"Arabesque is a style of ornamentation in which are represented men, animals (the latter consisting of mythic as well as actual forms); plants, with leaves, flowers and fruit; mathematical figures, etc.; the whole put together in a whimsical way, so that, for instance, the animals not merely rest upon the plants, but grow out of them like blossoms."—(Charles Leonard-Stuart, 1911)

Arabesque Archway

"Arabesque is a style of ornamentation in which are represented men, animals (the latter consisting…

This dessert fork has a conventional style of ornamentation.

Dessert Fork

This dessert fork has a conventional style of ornamentation.

A decorative pin for holding a hat to the head, usually by the hair. In Western culture, a hatpin is almost solely worn by a female.

Hat Pin

A decorative pin for holding a hat to the head, usually by the hair. In Western culture, a hatpin is…

This Greek Prochous is in an archaic form and ornamentation, painted in clay. It was used as a sacrificial vessel from which offerings of wine were poured out.

Greek Prochous

This Greek Prochous is in an archaic form and ornamentation, painted in clay. It was used as a sacrificial…

The column profiled shaft is a modern design that is more three dimensional with flat ornamentation used on the top.

Column Profiled Shaft

The column profiled shaft is a modern design that is more three dimensional with flat ornamentation…

The column profiled shaft is a modern design that is more three dimensional with flat ornamentation used on the top.

Column Profiled Shaft

The column profiled shaft is a modern design that is more three dimensional with flat ornamentation…

"Rocaille coquille, book-plate ornamentation in varying forms of the scallop-shell upon rockwork." -Whitney, 1911

Rocaille Coquille

"Rocaille coquille, book-plate ornamentation in varying forms of the scallop-shell upon rockwork." -Whitney,…

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.

The Antique table support is made out of marble. The ornamentation on the leg is possibly from a table sacred to Zeus.

Antique Table Support Trapezophoron

The Antique table support is made out of marble. The ornamentation on the leg is possibly from a table…

This Grey clay urn has ornamentation in its relief. Typically used in funeral rites as a repository for the ashes of the dead.

Grey Clay Urn

This Grey clay urn has ornamentation in its relief. Typically used in funeral rites as a repository…