A child’s toy from a tomb of girl Hapy consists of three miniature sculptures of dwarves dancing. A system of pulleys in the base makes the figurines move. Middle Kingdom, 12th Dynasty, ca. 1991-1802 BC. Carved Ivory, Egyptian Museum, Cairo [2560×1678]March 3, 2025
Eccentric flint with four faces knapped in Guatemala between 600 and 900 A.D. [2575 x 3400]March 3, 2025
Carved ivory sculpture of demons carrying a rich man to hell, Japanese, c. 1830-1843. [865×850]March 3, 2025
Stone sculpture depicting most like an elite lineage founder probable used for private ceremonies, it also holds two snufftrays. Central Altiplano, Tiwanaku Polity, 500-1000 AD. Now at the MET in New York City [616×1200]March 2, 2025
Archaeologists made an extraordinary discovery in Pompeii – beautiful frescoes depicting rituals related to Dionysian mysteries were mined for light. This is one of the best-preserved paintings presenting such events. [1200×801]March 2, 2025
Snuff Box in form of a Moor’s head, box and cover carved from single pieces of amethyst quartz in such a way that the natural white portions of the stone form the turban. Mid 18th century. Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. [2247×2048]March 2, 2025
The Stone of Destiny on the Hill of Tara was the coronation stone for the high kings of Ireland. It was said to let out a roar when the rightful king touched it. [oc] [4032×3024]March 2, 2025
The Imperial Crown of the Holy Roman Empire, late 10th century until the dissolution of the Holy Roman Empire in 1806 [550x 620]March 2, 2025
Plaque cameo titled “On the Terrace”, by Thomas and George Woodall. The relief is white opaque glass mixed with opal; a cut sheet of plum glass is used as the background. England, 1895 [2543×3524]March 2, 2025
The US is returning multiple ancient Greek artifacts worth $2.2 million to Greece and Italy, dating from 1300 BC to the 3rd century BC. [1920×1080]March 2, 2025
