The marble statue 'Giant Half body of Zeus' from Lazio, Italy
This statue is a marble bust of Zeus. It was discovered in the Villa Hadrian in Tivoli, Lazio, Italy. Now, the statue is housed in the British Museum in London.
Bronze statue of a praying woman from the Hellenistic period in Etruria
This statue was made in the 2nd century BC, named "Bronze Prayer of Young Women Statue", belonging to the Hellenistic period of Etruria in Italy. The statue is the image of a young woman, possibly a priestess, with a height of 95 centimeters. The surface decoration of the statue is rich, including fine carving details on hair, jewelry, sewn seams, decorative edges, and shawl folds. Her shoes have exquisite shoelaces and floral decorations, which are typical Etruscan style. The left foot of the statue is a modern restoration. The statue is currently on display at the British Museum in London.
The Bronze Bell "Niu Zhong" from the Eastern Zhou Dynasty in China
This bronze bell is a cultural relic from the Eastern Zhou Dynasty in China, made in the 5th century BC. The name of this clock is "Niu Zhong", which was discovered in Henan Province, China. This clock is housed in the British Museum. During the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, bronze bells were a very important part. Clocks did not have bell tongues and needed to be struck with wooden hammers to produce sound. This type of clock has excellent quality in music, such as clear sound, fast attenuation, clear and focused tones. The height of the clock is 38.3 centimeters and the width is 24.4 centimeters. There are three rows of snake shaped decorations on each side, further divided by trapezoidal panels with faint dragon patterns.
The marble statue of Apollo from the Hellenistic period of ancient Rome
This marble statue is Apollo, holding a qin and quiver in his hand. He was naked except for the cloak around his waist. The right arm that was originally raised, as well as the left wrist and hand, are now missing. This statue is a work from the Hellenistic period of Rome, made in the 2nd century AD. This statue was excavated by an archaeological team led by Sir Robert Murdoch Smith and Edwin A. Borcher at the Temple of Apollo (Cyrene) in Libya. Now, this statue is housed in the British Museum in London. The height of the statue is 2.28 meters. This statue is a Roman replica of the original Greek work dating back to 200-150 BC.
Clay slabs from the Assyrian period in Babylon, titled 'Intentions of the Babylonian World'
This is a Babylonian clay tablet written in Akkadian. It was created no earlier than the 9th century BC (more likely in the 8th or late 7th century BC). This map is centered around the Euphrates River, flowing from the north to the south. The map is marked with "Babylon" and is located in the northern half of the map. The outlet of the Euphrates River is marked with "swamp" and "outflow outlet". Susa, the capital of Elam, is located in the south, with Urartu in the northeast,. Mesopotamia is surrounded by a circular "river" called the "Bitter River" or the ocean, with seven or eight "regions" depicted as triangular areas outside the ocean.
Babylonian Cyrus Cylinder
The Cyrus Column is one of the most famous icons in the ancient world. It was excavated in Babylon in 1879. This cylinder was ordered to be inscribed in Babylonian cuneiform script by King Cyrus the Great of Persia after occupying Babylon in 539 BC. This cylinder records in detail how Cyrus the Great conquered Babylon, how he restored various temple statues removed by the former Babylonian king Nabonidus, and his work in Babylon. This cylinder is now preserved in the British Museum.
Jennings Dog Marble Statue
This statue is called Jennings Dog, also known as Duncombe Dog or Alcibiad's Dog. It is a marble statue of a Molossican dog with a trimmed tail, a Roman replica of a copper original from the Hellenistic period. This statue is 1.05 meters high and was discovered in Monte Cagnouolo, Rome. This statue became very famous after arriving in England and was praised as one of the masterpieces of Roman animal sculpture. It was acquired by the British Museum in 2001 and is now exhibited in the G22 exhibition hall.
Half body portrait of Nikus
This statue is made of green basalt and is dressed in military uniform. The nose was destroyed, possibly by Christians carving a cross on their forehead during the late Christian period. There are other damaged areas around the chest and nose. This statue is 47 centimeters high, 30 centimeters wide, and 24 centimeters deep. It is carved of Nikus, who was the nephew of Roman Emperor Augustus and the fifth emperor of the Roman Empire. This statue may have been made around 19 AD and is now on display in the G70 exhibition hall of the British Museum.
Goldfish shaped root
Genfu is a type of miniature sculpture art from the Edo period in Japan (1615-1868), commonly used for decorating and securing small items hanging on kimono belts. This goldfish shaped rootstock is made of boxwood by rootstock sculptor Masanao Ise, and the eyes are set with light and dark keratin. This root has a width of 5.5 centimeters and is located in the British Museum. Masanao Masanao (Ise) was a famous root carving artist during the Edo period in the 19th century. His works usually depict animals, and he is considered one of the greatest artists in the art form of Genfu.
Sir Hans Sloane clay bust
This bust was made of clay by British sculptor Michael Risbrak, depicting the image of Sir Hans Sloane. His head is slightly turned to the right, with a mole on his left cheek, wearing a delicate wig, and a jacket with a lace collar. The size of this bust is 68.50 centimeters high and the maximum width is 60 centimeters. Sir Hans Sloan was a British doctor, naturalist, and collector born in Ireland, known for bequeathing his collection to the country, which laid the foundation for the establishment of British museums. This bust is now housed in the British Museum
Ancient Egyptian Lion Sculpture
This is one of a pair of lions. The sculpture is carved from red granite, with each lion measuring approximately 1.20 meters in height and 2.20 meters in length. The sculpture is from the Sulib Temple in Nubia, which was built by King Amenhotep III of the 18th Dynasty. Later in the third century AD, it was transferred to Gebel Barkal in Sudan by King Amanislo of the Meroe Kingdom. In the early 19th century, Lord Prudhoe took the lions from Gebel Barkal and handed them over to the British Museum in 1835.
Ivory artifact "Louise Chess Queen" discovered on the island of Lewis in Scotland
Ancient Mayan limestone lintel
This limestone lintel is a very important ancient Maya artifact, showcasing the hallucination stage of Ms. K'ab'al Xook during the blood sacrifice ceremony. The dimensions of this lintel are 121 centimeters high, 85.50 centimeters wide, and 13.50 centimeters deep. This lintel was originally stored in the Victoria and Albert Museum in 1885 (until 1899 it was called the South Kensington Museum). This lintel was transferred to the British Museum in 1923.
Nereid Monument
In Greek mythology, Nereid is the daughter of the sea gods Neris and Doris, who help sailors in the face of fierce storms. This monument comes from Kesantos in Lysia (now near Fetshiya, Türkiye), and was built about 390-380 BC. It is believed to have been built in memory of Arbinas, a member of the Cthulhu dynasty that ruled Silesia under the Achaemenid Empire. The form of this monument is a Greek temple located on a pedestal decorated with carved reliefs.
Lion Fountain Statue at the Entrance of the British Museum
This sculpture is one of many lion statues decorated at the north entrance of the British Museum. Legend has it that these lions will come to life at midnight, stretch lazily, yawn, and drink water.
The Nereid Monument, British Museum
Nereid Monument, a sculpture tomb from Lysia, is located in Santos, near Fetshiya, Türkiye today. It takes the form of a Greek temple, decorated with carved reliefs on its pedestal, and is believed to have been built in the early 4th century BC (around 390 BC) for Arbinas (Erbbina or Erbinna in Lysian), the ruler of the Shantos dynasty that ruled Silesia under the Achaemenid Empire. This sculpture is currently housed in the British Museum.
Ś iva Temple Indian Sandstone Model
This is a red sandstone model of the Temple of Shiva, hidden in the British Museum, with Linga inside. There is a short elephant headed statue on the lintel above the door. This model was made between the 18th and 19th centuries. Ś iva is one of the main deities in Hinduism, primarily worshipped by followers of the Indian Shiva religion.
Caesar portrait statue
This is a statue from the Roman period, dating back to around 50 AD. This statue is from the Athena Temple of Priene in modern Türkiye. The height of the statue is 39.5 centimeters. This statue is believed to be a portrait of Caesar. However, there has been controversy in the academic community regarding the true identity of this statue. This portrait is currently housed in the British Museum.
Statues of Ancient Asia
Ancient Asia was the ruler of the city-state of Lagash, ruling from 2144 BC to 2124 BC. His statue shows a very exquisite level of craftsmanship at that time. These statues were commissioned by Ancient Asia, who was dedicated to rebuilding the large temple of Lagash and installing his own statue in it. This sculpture is currently housed in the British Museum.
Ancient Indian marble temple columns
This marble temple column originated from the Jain temple in ancient India, where Jainism is an ancient religion and its community mainly engages in commercial and banking activities. This cultural relic is currently housed in the British Museum.
Ivory artifact "Louis Chess King" discovered on the island of Lewis in Scotland
The chess pieces are now collected in the British Museum and have been exhibited in multiple exhibitions. This chess piece is part of the Louis Chess, a medieval chess set made of ivory, including pieces for kings, queens, bishops, knights, castles, and soldiers. This is a bishop chess piece made of ivory, standing with a damaged sword on the knee, wearing a crown with crossed stripes on the head, and decorated with three vertical panels on the back of the throne, including clover, geometric interweaving, and wave scroll design.
Anglo Saxon cremation urn
This cultural relic was unearthed on Mount Love in Lincolnshire, England. It is 155mm high and 180mm in diameter. There is a rune inscription (Si 동æ b æ d - a person's name) on this urn, which is one of the earliest Old English scripts. This cultural relic is currently housed in the British Museum.
Ivory artifact "Louis Chess Bishop" discovered on the island of Lewis in Scotland
The chess pieces are now collected in the British Museum and have been exhibited in multiple exhibitions. This chess piece is part of the Louis Chess, a medieval chess set made of ivory, including pieces for kings, queens, bishops, knights, castles, and soldiers. This is a bishop chess piece made of ivory, which is standing, wearing a vestment and shawl, wearing a bishop's crown with tassels on the head, holding a scepter and a book. The chess piece was made around 1150-1200 AD.
Sculpture of King Idrim
This statue depicts the 15th century BC Alalakh (Türkiye place name) King Idrimi. In 1939, the British explorer Sir Leonard Woolley found this statue in a temple. After the destruction of Alalakh in 1200 BC, the statue was buried in a pit. The statue is engraved with vivid descriptions of Idemi's life and achievements, including the events that led to his escape from Syria and the circumstances that led to his spectacular return. This inscription is considered one of the most important cuneiform inscriptions discovered so far. This sculpture is currently housed in the British Museum.
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