Sword and hat of Hospitaller Grandmaster Jean De Valette worn at the Great Siege of Malta in 1565. These items have seen some stuff. Apparently the sword feels very light to handle and is well balanced. They are located in the small church of St Lawrence in Birgu, Malta. [4053×5096].March 23, 2025
One of the famous Nimrud Ivories, depicting a lioness devouring a man. This furniture panel with gold leaf and carnelian and lapis inlays was made by Phoenician craftsmen for the palace of Ashurnasirpal II, King of Assyria (r. 884–859 BCE), at his capital known in ancient times as Kalhu [4647×6967]March 23, 2025
元景德镇窑影青釉里红高足杯Celadon Glazed with Underglaze Red Stem Cup from Jingdezhen kiln, Yuan dynasty (1271–1368) [690×1035]March 23, 2025
Egyptian depiction of topless dancer with elaborate hairstyle and hoop earrings in gymnastic backbend, on limestone ostrakon. Found in Thebes, now in the Museo Egizio in Turin. 10.5 x 16.8 cm, 1292-1186 BC [2089×1856]March 23, 2025
Fresco of men gambling. Lupanar Osteria della Via di Mercurio Pompeii. 1st century CE [800×777]March 23, 2025
Northwest Coast, Tlingit, 19th century, Fighting Knife with 7.5 inch blade depicting a bear’s head over a supine human, Cleveland Museum of Art [1420×2048]March 23, 2025
Persian rock relief depicting a Queen offering a flower to her husband (the husband is widely believed to be King Bahram II, who ruled from 274 – 293AD). [2560 x 1707]March 23, 2025
