Sculpture/Artifacts
The coat of arms of Juan Pérez Carpentello
"Juan Pérez Carpentero" (Juan Pérez Carpintero, about 1550-1620) is a little-known but representative wood carving artist and architectural decoration craftsman of the Spanish Golden Age (15th-17th century), active in Catalonia in northeastern Spain (around Barcelona today). His coat of arms is not only a symbol of his family identity and social status, but also an important clue to understand the culture of Spanish craftsmanship in the 16th and 17th centuries.
The coat of arms of the Spanish Emperor Charles V.
The coat of arms of Spanish Emperor Charles V (Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor,1500-1558) is one of the most representative royal coats of arms in Europe in the 16th century. Its design combines the multi-national territories, family lineage and power symbols he ruled. It is not only a visual epitome of Charles V empire, but also the pinnacle of European heraldry art during the Renaissance.
Coal mine stone statue coal mine worker portrait
Pasqualino Choir Clock in West Quinsa Cathedral
The Catedral de Sigüenza is a landmark Catholic church in the city of Sigüenza in the Castilla-La Mancha, in northeastern Spain, dating back to the 12th century and combining Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque architectural styles.
The sword of the polar explorer Sir John Ross
Sir John Ross (1777-1856) was one of the most legendary British polar explorers of the 19th century, known for his in-depth exploration of the Arctic. The many Arctic expeditions he commanded not only promoted human understanding of Arctic geography, but also went down in history with achievements such as "discovering polar bears" and "locating the magnetic North Pole. This "Sir John Ross Ritual Sword" is a symbol of his exploration career and honor. It is not only a symbol of personal identity, but also a material carrier of the spirit of polar exploration in the 19th century.
The military cap of the Spanish general Juan Prim
It has a chin strap and an Imperial visor in patent black leather. It was tied with six gold thread embroidered cockscomb, with two buttons on either side, and lined with white silk. Collected in the National Army Museum of Spain.
British World War II Airborne Helmet
British airborne helmets are mostly developed based on MK III helmets (installed in 1941). They reduce the weight (about 1.1kg) by thinning the thickness of the steel shell (about 1.1-1.2mm) while maintaining effective protection against shrapnel (they can resist 7.92mm rifle shrapnel within 50 meters).
Marseille culture bone mortar
The "Masai culture mortar" is a common traditional tool in East Africa and is closely related to the nomadic life, dietary traditions and cultural beliefs of the Maasai. The Masai people are the main indigenous people in Kenya and Tanzania. They take animal husbandry (cattle and sheep) as the core economic model. Their culture emphasizes the dependence on nature and the inheritance of traditional skills. As an indispensable tool in Masai's daily life, bone mortar is not only a practical "grinder", but also a cultural symbol carrying national memory.
Bogdan I Bronze Bust
Bogdan I () was an early ruler of the Duchy of Moldavia (Principality Moldavia) in the 14th century, and his reign (c. 1363-1367) was seen as a key stage in Moldavia's transition from scattered feudal fiefdoms to a unified duchy. By integrating territories and resisting external threats, he laid the foundation for the independence and sovereignty of Moldavia, and was an important monarch in Moldavia's history.
Stranraer Museum-Boar Skull
Bilbao Civilian Resistance Auxiliary Volunteer Beret
As an industrial and port town in the Basque Country, Bilbao is an important stronghold of the Republican government (against the Franco dictatorship). In the early days of the war, the Franco forces blockaded Bilbao, and the city faced shortages and medical collapse. The local people spontaneously set up "auxiliary volunteer" groups, wearing berets with unified logo to participate in the rescue, which became one of the symbols of "civilian resistance" in the war.
Baptistel of the Church of Bosancos, Spain
Translation:
Church Baptistery in Bosancos, Spain (Baptismal font, Pozancos Church, Spain)
Introduction:
"Baptistery" (Baptismal font) is the core instrument of the christian church to hold the baptism ceremony, symbolizing "to wash the original sin with water and regain the new life". As an important religious utensils of Pozancos Church, the Baptists' Baptistal Pool in Spain is not only the material carrier of faith practice, but also reflects the artistic features and historical context of local churches in Spain.
Cathedral Baptistle in Canales del Ducado, Spain
"Baptistery" (Baptismal font) is the baptismal (especially Catholic, Protestant) church for the baptismal ceremony of the core equipment, symbolizing "clean original sin, reborn faith". The baptistery of Canales del Ducado Church in Spain, as an important carrier of the church's religious rituals, not only reflects the sanctity of Christian baptism tradition, but also reflects the artistic features and historical context of local churches in Spain.
Attica red painted jug unearthed in Camarina, Sicily
"Attic red-figure hydra" (Attic red-figure hydra) is a classic red-painted pottery produced in the ancient Greek Attica region (centered on Athens), while "Sicily" (Camarina, Sicily) was unearthed in an ancient Greek colony in southern Sicily, Italy.
All Souling Chapel, Cape Town, South Africa
The All Souls Chapel (All Souls Chapel) in Cape Town, South Africa is a small religious building with a central theme of "remembrance of the dead", usually associated with the Catholic or Anglican All Souls' Day (November 2 of each year) tradition. Although there are many chapels named after "all spirits" in Cape Town, the most commonly mentioned are small churches located in the urban area or surrounding historical districts that carry the faith memory of local communities.
Alabaster sculpture of Our Lady of Latopa
"The Virgin Mary" is one of the most respected saints in Christianity (especially Catholic and Orthodox). It is regarded as the mother of Jesus Christ and symbolizes "purity", "love" and "salvation". Sculptures on the theme of the Virgin Mary are very common in Western religious art, and common forms include "Virgin and Child" (Virgin and Child), "Standing Virgin" (Madonna Enthroned) or "Mourning Virgin" (Pietà). Such works are not only the material carrier of faith, but also the interpretation of divine love through artistic language.
Arab Antique Aden Dagger
Remains of the Fortress of Dibasisn
The Dibba Sien Fortress is a historical defensive building in northern Oman. It is located in the Dibba Sien area (Dibba Al-Hisn) on the coast of the Gulf of Oman. It is located at the west entrance of the Strait of Hormuz between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. It is an important sea passage node connecting the Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean.
19th Century Qing Dynasty Cultural Relics Guan Dao
golden cuttlefish specimen
The golden squid is a kind of cephalopod mollusk named because of its golden or orange body color. The scientific name is Sepia esculenta, which belongs to one of the species of economic value in the squid family. Its internal calcareous inner shell, developed water jet propulsion system and unique color change ability. The golden squid is a warm-temperature offshore benthic cephalopod that depends on the complex environment of the shallow sea to complete its life cycle. To be distributed in the Yellow Sea, Bohai Sea, East China Sea (such as Shandong, Liaoning, Fujian coast), as well as Japan's Honda, Kyushu sea. Preference for sandy or muddy seabed with water depth of 20-100 meters (sediment content above 70%).
Trilobite fossil
Trilobes are arthropods of the phylum Arthropoda trilobes. The body is divided into three parts: head, chest and abdomen. There is a carapace on the back, and the carapace is divided into three longitudinal parts. The head is covered with a hard shell, called the cephalic nail; the central raised part of the cephalic nail is called the head saddle, and the shape and size of the head saddle vary greatly according to the type; the front of the head saddle is the head cap with eyes on it; the abdomen and tail are also wrapped in carapace. It is named for the longitudinal division of the carapace on the back into three pieces.
A thousand-year-old olive tree trunk
Cyprus is known as the "Olive Island", its olive tree cultivation history can be traced back to the Bronze Age (about 3000 years ago), there are many ancient olive trees. Collected in the Medieval Museum of Limassol.
Prince of Orange frigate bow image
The "Prince of Orange"-class frigate, built in 1785, belonged to the Dutch Navy and was active during the Napoleonic Wars.
Painted pottery plate relief
This relief is the collection of the Poole Museum, painted pottery plate is a low temperature tin glazed pottery, originated in the 15th century Italy Faenza (Faenza), after widely popular in Europe (such as France, Germany, Britain, etc.).
Della Robbia Family Tin Glazed Pottery Relief
This relief is in the Poole Museum. Della Robbia is a famous Italian Renaissance art family, famous for its tin glazed pottery relief (Terracotta Relief).
Cretaceous chrysanthemum fossils
The ammonites are an extinct marine mollusk belonging to the cephalopod family. They lived on Earth during the Mesozoic period, about 0.25 billion to 65 million years ago, and were mainly distributed in the oceans. The shape of the ammonite resembles a spiral flat disc, consisting of a series of spiral chambers. Their shells are usually made of calcareous matter and can be preserved as fossils. The size range of ammonites is large, from tiny species with only a few millimeters to giant species with a diameter of more than 2 meters.
Nepalese goddess of wealth Lakshmi temple with dog woman
The dog-carrying woman was built under the auspices of Jagat Prakash Malla (reigned from 1660 to 1670), and is the core of the guardian sculpture group of the steps of "Lakshmi Temple, Goddess of Wealth"(Siddhi Lakshmi Temple) in Bhaktapur Durba Square.
French Cultural Heritage Monument to the Dead of the First World War in Braille
The Monument aux Morts de Bléré was created by Paul Lefebvre in 1923 and made of limestone to commemorate the French soldiers who died in the First World War.
Nepal Nyatapola Temple Statue Nasingha Statue
As the magic incarnation of Vishnu, the statue of Nashingha (Narsinha) was built by Bhupatindra Malla, king of Newvale, in 1703 AD. It now stands at the top of the entrance steps of Nyatapole Temple in Bhaktapur (Bhaktapur) and assumes the position of patron saint.
Bali Heroes Monument Bali Welcome Statue
The Monument to Balinese Heroes (Tugu Pahlawan) is a unique "welcoming statue" in Bali, usually standing at important entrances. The statue, located at the entrance square of the Tugu Pahlawan National Heroes Monument in Amlapa (Amlapura), Bali, was created in the 1980 s and was completely renovated and restored in the early 1990 s.
French Cultural Heritage Tigers and Cubs
The Tiger and the Cub was created by August Nicholas Kane (Auguste Nicolas Cain), a representative of the 19th century French animal sculpture school. The statue was originally located in the Tuileri Garden in Paris. Due to lawn protection regulations (no trampling on the grass), one side of the statue was moved from 30 meters outside the park boundary.
Nepal Taleju Temple Building Taleju Temple Gate
Gate of Taleju Temple in Durbar Square, Kathmandu. The temple, together with the gate, was built by Mahendra Malla in 1564 AD. This temple is one of the most sacred temples in Nepal because this temple or this gate is only opened once a year during the dashain Festival.
Nepal Cultural Heritage Garuda Stone Carvings
Garuda is a bird (usually an eagle) in Hindu mythology, a mount (vahana) of the god Vishnu. Garuda unfolded in two forms. One is an animal form (such as a huge bird with half-spread wings), and the other is an anthropomorphic form (such as a human form with wings and some bird features).
Japanese Cultural Heritage Ghost Dragon Son Spirit Beast Sculpture Right
The legendary spirit beast. The Changheizaka Institute, an educational institution guarding the Edo shogunate. It is speculated that in the Kanto earthquake, when the Tangdao Holy Church was burned down, in order to avoid disappearing, the Tokyo Museum (the predecessor of this museum) collected it. After the museum moved to Ueno, opened in 1931, the town on the roof of the building.
Japanese Cultural Heritage Ghost Dragon Son Spirit Beast Sculpture Left
The legendary spirit beast. The Changheizaka Institute, an educational institution guarding the Edo shogunate. It is speculated that in the Kanto earthquake, when the Tangdao Holy Church was burned down, in order to avoid disappearing, the Tokyo Museum (the predecessor of this museum) collected it. After the museum moved to Ueno, opened in 1931, the town on the roof of the building.
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