During the Wude period of the Tang Dynasty, the currency Kaiyuan Tongbao was used

During the Wude period of the Tang Dynasty, the currency Kaiyuan Tongbao was used

Kaiyuan Tongbao "is a currency minted on August 2, 621 AD, in the fourth year of Emperor Gaozu of Tang Dynasty's Wude reign. This is the longest and most important circulating currency of the Tang Dynasty. The top, bottom, right, and left characters on the coin face are read as' Kaiyuan Tongbao ', while the top, right, bottom, and left characters are read as' Kaiyuan Yuanbao'. Although "Kaiyuan" was a reign title of Emperor Xuanzong of Tang, "Kaiyuan Tongbao" was not a reign title coin, nor was it a currency that only began to be used during the reign of Emperor Xuanzong of Tang. The main reason why Tang Gaozu's reign title was named "Kaiyuan Tongbao" instead of "Wude Tongbao" was that there was no market for reign title coins at that time.
During the Daguan period of the Northern Song Dynasty, the currency was Daguan Tongbao copper coins

During the Daguan period of the Northern Song Dynasty, the currency was Daguan Tongbao copper coins

Daguan Tongbao "is a year name coin minted by Emperor Huizong Zhao Ji of the Northern Song Dynasty during the Daguan period (1107-1110 AD). It has various formats such as Xiaoping, Fold 2, Fold 3, Fold 10, etc. The currency of the Northern Song Dynasty, Daguan Tongbao, was inscribed with inscriptions by Emperor Huizong. The Song Dynasty was different from previous dynasties in that new coins were minted with each new year name. If the year name was the same as the Baowen, non year name coins were minted even more. In the third hundred years of the Song Dynasty, the main currency used was the small flat folded two coins, during which there were also large coins circulating and the outline and size of the coins had certain standards. Rare throughout history, in addition to the authentic, cursive, clerical, and seal scripts, Qian Wen also features the thin gold body of Emperor Huizong of the Northern Song Dynasty, known as the "Jade Carving Silver Hook".
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.
20th century wooden carvings used for sacrificial purposes in Moba villages in Africa

20th century wooden carvings used for sacrificial purposes in Moba villages in Africa

This eroded statue has been preserved outdoors for decades to protect a village in Moba. It represents a female ancestor of the Moba tribe, who was once the focus of worship by villagers to ensure successful hunting and a bountiful harvest. When the owner converted to Christianity or Islam, it was abandoned, which regarded most traditional beliefs and practices as heretics, and is now housed at the Minneapolis Institute of the Arts.
The Talan copper coin of King Antiochus during the classical period of ancient Greece

The Talan copper coin of King Antiochus during the classical period of ancient Greece

King Antiochus was the king of the Indo Greek kingdom and ruled over the capital city of Taxila. Bopearachchi believed that he ruled in the western part of the Indo Greek kingdom from 115 BC to 95 BC, while R.C. Senior placed him around 130-120 BC and in the eastern part of Punjab. Dram (English: dram or drachm; pharmaceutical symbol: ʒ) was originally a weight and coin unit in ancient Greece. It is a unit of mass in the constant weight system, as well as a unit of mass and volume in the pharmaceutical weight system
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.
Commemorative coin of Vienna Neustadt Beekeeping Association "Meritorious Medal of Vienna Neustadt Beekeeping Association" in Austria

Commemorative coin of Vienna Neustadt Beekeeping Association "Meritorious Medal of Vienna Neustadt Beekeeping Association" in Austria

The commemorative coin is the "Vienna Neustadt Beekeeping Association Meritorious Medal" designed by Kristelbauer/John Schwetner. The obverse of the commemorative coin features the emblem of Neustadt, Vienna, with the inscription "BEEKEEPING ASSOCIATION - WR. NEUSTADT". On the back of the commemorative coin, there are three circular medals depicting a beehive (top), Vienna Neustadt (bottom left), and the spinning woman of Vienna Neustadt (bottom right), surrounded by floral decorations with the inscription "THE MERIT". They are currently housed in the St. Peter's Abbey 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.
Commemorative medal for the 600th anniversary of the founding of the city of K ö rnberg during the Austrian Empire in the 19th century

Commemorative medal for the 600th anniversary of the founding of the city of K ö rnberg during the Austrian Empire in the 19th century

It was cast to celebrate the 600th anniversary of the founding of the city of K ö rnberg in Austria and the 50th anniversary of the reign of Franz Joseph I. The portrait on this commemorative coin is of Franz Joseph I on the side, with the inscription "EMPEROR FRANZ JOSEPH I. 1848-1898". The back of the commemorative coin displays the emblem of the city of K ö rnberg, with the inscription "MUNICIPALITY OF KORNEUBURG 1298-1898". This commemorative coin is made of bronze, with a diameter of 5 centimeters, and was minted in 1898.
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.
Ancient Greek centaur sculpture

Ancient Greek centaur sculpture

This sculpture depicts a creature that is half human and half horse - a centaur. The hands of this sculpture are tied, and the head and torso rotate significantly to the right and tilt backwards. The right front leg of the horse is raised, and the tail is on the right side. This sculpture is a replica, with an original height of 134 centimeters. It is a replica of one of the two marble sculptures discovered during excavation work at Hadrian's Villa in Rome in 1736, located at the National Museum of Art in Krakow, Poland. In ancient Greek and Roman mythology, centaurs were a mixed race of horse and horse. Centaurs are often depicted in ancient Greek mythology as uncontrollable beasts of sexual and physical violence.
Attica Standard Edition of Menander I Silver Coins from the Classical Period of Ancient Greece

Attica Standard Edition of Menander I Silver Coins from the Classical Period of Ancient Greece

The obverse depicts a silver coin of Menander I. Menander I was the king of ancient Greece Bactria and later India Greece. His ruling regions include Balkh Province in present-day Afghanistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province in India, and the Greater Punjab region. This silver coin is the Attica Standard Edition, and this style of silver coin is very rare, possibly only issued as a gift. The weight of this silver coin meets Attic standards, with only two denominations: gold and silver. The Harvard Art Museum has a collection of silver coins from Menander I.
The copper coin of Nande I, a currency of the classical period in ancient Greece

The copper coin of Nande I, a currency of the classical period in ancient Greece

The obverse depicts the copper coin of Menander I. Menander I was the king of ancient Greece Bactria and later India Greece. His ruling regions include Balkh Province in present-day Afghanistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province in India, and the Greater Punjab region. This style is the Athena Archidemus version, with the obverse depicting the portrait of Menander I and the reverse depicting Athena Archidemus standing on the left, holding a shield with her left hand and throwing thunder with her right hand. The Harvard Art Museum has a collection of Menander I's copper coins.
Armor for Man and Horse with the coat of arms of V ö ls Colonna

Armor for Man and Horse with the coat of arms of V ö ls Colonna

This is a steel work from northern Italy in the 16th century, created around 1575. The decoration of this work is a type popular in late 16th century northern Italy, consisting of etched decorative bands of figures, animals, portrait busts, and armor trophies. The total weight of the man and horse armor in this work is 114 pounds. This artwork has been a well-known centerpiece of the Weapons and Armor Gallery at the Cleveland Museum of Art since 1960. In addition, a part of this artwork, including a matching shield, is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
The currency of the ancient Greek classical period, the silver coin of Menander I

The currency of the ancient Greek classical period, the silver coin of Menander I

The obverse depicts a silver coin of Menander I. Menander I was the king of ancient Greece Bactria and later India Greece. His ruling regions include Balkh Province in present-day Afghanistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province in India, and the Greater Punjab region. This style is the Athena Alcides version, with the obverse depicting the portrait of Menander I and the reverse depicting Athena Alcides standing on the left, holding a shield with her left hand and throwing thunder with her right hand. The Harvard Art Museum has a collection of Menander I's silver coins.
Head of an Amazon Marble Sculpture

Head of an Amazon Marble Sculpture

This work is a replica of a Greek bronze original from an art competition held in Ephesus between 440-430 BC. This marble replica was discovered in 1874 in the Horti Maecenatiani (garden of Maecenas) in Rome.
The currency of ancient Greek classical period, Eucratide I Status copper coin

The currency of ancient Greek classical period, Eucratide I Status copper coin

This artifact is a Stat copper coin of Diobor with an Eucratic inscription. Eucratis was the last important king of Bactria in Greece in the mid-2nd century BC. He reigned from 170 BC to 145 BC, overthrew the Yutimid dynasty, and restored the rule of the Diodotid dynasty. This stele is collected by the British Museum.
Marble statues of the gods Mars and Venus

Marble statues of the gods Mars and Venus

This statue is made of marble, standing 1.73 meters (5 feet 8 inches) tall, and was crafted between 120-140 AD (with repairs made around 170-175 AD). The male figure originally represented the ancient Roman Emperor Hadrian, but his head was later restored to Lucius Verus. The female image represents his wife Sabina. This statue is currently located in the Louvre Museum in Paris, France.
Bronze Statue Garrison - Black Jade Statue of Emperor Guan Gong

Bronze Statue Garrison - Black Jade Statue of Emperor Guan Gong

Guan Yu (160-220 AD), also known as Yunchang and Changsheng, 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. Guan Yu treated soldiers well and despised literati, and was known for his loyalty and righteousness in later generations. After his death, he was revered as "Guan Gong" by the people and was often honored by the imperial courts throughout history. During the reign of Emperor Yongzheng of the Qing Dynasty, he was revered as the "Martial Saint" and held the same status as Confucius, the "Literary Saint". In the novel 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms', he is ranked first among the' Five Tiger Generals'. In the regions of Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and some Southeast Asian countries, almost every household worships the statue of Guan Gong, who is worshipped by Confucius in literature and Guan Gong in martial arts.
Marble statue of the dying Gauls in ancient Rome

Marble statue of the dying Gauls in ancient Rome

The 'Dying Gauls', also known as the' Dying Galatians' or 'Dying Gladiators', is an ancient Roman marble half recumbent statue currently housed in the Capitoline Museum in Rome. This statue is a replica of a Greek sculpture, originally made of copper and dating back to the Hellenistic period (323-31 BC, 1633)
Michelangelo's sculpture of David Apollo

Michelangelo's sculpture of David Apollo

This unfinished marble sculpture was created around 1530 and is now located at the Bargello Museum in Florence, Italy. This work was originally commissioned by the head of the Papal army, Baggio Valloli. Later, after Valloli was accused of treason and beheaded on the orders of Cosimo I de 'Medici, the sculpture was acquired by the Duke of Florence. The back of this sculpture is partially completed, with a rough surface that showcases Michelangelo's typical 'unfinished' style.
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 Capitoline Amazon statue in the Temple of Jupiter

The Capitoline Amazon statue in the Temple of Jupiter

This statue is a 2-meter-high replica of 2nd century AD marble signed by the Roman sculptor "Sosicles". This statue depicts an Amazonian who is a member of a female warrior race and is injured on the right side. She revealed her chest, raised her right arm, looked at her wound, and grabbed her clothes at the same time. It is a replica of the famous bronze Amazons made by sculptor Kresilas (second half of the 5th century BC), and the original can be traced back to the second half of the 2nd century AD, during the Antonian period (180-190 d. C). This sculpture is currently housed in the Capitoline Museum in Rome, Italy.
Boxes from My ś lenice's leather goods store

Boxes from My ś lenice's leather goods store

This artifact belongs to the Leather Goods Guild of My ś lenice, a centuries old institution whose presence in the town can be traced back to the Middle Ages. The guild box is a beautifully decorated item with symbolic elements typically associated with specific crafts. Boxes also have practical uses: storing valuable items such as celebration cups, documents, and seals. This cultural relic is currently on display at the "The Greek House" regional museum in My ś lenice.
Baden City Ascension Commemorative Medal - Frederick III

Baden City Ascension Commemorative Medal - Frederick III

This commemorative medal was made to celebrate the upgrading of Baden town to a city. The front of the commemorative medal features a half profile portrait of Frederick III, with the words' Emperor Frederick III 1440-1493 'written on it. On the back of the commemorative medal is the emblem of Baden and a grapevine, with the words' 1480 Baden 1930 elevation to a city 'written on it. The commemorative medal is made of bronze with a diameter of 6 centimeters. It was made in 1930 and is exhibited at the State Museum of Lower Austria in Austria.
Statue of Nike, Goddess of Victory

Statue of Nike, Goddess of Victory

Nike is the ancient Greek goddess of victory, the daughter of the giants Pallas and Styx. Nike symbolizes victory in any field, including art, music, war, and sports. In Greek art, Nike is often depicted as the flying goddess of victory. This sculpture is the most famous work of Greek sculptor Paionios (late 5th century BC). This statue was discovered in Olympia between 425 BC and 420 BC. Including the pillars, the height of the statue is 12 meters. The statue is now in the archaeological museum of Olympia, and the pedestal is still in place in Olympia.