Chinese moon-gate bed; circa 1876; satinwood (huang lu), other Asian woods and ivory; Peabody Essex Museum [2427×2048]February 25, 2025
Baby Hercules strangling a snake sent to kill him in his cradle (Roman marble, 2nd century CE, in the Capitoline Museums of Rome, Italy). [1900×2540]February 25, 2025
The Fortifications of Derbent are defensive lines originally built by the Sassanian Persian Empire. Located in modern day Russia, certain segments of the walls still contain Persian inscriptions. [2702 x 1148]February 25, 2025
A polished tumbaga (gold-copper alloy) Poporo used as storage of lime that was eaten to help chew coca leaves during rituals, Angostura, Quimbaya Culture, 200 BC-1000 AD, Now at the Museo del Oro at Bogotá [563×850]February 25, 2025
An Art Deco brooch with a carved emerald, adorned with sapphires, diamonds and pearls, by Paul Iribe, for Robert Linzeler. Early 20th century [2914×2108]February 24, 2025
