Artefact Porn

Middle-Elamite model of a sun ritual called “Sit-Šamši”, found in Susa, southwest iran. Dates back to 1400-1200 BC. [1500×1124]

January 6, 2026

The Inscription reads:

I , Shilhak-Inshushinak, son of Shutruk-
Nahhunte, beloved servant of Inshushinak, king of Anzan and Susa, who made the kingdom grow, protector of Elam, I built a bronze sit-shamshi

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sensitiveboi93 on January 6, 2026 9:54 pm

Wow, I’ve never seen an ancient miniature! This is so rad.

Middle-Elamite model of a sun ritual called “Sit-Šamši”, found in Susa, southwest iran. Dates back to 1400-1200 BC. [1500×1124]

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Middle-Elamite model of a sun ritual called “Sit-Šamši”, found in Susa, southwest iran. Dates back to 1400-1200 BC. [1500×1124]

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Toy from Ancient Greece, c.450 BCE: this doll was crafted in the form of a woman with a rolling pin, and it has articulated joints that allow the rolling pin to be pushed back and forth [3914×5387]

Renaissance case in the shape of a trout with six knives, possibly Italian, circa 1570. [1121×645]

Silver scent case shaped like a snail. Germany, 17th century [2500×2100]

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