Indoor fountains were famous luxuries during the latter half on the Middle Ages. Only 3 pieces survive, 2 of which are only a single fragment. The so-called “Cleveland Table Fountain” (France?, first half 14th c., silver-gilt, enamel) is the only to survive more or less intact. More below[2915×3400]April 8, 2025
An Ekoi human skull wrapped in antelope skin, decorated, and set on a rattan base. Featured in the book “Skulls Portraits of the Dead.” [702 x 1000]April 8, 2025
“Wajdelota” by Antonina Rożniatowska, gypsum, 1881, National Museum in Kraków. [3233×4000]April 8, 2025
Beads of the Northern Pontic area, 1st-3rd century AD, Chalcedony, glass, cornelian, amber, egyptian faience, rock crystal, lignite, stone, agate, gilt glass, onyx, gagate, mosaic glass, shell. Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg Russia [1402×2048]April 8, 2025
Anthropomorphic Mandrake root, England, 1501-1700. Mandrake roots have long been associated with pagan beliefs, magic rituals, and medical applications. Such was the perceived resemblance to the human form that mandrake roots were said to scream when pulled from the ground. Wellcome [1363×2048]April 8, 2025
Child’s Coat with Ducks in Pearl Medallions, Iran or Central Asia, Sogdiana, 8th century, Cleveland Museum of Art [2560×1719]April 8, 2025
Repoussé steel helmet by Benvenuto Cellini, plated with gold and enameled, 68 x 49 cm, c. 1570 Louvre [1011×1257]April 8, 2025
