During renovation work in the historic building of the Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego in Warsaw, workers came across a stone slab. It was used by the underground state during its fight against the German occupier. [1620×1100]April 11, 2025
Crucifix attributed to Tondino di Guerrino, Siena, ca. 1325-30. Gilded silver with translucent enamel. Loaned to the Metropolitan Museum of Art from the Louvre. More pics in comments [1140×1500]April 11, 2025
Walrus ivory backgammon pawn from Norway or Cologne, late 12th century, Mitred figure riding a sea monster, Louvre Museum [1659×1775]April 11, 2025
Scene of anacalypsis: husband drawing aside his newly wed wife’s veil in the bridal room. Terracotta, 150–100 BC. From tomb #100 in Myrina, now in Turkey. Louvre [2336×2168]April 11, 2025
Foot covering from a mummy, with scorpions on soles, late 3rd century BC–1st century AD, Metropolitan Museum of Art [3000×4000]April 11, 2025
Portrait of an African king in agate; cameo, second half of the 16th century (enamelled gold mount, 17th century). BnF Museum [1510×2013]April 11, 2025
