Portrait identified as “Mr. Capwell, a kind man who tended a garden.” Unidentified photographer, American, ca. 1847-1850. Sixth plate daguerreotype. Wadsworth Atheneum collection [2992×2992] [OC]June 8, 2025
Pasiphae and the baby Minotaur, red-figure kylix found at Etruscan Vulci, 4th century BC, Cabinet des Médailles, Paris [1302×2048]June 8, 2025
This gold chain originates from a gold hoard discovered in 1797 by two shepherd boys in the then Hungarian town of Szilágysomlyó (now Simleu-Silvaniei in Romania). The 52 pendants depict a man in a canoe, miniature tools, weapons, leaves, and 2 lions on the central quartz charm [1600×2110]June 8, 2025
Dragon Bowl from the Miseroni workshop, Milan circa 1565. Due to the value of materials and the difficult craftsmanship, the works of Gasparo Miseroni were among the most valuable objects in princely art collections in the 16-17th centuries. Emperor Maximilian II owned over 60 such works [1885×3703]June 8, 2025
1,400 year old Silla crown found in a Gyeongju tomb. Along vertical gold extensions shaped like tree branches and deer antlers, the crown features tiny, heart-shaped perforations filled with jewel beetle wings. An illustration shows how the crown would have been worn in the 6th century [1080×1564]June 8, 2025
Shalabhanjika or Madanika (bracket figure) sculpture in Chennakesava Temple, Belur ,India ,built during Hoysala period (1026 CE – 1343 CE)[1284×2778]June 7, 2025
Ancient Greek Kithara reconstruction. The Kithara was similar to a Lyre but larger and more complex. It was Associated with the god Apollo who was patron of Musicians. Museum of Ancient Greek Musical Instruments, Katakolon, Greece. [1164×1673]June 7, 2025
Corset and Sleeve Supporters, 1830-1840. Cotten.Los Angeles County Museum of Art[1273×1392]June 7, 2025
The Timur Ruby (14th century) a most curious lesson in misattribution as it was never Timur’s property —nor even a ruby, it being a spinel. It was owned by the 17th century Mughal Emperors [1800×1200]June 7, 2025
