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Barthel Beham - Dead Child with Four Skulls

Barthel Beham - Dead Child with Four Skulls

Public domain scan of 16th-17th century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Countess, from The Dance of Death

The Countess, from The Dance of Death

Public domain reproduction of art print, 16th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Hourglass, 17th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

Hourglass, 17th century - Public domain dedication museum photo

A glass vase with a spiral design on it, Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Domenico Fetti - Melancholia, Italy - Art Institute of Chicago

Domenico Fetti - Melancholia, Italy - Art Institute of Chicago

Public domain photograph of 17th-century Italian painting, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Public domain photograph of weaving textile, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Public domain photograph of weaving textile, free to use, no copyright...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of weaving textile, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Nécessaire incorporating a watch (one of a pair), London, England

Nécessaire incorporating a watch (one of a pair), London, England

A clock in a gilded box, United Kingdom, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Odd fellows chart W.W - Public domain graphic arts, Library of Congress

Odd fellows chart W.W - Public domain graphic arts, Library of Congres...

Print shows a series of vignettes depicting biblical and allegorical scenes along the sides and bottom of a large vase or urn-shaped image at center labeled "Friendship, Love, Truth, Faith, Hope, Charity" with ... More

Men dancing to samisen music, from the series Shokoku meibutsu (Famous products of the provinces)

Men dancing to samisen music, from the series Shokoku meibutsu (Famous...

Public domain photo of Japanese woodblock print, Ukiyo-e, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The sands of time / J.S. Pughe.

The sands of time / J.S. Pughe.

Illustration shows Mars, the Roman god of war, waiting for the establishment of protocols and the Japanese occupation of "Korea" to be completed before the sands in an hourglass shift from "Peace" to "War"; "Ch... More

A poster comes to life. The same kind of tiny hourglasses which time the nation's three-minute breakfast eggs are used to measure the heating time of steel in an annealing oven, where the metal is "cooked" at temperatures up to 1,400 degrees Fahrenheit. Allegheny-Steel, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

A poster comes to life. The same kind of tiny hourglasses which time t...

Public domain photograph of Pennsylvania in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The hour has come -- let it not be missed

The hour has come -- let it not be missed

Cartoon shows Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir and Egyptian leader Anwar Sadat standing on either side of an enormous hour glass, each staring at the sand pouring into the bottom half. The top half, which is ... More

The hour has come -- let it not be missed

The hour has come -- let it not be missed

Cartoon shows Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir and Egyptian leader Anwar Sadat standing on either side of an enormous hour glass, each staring at the sand pouring into the bottom half. The top half, which is ... More

Barthel Beham - Dead Child with Four Skulls

Barthel Beham - Dead Child with Four Skulls

Public domain scan of 16th-17th century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Countess, from The Dance of Death

The Countess, from The Dance of Death

Public domain reproduction of German art print, 16th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Nécessaire incorporating a watch (one of a pair), London, England

Nécessaire incorporating a watch (one of a pair), London, England

A gilt - metal and wood clock with a floral motif, United Kingdom, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Nécessaire incorporating a watch (one of a pair), London, England

Nécessaire incorporating a watch (one of a pair), London, England

A gilt - metal and glass clock, United Kingdom, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Nécessaire incorporating a watch (one of a pair), London, England

Nécessaire incorporating a watch (one of a pair), London, England

A gilt - metal clock with a gilded frame, United Kingdom, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Nécessaire incorporating a watch (one of a pair), London, England

Nécessaire incorporating a watch (one of a pair), London, England

A gilt - metal and wood box, late 19th century, United Kingdom, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Nécessaire incorporating a watch (one of a pair), London, England

Nécessaire incorporating a watch (one of a pair), London, England

A pair of french gilt - metal and glass clock boxes, United Kingdom, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Nécessaire incorporating a watch (one of a pair), London, England

Nécessaire incorporating a watch (one of a pair), London, England

A pair of french gilt - metal and wood clock stands, United Kingdom, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Nécessaire incorporating a watch (one of a pair), London, England

Nécessaire incorporating a watch (one of a pair), London, England

Public domain photo of a golden object, United Kingdom, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Nécessaire incorporating a watch (one of a pair), London, England

Nécessaire incorporating a watch (one of a pair), London, England

A gold mirror with a black marble top, United Kingdom, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Nécessaire incorporating a watch (one of a pair), London, England

Nécessaire incorporating a watch (one of a pair), London, England

A gold - plated mirror with a gold leaf and a black cross, United Kingdom, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Nécessaire incorporating a watch (one of a pair), London, England

Nécessaire incorporating a watch (one of a pair), London, England

Public domain photo of a golden object, United Kingdom, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Nécessaire incorporating a watch (one of a pair), London, England

Nécessaire incorporating a watch (one of a pair), London, England

Public domain photo of a golden object, United Kingdom, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

19728-Wittenberg-1915-Lutherstube, Sanduhr und Poststube Luthers-Brück & Sohn Kunstverlag

19728-Wittenberg-1915-Lutherstube, Sanduhr und Poststube Luthers-Brück...

Deutsch: Wittenberg; Lutherstube, Sanduhr und Poststube Luthers This postcard is from publisher Brück & Sohn in Meißen (de:Brück & Sohn).This postcard has a unique number 19728 and is available in a higher... More

19733-Wittenberg-1915-Luthers Arbeitszimmer-Brück & Sohn Kunstverlag

19733-Wittenberg-1915-Luthers Arbeitszimmer-Brück & Sohn Kunstverlag

Deutsch: Wittenberg; Luthers Arbeitszimmer This postcard is from publisher Brück & Sohn in Meißen (de:Brück & Sohn).This postcard has a unique number 19733 and is available in a higher resolution at the pu... More

Bodleian Libraries, Burial of the dead

Bodleian Libraries, Burial of the dead

Writing blank entitled The burial of the dead; pencil annotation at top left: "2/6" and "9"; We brought nothing unto this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out; Else what shall they do which are bap... More

Hugo-de-Groot-De-jure-belli-ac-pacis-libri-tres MG 0241

Hugo-de-Groot-De-jure-belli-ac-pacis-libri-tres MG 0241

Title page. A company (Lady Justice with scales and others) in and near a round classical temple on the coast. Hourglass, lying dog.

Brahes monogram från 1561-1583 cirka - Skoklosters slott - 100952

Brahes monogram från 1561-1583 cirka - Skoklosters slott - 100952

Note: For documentary purposes the original description has been retained. Factual corrections and alternative descriptions are encouraged separately from the original description.Brahes monogram från 1561-158... More

Timglas av silver och glas - Skoklosters slott - 91928

Timglas av silver och glas - Skoklosters slott - 91928

Note: For documentary purposes the original description has been retained. Factual corrections and alternative descriptions are encouraged separately from the original description.Timglas av silver och glas. N... More

Timglas från 1500-talet - Skoklosters slott - 100951

Timglas från 1500-talet - Skoklosters slott - 100951

Note: For documentary purposes the original description has been retained. Factual corrections and alternative descriptions are encouraged separately from the original description.Timglas från 1500-talet. Nyck... More

Timglas med ställning av silver - Skoklosters slott - 92031

Timglas med ställning av silver - Skoklosters slott - 92031

Note: For documentary purposes the original description has been retained. Factual corrections and alternative descriptions are encouraged separately from the original description.Timglas med ställning av silv... More

Vapensköld för ätterna Brahe och Stenbock, 1561-1583 cirka - Skoklosters slott - 100953

Vapensköld för ätterna Brahe och Stenbock, 1561-1583 cirka - Skokloste...

Note: For documentary purposes the original description has been retained. Factual corrections and alternative descriptions are encouraged separately from the original description.Vapensköld för ätterna Brahe ... More

Plate 110 from Wincklemann Monumenti antichi inediti 1767 Peleus waking Thetis from Roman sarcophagus ca 350 AD

Plate 110 from Wincklemann Monumenti antichi inediti 1767 Peleus wakin...

Peleus Waking Thetis - Plate 110, from: Monumenti antichi inediti, by Johann Joachim Winckelmann, 1767 (Roma: A spese dell'autore). The following description comes from an English translation of "Winckelmann's... More

Twee agenten bij de ingang van de Velsertunnel in gesprek met een verklede man met een zandloper symbool van kortstondigheid. NL-HlmNHA 54010737

Twee agenten bij de ingang van de Velsertunnel in gesprek met een verk...

Collectie Collectie Fotoburo de Boer Inventarisnummer NL-HlmNHA_54010737 Beschrijving Twee agenten bij de ingang van de Velsertunnel in gesprek met een verklede man met een zandloper symbool van kortstondi... More

Sebald Beham Dame und der Tod, Galerie Bassenge

Sebald Beham Dame und der Tod, Galerie Bassenge

Public domain reproduction of art print, 16th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Voorzitter G.A.A.M. Boot tijdens zijn rede naast hem een zandloper, Bestanddeelnr 918-3617

Voorzitter G.A.A.M. Boot tijdens zijn rede naast hem een zandloper, Be...

Nederlands: Collectie / Archief : Fotocollectie Anefo Reportage / Serie : Vergadering in de Haagse dierentuin van vermoedelijk de Arka (Algemene rooms-katholieke ambtenarenvereniging) Beschrijving : Voorzitter... More

Voorzitter de heer G.A.A.M. Boot tijdens zijn rede naast hem een zandloper, Bestanddeelnr 918-3621

Voorzitter de heer G.A.A.M. Boot tijdens zijn rede naast hem een zandl...

Nederlands: Collectie / Archief : Fotocollectie Anefo Reportage / Serie : Vergadering in de Haagse dierentuin van vermoedelijk de Arka (Algemene rooms-katholieke ambtenarenvereniging) Beschrijving : Voorzitter... More

Sablier (Louvre, OA 10867)

Sablier (Louvre, OA 10867)

Hourglass. Germany 18th century. Silver and glass. Gift Mme Nicolas Landau 1980. Louvre museum (Paris, France). Français : Sablier. Allemagne XVIIIe siècle. Argent et verre. Don Mme Nicolas Landau 1980. Musée... More

Opdracht Telegraaf (zandloper), Bestanddeelnr 913-7887

Opdracht Telegraaf (zandloper), Bestanddeelnr 913-7887

Nederlands: Collectie / Archief : Fotocollectie Anefo Reportage / Serie : [ onbekend ] Beschrijving : Opdracht Telegraaf (zandloper) Datum : 18 april 1962 Trefwoorden : zandlopers Instellingsnaam : Telegraaf F... More

Opdracht Telegraaf (zandloper), Bestanddeelnr 913-7885

Opdracht Telegraaf (zandloper), Bestanddeelnr 913-7885

Nederlands: Collectie / Archief : Fotocollectie Anefo Reportage / Serie : [ onbekend ] Beschrijving : Opdracht Telegraaf (zandloper) Datum : 18 april 1962 Trefwoorden : zandlopers Instellingsnaam : Telegraaf F... More

Opdracht Telegraaf (zandloper), Bestanddeelnr 913-7886

Opdracht Telegraaf (zandloper), Bestanddeelnr 913-7886

Nederlands: Collectie / Archief : Fotocollectie Anefo Reportage / Serie : [ onbekend ] Beschrijving : Opdracht Telegraaf (zandloper) Datum : 18 april 1962 Trefwoorden : zandlopers Instellingsnaam : Telegraaf F... More

Serie Bezoek van koningin Juliana en prins Bernhard aan Friesland. Toneelspel , Bestanddeelnr 904-2118

Serie Bezoek van koningin Juliana en prins Bernhard aan Friesland. Ton...

Nederlands: Collectie / Archief : Fotocollectie Anefo Reportage / Serie : [ onbekend ] Beschrijving : Serie: Bezoek van koningin Juliana en prins Bernhard aan Friesland. Toneelspel [locatie onbekend] Datum : 2... More

C.M. Rogers, Ph. G. (Prescription Druggist) (3093618352)

C.M. Rogers, Ph. G. (Prescription Druggist) (3093618352)

1142 Subject (TGM): Children; Girls; Moths; Hourglasses; Fruit; Spices; Food industry; Stoves; Stove industry; Furniture stores; Keywords: Flavoring extracts Roger's Extracts Vanilla Lemon Magee Grand Range Ma... More

Marine sandglass wm

Marine sandglass wm

Marine_sandglass_deus_lo_volt: from book:The new American practical navigator : being an epitome of navigation ; containing all the tables necessary to be used with the Nautical almanac in determining the lati... More

Khnopff Sablier - A drawing of an angel holding a wine glass

Khnopff Sablier - A drawing of an angel holding a wine glass

Picryl description: Public domain image of a beautiful creature, angel, wings, mythological scene, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Hourglass, England, 1659, glass, wood, said to have come from West Cambridge (Arlington), MA - Concord Museum - Concord, MA - DSC05930

Hourglass, England, 1659, glass, wood, said to have come from West Cam...

Exhibit in the Concord Museum, Concord, Massachusetts, USA.

Horloge de sable de Martinelli

Horloge de sable de Martinelli

Français : Schémas de différents types d'horloges de sable (fig. A, B, C.)

Loch et sablier - A black and white drawing of three men on a boat

Loch et sablier - A black and white drawing of three men on a boat

Français : Mesure de la vitesse d'un navire avec un loch et une "petite horloge" de 30 secondes.

Peleus-Thetis-350, Catalonia, Spain

Peleus-Thetis-350, Catalonia, Spain

The first referenced representation of an hourglass it's in a sarcophagus dated ca. 350aD, representing the wedding of Peleus and Thetis, discovered in Rome in the XVIII century, and studied by Winckelmann (17... More

Old west Surrey (Page 174) BHL41412885

Old west Surrey (Page 174) BHL41412885

File from The Biodiversity Heritage Library. The Biodiversity Heritage Library (BHL) is the world’s largest open-access digital library for biodiversity literature and archives. BHL is revolutionizing global re... More

Icon Tidens naturlære fig11, public domain photograph

Icon Tidens naturlære fig11, public domain photograph

"Tidens naturlære" 1903 af Poul la Cour, Fig. 11. Timeglasset. Bogen findes digitalt på s:da:Tidens Naturlære "Tidens naturlære" (Nature of time) 1903 by Poul la Cour, Ill. 11. Hourglass. The book is digitized... More

Plate 110 from Wincklemann Monumenti antichi inediti 1767 Peleus waking Thetis from Roman sarcophagus ca 350 AD resized white-balanced

Plate 110 from Wincklemann Monumenti antichi inediti 1767 Peleus wakin...

White-balanced version of Peleus Waking Thetis - Plate 110, from: Monumenti antichi inediti, by Johann Joachim Winckelmann, 1767 (Roma: A spese dell'autore). The following description comes from an English tran... More

An aged peasant told of an enchantes palace.