A pair of Cobra chairs made by the Italian decorator, designer and manufacturer Carlo Bugatti. Circa 1902 CE, made of painted parchment, wood and patinated copper. Sold at Sotheby’s in 2019 [2880×2865]March 15, 2026
A quartz crystal “opening of the mouth” ceremonial cup. From the Menkaure Valley Temple in Egypt, reign of Khufu, c. 2551–2528 BCE, now housed at the Houston Museum of Natural Science [1295×1600]March 15, 2026
An ancient Thracian bronze greaves, from Golyama Kosmatka Tumulus. Beginning of 3rd century BCE, now housed at the Historical Museum Iskra in Bulgaria [1535×2560]March 14, 2026
Cold War–era Soviet amateur radio QSL card used to confirm long-distance radio contacts between operators. QSL cards function like postcards for ham radio enthusiasts—sent after a successful transmission to verify that a signal was received [2977×3199]March 14, 2026
An amethyst umbrella handle in the shape of a seated bulldog, Paris, circa 1860 [4289 x 4283]March 14, 2026
Panel from the Hohenfurth Cycle, depicting the Descent of the Holy Spirit. Late 1340s, Bohemia. [OC] [3024×4032]March 14, 2026
Votive penis, breast, and bladder, offered in thanks for a cure for illnesses of the organs. Italy, 200 BC-200 AD [1500×1540]March 14, 2026
Bronze sculpture of Shiva dancing on a demon while holding fire and a drum. India, 16th century [3000×4012]March 14, 2026
Sculpture of a Buddhist figure holding up a religious text. Cambodia, Khmer Empire, 14th century [3500×4222]March 14, 2026
Pendant of an ancestor within a fish. Reportedly found at Jaina Island, Campeche, Mexico; Maya civilization, 8th c AD. Spondylus shell with traces of red pigment. Yale University Art Gallery collection [8160×6120] [OC]March 14, 2026
