A peddler selling dolls, toys, lanterns, and birds on New Year’s Day. Silk painting by Su Hanchen. China, Song dynasty, 12th century AD [1430×1500]January 1, 2026
Secretary with lacca povera decoration, 18th century, National Museum of Slovenia. The figural scenes originate from a series of copper engravings on the theme of pastoral lovers, within Rococo cartouches, ladies and cavaliers passing the time in social games and making music. [2268×4032]January 1, 2026
Roman fresco showing Bacchus finding Ariadne. Bacchus fell in love with sleeping Ariadne at first sight, when he saw her, riding in his suite. Object was found Pompeii and is dated back to I Century CE. Currently located in Naples, National Archaeological Museum. [563×844]January 1, 2026
Bronze basin with pattern of fish and dragons on the inside. China, Warring States period, 475-221 BC [3000×4040]December 31, 2025
Tsuina mask for chasing away evil spirits at New Years. Japan, 15th-16th century [670×670]December 31, 2025
The Oseberg Ship, a 9th century Viking ship discovered almost perfectly preserved in a burial mount in Norway [1200×900]December 31, 2025
Painted wooden paddle for hanetsuki, a game traditionally considered auspicious for New Year’s in Japan, depicting three of Japan’s seven lucky gods. 19th c. Brooklyn Museum collection [1000×1500]December 31, 2025
Wall mirror with two dragon c. 1880, attributed to Gabriel Viardot, carved sycamore wood, mirror glass, MAD Paris. He began his career as a cabinetmaker in 1849. He soon made a name for himself by producing pieces freely inspired by oriental furniture, which he adapted to European taste. [1152×2048]December 31, 2025
