Statue of Priapus holding his tunic up to contain a lapful of fruit. Such statues were placed in Roman gardens to ensure growth and act as protector of crops. 170–240AD. Now housed at MFABoston [914×1600]May 3, 2025
The Oseberg Wagon, found in a Viking Age grave mound in Norway. It is in pristine condition, with richly detailed carvings still visible. Early 9th century. [2000×1240]May 3, 2025
A Mosque Relief Panel Depicting 2 Garudas and an Elephant From Duchy of Kalinyamat in the end of 16th Century. Collection of Ledien University Digital Library. Can you find them? Answer in comment. [5388×4037]May 3, 2025
This is not glass. This 11th century Fatimid ewer was made from a single block of rock crystal, one of the hardest minerals to carve. There are seven similar ewers in existence. [1788×2696]May 3, 2025
A porcelain bowl ordered for ritual use by the Chinese Ming emperor Xuande (reign 1425-1435 CE). Sacrificial red monochrome-glazed porcelain of the Yongle and Xuande era represents the peak of technical achievement at Jingdezhen Imperial Kiln. British Museum [1785×1930]May 3, 2025
The 4200-year-old bag from Horseshoe Ranch Cave, in Texas, with its fascinating contents shown in order of their removal by analysts in 1936. The cache offers a rare glimpse into the traditions of Lower Pecos people. The bag has been described as a hunter’s pouch and a medicine bundle [587×800]May 3, 2025
An erotic stone sculpture depicting a standing 69, located at the 13th century CE Konark Sun Temple in Odisha, India [532×800]May 3, 2025
Roman hologram ring, found at the Grottaferrata necropolis. Belonged to Aebutia Quarta, a 1st-century AD woman—the image is thought to represent her son, Titus Carvilius Gamello, who died at age 18. [1125×1384]May 3, 2025
Inca Dish with Bird Head Handle. Machu Pichu, Peru. ca. 1400-1535 AD. – Galeria Contici [640×427]May 3, 2025
