Only known complete apotropaic rod, used to ward off evil spirits and perhaps protect mothers in childbirth. It is made of glazed soapstone and from the reign of Senusret III (1878 to 1839 BCE) in the 12th Dynasty (1991 to 1802 BCE) [1200×579]
Lotus-Headed Fertility Goddess Lajja Gauri India (Madhya Pradesh) ca. 6th century [OS] [4000x3000] [NSFW]
Presentation snuffbox made with gold, diamonds and enamel by C.M. Weishaupt Sohne of Hanau, Germany (1859). Gifted by Alexander II of Russia to Samuel Colt, the gun manufacturing industrialist. Wadsworth Atheneum collection [1200x929]
Mechanical crawling doll, 1871 [940x1280]
Pocket canteen. British, 1709–1710 [4000 x 3231][OS]
Closeup of a Terracotta soldier's hairstyle. Qin dynasty, China, 221-206 BCE [606x925]
Sassanid rock relief showing triumph of king Shapur I over three roman emperors. Gordian III is shown beneath the horse’s hooves (killed in the battle with Persians) while Shapur grasps Valerian by the wrist (captured by the Persian army) and Philip I kneels in front of him. (1080×135
Two vases with dragons and flowers. China, Ming dynasty, 1573-1620 [2000x2000]
Iron armor set: cuirass, helmet, arm guards, and shin guards. Korea, Kingdom of Silla, 5th-6th century AD [2800x3400]
Textile fragment with a feline figure. Chimu or Chancay culture. 900-1430 CE. Peru. [1490x764]
Jewelry from the tomb of King's Daughter Nubhetepti-Khered with a Horus design. Likely early 13th Dynasty (1803 to 1649 BCE), but possibly 12th Dynasty (1991 to 1802 BCE). [816×1198]
