PCT4264786: Sculptor carving a lion's head in high relief in a block of pink marble from Caunes. Djemal Bjalava, Georgian sculptor, during a sculpture symposium in Caunes Minervois (Caunes-Minervois) (Aude). Photo by Patrice Cartier., Bjalava, Djemal (or Djoti) (b.1944) / Bridgeman Images

PFH3277898: Malaysia / China: Carving of King Wu of Zhou, depicting his role in the 16th Century Ming Dynasty novel 'Fengshen Yanyi' ('Investiture of the Gods'). From Ping Sien Si Temple, Pasir Panjang Laut / Bridgeman Images

PFH3432048: China: Carving of Jinguang Shengmu, depicting her role in the 16th Century Ming Dynasty novel Fengshen Yanyi ('Investiture of the Gods'). From Ping Sien Si Temple, Pasir Panjang Laut / Bridgeman Images

PFH3431831: China: Carving of Yun Xiao Niang Niang, depicting her role in the 16th Century Ming Dynasty novel "Fengshen Yanyi" ('Investiture of the Gods'). From Ping Sien Si Temple, Pasir Panjang Laut / Bridgeman Images

PFH3277788: Malaysia / China: Carving of Bi Gan, depicting his role in the 16th Century Ming Dynasty novel 'Fengshen Yanyi' ('Investiture of the Gods'). From Ping Sien Si Temple, Pasir Panjang Laut / Bridgeman Images

PFH3277903: Malaysia / China: Carving of Chen Qi, depicting his role in the 16th Century Ming Dynasty novel 'Fengshen Yanyi' ('Investiture of the Gods'). From Ping Sien Si Temple, Pasir Panjang Laut / Bridgeman Images

PFH3277960: Malaysia / China: Carving of Huang Feihu, depicting his role in the 16th Century Ming Dynasty novel 'Fengshen Yanyi' ('Investiture of the Gods'). From Ping Sien Si Temple, Pasir Panjang Laut / Bridgeman Images

PFH3277961: Malaysia / China: Carving of Shen Gongbao, depicting his role in the 16th Century Ming Dynasty novel 'Fengshen Yanyi' ('Investiture of the Gods'). From Ping Sien Si Temple, Pasir Panjang Laut / Bridgeman Images

PFH3277868: Malaysia / China: Carving of Mei Bo, depicting his role in the 16th Century Ming Dynasty novel 'Fengshen Yanyi' ('Investiture of the Gods'). From Ping Sien Si Temple, Pasir Panjang Laut / Bridgeman Images

FLO4624395: Maori tools and weapons with elaborate carving: axe, fish knife, and box. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, Florence, Italy, 1844. / Bridgeman Images

IMB4909321: Sami art; the daily life of the Sami people; colourful wood carving; Sami-Christian altarpiece designed by artist Bror Hjort in the wooden church of Jukkasjaervi; Lapland; Norrbotten County; Sweden; Scandinavia; Europe / Bridgeman Images

PFH3277932: Malaysia / China: Carving of Deng Zhong, depicting his role in the 16th Century Ming Dynasty novel 'Fengshen Yanyi' ('Investiture of the Gods'). From Ping Sien Si Temple, Pasir Panjang Laut / Bridgeman Images

KWE260602: Reproduction of a 15th century wood carving on a stall in Rouen cathedral representing the proverb 'Margaritas ante Porcos' or, 'Throwing Pearls before Swine', from 'Le Moyen Age et La Renaissance' by Paul Lacroix (1806-84) published 1847 (litho), French School, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images

DPS3250396: Traditional Pub Front In Borris, Co Carlow, Ireland (photo) / Bridgeman Images

IMB4908396: Rock relief of Buddha in a meditation posture; Gal Vihara Temple; Polonnaruwa; Sri Lanka; Asia / Bridgeman Images

IMB4908430: Rock relief of Buddha in a meditation posture; Gal Vihara Temple; Polonnaruwa; Sri Lanka; Asia / Bridgeman Images

ACO34025: The Font, Avington, Berkshire, 1952 (mixed media), Piper, John (1903-92) / Bridgeman Images

TRK740015: Saint John of God, 1883. Sculpture by Agapit Vallmitjana i Barbany (1833-1905). / Bridgeman Images

BON50238: Italian 17th century giltwood Cassetta frame of reverse section with raised sight and back edge mouldings; Tuscan 17th century carved giltwood and walnut Cassetta frame with a raised outer edge, the sight edge with a ropetwist carving / Bridgeman Images

PFH3432001: China: Carving of Bi Xiao Niang Niang, depicting her role in the 16th Century Ming Dynasty novel Fengshen Yanyi ('Investiture of the Gods'). From Ping Sien Si Temple, Pasir Panjang Laut / Bridgeman Images

PFH3432012: China: Carving of the legendary sage Jiang Ziya, depicting his role in the 16th Century Ming Dynasty novel Fengshen Yanyi ('Investiture of the Gods'). From Ping Sien Si Temple, Pasir Panjang Laut / Bridgeman Images

STC2962475: The Dutch Divisions, pub. 1787 (hand coloured engraving), Gillray, James (1757-1815) / Bridgeman Images

PFH3277968: Malaysia / China: Carving of Grand Counselor San Yisheng, depicting his role in the 16th Century Ming Dynasty novel 'Fengshen Yanyi' ('Investiture of the Gods'). From Ping Sien Si Temple, Pasir Panjang Laut / Bridgeman Images

PFH3431923: Malaysia / China: Carving of Yu De, depicting his role in the 16th Century Ming Dynasty novel Fengshen Yanyi ('Investiture of the Gods'). From Ping Sien Si Temple, Pasir Panjang Laut / Bridgeman Images

DPS3249861: Dysert O Dea Church, Co Clare, Ireland, Detail Of Carved Doorway (photo) / Bridgeman Images

DPS3249477: Casino At Marino, Marino, Dublin, Ireland (photo) / Bridgeman Images

MRM2913255: The angel roof at St. Agnes, Cawston, Norfolk: angel standing on end of hammer beam, 15th century (photo) / Bridgeman Images

PFH3277751: Malaysia / China: Carving of the spirit Pipa Jing, depicting her role in the 16th Century Ming Dynasty novel 'Fengshen Yanyi' ('Investiture of the Gods'). From Ping Sien Si Temple, Pasir Panjang Laut / Bridgeman Images

PFH3277838: Malaysia / China: Carving of Zhun Ti Daoren, depicting his role in the 16th Century Ming Dynasty novel 'Fengshen Yanyi' ('Investiture of the Gods'). From Ping Sien Si Temple, Pasir Panjang Laut / Bridgeman Images

PFH3277847: Malaysia / China: Carving of Wei Hu (Skanda), depicting his role in the 16th Century Ming Dynasty novel 'Fengshen Yanyi' ('Investiture of the Gods'). From Ping Sien Si Temple, Pasir Panjang Laut / Bridgeman Images

PFH3432073: China: Carving of Deng Chanyu, depicting her role in the 16th Century Ming Dynasty novel Fengshen Yanyi ('Investiture of the Gods'). From Ping Sien Si Temple, Pasir Panjang Laut / Bridgeman Images

PFH3432092: China: Carving of Tongtian Jiaozhu, depicting his role in the 16th Century Ming Dynasty novel Fengshen Yanyi ('Investiture of the Gods'). From Ping Sien Si Temple, Pasir Panjang Laut / Bridgeman Images

PFH3431972: China: Carving of Yuan Hong, depicting his role in the 16th Century Ming Dynasty novel Fengshen Yanyi ('Investiture of the Gods'). From Ping Sien Si Temple, Pasir Panjang Laut / Bridgeman Images

JLF3476448: Ancient Egypt, Wall painting/carving, Karnak/Luxor Pylon Six, Part of the lists of tribes of the south and of Syria which were subjugated by Tutmoses III's army, Karnak Temple, Luxor, 18th Dynasty (photo), Jelliffe, Mary / Bridgeman Images

BON50217: Bolognese early 18th century carved and gilded frame, the flat with an overscrolled and overlapped leaf carving; Florentine 17th century carved brown and gilt Cassetta frame with gilt painted vine and scroll decoration to the corners and centres and contoured inner and outer edges / Bridgeman Images

IMB4909326: Sami art; colourful wood carvings; Sami-Christian altar area designed by artist Bror Hjort in the wooden church of Jukkasjaervi; Lapland; Norrbotten County; Sweden; Scandinavia; Europe / Bridgeman Images