12th Century

Imported from China as early as the 12th century by Japanese Buddhist monks—most notably the Zen monk Eisai (1141–1215)—the tea ceremony evolved between the Muromachi and Azuchi–Momo...

Consequently, Guanyin became a deity to be revered beyond Buddhism alone, appointed as both an official imperial deity and Daoist deity in the 12th century. Guanyin may also be seen ...

Consequently, Guanyin became a deity to be revered beyond Buddhism alone, appointed as both an official imperial deity and Daoist deity in the 12th century. Guanyin may also be seen ...

Consequently, Guanyin became a deity to be revered beyond Buddhism alone, appointed as both an official imperial deity and Daoist deity in the 12th century. Guanyin may also be seen ...

A stone shell keep was built on the motte by the start of the 12th century, and the castle survived a siege during the early years of the Anarchy.

Charles Cordier more classically created busts of personalities such as those of Admiral Courbet (1885 and 1886), General Fleury (1863), or his relatives, as well as religious sculpt...

Charles Cordier more classically created busts of personalities such as those of Admiral Courbet (1885 and 1886), General Fleury (1863), or his relatives, as well as religious sculpt...

The earliest buildings still on the summit date back to the 12th century. Historically, St Michael’s Mount is the Cornish counterpart of Mont-Saint-Michel on the Normandy coast, whi...

The Gita Govinda written by Jayadeva in 12th century widely depicted Radha and Krishna as a couple for the first time.

As a symbol of French conversion to Christianity, the French King Louis in the 12th Century made a fleur-de-lis element of the Holy Trinity vector into the official emblem of his roy...

INTERESTING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The earliest hints of the use in Europe of instruments that harnessed magnetic force for navigational orientation date back to the late 12th cent...

Historical background The original seal of the County of Namur dates to the late 12th – early 13th century (circa 1180–1220), during the rule of the medieval Counts of Namur.

Vivien Leigh Notley Abbey, named after the local nut trees, was an Augustinian abbey founded in the 12th century near Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire which became one of the largest...

An antique Korean ceramic bowl with celadon glaze from Goryeo Dynasty circa 12th-13th century during the artistic zenith of the Korean ceramic production.

The earliest evidence of ceramics in Savona dates back to the 12th–13th centuries, when the city became one of the most important centres for ceramics in the Mediterranean.

This wonderful small painting celebrates the architectural majesty of Worms Cathedral, built between the 12th and 13th centuries, now St. Peter's Cathedral (Dom Sankt Peter in German...

The “Laws of Hywel Dda,” a Welsh book of laws from the late 12th or middle 13th century, shows a judge sitting on a chair that clearly has a plank seat with legs and uprights mortise...

Period : Southern Song-Yuan Dynasty(12th-14th century) Type : Dish Medium : Qingbai Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong Reference : 1) Christies New York 21–22 SEP 202...

Period : Southern Song-Yuan Dynasty(12th-14th century) Type : Vase Medium : Qingbai ware Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong Reference : 1) Art Gallery NSW - Accession...

The textiles were likely from Chimu Culture located Northern coast of Peru and/or Chancay culture of central coast of Peru respectively, circa 12th-15th century. The sophisticated te...

It breaks with the hieratic, impassive style of the models from the 12th and 13th centuries, adding a touch of realism.

Simply a wonderful limestone statuette! Date: ca. 12th to 14th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition.

A Fine Temple Ring Set with a Rough Garnet and Raised, Lobed Bezel Resembling a Temple Tower or Lotus Calyx Gold, garnet Kingdom of Champa 12th - 14th century AD Size: 57 (EU) P 1/2...

One of the most famous examples of reliquaries is the Epiphany shrine of Nicholas of Verdun from the late 12th or early 13th century in Cologne Cathedral.

Born and developed in the 12th and 13th century, the Order of Carmel represented a diverse religious group dedicated to a life of service and simplicity in their faith.

It was published in Paris by Levy Fils in 1861 as part of the influential work *Historical Costumes from the 12th to 15th Centuries*. Rather than depicting a specific historical indi...

CAMBODIA - Khmer Period. Bayon style, 12th-13th century

Limoges in France was an important center of enamel production using champlevé technique in the 12th-14th centuries. In the late 15th century the new enameling technique emerged in L...

The book is bound by animal hide from the 12th-13th century and when it is unfolded, it becomes a giant piece of parchment filled with faded ink handwriting in mysterious Old French.

Sapphire identified by Raman spectroscopy. During the 12th - 15th century, medieval rings featuring monsters or dragons with gaping mouths were a popular decorative feature, especia...

A fine and remarkable pair of Javanese high karat gold (22k+) earrings in the form of a conch shell, 12th to 15th century, Java, Indonesia. The Indonesian gold earrings cast in 22k ...

The detailing reflects the meticulous work found in illuminated religious texts of the 12th to 15th centuries. It demonstrates not only the calligraphic traditions but also the symbo...

This print was drawn and lithographed by Paul Mercuri, with accompanying text by Camille Bonnard**, and published by Levy Fils, Paris, circa 1860, as part of the series Historical Co...

Plate 107 moves forward to the 12th and 13th centuries, with an elegant ensemble of scholars, merchants, noblemen, and women in more fitted garments, distinctive veils, and decorativ...

These latter are known by the French term chasse, and typical examples from the 12th to 14th century have wooden frameworks with gilt-copper plaques nailed on, decorated in champlevé...

The age of the model in the painting and the dating of this painting would indicate that Julien Prieur, was probably born at the very end of the 17th century. In Louise-Marthe de Co...

Ancient Battles - Siege of Troy (circa 12th or 13th century BCE, legendary): While primarily referenced in 'The Iliad', various siege devices, including possible towers, were imagi...

Ancient Battles - Siege of Troy (circa 12th or 13th century BCE, legendary): While primarily referenced in 'The Iliad', various siege devices, including possible towers, were imagi...

Period : Northern Song-Yuan Dynasty(12th-14th century) Type : Ewer Medium : Qingbai Size : 20cm(Height), 3cm(Mouth Diameter) Condition : Good Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from...

Rigsby wrote of that time: "The streets alone are a visual feast, and the additions of museums from Saarinen, Picasso and Miro to 12th century icons produced artistic indigestion.

Executed using the traditional lost-wax casting method, the sculpture reflects the enduring legacy of Ife's naturalism, often dated to the 12th–15th centuries. This example, likely f...

Gothic architecture, which flourished from the 12th to the 16th centuries, is renowned for its emphasis on height, light, and detailed ornamentation.

Period : Northern Song-Yuan Dynasty(12th-14th century) Type : Censer Medium : Qingbai ware Condition : Good Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong Reference : 1) Christies...

Rare Pre-Columbian Chimu Stirrup Vessel – Sea Plant or Fungi Motif – 12th–14th Century AD, Peru An intriguing and rare Chimu stirrup vessel from Pre-Columbian Peru, dating to the 12...

Period : Southern Song-Yuan Dynasty(12th-14th century) Type : Dish Medium : Qingbai Size : 3 cm(Height), 15.5cm(Diameter)  Condition : Good Provenance : Acquired in 1999 from Hongkon...

Period: Yuan- Early Ming Dynasty (12th~14th century) Region: Longquan, China Medium: Stoneware - Celadon glazed Type: Celadon-Glazed 'Dragon' Dish Provenance : Purchased from the gal...

The degree of freedom in the decoration of these Jizhou bowls is remarkable for the 12th and 13th centuries. In the West, we had to wait until the 20th century to achieve such a leve...

The degree of freedom in the decoration of these Jizhou bowls is remarkable for the 12th and 13th centuries. In the West, we had to wait until the 20th century to achieve such a leve...

The technique reached China around the 12th-13th century. In the 1980s, Robert Kuo began his repertoire with cloisonné´ and introduced flowing designs without compromising on the tec...

At its center is an authentic ancient Mediterranean stone maskette, dated to the 12th–17th century, carved from warm brown stone into an elongated face with closed eyes and a soft, a...

Germany’s Erzgebirge region was mined for ore from the 12th to the 20th century, and during this time, local miners would create small wooden pieces of art, which saw the birth of Ge...

The plate presents: – Centralized circular and diamond-shaped motifs adorned with stylized vines, heraldic beasts, fleur-de-lis, and interlacing foliate forms – Decorative panels inc...

The technique reached China circa 12th-13th century. In the 1980s, Robert Kuo began his repertoire with cloisonné and introduced flowing designs without compromising on the technic...

These motifs were originally used in manuscript illumination, architectural decoration, and textile borders between the 12th and 15th centuries. Their revival in the 19th century was...

Chromolithograph of motifs from metalwork and manuscripts 12th-15th centuries ornaments. This print originates from 'l'Ornement Polychrome' by Auguste Racinet.

Elegant and refined Khmer bronze hairpin dating between the 12th and 15th century.

Thought to be part of the mortuary temple of Pharaoh Amenemhat III (12th Dynasty, c. 19th century BCE), the complex was mostly destroyed by the time of Pococke’s visit.