The Tiger Rockfish (Sebastes nigrocinctus) is a rockfish in the Scorpaenidae family of scorpionfish.

Tiger Rockfish

The Tiger Rockfish (Sebastes nigrocinctus) is a rockfish in the Scorpaenidae family of scorpionfish.

The Larch Sawfly (Pristiphora erichsonii) is an insect resembling a black wasp in the Tenthredinidae family of sawflies.

Larch Sawfly

The Larch Sawfly (Pristiphora erichsonii) is an insect resembling a black wasp in the Tenthredinidae…

The Laural is an Evergreen that blossoms a yellowish white and its fruit ball is egg shaped in a blue black color.

Laurel Ornament

The Laural is an Evergreen that blossoms a yellowish white and its fruit ball is egg shaped in a blue…

The Olive Ornament is an Evergreen that blossoms a small white oval fruit, greenish black.

Olive Ornament

The Olive Ornament is an Evergreen that blossoms a small white oval fruit, greenish black.

The Farnese Dish Medusa Head is an onyx patera, or black dish. It is a Roman design.

Farnese Medusa Head Dish

The Farnese Dish Medusa Head is an onyx patera, or black dish. It is a Roman design.

The Niello circular panel is made out of a black metallic alloy that was designed during the 16th century.

Niello Circular Panel

The Niello circular panel is made out of a black metallic alloy that was designed during the 16th century.

The Niello circular panel is made out of a black metallic alloy that was designed during the 16th century.

Niello Circular Panel

The Niello circular panel is made out of a black metallic alloy that was designed during the 16th century.

The Per pale Ordinary has colors of sable (black) and or.

Per Pale Ordinary

The Per pale Ordinary has colors of sable (black) and or.

The Argent Ordinary is a barrulet sable (black).

Argent Ordinary

The Argent Ordinary is a barrulet sable (black).

The Per Fesse Ordinary has an upper half that is per pale sable (black) and gules (red), and the lower half is argent (silver).

Per Fesse Ordinary

The Per Fesse Ordinary has an upper half that is per pale sable (black) and gules (red), and the lower…

The Paly of Four Ordinary is colors of argent (silver) and sable (black)

Paly of Four Ordinary

The Paly of Four Ordinary is colors of argent (silver) and sable (black)

The Paly of six Ordinary is in colors argent (silver) and sable (black) with a fesse counterchanged.

Paly of Six Ordinary

The Paly of six Ordinary is in colors argent (silver) and sable (black) with a fesse counterchanged.

The Argent Ordinary has a canton (corner) sable (black) on the dexter side (right side).

Argent Ordinary

The Argent Ordinary has a canton (corner) sable (black) on the dexter side (right side).

The Or Ordinary in the dexter (right side) is a chief triangle sable (black).

Or Ordinary

The Or Ordinary in the dexter (right side) is a chief triangle sable (black).

The Per Bend Sinister Ordinary is a bendy of six. It has colors of sable (black) and argent (silver), counterchanged.

Per Bend Sinister Ordinary

The Per Bend Sinister Ordinary is a bendy of six. It has colors of sable (black) and argent (silver),…

The Per Pall Ordinary is in sable (black), argent (silver) and gules (red).

Per Pall Ordinary

The Per Pall Ordinary is in sable (black), argent (silver) and gules (red).

The Argent Ordinary is a pallet (narrow vertical strip) in sable (black) color.

Argent Ordinary

The Argent Ordinary is a pallet (narrow vertical strip) in sable (black) color.

The Or Ordinary is a pile design in sable (black). The Per chevron design is in or and sable (black).

Or Ordinary

The Or Ordinary is a pile design in sable (black). The Per chevron design is in or and sable (black).

The Sable Ordinary has a chief engrailed in or color, and a per fesse engrailed in or and sable (black).

Sable Ordinary

The Sable Ordinary has a chief engrailed in or color, and a per fesse engrailed in or and sable (black).

Panathenaic amphorae were the large ceramic vessels that contained the oil (some 10 gallons, and 60-70 cms high) given as prizes in the Panathenaic Games. This olive oil came from the sacred grove of Athena at Akademia, the amphorae which held it had the distinctive form of tight handles, narrow neck and feet and decorated in a standard form using the black figure technique.

Panathenaic amphorae

Panathenaic amphorae were the large ceramic vessels that contained the oil (some 10 gallons, and 60-70…

A hydria is a type of Greek pottery used for carrying water. The hydria has three handles. Two horizontal handles on either side of the body of the pot were used for lifting and carrying the pot. The third handle, a vertical one, located in the center of the other two handles, was used when pouring water. This water vessel can be found in both the red and black figure pottery styles. They often depicted scenes of Greek mythology, that reflected moral and social obligations.

Hydria

A hydria is a type of Greek pottery used for carrying water. The hydria has three handles. Two horizontal…

"Part of a Roman Aqueduct. Aqueducts form one of the most characteristic features of Roman architecture. Although these simple successions of gigantic arches, which stretch for miles, have no pretensions to artistic beauty, yet their wonderful size and extent bear witness to the vast conceptions of Roman genius."

Roman Aqueduct

"Part of a Roman Aqueduct. Aqueducts form one of the most characteristic features of Roman architecture.…

The Myrtle (Myrtus) is a genus of one or two species of flowering plants in the family Myrtaceae, native to southern Europe and north Africa. They are evergreen shrubs or small trees, growing to 5 m tall. The leaves are entire, 3-5 cm long, with a fragrant essential oil. The star-like flowers have five petals and sepals, and numerous stamens. Petals are usually white. The fruits are globose blue-black berries containing several seeds. The flowers are pollinated by insects, and the seeds dispersed by birds that feed on the berries.

Myrtle

The Myrtle (Myrtus) is a genus of one or two species of flowering plants in the family Myrtaceae, native…

Comfrey (also comphrey) is an important herb in organic gardening, having many medicinal and fertilizer uses. Comfrey (Symphytum officinale L.) is a perennial herb of the family Boraginaceae with a black, turnip-like root and large, hairy broad leaves that bears small bell-shaped white, cream, purple or pink flowers. It is native to Europe, growing in damp, grassy places, and is widespread throughout the British Isles on river banks and ditches.

Comfrey

Comfrey (also comphrey) is an important herb in organic gardening, having many medicinal and fertilizer…

Comfrey (also comphrey) is an important herb in organic gardening, having many medicinal and fertilizer uses. Comfrey (Symphytum officinale L.) is a perennial herb of the family Boraginaceae with a black, turnip-like root and large, hairy broad leaves that bears small bell-shaped white, cream, purple or pink flowers. It is native to Europe, growing in damp, grassy places, and is widespread throughout the British Isles on river banks and ditches.

Comfrey Flower

Comfrey (also comphrey) is an important herb in organic gardening, having many medicinal and fertilizer…

Comfrey (also comphrey) is an important herb in organic gardening, having many medicinal and fertilizer uses. Comfrey (Symphytum officinale L.) is a perennial herb of the family Boraginaceae with a black, turnip-like root and large, hairy broad leaves that bears small bell-shaped white, cream, purple or pink flowers. It is native to Europe, growing in damp, grassy places, and is widespread throughout the British Isles on river banks and ditches.

Comfrey (Longitudinal Section)

Comfrey (also comphrey) is an important herb in organic gardening, having many medicinal and fertilizer…

Comfrey (also comphrey) is an important herb in organic gardening, having many medicinal and fertilizer uses. Comfrey (Symphytum officinale L.) is a perennial herb of the family Boraginaceae with a black, turnip-like root and large, hairy broad leaves that bears small bell-shaped white, cream, purple or pink flowers. It is native to Europe, growing in damp, grassy places, and is widespread throughout the British Isles on river banks and ditches.

Sepal and Fruit of Comfrey

Comfrey (also comphrey) is an important herb in organic gardening, having many medicinal and fertilizer…

"Diagram of Vertebrate Encephalon ... in longitudinal vertical section. Mb, mid-brain; in front of it all is forebrain, behind it all is hind-brain; laminaterminalis, represented by the heavy black line in upper figure; Olf, olfactory lobes; Hmp, cerebral hemispheres; ThE, thalamencephalon; Py, pituitary body; FM, foramen of Monro; CS, corpus striatum; Th, optic thalamus; CQ, corpora quadrigemina; CC, crura cerebri; Cb, cerebellum; PV, pons Varolii; MO, medulla oblongata; I, olfactory nerves; II, optic nerves; III, point of ext from brain of the oculimotores; IV, of the pathetici; VI, of the abducentes; V-XII, origins of other cerebral nerves; 1, olfactory ventricle; 2, lateral ventricle; 3, third ventricle; 4, fourth ventricle." -Whitney, 1911

Encephalon

"Diagram of Vertebrate Encephalon ... in longitudinal vertical section. Mb, mid-brain; in front of it…

Lilium martagon (Martagon or Turk's cap lily) is a species of lily. It has a widespread native region extending from central Europe east through northern Asia to Mongolia and Korea. Several subspecies have been named. The plant is stem-rooting, growing between 1 m and 2 m tall. The flower colour is typically a pink-purple, with dark spots, but is quite variable, extending from near white to near black. The flowers are scented. Numerous flowers are borne on each plant, and up to 50 can be found on vigorous plants.

Turk's Cap Lily

Lilium martagon (Martagon or Turk's cap lily) is a species of lily. It has a widespread native region…

"In heraldry, one of the furs, represented with its peculiar spots black on a white ground (argent, spots sable)." -Whitney, 1911

Ermine

"In heraldry, one of the furs, represented with its peculiar spots black on a white ground (argent,…

"In heraldry, a fur of a black ground with white spots (sable, spots argent): reverse of ermine. Also called counter-ermine, contre-ermine." -Whitney, 1911

Ermines

"In heraldry, a fur of a black ground with white spots (sable, spots argent): reverse of ermine. Also…

"In heraldry, a fur of a tincture resembling ermine, except that the ground is or (gold)." -Whitney, 1911

Erminois

"In heraldry, a fur of a tincture resembling ermine, except that the ground is or (gold)." -Whitney,…

This Antique amphora is made out of black painted clay.

Antique Amphora

This Antique amphora is made out of black painted clay.

This Antique ampulla is designed in black painted clay with an ornament design on the outside.

Antique Ampulla

This Antique ampulla is designed in black painted clay with an ornament design on the outside.

This Antique ampulla is designed in black painted clay with an ornament design on the outside.

Antique Ampulla

This Antique ampulla is designed in black painted clay with an ornament design on the outside.

This modern English flower-vase is an oriental style made of blue glazed clay with a black ornament design.

Modern English Flower-Vase

This modern English flower-vase is an oriental style made of blue glazed clay with a black ornament…

This modern Japanese jar is made designed with the colors of lacquered gold and black. The lid forms the dish.

Modern Japanese Jar

This modern Japanese jar is made designed with the colors of lacquered gold and black. The lid forms…

This Greek Hydria has a Kalpis form that is smooth and painted in black and red figures on the shoulder. It is used as a water-pot to carry water from springs.

Greek Hydria

This Greek Hydria has a Kalpis form that is smooth and painted in black and red figures on the shoulder.…

This Greek Hydria is painted in black, reddish brown and white. Decorated of the highest class, the shoulder is decorated with an ivy band. It is used as a water-pot to carry water.

Greek Hydria

This Greek Hydria is painted in black, reddish brown and white. Decorated of the highest class, the…

This Greek Prochous has a geometrical style made out of red clay and painted in black. It was used as a sacrificial vessel from which offerings of wine were poured out.

Greek Prochous

This Greek Prochous has a geometrical style made out of red clay and painted in black. It was used as…

This Antique small vessel is made out of yellow clay and painted in black.

Antique Small Vessel

This Antique small vessel is made out of yellow clay and painted in black.

This Antique small vessel has engraved ornamentation and is painted in black clay.

Antique Small Vessel

This Antique small vessel has engraved ornamentation and is painted in black clay.

This Greek Lekythos is made of red clay and painted in black. The form is elongated and cylindrical, while the neck is long with a shoulder. Its a type of Greek pottery used in the toilet to store oils or in funeral rites to be placed with the deceased in the grave.

Greek Lekythos

This Greek Lekythos is made of red clay and painted in black. The form is elongated and cylindrical,…

This Greek Lekythos is made of red clay and painted in black. The form is elongated and cylindrical, while the neck is long with a shoulder. Its a type of Greek pottery used in the toilet to store oils or in funeral rites to be placed with the deceased in the grave.

Greek Lekythos

This Greek Lekythos is made of red clay and painted in black. The form is elongated and cylindrical,…

This Greek Lekythos is made of red clay and painted in black. The form is elongated and cylindrical, while the neck is long with a shoulder. Its a type of Greek pottery used in the toilet to store oils or in funeral rites to be placed with the deceased in the grave.

Greek Lekythos

This Greek Lekythos is made of red clay and painted in black. The form is elongated and cylindrical,…

This Greek Lekythos is made of red clay and painted in black. The form is elongated and cylindrical, while the neck is long with a shoulder. Its a type of Greek pottery used in the toilet to store oils or in funeral rites to be placed with the deceased in the grave.

Greek Lekythos

This Greek Lekythos is made of red clay and painted in black. The form is elongated and cylindrical,…

This Greek Lekythos is made of red clay and painted in black. The form is elongated and cylindrical, while the neck is long with a shoulder. Its a type of Greek pottery used in the toilet to store oils or in funeral rites to be placed with the deceased in the grave.

Greek Lekythos

This Greek Lekythos is made of red clay and painted in black. The form is elongated and cylindrical,…

This Greek Lekythos is made of red clay and painted in black. The form is elongated and cylindrical, while the neck is long with a shoulder. Its a type of Greek pottery used in the toilet to store oils or in funeral rites to be placed with the deceased in the grave.

Greek Lekythos

This Greek Lekythos is made of red clay and painted in black. The form is elongated and cylindrical,…

This Greek Lekythos is painted in black and white. The form is elongated and cylindrical, while the neck is long with a shoulder. Its a type of Greek pottery used in the toilet to store oils or in funeral rites to be placed with the deceased in the grave.

Greek Lekythos

This Greek Lekythos is painted in black and white. The form is elongated and cylindrical, while the…

This Greek Lekythos is made of red clay and painted in black. The form is elongated and cylindrical, while the neck is long with a shoulder. Its a type of Greek pottery used in the toilet to store oils or in funeral rites to be placed with the deceased in the grave.

Greek Lekythos

This Greek Lekythos is made of red clay and painted in black. The form is elongated and cylindrical,…

This Greek Lekythos is made of red clay and painted in black. The form is elongated and cylindrical, while the neck is long with a shoulder. Its a type of Greek pottery used in the toilet to store oils or in funeral rites to be placed with the deceased in the grave.

Greek Lekythos

This Greek Lekythos is made of red clay and painted in black. The form is elongated and cylindrical,…

This Greek Lekythos is made of red clay and painted in black. The form is elongated and cylindrical, while the neck is long with a shoulder. Its a type of Greek pottery used in the toilet to store oils or in funeral rites to be placed with the deceased in the grave.

Greek Lekythos

This Greek Lekythos is made of red clay and painted in black. The form is elongated and cylindrical,…

This Greek Lekythos is painted in black and white. The form is elongated and cylindrical, while the neck is long with a shoulder. Its a type of Greek pottery used in the toilet to store oils or in funeral rites to be placed with the deceased in the grave.

Greek Lekythos

This Greek Lekythos is painted in black and white. The form is elongated and cylindrical, while the…

Diagram illustrating the formation of phacoliths (shown in solid black). A phacolith is an intrusion of liquid rock formed when magma pushes up from deep within the earth into any cracks or spaces it can find.

Phacoliths

Diagram illustrating the formation of phacoliths (shown in solid black). A phacolith is an intrusion…

An illustration of the upper portion of a sponge: p, Pore; s, Subdermal cavity; c1, chief fiver of the skeleton; c2, connecting film. The sponges or poriferans (from Latin porus "pore" and ferre "to bear") are animals of the phylum Porifera. Their bodies consist of an outer thin layer of cells, the pinacoderm and an inner mass of cells and skeletal elements, the choanoderm. Sponges do not have nervous, digestive or circulatory systems. Instead most rely on maintaining a constant water flow through their bodies to obtain food and oxygen and to remove wastes, and the shapes of their bodies are adapted to maximize the efficiency of the water flow.

Upper Section of Sponge

An illustration of the upper portion of a sponge: p, Pore; s, Subdermal cavity; c1, chief fiver of the…

An illustration of the lower portion of a sponge.  O, OS, and M are illustrations of sponge eggs magnified forty times.  The sponges or poriferans (from Latin porus "pore" and ferre "to bear") are animals of the phylum Porifera. Their bodies consist of an outer thin layer of cells, the pinacoderm and an inner mass of cells and skeletal elements, the choanoderm. Sponges do not have nervous, digestive or circulatory systems. Instead most rely on maintaining a constant water flow through their bodies to obtain food and oxygen and to remove wastes, and the shapes of their bodies are adapted to maximize the efficiency of the water flow.

Lower Section of Sponge

An illustration of the lower portion of a sponge. O, OS, and M are illustrations of sponge eggs magnified…

Diagram showing the relationship of the black sapropelitic shales, the oil producers, to the limestone beds on the left and the sands on the right.

Limestone Beds

Diagram showing the relationship of the black sapropelitic shales, the oil producers, to the limestone…

"Fire-arrows, 14th and 15th centuries. An arrow formerly used, whether shot from a hand-bow or from an engine, having combustibles attached to it for incendiary purposes." -Whitney, 1911

Fire Arrows of the 14th and 15th Centuries

"Fire-arrows, 14th and 15th centuries. An arrow formerly used, whether shot from a hand-bow or from…

The Black-Faced Antthrush (Formicarius analis) is a bird in the Formicariidae family of ground antbirds. This species is also known by a former synonym: Mexican Ant-thrush (Formicarius moniliger).

Black-Faced Antthrush

The Black-Faced Antthrush (Formicarius analis) is a bird in the Formicariidae family of ground antbirds.…

Cross-section of the Black Hills dome, showing the present structure and topography and the former continuation of the beds.

Black Hills Dome

Cross-section of the Black Hills dome, showing the present structure and topography and the former continuation…