The White House Ruins in Arizona’s Canyon de Chelly National Monument is an 11th-century CE Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings built against a 600-foot sandstone wall. Accessible via a 1.5-mile trail, the site features about 80 rooms, named for the white plaster used on the upper walls [1080×1553]February 5, 2026
An elaborate gold hairnet from Alexandria in Egypt. 225–175 BCE, now housed at the Getty Museum in Los Angeles [2811×2560]February 5, 2026
A Black cat paper fan made in Germany in the 1920s. I know this was intended as a novelty Halloween accessory, but I can think of at least six of my regular outfits that would go perfectly with a pissed-off cat. (526×526)February 5, 2026
The gold engagement ring of the Serbian King Stefan Radoslav, made in 1219 CE. The ring has a massive head with an inscription in Greek in 7 rows: ”This is the engagement ring of Stefan, an offspring of Duka, and thus, Anne from the Komnin family, receive him in your embrace.” [992×830]February 5, 2026
Lira da braccio with male face on the back, made by Giovanni d’Andrea. Verona, Italy, 1511 [2600×3500]February 5, 2026
Lacquered tray with a pavilion inlaid in mother-of-pearl. China, Ming dynasty, 1551-1600 [2100×2070]February 5, 2026
Reliefs on Borobudur, depicting care for the sick. Indonesia, Sailendra dynasty, 9th century AD, [2800×3780]February 5, 2026
Berlin Foundry Cup. Red-figure kylix depicting Hephaestus handing Thetis Achilles’ armour and weaponry. [2416×1980]February 5, 2026
Book slipcase made of paper (with later price sticker), American, c. 1800-1900. [4096×3172]February 5, 2026
Animal flask with multiple heads – c. late 7th to 8th century A.D., probably Syria [1280×1571]February 5, 2026
