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Book of Hours
Manuscript: ca. 1450-1460; Binding: 17th century with 19th century additions
W.240
Van den Proprieteyten der Dinghen (On the Properties of Things) (De proprietatibus rerum)
1485
91.168
Flask with Scenes of the Caledonian Boar Hunt
ca. 1540-1545 (Renaissance)
48.1372
On view
Single Leaf of Emperor Akbar Controlling an Enraged Elephant
17th century (Mughal)
W.873
Hilt of a Hunting Sword Depicting Beasts of the Chase
ca. 1680 (Baroque)
71.464
On view
America being the latest, and most accurate description of the Nevv VVorld; containing the original of the inhabitants, and the remarkable voyages thither. The conquest of the vast empires of Mexico and Peru, and other large provinces and territories, with the several European plantations in those parts. Also their cities, fortresses, towns, temples, mountains, and rivers. Their habits, customs, manners, and religions. Their plants, beasts, birds, and serpents. With an appendix, containing, besides several other considerable additions, a brief survey of what hath been discover'd of the unknown south-land and the arctick region. Collected from most authentick authors, augmented with later observations, and adorn'd with maps and sculptures, by John Ogilby Esq; His Majesty's cosmographer, geographick printer ...
1671
92.537