Bronze pole top decoration from 12th to 11th century BC
This bronze ware is an ancient Chinese pole top decoration, featuring a combination of four masks on its pointed tip. It was originally decorated at the end of a pole. A powerful taotie (composite animal) mask appears on one side of the top, with a downward facing C-shaped angle. The monster's face formed a mask on the human head; It has a wide nose typical of early masks. On the other side, a ram's head, with its horns pointing downwards, was biting a head resembling a taupe. This artifact can be traced back to the 12th to 11th centuries BC and is now housed in the Minneapolis Museum of Art in the United States.
Guan Yu on horseback
This is a 16th century artwork, currently housed in the Minneapolis Museum of Art in the United States. The statue is made of gold-plated bronze and measures 51.4 x 41.9 x 18.7 centimeters. Guan Yu (? -220 AD), also known as Yunchang and Changsheng, also known as Meiran Gong, Guan Gong, Wusheng, and Zhuangmu Hou, was born in Jiexian County, Hedong Commandery (now Jiezhou Town, Yanhu District, Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province). A famous general in the late Eastern Han Dynasty.
Lucky Beast (Foot End) Bronze Incense Burner
This cultural relic is one of a pair of lion incense burners, produced in the 17th century. Now collected at the Minneapolis Museum of Art in the United States. These lions look like guardian lions, known as auspicious beasts (Lu Duan), each with a unicorn. They are mythical animals endowed with the ability to distinguish between good and evil. These legendary animals appear in pairs and are used to stand on both sides of the imperial throne in the Forbidden City, symbolizing the dignity, virtues, and wisdom of the royal family. The size of this pair of incense burners is 57.2 x 33 x 61 centimeters, made of bronze and decorated with splashed gold.
Buddha seated statue, produced in the late 19th century
This piece is made of gold-plated bronze and measures approximately 53.3 centimeters in size. This work was created by an unknown Thai artist in the late 19th century. This Buddha statue depicts the Buddha dressed in the attire of a prince, sitting on a carpet on a beautiful throne. This depiction became widely circulated after King Rama I (reigned 1782-1809) defeated the Burmese invasion and established the Chakri dynasty that ruled present-day Thailand. In 1917, this sculpture was collected at the Mia Museum. This is the first Asian art piece to enter the museum's collection.
Vietnamese vase, produced in the late 15th century
This is a late 15th century artifact collected at the Minneapolis Museum of Art. Its decorative patterns include peonies, lotus flowers, birds, flowers, animals, fish, and even landscapes. These patterns are all painted in underglaze blue with a wavy background. The bottleneck is decorated with cloud vortices, there are banana leaves below the bottle mouth, and lotus leaves around the bottom of the bottle. The inspiration for Vietnamese blue and white porcelain comes from China. However, Vietnamese ceramic artists are not just imitators, they have developed a series of decorative patterns. This elegant pear shaped bottle is closely related to the Chinese prototype in both shape and decoration.
Bronze artifact from Sanxingdui during the ancient Shu Kingdom period, titled 'Bronze Beast Head Crown Portrait'
The cultural relic is a bronze artifact from Sanxingdui, measuring 40.2 centimeters in height, 23.3 centimeters in width, and weighing 3 kilograms. It was produced in Sanxingdui between 1250-1100 BC. This cultural relic was excavated in the second pit of Sanxingdui and is now collected in the Sanxingdui Museum with the collection number 0028. The Sanxingdui Museum is located in Guanghan City, Sichuan Province and is a public heritage museum. The museum is located at the northeast corner of the Sanxingdui site, near the Duck River in the western part of Guanghan City. The museum is 38 kilometers away from Chengdu. The infrastructure of the museum began construction in August 1992 and was officially opened to the public in October 1997.
Qing Dynasty boxwood carving "Dao Xian He Xian Gu"
This is a sculpture called 'Taoist Immortal He Xiangu', made in the 1700s during the Qing Dynasty of China (1644-1911). This sculpture is made of boxwood, with a base of colored ivory and an overall height of 13.5 centimeters. He Xiangu is one of the Eight Immortals of Taoism. It is said that she was a real person during the Tang Dynasty, originally named He Qiong. In this exquisite carving, He Xiangu sits calmly on a twisted and multi jointed raft surrounded by green ivory waves. In front of her was a bamboo basket filled with items related to Taoist immortality, while she held a branch of Ganoderma lucidum.
The sculpture of "Terpsichore" (Goddess of Song and Dance)
Terpsichore "is an ancient Roman statue. In Greek mythology, Terpsichore is one of the nine Muses and the goddess of dance and choir. Her name comes from ancient Greek, meaning 'joy of dance'. She is usually depicted sitting, holding strings, and accompanying dancers and choirs with her music. This statue is currently housed in the Vatican Museums in Italy.
The head of the sarcophagus of Vice King Merimose, a cultural relic from the 18th Dynasty of Egypt, is a limestone coffin
Cultural relics from the 18th Dynasty of the New Kingdom of Egypt, consisting of fragments of the head of the sarcophagus of Vice King Merimose, were made during the reign of Amenhotep III from 1390 BC to 1352 BC and are currently housed in the British Museum.
Commemorative Medal of the Austrian Republic in the 20th Century: Honorary Citizen Medal
The plaque of Alois Richter Honorary Citizen. On the front is a side image of Alois Richter. On the back is a stylized eagle, depicted in the full body of two boys, facing each other, holding hands, with a vine wreath behind it. The emblem of Leitz Town is located in the lower left corner, while the emblem of the Alliance of Krems is located in the lower right corner. Danube in front of the flower belt. Medal winner: Arnold Hatig. Bronze; 7,6 x 5 centimeters; Around 1910. Alois Richter (1849-1919) was a numismatist and the mayor of Leitz.
Human Anatomy Statues
This small statue was carved by Pierre Franqueville (also known as Pietro Francavilla or Petrus a Francvilla) and was one of the three models recorded in the Jagiellonian Library collection as early as 1783. Pietro Francavilla (1547-1615) was a Flemish French sculptor working in Italy. The statue is currently located in the Jagiellonian University Museum in Poland.
17th century Austrian Holy Roman Empire Medal "Half body of Johann Battista Werda"
This medal was made for John Baptiste Verda, Count of Verdenberg. This medal is replicated through electroplating, lead casting, welding, and silver plating. The front displays a bust of the Count with the words "IO: BAP: FHV. VERDENBERGH: ZG 1630" written on it. On the back, a snake ring surrounds a hexagonal star, suspended above a patch of grass. It is currently housed in the State Museum of Lower Austria.
The Egyptian statue of Horus from the Roman period, known as the "Horus Sitting Statue"
This artifact, named the "Horus Sitting Statue," is a limestone sculpture depicting Horus dressed in Roman military uniform. It was made around the 1st to 2nd century AD and is currently housed in the British Museum. The arm of the sculpture has been lost, and there was originally a crown on top of the head, which may have been made of other materials. The details of the feathers on the falcon's head are finely crafted, and the eyes are humanoid with the pupils depicted. The feathers of the falcon god also serve as scales for the carapace, with its sleeves ending below the shoulders.
Porcelain from the Han Dynasty and Eastern Han Dynasty: "Han Dynasty Ceramic Fish Pond"
This cultural relic called "Han Dynasty Fish Pond Porcelain" is a ceramic product belonging to the cultural heritage of the Han Dynasty in China. It was made around the period from the 1st century BC to the 2nd century AD. The diameter of this cultural relic is 39.40 centimeters and the height is 35.50 centimeters. This artifact is collected by the British Museum.
The commemorative medal of the Austrian Empire in the 20th century, the Vienna Baden Medal of Honor
This medal was awarded to celebrate the Royal Fire Equipment Exhibition held in Baden near Vienna in September 1908. On the front is a half body portrait of the emperor and laurel leaves, with the words "IMPERIAL JUBILEE EXEHIBITION FOR FIRE-FIGHTING EQUIPMENT" written on it, which is the "Royal Fire Equipment Exhibition Commemorative Exhibition". On the back are the emblem of Baden and oak leaves. The medal is made by Reinemer&Spiegel and measures 4.45 x 4 centimeters. It is made of copper nickel zinc alloy.
Medal of Honor for the City of Berndorf during the Austrian Empire in the 20th century
The medal is the Medal of Honor of the city of Berndorf, with the city emblem of Berndorf on the front, which reads "Berndorf, Lower Austria, 1900" or "Berndorf, Lower Austria, 1900". On the back, there is a thank-you and floral decoration, engraved with the words' In recognition of the contributions of members over the years, awarded by the community of Berndorf City '. The medal is a ribbon with the national color, made of silver, with a diameter of 3.8 centimeters, and was made in 1900. The city of Berndorf is located in the Tristan Valley on the edge of the Vienna Forest in Lower Austria, Austria. Due to its historical development in the 19th century, it is also known as the city of Krupp.
The marble statue of Lady Elche from the Iberian Peninsula in medieval Spain
The Iberian sculpture is located at the National Archaeological Museum in Madrid, Spain. The museum is located on Serrano Street, adjacent to Cologne Square, and shares a building with the National Library of Spain. The museum's collection mainly comes from the Iberian Peninsula, from prehistoric times to early modern times. However, it also has different collections from outside Spain, especially from ancient Greece, whether from Greater Greece or ancient Egypt, and even a small portion from the Near East.
Statue of a Young Man in Limestone from the Classical II Period in Cyprus
This youth portrait sculpture was made during the Cyprus Classical II period from 600-475 BC. The statue is made of limestone and was created around 530-520 BC. The hair of the sculpture is divided into large horizontal curls, forming an arched shape at the back. The details are represented by small triangles. The facial features are very delicate, with red marks on the lips. The nose is slightly curved and the eyes are wide open. The eyebrow lines are long and thin, and the ears are depicted very delicately. There is a row of curly hair above the forehead. The statue is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, located in Hall 171.
The 13th century cultural relic "The Corpse of the Gotland People" from Gotland Island, Sweden
The Swedish History Museum has a large collection of various bones, including human remains. The left and front sides of the skull are injured. There is a small square hole above the left eye and on the left cheekbone, which may be caused by a pole shaped weapon or a battle axe. The crack on the mouth may be caused by a sword or a thin edged axe. The skull is one of thousands of cultural relics discovered in a mass grave on the outskirts of Visby, Gotland Island. All the remains and items found at the site originated from the battle between Gothland farmers and Danish mercenaries on July 27, 1361.
Statue of Aphrodite of Syracuse
This statue is made of Parian marble, 1.8 meters high, and can be traced back to the second century AD. The sculpture initially lacked a head, neck, and right arm, and was later created by sculptor Antonio Canova
The marble statue of the ancient Greek classical period, known as the 'Giant Right Foot Statue'
A huge right footed statue, once part of a statue several times its actual size. This statue is made of Parian marble. In ancient times, only the images of gods and emperors were made to such a scale. This statue is wearing a complex Greek style sandal, which first appeared in the 4th century BC. This statue is currently housed in the British Museum in London.
Torso sculpture, created by Czech artist Miloslav Chlup áč
Torso "is an artwork created by Czech artist Miloslav Chlup áč, currently housed in the Kamp Museum in Prague.
Gypsum model of terror elephant skull
This artifact is a plaster model of an elephant skull located at the Goldfoss Museum at the University of Bonn. The terror elephant is an extinct large mammal that looks a bit like an elephant, but its long teeth curve downward and inward, extending from its lower jaw.
The marble statue of Alexander the Great from the ancient Greek Empire period
The statue was made between the 2nd and 1st centuries BC and came from Alexandria, Egypt. The head of the statue has been cut to accommodate a separately made body. The back of the statue has been processed to receive the remaining parts of hair made from other materials. Alexander the Great was the king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia, located in present-day northern Greece and neighboring countries. Under his leadership, from 336 BC to 323 BC, Alexander the Great conquered Greek city states, the Persian Empire, and established over 70 cities, creating an empire spanning three continents and covering approximately two million square miles.
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