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
Armor of Satake Yoshishige, daimyo of Hitachi Province from 1562 to 1589 CE. Renowned for his ferocity in battle; he was also known by the nickname of “Ogre Yoshishige” (鬼義重, Oni Yoshishige). The armor is now housed at the Satake Historical Museum in Japan [500×878]June 20, 2025
This Olmec jadeite pendant, from Mexico, is a miniature mask of the fat god, a poorly understood being found among the Maya and other early cultures of Mesoamerica. Middle Formative Period (900–300 BCE), now housed at the Dumbarton Oaks Museum in Washington, D.C. [1514×1571]June 20, 2025
This sword, made in Milan in 1560 CE, is one of the most remarkable achievements of Italian armourers. Its elaborate handle, virtuously cut in iron, suggests motion: The guard ends in triton figures, sea creatures form the guard ring and cover the hilt and pommel in flat relief [3936×5454]June 20, 2025
The Netherlands have returned 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, nearly 130 years after they were looted by British colonial troops. The official handover ceremony takes place on June 21 at the National Museum in Lagos, in the presence of representatives from both nations [1280×720]June 20, 2025
A Collection of Various Saint’s Body Parts, Looted from Constantinople by the Latin Crusaders in 1204 AD. From the Treasury of St Mark’s Basilica, Venice Italy [736×981]June 20, 2025
Ornament with human figure. Jama-Coaque culture, central coast, Ecuador, ca. 300 BC-800 AD. Gold alloy and stone. Museum of Fine Arts, Houston collection [2992×2992] [OC]June 20, 2025
Armor with circular crest and mustachioed mask. Japan, Azuchi-Momoyama period, 1568-1600 [3350×3180]June 20, 2025
Damnatio ad bestias. Third-century AD mosaic in the Museum of El Djem, Tunisia Criminals, themselves made beasts by their crimes, are offered up to wild animals in the arena [640×492]June 20, 2025
Greek Earring with Nike driving a two-horse chariot, circa 350-325 BC. More than 100 individual elements have been soldered together, and there is evidence that it was originally further decorated with enamel. MFA Boston [2618×1920]June 20, 2025
