Panagyurishte Treasure Depicting Concentric circles of African Heads, Thracian, late 4th-early 3rd cent. BCE, (Modern day Bulgaria) [3947×2000]July 17, 2025
Carved ivory Netsuke sculpture of an octopus attacking a woman, Japanese, c. 1800-1900. [2000×1333]July 17, 2025
Bust of Antonio Manuel ne Vunda, Ambassador from the Kingdom of Kongo to the Vatican. Ne Vunda arrived in Rome on 3 January 1608, but he died two days later of illness. The bust was sculpted by Francesco Caporale for the ambassador’s tomb in the basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. [3072 x 4096] [OC]July 17, 2025
‘Autoperipatetikos’ walking doll, by Martin & Runyon, USA, c1862 courtesy House of Automata and Science Museum Group.[1188X1283]July 17, 2025
Carved ivory Netsuke sculpture of a woman holding a fan, Japanese, c. 1800-1900. [2667×4000]July 16, 2025
Detail in the Hungarian Anjou legendary manuscript, representing martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew (c. 1325-1335) [543×764]July 16, 2025
An iron arm defence guard from the Qajar Empire (1789–1925), featuring a surface decorated in high relief with acid-etched, sword-wielding cavalry warriors, and a talismanic cartouche near the wrist. Gold accents provide a striking contrast against the dark surface. [2400×2110]July 16, 2025
Ancient Roman Footwear on Exhibition at Vindolanda Fort in Northumberland, England. [1080×1345]July 16, 2025
Monkey God Hanuman created 18th Century in Southern India. Denver Art Museum.[1284×2778]July 16, 2025
Automaton monkey, maker unknown, Paris, c1850 courtesy Science Museum Group and House of Automata Museum in Forres, Scotland[1130×2259]July 16, 2025
Gold sandals that belonged to a queen of the pharaoh Thutmose III, ca. 1479-1425 B.C. Most ancient Egyptians wore footwear fashioned from animals hides or woven from plant material; members of the royal elite wore more elaborate sandals. [1939×1455]July 16, 2025
