic scene of relaxation and wealth is something for Nebamun to enjoy for all eternity. The richly dressed guests are entertained by dancers and musicians, who sit on the ground playing and clapping. The words of their song in honour of Nebamun are written above them. "The earth-god has caused his beauty to grow in every body... the channels are filled with water anew, and the lands is flooded with love of him."
THE BRITISH MUSEUM
This gentleman gave me permission to take these photos. He lost his daughter in a car accident last Monday. He was getting a tribute tattoo portrait, using one of his favorite childhood photos of her. Coyote, of Ancient Art Tattoo Studio in Hampton, Virginia, was doing excellent work, as always.
Created with fd's Flickr Toys
Drawn and inked by Josh of Ancient Art, Hampton Virginia. Next will be Adam - in a few weeks, after this one heals
Created with fd's Flickr Toys
Shark attacks tattoo. drawn and inked by Josh Shortridge at Ancient Art Tattoo in Hampton, Virginia.
Created with fd's Flickr Toys
According to the Lonely Planet guide to Iran,
"Most impressive of all, however, and among the most impressive historical sights in all of Iran, are the bas-reliefs of the Apadana Staircase on the eastern wall [of the Apadana Palace]."
"The panels at the southern end [of the Apadana Staircase] are the most interesting, showing 23 delegations bringing their tributes to the Achaemenid king."
"This rich record of the nations of the time ranges from the Ethiopians in the bottom left center, through a climbing pantheon of, among other peoples, Arabs, Thracians, Indians, Parthians and Cappadocians, up to the Elamites and Medians at the top right."
Persepolis, Iran