The Greek-Roman tombstone of doctor Dekmos, which is shown during the examination of the patient. Dated to the 2nd century CE. [521×767]March 12, 2025
Gilgamesh as Master of Animals, grasping a lion in his left arm and snake in his right hand, in an Assyrian palace relief (713–706 BC), from Dur-Sharrukin, now held in the Louvre. [1080×1437]March 11, 2025
One of the catacomb saints of Europe, St.Felix of Gars am Inn, Germany, 16th-17th century [640×640]March 11, 2025
The sculpture depicts a sacred blood-letting sacrifice which took place on 26 October or 28 October 709. King “Shield Jaguar” is shown holding a torch, while Queen “Lady Xoc” pulls a thorn-lined rope through her tongue. It dates from around 725. British Museum [1590×2048]March 11, 2025
One of the 10 catacomb saints housed in Basilica Waldsassen, Germany, the largest such display in Europe. 16th-17th century. [4052×4027]March 11, 2025
Painting of Okinoshima Island, by Kuroda Tsunamasa. Japan, Edo period, 1689-1711 [4000×5000]March 11, 2025
Bronze dagger-axe with inscription. Translation in comments. China, Spring and Autumn period, 770–476 BC [1400×945]March 11, 2025
Icon of Buddha with two bodhisattvas. Swat Valley, Pakistan, 8th century AD [4000×4000]March 11, 2025
The story of the talkative turtle, on a relief at Candi Mendut temple. Summary in comments. Indonesia, Sailendra dynasty, 824 AD [3070×2300]March 10, 2025
Carved ivory sculpture of a man pulling on his breechcloth, Japanese, c. 1800-1900. [1313×2100]March 10, 2025
