A Golden Funerary Mask (ca 7th – 4th Centuries BCE). From the Necropolis of Trebenishte, Illyrian Kingdom of the Enchelei (Lake Ohrid). [1024×1024]June 16, 2025
Seated Male in Namaskar pose (circa 2500 BCE), Harappa, Indus Valley Civilization [1200×900]June 16, 2025
Decorative tile depicting a lion, from Xiudingsi Pagoda. China, Tang dynasty, 8th-9th century AD [700×900]June 16, 2025
Rediscovered 2,700-year-old terracotta goddess from Achna, Cyprus. Known as ‘Heptastolos’ (She of the Seven Robes) for her intricate costume. Iron Age, 40cm [5602×4482]June 16, 2025
Lespugue Venus carved from tusk ivory, Gravettian culture circa 26,000-24,000 BP. It displays the earliest representation found of spun thread, as the carving shows a skirt hanging below the hips, made of twisted fibers, frayed at the end. Musee de l’Homme Paris, France [1080×1178]June 16, 2025
Glass birds from Thessaloniki &Campania filled with cosmetic powders &perfumes, opened by carefully breaking the tip of the tail to access their contents. Doves were associated with Aphrodite, thus promoting the concepts of beauty and erotic allure. 1st century to 125 AD [1080×1465]June 16, 2025
Kraters were used for mixing wine with water at symposia (drinking parties) in Ancient Greece. However, the Derveni Krater was also used as a funerary urn. It contained the cremated remains of a man and a younger woman. 40kg, 90 cm, 4th century BCE [533×733]June 16, 2025
Original will of King Philip II of Spain designating Prince Philip, the future Philip III, as his “universal heir and successor in all my aforementioned kingdoms, dominions, and states.” March 7, 1594 from the General Archive of the Palace, Books and Records [780×562]June 16, 2025
