EditorialSilk with Griffins, first half 13th century, Central Asian, Sicilian, or North African, Silk, silver-gilt metal on parchment over cotton, 69 1/4 x 38 1/4 in. (175.9 x 97.2 cm), Textiles-Woven, This exceptionally rare medieval textile is stylistically c...
EditorialLa Capresse des Colonies, 1861, French, Paris, Red and white marble pedestal with gilt-bronze mounts and ornaments, Pedestal: H. 41 3/8 x W. 18 1/4 x 11 3/4 in. (105.1 x 46.4 x 29.8 cm), Sculpture, Charles-Henri-Joseph Cordier (French, 1827?1905), The ...
EditorialSpot legged turtle, Rhinoclemmys punctularia 1, Indian flapshell turtle, Lyssemys punctata 2, and North African helmeted turtle, Pelomedusa subrufa olivacea. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by David after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from ...
EditorialThe Spanish conquest of Oran, May 17, 1509, by the Hispanic Monarchy when an army led by Pedro Navarro (1460-1528) on behalf of the Cardinal Cisneros (1436-1517) seized the north-African city, which was controlled by the moors of Tlemcen. Engraving. Co...
EditorialThe Spanish conquest of Oran, May 17, 1509, by the Hispanic Monarchy when an army led by Pedro Navarro (1460-1528) on behalf of the Cardinal Cisneros (1436-1517) seized the north-African city, which was controlled by the moors of Tlemcen. Engraving.
EditorialAmulet for Shavuot, the harvest festival. This type of amulet is typical of North African Jews. The six triangles below the circle are pointed to ease out evil spirits. From Morocco. Inc and watercolour on paper, 32 x 23 cm.