EditorialSundial, An iron sundial crowned by a lead dragon. The stone pedestal is missing., Madonna accompanied by saint (s), the monk and hermit Jerome (Hieronymus), possible attributes: book, cardinal's hat, crucifix, hour-glass, lion, skull, stone, the bisho...
EditorialJews occupied a precarious position in medieval English society. They performed an invaluable service as moneylenders, a role denied to Christians on religious grounds, but this made them the subject of widespread resentment and exposed them to exploit...
EditorialExamination of a culprit. The Costume of China. Illustrated in forty-eight c. William Miller: London, 1805. The subject is a female charged with prostitution. The Magistrate is known to be of royal blood, by the circular badge on his breast. the secret...
EditorialBag, 17th century, Attributed to Iran, Silk, metal, H. 6 in. (15.2 cm), Textiles-Costumes, Though there is little historical textual reference to the use of these small purses, extant examples lead to the assumption that this was an optional accessory ...