On Elephantine Island in Egypt rests a massive granite stone box, carved from a single monolithic block weighing nearly 17 tons. The artifact, which dates back to the New Kingdom (1550–1070 BCE), was likely a shrine or reliquary dedicated to the god Khnum [2048×3084]February 10, 2026
A miniature from the fol. 82v of the Book of Hours, depicting a hedgehog with grapes on its quills. It was believed in medieval times that hedgehogs had spikes so they could roll over fruit to carry home to their children. From Paris, ca. 1420-1425 CE, now housed at the Morgan Library [500×396]February 10, 2026
Mummy portrait of a young woman with gold and pearl earrings. Egypt, Roman period, 50-250 AD [1400×1900]February 10, 2026
A weasel clay sculpture from Mexico, 600-900 CE, Veracruz culture, now housed at the Museo Amparo [1554×1163]February 10, 2026
A killer whale clay sculpture from Japan, Middle Jomon Period (2500-1500 BCE) [2048×2046]February 10, 2026
The Elamite inscription on the Victory stele of Naram Sin, c. 2230 BCE, Akkadian Empire. The stele commemorates King Naram-Sin’s military triumph over the Lullubi people. This inscription, however, was added by Elamite king Shutruk-Nahhunte, boasting of the capture of the stele… [1280×379]February 10, 2026
furniture leg in the shape of a lion’s claw , Achaemenid Empire , circa 500 BC . [1227×1500]February 10, 2026
Incised stone fragment From Orkney. Both sides back to back. Ness Of Brodgar. 3100BC [2422×1098]February 10, 2026
Etui box made of gold and enamel, French, c. 1783–1789. Etui boxes were built to hold small delicate items such as sewing tools, toiletries, or cosmetics. [4096×2368]February 10, 2026
Walking cane of Tutankhamun depicting a Nubian and an asiatic man, symbolizing the pharaohs rule over said people. [600×481]February 10, 2026
