Ghiordes (Asia Minor) Rug. One of the most highly prized by collectors.
Old Ghiordes rug 18th c.
Tag: Crafts
Japanese tea ceremony
The Japanese tea ceremony also known as the tea ritual, is close to Zen in its underlying philosophy.
Old Carpet from Armenia or South Caucasia. 18th c.
Old Caucasian Carpet from Armenia or South Caucasia.
Clasp of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor. 16th century.
Jewellery pendant of Charles V. This jewel exhibits a mass of precious stones. Renaissance craftsmanship
The Guitar of David Rizzio.
The Spanish guitar of David Rizzio.
The Bureau du Roi of Louis XV France 1769.
The Bureau du Roi. Louis-quinze style.
Brasses at Boughton Malherbe, Kent, England 16th c..
The pedimental head-dress, which had so long a reign, is well represented by the brasses at Boughton Malherbe, 1529.
The Art of Perfumery in Italy and in France.
The art of perfumery began to be cultivated in Italy early in the 16th century. France has been associated with the cultivation of sweet-smelling flowers from early times.
Silks and Flowing Patterns. Chinese and Japanese Art.
The piece of silk representation is one of the finest examples of the decoration of woven fabrics that it is possible to study.
Specimens of Japanese Art. Cloisonné Enamel Designs.
Ornamental Cloisonné Enamel Designs. Polychromatic ornament by Auguste Racinet.