Golden snake bracelets. Late 3rd-early 2nd century B.C. Two realistically shown snakes, with red precious stones, were wrapped around the arms of a priestess, protecting her from all evil. Archaeological Museum of Athens [2560×1691]February 17, 2025
Triumph of Neptune standing on a chariot pulled by two sea horses Mid-third century AD. Musée archéologique de Sousse [1800×1530]February 17, 2025
Mesmerizing colors on the ceiling of Vakil Mosque, built during the Zand dynasty (1751–1794) in Shiraz, Iran. [680×510]February 17, 2025
Detail of woman with injured foot (restored vs original). Adorants Fresco (Women in Worship Fresco), Cycladian-Minoan civilization, c. 1600 bC. Akrotiri, island of Thera, now Santorini, Greece. This figure decorated a wall in a three-story stone building on a paved street. [1920×1280] [OC]February 17, 2025
Carved ivory sculpture of the God of Longevity (Shoulao) with a deer, Chinese, c. 1550-1644. [1466×2100]February 17, 2025
A German Manuscript Book of Prayer, also known as a Gebetbuch, produced 1828. Often produced at request for personal usage, these manuscripts vary with all sorts of delightful designs and colors, this example with over 50 beautifully hand colored colored initials. [1440×1440]February 16, 2025
Medusa Cameo carved in “lava” (Actually, Italian soft fine limestone), adorned with a gold frame. Italy, mid 19th century [2670×1668]February 16, 2025
