Roman mosaic depicting a swastika, located in the remains of the imperial palace in the Gamzigrad – Felix Romuliana complex, around Zaječar in eastern Serbia. The object dates to the 3rd-4th century CE. [1200×870]August 28, 2024
Two folding screens depicting willow and cherry trees. Japan, 17th century [10000×9330]August 28, 2024
Giovanni Bellini, head and shoulders portrait of a young man, black chalk, c. 1470-1490 [1141 x 1200]August 27, 2024
“Buying a home”, paleo-Babylonian (1750 BCE). This is a contract for the sale of a house purchased by Mannum-Balu-Šamaš at the price of 1/3 shekel and 15 grains of silver. The text is repeated on the envelope: in the event of a dispute, this was broken to inspect the internal document [1920×1080]August 27, 2024
A tiny bone monkey, discovered in a child’s grave. 2.2 cm tall. China, Erlitou culture, around 1600 BC [1380×1200]August 27, 2024
Dish with peaches and bats. China, Qing dynasty, Yongzheng reign mark and period (1723–1735). Porcelain painted with overglaze famille rose enamels. Art Institute of Chicago collection [3000×2941]August 27, 2024
An offering consisting of 12,849 amber beads, found in a bog at Mollerup in Denmark. The strings on which the beads were strung were not preserved. The suspension, as it can be seen at Skive Museum, is modern. 4000-3000 BCE [1505×1200]August 27, 2024
