On-glaze painted pot of Jingde carp, a cultural relic of the Qianlong period

On-glaze painted pot of Jingde carp, a cultural relic of the Qianlong period

Fourth Century Artifacts Colombia Philandia Gold Urn

Fourth Century Artifacts Colombia Philandia Gold Urn

This gold urn is made of lost wax casting, polishing, welding and embossing. From the archaeological site of La Soleda in Fillandia, Colombia, belonging to the Kimba culture (4th-5th century AD). It is currently housed in the Museum of America in Madrid, Spain.
Fifth Century BC Cultural Relics Wine Glass-shaped Klatt Wine Vapor

Fifth Century BC Cultural Relics Wine Glass-shaped Klatt Wine Vapor

Glass-shaped Kratt wine ware decorated with red figures, Sicily La Gusa. Front: The warrior bids farewell to his family (wife and son in the arms of a nanny); Back: The man, armed with a stick and Himatian, stands between two women. From the site of Kamarina, Lagusa Province, Sicily, Italy. Classical period, 5th century BC. Collected in the Parco Archeologico di Kamarina e Cava d'Ispica Archaeological Park.
Tenth Century Cultural Relics Bifurcation Spiral Figure Porcelain Bowl

Tenth Century Cultural Relics Bifurcation Spiral Figure Porcelain Bowl

Bowl decorated with geometric patterns (swastika and double-forked spiral pattern "yc"). From the site of Elcano, Corclé, Panama, 900-1020 AD. In the collection of the Fundaci Foundation (El Caño). Centre for Archaeological Studies of the Isthmus (Centro de Investigaciones Arqueol ógicas del Istmo).
Wauchelvik Cup

Wauchelvik Cup

Wauchervik Cup, in the collection of the National Museum in Krakow. The Wauchervik Cup is a ceramic work of art with rich decoration and craftsmanship.
Eighteenth Century Artifacts Meissen Botegau Flute Vase

Eighteenth Century Artifacts Meissen Botegau Flute Vase

This is a vase for Botegtau flute, made in Meissen, Germany, from about 1710 to 1719. The material is a bortegtao (Bö ttgersteinzeug) with relief decoration (the so-called "Irminger relief decoration"). The flute vase used a special porcelain material known for its hardness and durability.
18th Century Artifacts Meissen Porcelain Flute Vase

18th Century Artifacts Meissen Porcelain Flute Vase

This is a flute vase, decorated with the figure part designed by Johann Gregorius Höroldt and the flower part designed by Johann Ehrenfried Stadler, made in Meissen, Germany, on August 17, 1726. The material is porcelain, and the decoration uses sprayed underglaze blue background (gespritzter Fond), overglaze color and gold.
Eighteenth Century Cultural Relics German Meissen Chinese Lantern

Eighteenth Century Cultural Relics German Meissen Chinese Lantern

This is a lantern, decorated by Johann Ehrenfried Stadler (Johann Ehrenfried Stadler), produced in Meissen, Germany, about 1726/1727. This lantern is decorated with Chinese style pattern (Chinoiseriedekor). Meissen porcelain is famous for its exquisite craftsmanship and exquisite decoration. The lantern was decorated with overglazed colors, demonstrating the European passion and imitation of the Chinese artistic style of the time.
Seventeenth-century relics have field underglaze blue and blue flower vase

Seventeenth-century relics have field underglaze blue and blue flower vase

This Japanese vase, which was produced in Yoda, was from about 1670 to 1690. The material is porcelain, and the decoration uses underglaze blue and white blue. This covered vase uses the decoration process of underglaze blue and white blue, which means that before firing, a pattern is drawn with blue and white blue on the surface of the porcelain, and then fired at a high temperature to allow the color to penetrate under the glaze.
Bessamin Box

Bessamin Box

The Besamin box [Hebrew: bassamim,psumin-byksy] is a container for spices. It is used at the end of the Sabbath and is usually tower-shaped. Interestingly, the Bessamin box from Novi Songe is fish-shaped. The fish head is connected to the fish body by a hinge and can be opened and tilted to one side. The body of the fish consists of five overlapping segments, each tapering towards the caudal fin, each segment ending in semicircular scales, each with a network of textures and grooves. The various segments of the fish body are connected to each other so that the fish's body can be slightly curved.
Jingde glazed painted carp fish tank during the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty

Jingde glazed painted carp fish tank during the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty

This fish tank is from Jingdezhen, China, and was made during the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty (1700-1720). It features glazed painting and gold decoration, showing the exquisite craftsmanship of Jingdezhen porcelain at that time. The fish tank is decorated with plants and carp patterns, implying auspiciousness and prosperity, and is a common symbol in traditional Chinese culture.
Japanese Edo Period Pictographic Porcelain

Japanese Edo Period Pictographic Porcelain

This pictographic porcelain was made during the Edo period of Japan (1680-1700) in the Yoda area. It uses the glaze painting technique of Shijiuweimen style, showing the superb craftsmanship of Japanese porcelain making at that time. The Shikakuweimen style is known for its bright colors and fine paintings, usually decorated in red, blue, green, yellow and other colors.
19th century Qing Dynasty cultural relic porcelain gold-plated vase

19th century Qing Dynasty cultural relic porcelain gold-plated vase

This vase dates back to the 19th century. It is embedded in a gold-plated metal frame with dragon-shaped handles and feet with ear-shaped decorations.
Jingde Cylindrical Porcelain Vase in Qing Dynasty

Jingde Cylindrical Porcelain Vase in Qing Dynasty

This cylindrical porcelain vase was made in Jingdezhen, China, 1710-1715, decorated with overglaze and gold colors (famille verte). The exhibit is numbered PO 6257 and is in the porcelain collection of the Dresden State Art Collection.
Gold-plated Dragon Carving Tripod Furnace with Hollow Cover

Gold-plated Dragon Carving Tripod Furnace with Hollow Cover

The dragon-shaped stove with a hollow lid and handle is a precious object stored in the National Museum of Krakow, Poland. The lid of this tripod stove is carved with a delicate openwork pattern, while the handle is designed in a stylized dragon shape. This design not only reflects the superb craftsmanship, but also reflects the symbolic meaning of the dragon in traditional Chinese culture.
18th century Qianlong period palace carved lacquer box

18th century Qianlong period palace carved lacquer box

The carved lacquer box was created by the Qing court workshop during the period of Emperor Qianlong. Carving lacquer is a fine traditional process, made by multi-layer lacquer coating and complex engraving technology. These crafts usually display superb skills and exquisite design, symbolizing imperial power and nobility. This carved lacquer box is currently in the collection of the Jaguelon University Museum in Poland.
Chinese Lion-Shaped Ink Disc

Chinese Lion-Shaped Ink Disc

This Chinese lion-shaped ink plate is a work of art in the Krakow National Museum. The shape of the ink plate is a traditional Chinese lion image, beautifully carved, and there is a little lion next to it, implying protection and prosperity. The image of the lion symbolizes authority, guardianship and auspiciousness in Chinese culture.
Esther's Scroll and Its Envelope

Esther's Scroll and Its Envelope

This Esther scroll and its envelope is an important exhibit in the Historical Museum of the City of Kraków. The Esther Scroll is one of the important artifacts of Judaism. The Book of Esther is written on the scroll, which is a scroll in the Hebrew Bible. The envelope of the scroll is made of gilded silver wire and coral, and is richly decorated, showing the religious art and culture of Judaism. The scrolls are from Jewish communities during the Ottoman period, and the Esther scrolls are usually read in synagogues during the Jewish festival of Purim.
Seventeenth-Century Polish Bishop's Red Sacrifice

Seventeenth-Century Polish Bishop's Red Sacrifice

The red sacrificial gown is a traditional dress used in religious ceremonies, usually worn by clergy during major religious celebrations and ceremonies. This red memorial is a work from the 16th to 17th centuries and was made in France and Turkey around 1770. It is currently housed in the Miekhov Land Museum in Miyekhov, Poland.
The Holy Grail of the 17th century Benedictine monastery

The Holy Grail of the 17th century Benedictine monastery

This chalice is in the collection of the Benedictine monastery in Tyniec and was founded in 1691 by Benedictine Mierkowski Rupert Milkowski. The vessel may not have been originally designed for the Tyniec Abbey Church. The founder of the Eucharist Vessel was also the parish priest of Tyniec, who presented it to the parish church of Tyniec. After the church was demolished in 1825, the item was transferred to the monastery. It is one of the few gold vessels left after the Dissolution of the Tyniec Monastery.
The Bishop's Crown of Poland in the 18th Century

The Bishop's Crown of Poland in the 18th Century

In the collection of the Miekhov Land Museum, there is an 18th-century Polish bishop's crown (Miter). This bishop's crown is made of steel and cloth, decorated with gold thread, precious stones and other precious materials. Its exquisite decoration and unique design not only show the superb skills of religious art at that time, but also symbolize the religious authority and noble status of the wearer. This bishop's crown is not only a religious article, but also an important cultural and historical heritage.
Jade of the Zhou Dynasty, 1100-771 BC

Jade of the Zhou Dynasty, 1100-771 BC

Jade is a kind of ancient Chinese jade, usually round, with a round hole in the middle. The history of the jade can be traced back to the Neolithic period, especially the Liangzhu culture (3400-2250 BC). In the later Shang, Zhou and Han dynasties, the craftsmanship and decoration of jade became more complex and exquisite.
Polish Wing Cavalry Helmet

Polish Wing Cavalry Helmet

The Winged Cavalry Helmet is the characteristic helmet used by the Polish Winged Cavalry (Hussars) and has a very distinctive exterior design. The Polish Wing Cavalry was a very famous and elite cavalry unit in the Polish and Lithuanian Commonwealth (1569-1795), they were known for their fighting skills and unique equipment.
Ray's Vase

Ray's Vase

The "Lei vase" (Lei vase) was made around 1580 and is now in the collection of the Cernuschi Museum. This vase is famous for its unique design and exquisite craftsmanship.