Stone relief that served as a shop sign in Ostia in the late 2nd century AD. The picture shows a saleswoman with pens of chickens and hares; baskets of fruit, one of which contains figs; a vat of snails, a delicacy; and two monkeys to attract and entertain customers. Museum of Ostia [3246×1531]June 21, 2025
The remains of a “vampire” discovered among the corpses of 16th century plague victims in Venice. Gravediggers shoved a brick into her skull to prevent her from chewing through her shroud and infecting others with the plague [1080×1471]June 21, 2025
Gold and lapis lazuli ewer probably from Prague circa 1600. The lapis lazuli was likely imported w what is now Afghanistan. Cabinets of curiosities were popular at this time and thought to represent a microcosm of the world, featuring artwork and artefacts from all corners of the globe [856×400]June 21, 2025
The Pazyryk Swan, a 30 cm tall felted swan from Iron Age Siberia crafted from reindeer wool, symbolizing life in three spheres: air, land and water. circa 5th-4th century BC. Housed at the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg [1200×675]June 21, 2025
Roman gold statuette probably of Faustina the Elder – wife of Emperor Antoninus Pius – who was deified after death. Object dated to the II century CE. [564×640]June 21, 2025
Carved ivory sculpture of Fukurokuju, God of Wisdom, Japanese, c. 1700-1800. [1757×2100]June 21, 2025
Hathor-headed crystal pendant Nubian Napatan Period, reign of Piankhy (Piye) 743–712 B.C.MFA Boston. [1172×1977]June 20, 2025
Folio from an Akbarnama of Abu’l Fazl from 1590 of Mughal ruler Humayun defeating the Afghans before reconquering India [2247×3400]June 20, 2025
The large wooden coffin of the ancient Chinese noblewoman Xin Zhui (c. 217–168 BCE). Western Han dynasty, now housed at the Hunan Museum in China [1368×912]June 20, 2025
