Buddha's seated statue from the 2nd to 3rd century AD

Buddha's seated statue from the 2nd to 3rd century AD

This Buddha statue may have been made in the Gandhara region (now Pakistan) in the 2nd to 3rd century AD. The height of this Buddha statue is 95 centimeters, the width is 53 centimeters, and the diameter is 24 centimeters. This Buddha statue depicts the Buddha sitting and preaching. The Buddha's gesture is very special. This gesture, also known as the clay jar or the Dharma wheel, reveals that the Buddha is telling a sermon, explaining the four noble truths of human existence and the path to enlightenment. This statue is currently located in the British Museum.
Sandstone slabs carved with pine fish in the Middle Ages

Sandstone slabs carved with pine fish in the Middle Ages

This is a carved sandstone slab depicting Matsya, the first incarnation of the Hindu god Vishnu. In many legends, the pine fish is described as the ancestor Manu who saved humanity from the Great Flood. This sculpture was made in the 9th and 10th centuries. This sculpture is currently on display at the Medieval Europe Gallery (G33/od) of the British Museum.
Medieval Madonna and Child Snowflake Gypsum

Medieval Madonna and Child Snowflake Gypsum

This is a partially painted statue made of plaster from England (possibly the central region) depicting the Virgin Mary and Child, made around 1350-75 AD. The height of this statue is 75 centimeters and it comes from the Redeemer Monastery in Saint Truiden, Limburg Province, Belgium. This statue is currently on display at the Medieval Europe Gallery (G40) of the British Museum. This is the best preserved statue of its kind in the museum.
Statue of Strangford Apollo in ancient Greece

Statue of Strangford Apollo in ancient Greece

Strangford Apollo is an ancient Greek statue depicting a naked boy with missing arms and lower legs. This statue was made around 490 BC and is one of the latest examples of youth sculpture type statues, made of Parian marble. This statue has been in the collection of the British Museum since 1864.
Marble bust of Emperor Grommacus Aurelius

Marble bust of Emperor Grommacus Aurelius

The height of this bust is 73.66 centimeters. Marcus Aurelius (April 26, 121 AD - March 17, 180 AD) was an emperor of the ancient Roman Empire who reigned from 161 AD to 180 AD. He was a philosopher of the Stoic school, known for his philosophical ideas and the book "Reflections". He was also a member of the Nerva Antony dynasty, hailed as the last of the five good emperors and the last emperor of the Roman Empire's peaceful era (27 BC to 180 AD). This statue is currently housed in the British Museum.
Roman Emperor Caracalla marble bust

Roman Emperor Caracalla marble bust

Caracalla was an emperor of the Roman Empire who reigned from 198 to 217 AD. He is known for his strict and cruel way of ruling. This bust has a height of 67.50 centimeters and was discovered at Quattro Fontane on Quirinal Hill in Rome. It is now on display in Gallery 70 of the British Museum.
Ancient Roman Antinos Head Marble Statue

Ancient Roman Antinos Head Marble Statue

The head of this marble statue was taken from a statue of Antinos, who was wearing an ivy wreath. The bust was added later, with the head fixed on top. The head of this statue dates back to the Roman period and was made around 130-140 AD. It was excavated on the Janiculum Mountain in Rome, Lazio, Italy, in Europe. The height of the head of this statue is 81 centimeters and it is currently housed in the British Museum. Antinos was the boyfriend or lover of Roman Emperor Hadrian.
The human shaped coffin lid of the ancient Egyptian mummy Irthorru

The human shaped coffin lid of the ancient Egyptian mummy Irthorru

This wooden humanoid coffin lid comes from the ancient Egyptian mummy Irthorru, who was a priest of the Min and other divine sects of Akhmim's family. This coffin lid is 26 centimeters high, 183.50 centimeters long, and 54.50 centimeters wide. The inscription on the coffin lid includes the title of 'Priest of Min'. This coffin lid is housed in the British Museum but has not been exhibited in any exhibitions.
Part of the Head Statue of Pharaoh Amenhotep III in Ancient Egypt

Part of the Head Statue of Pharaoh Amenhotep III in Ancient Egypt

This sculpture is carved from red granite and has a height of 63.50 centimeters. This statue can be traced back to approximately 1370 BC and was discovered within the walls of the Muth Temple in Karnak, ancient Egypt. This huge statue has been broken, and currently known parts include a head and an arm. Both of these parts are now at the British Museum.
A medieval lover's badge

A medieval lover's badge

This badge is a secular lover token, shaped like a crown heart with a slanted scroll. The scroll is inscribed with the medieval English word 'herte be trewe', meaning 'the heart must be true'.
Marble statue of the head of King Apion of Selenica in ancient Greece

Marble statue of the head of King Apion of Selenica in ancient Greece

Ptolemy Apion was the last king of Cyrenaica in Greece from 150 BC to 145 BC. He is a member of the Ptolemaic dynasty. This statue was made during the Hellenistic period in the 1st century BC and is 36.83 centimeters tall. The statue was discovered in the Temple of Apollo on Mount Panathos in central Greece and is now located in the British Museum.
Moxijia Fire Snake Stone Carving

Moxijia Fire Snake Stone Carving

This sculpture showcases all the features of the fire snake Xiuhcoatl, blending reality and mythical creatures, including its snake head, short legs, claws, and curved nose. The end of the tail of the fire snake is composed of the traditional Mexican year symbol (xihuitl): a triangle resembling a sun ray symbol and two intertwined trapezoids. This work may be used to decorate buildings. According to Mexican antique collector Guillermo Dupex, it comes from Texcoco, a city on the east coast of Lake Mexico where the Mexican capital of Tenochtitlan was founded. This sculpture is currently located at the British Museum
Granodiorite statues from the 26th Dynasty of ancient Egypt

Granodiorite statues from the 26th Dynasty of ancient Egypt

This statue is a kneeling statue made of granite from the 26th Dynasty, and it is the image of Mentuemhat. The stone tablet on the statue depicts a scene of worship, with eleven rows of pictographic characters on it and two columns of pictographic characters on the back pillar. Mentuemhat was a wealthy and powerful official during the 25th and 26th dynasties of ancient Egypt. He was the mayor of Thebes and the fourth priest of the god Amun. This statue may have originated from Mentuemhat's tomb in Assassif, Thebes. This statue is currently located in the British Museum.
Currency of the Kushan Empire, Weimar Taktu Copper Coin, 80 AD

Currency of the Kushan Empire, Weimar Taktu Copper Coin, 80 AD

Vima Tacto has long been known as the 'Nameless King' because his coins only display the legend of 'King of Kings, Great Savior', until the discovery of the Labatak inscription helped link his name with the title on the coins. This copper coin belongs to Sot Megas, also known as Emperor Weimar Taktu of the Kushan Empire, who reigned from 80 to 90 AD. This copper coin has a diameter of 20 millimeters and weighs 8.23 grams. It is currently housed in the British Museum.
The commemorative medal of the Austrian Empire, "Franz Joseph I Commemorative Medal at the Age of 80"

The commemorative medal of the Austrian Empire, "Franz Joseph I Commemorative Medal at the Age of 80"

The Emperor Franz Joseph I 80th Birthday Commemorative Medal was issued by Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria in 1910. The obverse of this medal depicts a side portrait of the emperor, while the reverse displays the architecture of the Franz Joseph I Emperor Museum located in Baden near Vienna. Franz Joseph I was the Emperor of Austria, who ascended to the throne on December 2, 1848 and remained there until his death in 1916. During his reign, his territories and territories were known as the Austrian Empire, but were reorganized as the Austro Hungarian Empire in 1867. The British Museum, currently located in London.
The sculpture of the Pacific god A'a, carved on the island of Lulutu in the Australian archipelago in the 16th century

The sculpture of the Pacific god A'a, carved on the island of Lulutu in the Australian archipelago in the 16th century

The A'a statue on Lulutu Island is a wooden sculpture of the A'a god, made on the Pacific island of Lulutu in the Australian archipelago. The production period may have been between 1591 and 1647. In the early 19th century, this sculpture was given to the London Missionary Society by islanders to commemorate their conversion to Christianity. Afterwards, it was brought back to the UK and exhibited at the British Museum. The image of A'a is one of the best surviving works of Polynesian sculpture, and according to Julie Adams, director of the Oceanian Collection at the British Museum, in the 21st century, the sculpture is considered an "international celebrity".
The Roman Limestone Coffin from the Ancient Roman Empire Period

The Roman Limestone Coffin from the Ancient Roman Empire Period

This Roman limestone sarcophagus was discovered in Hayden Square, London. It was made in the 4th century AD, during the period of the Roman Empire. This sarcophagus is now preserved in the British Museum in London.
Marble sculpture of horse head from ancient Greek classical period

Marble sculpture of horse head from ancient Greek classical period

This marble horse head sculpture was discovered from a tomb monument or temple located in Taranto, Italy. It can be traced back to 350-300 BC, which is the classical period of ancient Greece. This sculpture is now preserved at the British Museum in London.
Iron Buddha Statue of Shakyamuni during the Goryeo Dynasty in Korea

Iron Buddha Statue of Shakyamuni during the Goryeo Dynasty in Korea

This artifact is a cast iron Buddha statue from the Goryeo Dynasty in Korea. It is now housed in the British Museum in London. Its production date is from 918 AD to 1392 AD 1234. This Buddha statue is made of cast iron. The Buddha statue was discovered at a temple site in Hasachangli, Gwangju, buried to the waist. Many features are similar to the main Buddha statue in Shiku Temple, such as the outer robe covering only one shoulder, fan-shaped folds in front of the crossed legs, and a right hand lowered towards the ground. This statue was made in the early Goryeo period of the 10th century.
Granite Statue of the 25th Dynasty of Ancient Egypt, "The Sanctuary of Amun: King Tahaka and the Ram Statue"

Granite Statue of the 25th Dynasty of Ancient Egypt, "The Sanctuary of Amun: King Tahaka and the Ram Statue"

This artifact is a statue of the god Amun, known as the protector of Amun: the statue of King Tahaka and the ram, appearing in the image of a ram, protecting King Tahaka. It was discovered at the T Temple in Kava, Sudan and is now housed in the British Museum. It was made between 690 BC and 664 BC, during the 25th Dynasty of ancient Egypt. The ram lay on its belly, with its front legs folded underneath, and the three-dimensional statue of King Tahaka stood between them. There is a hieroglyphic inscription around the base, declaring from front to back that Tahakha was the son of Amun and Mutt, and he "completely satisfied the heart of his father Amun".
Bronze incense burners during the Qianlong period

Bronze incense burners during the Qianlong period

This incense burner was commissioned by Emperor Qianlong and bears the words' Made in the Qianlong Year of the Qing Dynasty ', possibly originating from a magnificent royal temple. Approximately 14 centimeters in height and 26.7 centimeters in diameter. This incense burner is a cultural relic from the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty (1736-95). Now it is collected in the British Museum.
Limestone reliefs from the ancient Etruscan civilization, titled 'Relief Tomb Inscription Base'

Limestone reliefs from the ancient Etruscan civilization, titled 'Relief Tomb Inscription Base'

This artifact is a tombstone pedestal, discovered in Chios, Italy, and currently housed in the British Museum in London. It was made between 490 BC and 470 BC. The base is made of limestone, with a height of 44.45 centimeters, a length of 58.42 centimeters, and a width of 58.42 centimeters. The tombstone pedestal is a product of the Etruscan culture period, which was an important culture in ancient Italy and existed from the 8th century BC to the 3rd century BC. The art and architectural style of the Etruscans had a profound impact on later Roman culture.
The Limestone Coffin of Ancient Etruscan Civilization "Painted Etruscan Coffin"

The Limestone Coffin of Ancient Etruscan Civilization "Painted Etruscan Coffin"

This artifact is a stone Etruscan limestone coffin discovered in a painted cave in Italy, and is now housed in the British Museum in London. The production date of this coffin is between 325 BC and 250 BC. This coffin was once covered with white plaster and painted. The lid of the coffin was carved into the roof of a temple or house and decorated with curled patterns, lion and human faced beasts, snakes, female heads, and rows of tiles.
Honduras' stone monument 'Chronometer Stele of Copan Square'

Honduras' stone monument 'Chronometer Stele of Copan Square'

This statue is a replica of a stone monument in Copan Plaza, Honduras. The image of the statue is Vasacarahorn Ubaa Cavell. The statue is now housed in the British Museum in London. The original stone tablet was made in 730 AD. Archaeological investigations have shown that wooden pillars and stone tablets may have been used to measure time and perform related rituals in the north of the main square of Copan Archaeological Park. The shadow of this stone tablet can be used as a marker for different dates of the year, such as to, to, and from the point of direct sunlight, as well as for the size and direction of its projection at different times of the day. The residents of Copan use it to accurately track tropical years.