Figure of Tlazolteotl, goddess of lust. Mexico, Huastec civilization, 900-1450 AD [2000×2250]May 8, 2025
Based on a report from 1436, this sapphire ring can be traced back to the possession of Duke Ernst the Iron (1377–1424). It is therefore considered the oldest, clearly identifiable object from the medieval treasury of the House of Habsburg [1715×1139]May 8, 2025
This tombstone, made for a woman named Hyralia, bears a seven-line Coptic inscription within a frame of engraved vines: “Do not grieve, Hyralia; no one is immortal on earth! This is the path of every human being.” 9th century AD [1171×1417]May 8, 2025
Flower bouquet from late 17th century Florence or Vienna. Made of gold, partially enameled, silver, gilt, diamonds, emeralds, rubies, blue sapphires, hyacinths, and hessonites. Part of the Imperial Treasury, Vienna [896×1991]May 8, 2025
Red, white and blue rosette from end-of-WW2 victory celebrations in London, 7 May 1945 [656×664]May 8, 2025
Gold plated Roman helmet found near Sirmium, Serbia (4th Century AD). it is thought to have belonged to a Cavalry Officer of the Emperor Licinius (Museum of Vojvodina, Novi Sad, Serbia) [800×924]May 8, 2025
Wax Doll Representing a Baby ‘Hatching’ from an Egg. Possibly France or Germany, 1870-1889 [1875 x 2500]May 8, 2025
