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Sword-guard (Tsuba 鍔)
Japanese, Momoyama Period, 16th century
Inscribed by Joka
Openwork design of snow and bamboo
Gold necklace with coin pendants
Roman, 3rd century A.D.
Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Two openwork pendants are suspended from a double chain of figure-of-eight loops. Each pendant is set with an aureua (gold coin) of the Emperor Alexander Severus (r. A.D. 222-235). Their different sizes and the second spacer suggest that additional pendants are now missing from the chain. The use of coins in jewelry became very fashionable in the third century and persisted until the early seventh century.
Moscow. "Openwork home" at the Leningrad Avenue, 27, architect A.Burov, (1936-1940) «Tamer horse» sculpture of P.Klodt (replica)
Two Bronze Belt Buckles with Chains
6th-5th Century BC
The plaque of one is cast in openwork as three animals, one a recumbent carnivore with head turned as it bites the tail of a smaller animal, a recumbent ungulate at the bottom suspending two linked chains. A small hook or tongue projects from one edge of the plaque and a button is on the reverse. The other buckle is cast as a crouching carnivore with a button on the reverse and linked chains suspended from a bar between the feet.
18.5 and 23 cm long, first with lucite stand
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The Harris Collection : Important Early Chinese Art
16 March 2017, New York
Back view showing openwork pattern and collar up. Wearable for 4 seasons. Super soft Merino wool.© KnittingGuru, 2009. All rights reserved.
Another one from my Fall / Winter Collection.
Its design and pattern reminds me of some exotic bird or flower and, like them, it presents itself even more impressively in nature than on a photograph.
It is crocheted with two kinds of yarn: pure wool and satin acrylic.
Colors:
dark / rich green
purple / plum
© Evelda's Neverland, 2010. All rights reserved.
Jodhpur is the second largest city in the Indian state of Rajasthan.
Jodhpur is a popular tourist destination, featuring many palaces, forts and temples, set in the stark landscape of the Thar Desert.
The city is known as the "Sun City" for the bright and sunny weather it enjoys all the year round. The old city circles the fort and is bounded by a wall with several gates. Jodhpur is also known as the "Blue City" because of the blue colours that decorate many of the houses in the old city area.
A beautifully crafted wooden ceremonial ladle. The openwork of the full body is impressive. Eyes, nose and mouth are deeply carved in with arms resting on his bent knees. Ribcage and genitalia exposed. Six holes in the upper ladle with the outer four completely perforated. Overall light patina. Extraordinary size and in Choice condition.
Measures 17"/43.18 cm. in height. Dominican Republic 1200-1500 AD.
A Pair of Gilt-Bronze Rectangular Belt Plaques
North China, 2nd Century BC
Each is cast in openwork with two confronted Bactrian camels nibbling on leafy branches that extend from their mouths to their rear haunches. Between them at the bottom is the head of a feline, and the whole scene is within a braided rope border. Two squared loops are attached to the slightly concave reverse.
9 cm wide
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16 March 2017, New York
Maya (Bobobie Bei) in a knitted tunic in rose coloured alpaca and a crocheted openwork hat in light pink cotton.
Gold openwork pectoral chain, and counterpoise with lapis scarab flanked by Thoth.
Gold, silver, lapis lazuli, Turquoise, faience
Reign of Tutankhamun 1336-1326 B.C.
Grand Egyptian Museum
Gold openwork mouth cover in the form of an owl head with copper inlay eyes. Moche, c. 400 AD. Tomb of the Lady of Cao, Huaca Cao Veijo, El Brujo, Peru. From the Museo Cao, Magdalena de Cao, Peru. Special Exhibit, Golden Kingdoms: Luxury and Legacy in the Ancient Americas. Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, New York, USA. Copyright 2018, James A. Glazier. We visited El Brujo when the site was under excavation, years ago.
Lead-alloy, 1200-1300
St Thomas between two knights with raised swords.
St Thomas in an openwork frame. The Latin around the rim reads: 'Thomas is the best doctor for the worthy sick'
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Thomas Becket: Murder and the Making of a Saint
(May - Aug 2021)
On 29 December 1170, Becket was assassinated in Canterbury Cathedral by four knights with close ties to King Henry II, an act that left Medieval Europe reeling. Becket was one of the most powerful figures of his time, serving as royal chancellor and later as Archbishop of Canterbury. Initially a close friend of Henry, the two men became engaged in a bitter dispute that culminated in his violent and public death – an event that sent shockwaves across Europe and caused an immense political fallout.
Marking the 850th anniversary of his brutal murder, this special exhibition presents Becket's tumultuous journey from a merchant's son to an archbishop, and from a revered saint in death to a 'traitor' in the eyes of Henry VIII more than 350 years later.
Becket was a second-generation French immigrant, born around 1120 in Cheapside, in the City of London, to Gilbert and Matilda, who had left Normandy following the Norman Conquest. His father was a well-connected merchant but the family were neither excessively wealthy nor powerful. Becket was sent to school at Merton Priory and, after a few years studying in Paris, he eventually gained employment through one of his father’s friends as a clerk for Theobald, the then Archbishop of Canterbury. Becket was described by his contemporaries as intelligent, charming and authoritative and, in 1155, he got his biggest break. Recognising his talents, Theobald suggested that Henry II appoint Becket as Chancellor of England. He and the king quickly became close friends, hunting, gaming and travelling around England together. Becket embraced life in the royal court: he is said by his contemporary biographers to have enjoyed vast wealth, throwing lavish parties, decorating his residences with beautiful furnishings and making numerous journeys to France on his own ships.
When the position of Archbishop of Canterbury became vacant, Becket was put forward. Given his lifestyle and reputation he was an unlikely candidate but the king had other ideas. Henry was keen to appoint his close friend to the role but, crucially, he wanted him to continue as Chancellor. With Becket in both positions, Henry saw an opportunity to exercise greater authority over the Church as well as the state. Becket was appointed Archbishop on 23 May 1162 and consecrated (officially blessed) on 3 June. However, at some point during the rest of that year, and against the king’s wishes, Becket resigned as Chancellor. His actions drove a wedge between him and the king which would never be repaired. From this point on, Becket’s relationship with Henry began to deteriorate. A series of disputes ensued regarding the division of power between the Crown and the Church. By 1164, tensions were at an all-time high and, in October, Becket was summoned to appear before the King’s council and ordered to forfeit all his personal property. He refused to accept the terms of his punishment and, fearing further repercussions from the king, he fled to France.
Becket remained in exile in France for six years. During this time Henry flexed his power in England. His most blatant snub of his old friend’s authority was his decision to have his son, Henry the Young King, crowned in June 1170 by Becket’s long-standing enemy, the Archbishop of York. Becket appealed to the Pope and, under significant pressure, Henry agreed to reopen negotiations. Following this, the Archbishop and the king spoke privately for the first time since 1164, and Henry promised to restore Becket’s rights as Archbishop of Canterbury. Becket was reassured that it would be safe to return to England. However, his final act was to punish those involved in the unauthorised coronation. Before leaving France Becket issued three letters expelling (excommunicating) the Archbishop of York and two bishops from the Church. This act was to have devastating consequences upon his return to England.
Becket returned from exile on 1 December 1170. Contemporary reports record that he was greeted on his journey back to the Cathedral by cheering crowds and rejoicing monks, but he faced increasing hostility by the authorities loyal to the king. Meanwhile, the Archbishop of York and the Bishops of London and Salisbury, furious that they had been excommunicated, travelled to Henry’s royal court in Normandy where they relayed Becket’s actions to the king. Henry was outraged and, although it is unclear whether he ever specifically ordered retribution for Becket’s actions, his furious outburst prompted four knights – Reginald FitzUrse, William de Tracy, Hugh de Morville and Richard le Bret – to travel to Canterbury in search of Becket.
...One key account was written by a man named Edward Grim, who was so close to Becket during the skirmish that he was wounded by one of the knight’s swords. Grim tells us that when the four knights arrived at Canterbury Cathedral, Becket was in the Archbishop’s Palace. They attempted to arrest him but he refused. Becket was persuaded by the monks to take refuge in the church, but the knights pursued him, bursting into the Cathedral with swords drawn...As Grim recounts, Becket held tight onto one of the Cathedral’s pillars to prevent them seizing him, and it was at this point that one of the knights raised his sword for the first time, bringing it down on Becket, slicing off the crown of his head. Two of the other knights then started to attack Becket and most of the monks fled. The third blow brought the Archbishop’s life to an end...
Chaos ensued following the murder, and with none of those present knowing what to do next, the body remained where it had fallen for several hours. Some individuals dipped parts of their clothes in his spilled blood, or collected it in small vessels to take away in anticipation of Becket’s future sanctity. After spending the night on the high altar of the Cathedral, he was buried by the monks the next day in the crypt. Reports immediately circulated of miraculous healings connected to Becket. Facing increasing pressure from the people of Canterbury, the monks opened the crypt of the Cathedral so pilgrims could visit his tomb. An extraordinary wave of miracles was recorded and, in recognition of this, Becket was made a saint (canonised) by the Pope on 21 February 1173. It was one of the fastest canonisations in history. Becket’s reputation as a miracle-working saint spread quickly and people from all over Europe started to flock to Canterbury in the hope that they would be healed. As well as visiting the tomb, pilgrims could also purchase a mixture of his blood and water, called St Thomas’ Water, which was bottled and sold by opportunistic monks in small lead vessels called ampulla. Henry II, in a public act of penance for his involvement in the murder, visited the tomb in 1174, granting royal approval to Becket’s cult.
Becket’s death and subsequent miracles transformed Canterbury Cathedral into one of the most important pilgrimage destinations in Europe. In 1220 his body was moved from the crypt to a glittering new shrine in a purpose-built chapel upstairs in the Cathedral. Geoffrey Chaucer famously captured something of the atmosphere of pilgrimage to this shrine in his Canterbury Tales. In death Becket remained a figure of opposition to unbridled power and became seen as the quintessential defender of the rights of the Church. To this end you can find images of his murder in churches across Latin Christendom, from Germany and Spain, to Italy and Norway. Becket was, and remains, a truly European saint. His relics at Canterbury were visited by people from across the continent until 1538, when Henry VIII would label him a traitor, order the destruction of his shrine and try to wipe him from history altogether.
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built from 1728-32 by Heinrich Gottlieb Herbst from Halberstadt ; see www.herbstorgel.de/ for more info
Gold. Imereti, Vani. 4th century BC.
This unique specimen of Colchian goldsmithery is one of the earliest examples of making patterns in sheet gold by cutting out portions of metal.
Openwork plaque with Human-head Sphinx
Syria, probably Arslan Tash
Neo-Assyrian period, Phoenician style, 9th-8th century BC
Look 3 - Clara - Super Glamour
Femininity and glamour are the key elements of the look sported today by Clara who has matched a Valentino double-layered shirt and vinyl pants by Acne with a long Chloé coat. Accessories nod to menswear in the shape of a brown leather Miu Miu bag and openwork shoes by Marni. The evening is once again more feminine thanks to the combination of black Céline pumps and skull clutch by Alexander McQueen.
Disney, Frozen Snowflake Charm - PANDORA
A wonderful depiction of a glittery snowflake, this arresting dangle charm will be eye-catching on bracelets and necklaces alike, while serving as a precious memento of a beloved Disney movie.
£22.98
27% OFF
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Crochet blouse of individual motifs are connected to each other in the process of knitting, so it has no seams, it consists entirely of solid lace. Composition nitochek - 100% microfiber. Microfiber has a slight sheen that simulates silk to the touch, too, is very similar to silk. When washing microfiber does not fade and does not shrink. Chance of any color shown in the last photo (provided that at the time of ordering that color will be on sale).
The combination of caramel and grey combined with the openwork on this little heel is so chic. Source: www.pedshoes.com/cydwoq_vintage/cydwoq_vintage.asp?produc...
Just your basic asymmetrical poncho, this was made with random mohair and velvet chenille stripes in large needles to give it an openwork appearance.
It's really soft and lovely and I've made it over a year ago for a gift that never happened, so I think I might sell it now.
Early C12 nave, chancel added C13, alterations in C14, tower and nave heightened mid C15. Restored c1858 by G.E.Street and south-east chapel added; further restoration 1880s. Coursed and dressed stone, stone slate roof to chancel and chapel, nave roof not visible. Nave and chancel with central tower, north and south porches, south-east chapel. Large tower of 3 stages with offsets and stepped diagonal buttresses rising to crocketed pinnacles and openwork parapet. Three-light belfry openings on each side with stone mullions and arched hoodmould with carved stops; middle stage has small single light with square hoodmould below a square framed with 3 concave moulded lights, centre one blind; lowest stage has very large 4-light windows to north and south with king mullion, 2 transoms and Perpendicular tracery and single-light over to south, niche to north. Clock face on north side of tower. Nave retains deeply splayed round arch single-lights of Norman period and zig-zag moulded string course below additional Decorated windows added in C14. Clerestorey of mid C15 has three 3-light cusped trefoil-head windows with square hoodmould and string course with grotesques. North porch has Norman doorway with chevron arch and carved shafts, porch itself of early C16 with ogee-headed niche an) flanking crocketed pinnacles on east wall, a typical feature of the area, and 4-centred archway with concave mouldings and angel shields below gable rebuilt in late C19. South porch said to contain equally fine Norman doorway but inaccessible at time of survey (March 1985). Chancel of late C13/early C14 has 3-light trefoil-head lancet with cusped sexfoil at east end, north side fills 3-light Decorated window with reticulated tracery and small blocked trefoil-head doorway. Chapel by Street of 1858 has two 3-light with reticulated tracery on south side.
Interior: 8 bay nave roof with 3 tiers of arched wind bracing, corbels for rood screen at east end of nave. Tower has doorway in north-west corner, lierne vault decorated in heraldry in 1862 and stone seats around side walls. Fine stained glass by Kempe in north window. Chancel has wagon roof, with painted ciborium probably of same date as tower decoration, plaster has been removed from walls in chancel, probably when 2-bay arcade opened up by Street to form south chapel. Large Perpendicular tomb on north wall with 2 mutilated seated figures and recumbent effigy probably of earlier date. Pulpit by Street, with marble painted over, choir stalls with fanning leaf finials also by Street.
Boston, MA -- June 16, 2021
(left): Openwork Pitcher, Kashan, Iran, c. 1200-1299. Only 20 such double-bodied ceramics are known to exist. (right): Luster Plate, Manises, Spain, c. 1500-1599. Made during the last Muslim dynasty in Spain; "IHS" represents the first three letters of Jesus' name in Greek
East Oliver Street at Greenmount Avenue in Baltimore, Maryland on Saturday afternoon, 18 February 2017 by Elvert Barnes Photography
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The dress is fully connected hook, without seams. The upper part of the openwork of individual triangular motifs connected with each other in the process of knitting. The lower part and cuffs - dense.
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Openwork plaque with palm leaves
Syria, probably Arslan Tash
Neo-Assyrian period, Phoenician style, 9th-8th century BC
Ivory
Late Roman Imperial period, 5th c. CE
No archaeological provenience
In the collection of, and photographed on display at, the British Museum, London
Inv. 1856,0623.2
A Carved Greyish-Green Jade-Inlaid Ruyi Scepter
The Jade Yuan-Early Ming Dynasty, 14th-15th Century
The carved hongmu scepter is inlaid with three reticulated plaques crisply carved in openwork from greyish-green jade, each with an exotic bird above a five-petalled blossom amidst overlapping leaves.
47 cm long, cloth presentation stand
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Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art
17 March 2017, New York
View of the main entrance of Tai Fu Tai through the ceramic openwork on the wall enclosure of the garden.
Tai Fu Tai was built around 1865 as the residence of local official Man Chung-luen. It's a typical village mansion of the scholar-gentry class. The Man clan has settled in San Tin since the 15th century and are a powerful family clan in the New Territories. Since Hong Kong was ceded to Britain in 1839, the Man clan has also increasingly sent their male heirs overseas for educaton. As such, the Tai Fu Tai Manion very interestingly incorporated some Western archiectural details when it was built and decorated.
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