Pre Romanesque Sacred Box - Museum of Mireza

Pre Romanesque Sacred Box - Museum of Mireza

It is a precious artifact from the pre Romanesque period, consisting of a container and a lid, with a handle on top of the lid. The St. Mary's Delilet Church is located in the town of Lapo Bradley in the Begda region. It is currently preserved in the museum in Manza. This artifact box is a representative of pre Romanesque art, with a unique design that showcases the artistic style and craftsmanship of that era. Not only is it a religious artifact, but it is also an important physical material for studying the social, cultural, and religious life of that time. Through this work, people can better understand and appreciate the ancient civilization and artistic achievements of Catalonia and even the entire Europe.
Maya Culture Ceramic Wine Cup - Metropolitan Museum of Art

Maya Culture Ceramic Wine Cup - Metropolitan Museum of Art

This cylindrical drinking cup, which is a Maya cultural artwork collected by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is considered a representative work of the Maya pottery painter "Metropolitan Master". It features a mythological scene depicting the young rain god Chahk and a supernatural young leopard. Chahk appears in its typical attire and symbolic accessories, while juvenile jaguars are presented with their supernatural facial features and body details. Not only does it showcase the exquisite craftsmanship of Maya art, but it also reflects the complex myths about life, death, and rebirth in Maya culture. Provided important clues for researchers on Maya religion and ritual practices
Clay Vase - Krakow Archaeological Museum, Poland

Clay Vase - Krakow Archaeological Museum, Poland

The Archaeological Museum in Krakow, Poland, has a collection of pottery fragments dating back to ancient times. These fragments were discovered during salvage excavations at the 1c site in Mogila (the area where the S. Ż eromski Hospital is located) in 1958. After repair, this pottery was able to be restored. It is made of sieved good soil on a ceramic wheel, with a smooth surface and polished. Above the crease on the shoulder, a decoration can be seen, limited by decorative strips, presented in a zigzag and diagonal mesh shape, separated by three buttons. This decoration is similar to the common decoration in the Przewalski culture and also appears on the edge of this container.
Ancient Twin Body Bottle Ceramic Container

Ancient Twin Body Bottle Ceramic Container

It is a container with a dual body structure, usually having a bridge shaped handle and a straight neck. The front part is sculptural, while the back part is a side pressed spherical shape decorated with goose skin texture and a personified figure wearing a hat, earmuffs, collar, and anku (an ancient Egyptian scepter). The sculpture depicts a female figure sitting on her lap, breastfeeding a baby sitting on her left knee. This woman has long hair and neck decorations.
Frog shaped ceramic container

Frog shaped ceramic container

This frog shaped container has its body carved into a crouching posture, with a handle and water outlet on its back. Decorated with black, yellow, brown, and red paint, with horizontal black lines on the surface to represent the rough skin of frogs. The dots on the back and chin may represent the markings of the Marangon Poison Frog, named after the toxic chemicals it secretes as weapons against predators. The strong substance secreted by Poison Arrow Frog has also been used as medicine. Usually lives in rainforests, near rivers and lakes. Due to the destruction of its natural habitat, the Malan Weng Poison Frog is considered an endangered species.
Ancient ceremonial wine vessels - Minneapolis Institute of the Arts

Ancient ceremonial wine vessels - Minneapolis Institute of the Arts

This ceremonial wine vessel is an antique dating back to the 12th to 11th centuries BC and is now housed in the Minneapolis Museum of Art. It represents the drinking culture and etiquette of ancient civilization, reflecting the social hierarchy and religious beliefs of that time. This type of wine vessel is usually used in religious ceremonies or banquets to show respect and honor. Its exquisite craftsmanship and design not only showcase the superb skills of ancient craftsmen, but also provide us with a window to understand ancient society and culture.
Lekisos Ancient Greek Ceramic Bottles - Hunter Museum in Limerick

Lekisos Ancient Greek Ceramic Bottles - Hunter Museum in Limerick

It is a container used in ancient Greece to hold oil and is often used as burial objects in tombs. It has a circular base, a high and wide body, wide shoulders and narrow bottom, a high neck, and a deep opening that extends outward. There is a high and narrow handle on the bottle that extends all the way to the shoulder. The bottle was originally painted with a pattern, but now it is severely worn and difficult to recognize. The production date is approximately the 4th century BC. The Hunter Museum currently exists in Limerick.
French painted ceramic pilgrim bottle - Limerick Hunter Museum

French painted ceramic pilgrim bottle - Limerick Hunter Museum

It is a product of 17th century French culture, made of pottery coated with tin glaze. It is currently housed in the Limerick Hunter Museum. The surface is coated with white glaze, equipped with four handles and a slender neck. It is decorated in green, blue, and yellow, with a bishop or saint depicted holding a scepter and wearing a halo, blessing. He stood in front of the background of two volcanic hills. The scene is surrounded by a scroll frame. The rest of the bottle is decorated with flowers, leaves, and linear patterns. It showcases the exquisite craftsmanship of 17th century French ceramics and also reflects the artistic expression of religion and natural landscapes at that time.
Ancient American culture humanoid stirrup jar - Bonn Collection, America

Ancient American culture humanoid stirrup jar - Bonn Collection, America

It is a type of pottery in ancient American culture, characterized by a tank shaped like a human, usually with facial features or the entire body shape of a person. Design not only embodies the artistic creativity of ancient craftsmen, but also reflects the profound understanding of human nature, religious beliefs, and daily life in ancient society. They have significant value in archaeology as they provide us with a window to understand the lifestyle and cultural characteristics of ancient civilizations. It is a precious historical artifact in the Bonn Collection of the Americas.
The Staff of Command of Louis Nicolas Davout

The Staff of Command of Louis Nicolas Davout

This scepter belongs to Louis Nicolas Davout. Louis Nicolas Davout (May 10, 1770- June 1, 1823), also known as Davout, was a French military commander and imperial marshal who served during the French Revolutionary War and the Napoleonic Wars. His war talent, as well as his reputation as a strict disciplined individual, earned him the nickname 'Iron Marshal' (Le Mar é chal de fer). He was listed as one of Napoleon's most outstanding commanders. His loyalty and obedience to Napoleon were absolute.
Olas Sebastiani's baton

Olas Sebastiani's baton

Olas Sebastiani (November 11, 1771- July 20, 1851) was a French general, diplomat, and politician who served as Minister of the Navy, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Minister of State during the July Monarchy. He joined the French Revolutionary Army at a young age, rose to prominence in its ranks, and later became a supporter of Napoleon Bonaparte. He was once an envoy sent by the French consulate to the East, mainly responsible for formulating plans to reconquer Ottoman Egypt, and later served as the ambassador to the Ottoman Empire during the empire. The Marshal's Staff of Orlas Sebastiani is a 19th-century French artifact.
Ferdinand Foch's Staff of Command

Ferdinand Foch's Staff of Command

This scepter belongs to Ferdinand Foch. Ferdinand Foch (October 2, 1851- March 20, 1929) was a French Marshal and a member of the French Academy. He performed outstandingly as the Supreme Allied Commander on the Western Front during World War I. He stopped Germany's attack and launched a counterattack to win the war. In November 1918, Marshal Foch accepted the German ceasefire and attended the ceasefire agreement of November 11, 1918. This scepter was awarded to Foch by French President Raymond Poincar é on August 23, 1918.
Marshal Gabriel Morito's baton

Marshal Gabriel Morito's baton

This baton belongs to Gabriel Morito. Gabriel Molito (March 7, 1770- July 28, 1849) was a French Marshal. He joined the French Revolutionary Army during the outbreak of the French Revolution, initially as a captain of a militia. In 1793, he was appointed as a brigade commander and participated in the battles of Kaiserslautern and Wiesenburg under General Horch. In 1799, he was sent to Switzerland to fight against the Austrian Russian coalition led by Alexander Suvorov under the command of General Andrei Massena. In 1801, he was promoted to the rank of division general.
French Marshal's baton

French Marshal's baton

The "Louis Georges Erasme, Marquis de Contades' Marshal's Rod and Sleeve" is a historical artifact that is currently housed in the Military Museum in Paris, France. The production date of this Marshal's baton is approximately 1758. One end is adorned with the national emblem of France, featuring a relief of the Marquess's Crown 1, while the other end is adorned with the coat of arms of the Contades family
The baton of Marquis Cassagnet

The baton of Marquis Cassagnet

The baton of the Marquis of Cassagnet (B â ton de command du Marquis de Cassagnet) is a historical artifact currently housed in the Military Museum in Paris, France. The production date of this baton is approximately 1679. Its main body is a wooden cylinder, once covered in deep blue velvet, but now only the base remains. The circumference of the cylinder is embedded with partially gold-plated silver nails, and the nail heads take on the shape of lilies. The decorations at both ends are spiral shaped and made of partially gold-plated silver.
Shang Dynasty Bronze Beast Faced Pattern Square Cauldron

Shang Dynasty Bronze Beast Faced Pattern Square Cauldron

Fangding "means a square cooking utensil with two ears and four feet. During the Shang and Zhou dynasties, it was popular and commonly used as sacrificial vessels, such as the excavated animal face milk nail patterned square cauldron, Simuwu square cauldron, and Hedang square cauldron.
Terra Cotta Warriors

Terra Cotta Warriors

World Cultural Heritage, the golden business card of China's ancient glorious civilization. Terra Cotta Warriors is a category of ancient tomb sculptures. In ancient times, human sacrifice was practiced, and slaves were considered as accessories of the slave owner during their lifetime. After the slave owner's death, the slaves were buried as sacrificial objects with the slave owner. The Terra Cotta Warriors are burial objects in the shape of soldiers and horses (chariots, horses, soldiers). In March 1974, the Terra Cotta Warriors were discovered. In 1987, Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang and Terracotta Warriors were approved by UNESCO to be included in the The World Heritage List, known as the "eighth wonder of the world".
Anglo Saxon cremation urn

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.
Terracotta Warriors-Archers

Terracotta Warriors-Archers

The Terracotta Warriors and Horses, namely the Terracotta Warriors and Horses of Qin Shihuang Mausoleum, also referred to as the Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses or the Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses, is the first batch of national key cultural relics protection units and the first batch of Chinese World Heritage. It is located 1.5 kilometers east of the Qin Shihuang Mausoleum in Lintong District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province. Inside. Terracotta warriors are a category of ancient tomb sculpture. In ancient times, human martyrdom was carried out. Slaves were the appendages of slave owners before their death. Slaves were buried with slave owners as sacrificial objects after their death. Terracotta warriors and horses are made into the shape of warriors and horses (chariots, horses, soldiers).
The Victory Parade after the Battle of Aktime

The Victory Parade after the Battle of Aktime

This marble relief was part of a triumphal parade in Rome to commemorate Octavian's victory at the Battle of Aktim. The Battle of Aktia, a naval battle between the Roman Republic and the Ptolemaic dynasty of Egypt, took place on September 2, 31 BC, and was the last major battle in the Roman Civil War. Roman Commander Agrippa led 400 warships and fought Antony's 500 warships on the west coast of Greece. As a result, Antony's fleet was almost wiped out. The naval battle became the decisive battle of Antony's struggle against Octavian.
[Cultural Relics of Tang Dynasty] Painted Female Figurines of Tang Pottery

[Cultural Relics of Tang Dynasty] Painted Female Figurines of Tang Pottery

Tang pottery painted female figurines are painted female figurines of the Tang Dynasty. The female figurines are dressed in a bun, their faces are painted with red powder, their silkworm eyebrows are detailed, and their facial features are relatively concentrated in the center of their faces. They are slightly compact. They are dressed in long skirts, their hands are caged in front of their chests, and they are paunchy. They seem to be walking slowly. After the middle of the Tang Dynasty, especially during the Kaiyuan and Tianbao years, the fashion of taking obesity as beauty gradually formed in the society. Concubine Yang was favored by Li Longji and pushed this fashion to the extreme. This female figurine is a typical reflection of the aesthetic tendency in the prosperous Tang Dynasty.