Fragment of an Umayyad-Era Belly Dancer Statue from an 8th Century Desert Palace [739×415]April 10, 2025
This limestone female figure is one of the largest examples of cruciform statues from the Chalcolithic period. Her flattened thighs appear to be squatting in a birthing position. Cyprus, 3000-2500BC, Getty Museum [1515×2048]April 10, 2025
Vicus Copper Finial of an Elite with an Elaborate Headdress. Peru. ca. 500 BC – 500 AD. – Galeria Contici [1200×1389]April 10, 2025
Falcon hoods, India 18-19th century, mother of pearl and gold sheet with satin lining. These hoods, which would have accommodated the head of a larger bird, are surmounted by sockets for plumes. Khalili Collection [2560×1655]April 10, 2025
Greek text on papyrus with parts of verses 338–344 from the first chorus of Orestes. It also contains vocal and instrumental symbols written above the lines of the lyrics. It is one of a relatively small number of surviving Greek texts with musical notation. 200BC in Hermopolis, Egypt [1024×1139]April 10, 2025
3rd century BC mosaic excavated in the ancient city of Antioch. The skeleton leaning against a wine jug and a serving of bread, holding a glass with a bone in one hand, has a simple message to its viewers: “Be cheerful, enjoy life.” [1349×1065]April 10, 2025
The unfinished base of the Alai Minar. India, Delhi Sultanate, around 1300 AD [3000×2592]April 10, 2025
Tiered box with birds on camellia branches. Ryukyu islands, Japan, 17th century [2000×2000]April 10, 2025
Bronze chariot crossbow rack with silver patterns. China, Warring States, 250 BC [1630×1550]April 10, 2025
Handscreen made of paper and wood featuring a map of South America, French, c. 1750. [2399×4096]April 9, 2025
Carved Tibetan Yama Skull featured in the book “Skulls Portraits of the Dead.” [604 x 650]April 9, 2025
Hadyakh, ancient Neyshapour, was populated from 9th century CE until its destruction by an earthquake in 1308 CE. Its brutal end can be seen through the skeletons found, all with multiple trauma and crushing lesions. Excavations showed Ilkhanid artifacts: glassmaking, winemaking, &forges [4801×3283]April 9, 2025
