Arm reliquary of Saint George, Late 13th century, Prague, Gided silver and precius stones [2048×3072]September 20, 2024
The engraving of gemstones was a major luxury art form in the ancient world, and has been revered throughout history. From as far back as 5000 BC right up to 19th Century such objects were among the most highly prized in a wide variety of cultures. [875×1000]September 20, 2024
A boned velvet bodice with shaded silk embroidery, probably made in Italy around 1680 CE [720×1701]September 19, 2024
A ring adorned with a cameo depicting a Satyr and a Nymph, made of gold, carnelian and onyx. Ca. 50 BCE-20 CE, found in Petescia in Italy, and now housed at the Altes Museum in Berlin [842×1200]September 19, 2024
Golden lock rings which served as pre-monetary units of weight in exchange transactions. From Pécs in Hungary, 2000-1500 BCE, now housed at the Museum for prehistory and early history in Berlin [2645×2099]September 19, 2024
Sculpture of a standing bodhisattva. Gandhara, Pakistan, Kushan Empire, 3rd century AD [2000×2550]September 19, 2024
Terracotta dog. Greek, Boeotian, 1st half of the 5th c BC. Metropolitan Museum of Art collection [4000×3000] [OC]September 19, 2024
The Crypta Neapolitana, an Ancient Roman Road Tunnel built in 37BC, in use as a roadway all the way until WW2. [1500×2250] (Video Below)September 19, 2024
Pottery tomb figurine depicting a Bactrian camel saddled up and ready to carry it’s rider and goods. This is an example of a mingqi or “spirit utensil” designed to come to life and serve the deceased in their afterlife. Northern Wei -Qi dynasty, mid-to-late 6th century, China. [960 x 1200]September 19, 2024
A Mayan drinking vessel used for either chocolate or fermented maize. It depicts a mythological scene of the origins of the rainy season and agricultural cycles. 7th–8th century, Calakmul, Mexico. [1200 x 525]September 19, 2024
Roman denarius showing the god of the seas Neptune on the obverse and Cupid riding a dolphin on the reverse. [1200×575]September 19, 2024
