8th Century

Lord Byron - featuring a scenic view of the picturesque hill town that inspired the famous quote by the notable British poet Lord Byron (George Gordon Byron, 6th Baron Byron; 1788-18...

Snake bracelets are one of the oldest forms of animal jewelry, dating to the 8th century BCE. They are associated with healing which has evolved into the Caduceus symbol of modern me...

"This exhibition catalogue features an extraordinary assembly of objects dating from the 3rd to the 8th century CE that belong to Emanuel and Anna Nadler of New York City and Palm Be...

Gold torque or torc necklaces have been admired for centuries- from around 8th century BC onwards. A gold torc identified the wearer as a person of high rank and was considered a key...

This style is referred to as Black Glazed Ware, and was first developed in Athens as early as the 8th century BC before becoming a key export in the following centuries.

Gelatin silver print Signed, titled, dated, and inscribed in pencil, verso 24 x 20 inches, sheet 18 x 18 inches, image This photograph is offered by ClampArt, located in New York Cit...

The Thangka depicts the Buddha Guru Rinpoche who introduced Buddhism to Bhutan in the 8th Century. A gorgeously observed scene by prolific documentary and award winning editorial ph...

The origins of ikebana can be traced back to the introduction of Buddhism to Japan via the Silk Road between the 6th and 8th centuries. An early form of ikebana involved offering flo...

Persimmon has been cultivated in southern China for more than 2500 years and is believed to have been introduced to Japan in the 8th century. The veneer is a tree with very hard wood...

Oil on board titled "8th and Broadway" by Cincinnati artist Victor Davis. Signed lower left margin and additional information in verso. In a vintage matte black frame. Measures: Sig...

While grapes were recorded in Japan as early as the 8th century, it wasn't until 16th century that they became widely consumed as well as being used for wine-making under the influen...

From the banks of the Egyptian river Nile, lotus flowers once grew. This was the legendary 8th Dynasty's sacred flower, opening each morning and closing each night, symbolizing regen...

Her distinct profile and elaborate hairstyling are captured here, with a chignon, ridged waves, and the small curl on the cheek. _________________ The principality of Persis emerge...

Greece, probably Corinth, 8th century BC. Bronze, 17.6 cm high. Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, inv. 21.88.24.

Persimmon has been cultivated in southern China for more than 2500 years and is believed to have been introduced to Japan in the 8th century. The veneer is a tree with very hard wood...

A Rare Standing Stone / Slab / Marker with ‘Triskele’ Low Relief Design Sandstone Late Celtic - Early Christian 7th – 8th Century AD
 Size: 62cm high, 28cm wide, 19cm deep - 24½ i...

With roots tracing back to pre-Roman civilizations, this traditional jewelry art flourished in Northern Portugal by the 8th century, reaching its golden age in the 1700s.

The original concept of shoji was born in China, and was imported into Japan sometime between 7th to 8th centuries. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art...

The Byzantine ring, dating the 8th-9th century, is distinguished by a citrine intaglio set in a contemporary gold setting embellished with a precious filigree.

The goddess Hekate was worshipped in some form from as early as the 8th century BC until the 4th century AD, with the earliest recorded reference in Hesiod’s, Theogony, 411ff.

Ruby is the red variety of the mineral "corundum" and it has been mined from the gravels of Sri Lanka since at least the 8th century BCE. Rubies are precious gemstones known for thei...

The origins of Kakigōri date back to the Heian Period, beginning in the 8th Century. In Japanese history, when blocks of ice saved during the colder months would be shaved and served...

This DUBINI coin bracelet from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic hemidrachm coins of Kings of Persis circa 1st century B.C. set in 18kt yellow gold. Coin History Home t...

Working in the later 20th century, Berry developed a reputation for capturing both the likeness and the character of his sitters with clarity and restraint, combining a traditional a...

The Thangka depicts the Buddha Guru Rinpoche who introduced Buddhism to Bhutan in the 8th Century. Paper size : 40x30 inches / 101 x 76 cm Limited edition Edition Size 5 only this...

Developing in Athens in the 8th century BC, the straight-sided, cylindrical mug, with seven horizontal ribs and an applied ring handle, is covered in an iron-rich clay slip that turn...

Revered as Guru Rinpoche, or "Precious Master," he is traditionally credited with playing a fundamental role in establishing Vajrayana Buddhism in Tibet during the 8th century and is...

Revered as Guru Rinpoche, or "Precious Master," he is traditionally credited with playing a fundamental role in establishing Vajrayana Buddhism in Tibet during the 8th century and is...

Series: Silhouette Chromogenic Print on Kodak Endura Luster Paper All available sizes and editions: 18" x 18" 30" x 30" 45" x 45" 60" x 60" 70" x 70" Editions of 3 + 2 Artist Proofs ...

The original concept of shoji was born in China, and was imported into Japan sometime between 7th to 8th centuries. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art...

1960s Golf Pinup '8th Hole' by Roberto Moya, Whimsical oil on canvas, of a brunette golfer with an inclination of winning the 8th hole. signed lower right 'Moya' , within a carved gi...

It originated from the Chinese Guzheng but developed its own tradition in Japan since the 8th century. It was traditionally played as a form of entertainment in the imperial courts.

While this mask has a size format of the ancient Gigaku masks (7th and 8th centuries), and would fit under the chin to the top of the hairline, it is definitely not one of these.

Situated on the banks of the River Creuse in France, Aubusson had been well-known for producing tapestries for centuries. It is said that they were weaving in Aubusson as early as th...

The presence of authentic disintegration and the extreme softening of the wool fibers serve as physical verification of its 8th-century origin and its status as a critical cultural a...

Date : Northern Wei-Tang Dynasty(5-8th century) Dimension : 10.5cm (Height) x 8cm(Diameter) Condition : Good Provenance : Acquired in 1999, Hongkong Reference : Bonhams London 11 Jun...

The original concept of shoji was born in China, and was imported into Japan sometime between 7th to 8th centuries. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art...

The distinctive surface typifies black glazed ware which originated in Athens as early as the 8th century BC, and quickly became one of the city’s most prized ceramic exports.

Traditionally associated with the establishment of Vajrayana Buddhism in Tibet during the 8th century, Padmasambhava is closely connected with the reign of the Tibetan king Trisong D...

This DUBINI coin choker from the 'Empires' collection features an authentic hemidrachm coins of Kings of Persis circa 1st century B.C. set in 18K yellow gold. MEASUREMENTS Coins Ø 8...

Introduced from China in the early 8th century, it became popular during Kamakura and Edo period, before it was banned in 1873 during the Meiji period.

Traditionally associated with the establishment and transmission of Vajrayāna Buddhism in Tibet during the 8th century, he is particularly revered within the Nyingma school and is cl...

Once the lingua franca of the Aksumite empire (1st century BC to 8th century AD), it is no longer a live spoken language but the liturgical language of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church.

HISTORY The principality of Persis emerged in the 8th century B.C. as a satrapy of Elam. Featured here is a crowned bust of the king.

This bird's-eye view from the southwest over the Dollart shows Emden, which developed from a trading settlement in the 7th/8th centuries into a city as late as late 14th century.

Antique print titled 'Homajom, Achtste Groote Mogol'. This print depicts Jahandar Shah, the 8th Mughal Emperor. Text on verso. This print originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' b...

The Rape of the Sabine Women is one of the most famous episodes in the legendary founding of Rome by Romulus (8th century BC), the city’s first king, who managed to ensure the surviv...

Edition of 5; Ed. no. 1/5 Framed A Label signed by the artist is provided The Sakura (Japanese term for ‘cherry blossoms’) Celebration commences in early spring and has inspired art...

Edition of 5; Ed. no. 4/5 Framed A Label signed by the artist is provided The Sakura (Japanese term for ‘cherry blossoms’) Celebration commences in early spring and has inspired art...

The material culture reflects the unification of Slavic tribes following the decline of Avar power in the late 8th century under Frankish influence. Examples are found in Rajhrad, St...

Date : Northern Wei-Tang Dynasty(5-8th century) Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong Reference : 1) Sotheby's London 13 May 2015 - The Soul Of Japanese Aesthetics – The...

MEASUREMENTS Coin Ø 10mm Width 4cm HISTORY The principality of Persis emerged in the 8th century B.C. as a satrapy of Elam. Featured here is a crowned bust of the king.

Evesham itself is steeped in history, known for its abbey (founded in the 8th century) and the site of the 1265 Battle of Evesham.

This type of pottery is centuries old dating back to 8th century BC during the Monte Alban period.

The Tara brooch was an Irish Celtic brooch dating to the medieval times late 7th or early 8th century, an example of the fine craftsmanship that emerged within Ireland's fine goldsmi...

HISTORY The principality of Persis emerged in the 8th century B.C. as a satrapy of Elam. Featured here is a crowned bust of the king.

Shigaraki ware is said to have been born in the Shigaraki region of Shiga Prefecture around the 8th century and is one of the six ancient kilns representing Japan (the red circle on ...

Although Venetian glassmaking in factories existed as far back as the 8th century, it became concentrated in Murano by law, beginning in 1291.

Composition of the service and dimensions: - 44 dinner plates: 25.5 cm - 7 deep plates: 26 cm - 1 large oval platter: 45 cm W x 20 cm D - 1 medium oval platter: 40 cm W x 29 cm D - 1...

In 1950, Paul Ricard was at a party in Bandol, in the south of France, in a house overlooking a barren island, a treeless rock, on which stood an ancient wall built to repel Saracen ...