The statue of Sakyamuni in the Minneapolis Art Institute

The statue of Sakyamuni in the Minneapolis Art Institute

This famous statue of Sakyamuni (also known as Buddha) is a work of art from China, made during the Tang Dynasty from 618 to 907 AD. It shows Shakyamuni Buddha sitting on a lotus seat, with his right hand making a "dauntless seal" (I. e. palm outward), his left hand on his lap, fingers downward. The face of the Buddha statue is solemn and solemn, wearing a crown and a cassock, showing the characteristics of Buddhist art in the Tang Dynasty. It is one of the important Buddhist artworks in the Minneapolis Art Institute collection, attracting the attention of many art lovers and cultural history researchers.
Oscar Statue

Oscar Statue

The Academy Awards look like a naked man, his hands crossed on his chest, holding a long sword, standing on a five-ring film plate, each ring representing an important work department of the Academy of Film Arts: production, director, Screenwriter, actor, technician. The original trophy was made by Mayer and given 500 US dollars to George Stanley. The trophy was 13 and a half inches high and weighed 6 and 3/4 pounds. It was made of alloy inside and a layer of gold flakes on the outside. It looked sparkling, so it was called the Academy Award.
The marble statue of Dioscuri in Copenhagen Square, Denmark

The marble statue of Dioscuri in Copenhagen Square, Denmark

Dioscuri was a twin deity in ancient Greek and Roman mythology. They rescued the shipwrecked crew and were given a good wind by people offering sacrifices. Their mother was Leda and their father was Zeus, the king of the gods. Later Zeus placed them in the sky and became Gemini. In Rome, tradition holds that reverence for them was introduced in 484 BC. Orus Pastumius built their shrine on the square right after he swore at the Battle of Lake Rejilus. Legend has it that in this battle, Dioscuri fought on the side of the Romans and brought news of the victory to Rome.
Minneapolis Art Gallery Collection 12th Century Bronze Statue of Shiva Nataraja, India

Minneapolis Art Gallery Collection 12th Century Bronze Statue of Shiva Nataraja, India

The Hindu god Shiva appears in several incarnations. Here, Shiva appears as the king of the dance. He raised his left foot in an elegant dancing pose. In his upper right hand, Nataraja holds a drum, the sound of which embodies creation. The flame he held in his upper left hand symbolized destruction. Together they symbolize the creation and destruction of the universe. The gestures of the lower left and lower right palms of the icon indicate protection. The foot resting on the demon's back symbolizes the elimination of ignorance, while the raised left foot symbolizes salvation. A now-missing ring of fire, symbolizing the simultaneous and continuing creation and destruction of the universe, will surround the bronze icon.
Minneapolis Art Museum Plaster Statue of Guanyin Bodhisattva of the Northern Song Dynasty

Minneapolis Art Museum Plaster Statue of Guanyin Bodhisattva of the Northern Song Dynasty

Germany Heidelberg Baroque wind red sandstone carved column

Germany Heidelberg Baroque wind red sandstone carved column

The statue of Milos, the goddess of victory, hidden in the Louvre, France.

The statue of Milos, the goddess of victory, hidden in the Louvre, France.

One of the most famous statues of the goddess of victory-Nike's Winged Victory of Samothrace. The statue was found in a shrine on a mountain on the Greek island of Samothras, hence its name. It is considered to be a masterpiece of Greek sculpture from the 2nd century BC and is present in the Louvre Museum in Paris, France. The statue depicts a goddess with open wings, standing on the bow of the ship, stepping forward, her clothes flying, and the overall appearance is dynamic and dramatic.
Replica of the discus thrower statue of the ancient Greek sculptor Milan Das

Replica of the discus thrower statue of the ancient Greek sculptor Milan Das

The statue of the discus thrower in Milandas is one of the most famous sculptures in ancient Greece, known as the Discobolus (discus thrower). This statue depicts the movements and postures of a discus thrower before throwing, and is considered one of the most dynamic and naturally flowing works of ancient sculpture. The original Discobolus statue was created by the ancient Greek sculptor Milandas (Myron) in the 5th century BC. However, the original statue has been lost, and what exists are later replicas or works inspired by it.
Thousand-Hand Guanyin Statues

Thousand-Hand Guanyin Statues

Thousand-handed Guanyin is an image of Guanyin Bodhisattva in Buddhism, depicted as Guanyin Bodhisattva with many hands. Each pair has the power of the eyes to control everything, symbolizing the wisdom and compassion of Guanyin Bodhisattva. Avalokiteshest is widely depicted in Buddhist art, especially in temples and works of art in China, Japan, and other East Asian countries. This image is widely worshipped and believed, and is regarded as a symbol of saving all living beings and eliminating the suffering of all living beings.
12th Century Water Moon Guanyin Collected by Minneapolis Art Institute

12th Century Water Moon Guanyin Collected by Minneapolis Art Institute

The 12th century Water Moon Guanyin is an image of Guanyin Bodhisattva widely depicted in Buddhist art. It has its roots in the art of painting and sculpture during the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD) in China. Water Moon Guanyin got its name because of the integration of water and moon elements in its image. Water Moon Guanyin usually has a water bottle on its head, symbolizing the state of purity and nirvana. Behind Guanyin Bodhisattva, a moon is often depicted, representing the light of wisdom and compassion.
Ancient Egyptian 18th Dynasty Queen Nefertiti

Ancient Egyptian 18th Dynasty Queen Nefertiti

The statue of Nefertiti is currently in the collection of the Cairo Museum in Egypt. It is a 3,300-year-old painted portrait made of limestone and stucco. This statue is engraved with the ancient Egyptian pharaoh Akhenaten Queen Nefertiti. Because the replica of this statue is one of the most widely circulated ancient Egyptian artworks, Nefertiti has also become one of the most famous ancient women and is also an indicator of female beauty. It is generally believed that this statue was carved by the sculptor Thutmus in 1345 BC.
Venus statue of Milo 2.02 meters high

Venus statue of Milo 2.02 meters high

The statue of Venus in Milo is a famous piece of ancient Greek sculpture, also known as Venus de Milo. It was found in an ancient city on the Greek island of Milos, hence the name Venus of Milo. This statue is about 2.02 meters high and carved from marble. It was brought to the Louvre in Paris, France in 1863. Since then, it has become one of the important symbols of world art. Milo's Venus statue has attracted countless audiences with its excellent carving skills and elegant image.
Minneapolis Museum of Art 13th Century Japanese Wood Carving Northern Heavenly King Vishamon Sky

Minneapolis Museum of Art 13th Century Japanese Wood Carving Northern Heavenly King Vishamon Sky

This is a late 13th century statue of the celestial Visharman, now in the Minneapolis Museum of Art. This statue is made of Japanese cypress wood, painted with color, gold foil, metal. It was created by Chang Qing, a famous Japanese sculptor of Buddha statues. Pishaman day is one of the four kings in Buddhism, guarding the north, driving out demons and protecting the world. He wore a heavily armored samurai with a spear and a small tower.
Nepal Blue Handmade Clay Sculpture Tribal Mask

Nepal Blue Handmade Clay Sculpture Tribal Mask

Kyoto National Museum Wooden Mask Red Ghost Mask

Kyoto National Museum Wooden Mask Red Ghost Mask

The red ghost mask is a mask used to perform ghost dances, usually held in shrines, temples and other religious places. Ghost dance is a ritual that can dispel evil spirits and bless peace. It is usually composed of ghost masks, ghost costumes, ghost props, etc. There are many styles of red ghost masks, some are human, some are animal-shaped, and some are weird. This mask is in the collection of the Kyoto National Museum. It is an animal-shaped red ghost mask with sharp teeth and fangs, as well as a long nose and eyebrows. The mask is carved out of wood.
Gustav Vasa's steel helmet at the Royal Swedish Armory Museum

Gustav Vasa's steel helmet at the Royal Swedish Armory Museum

It was made in 1540 in Germany, probably in Augsburg or Nuremberg, which was home to some of the most skilled armour makers of the time. The visor is the part that covers the face and was not originally part of the helmet, but is thought to be of the same period. This helmet is quite special-looking and is one of the few well-preserved items owned by King Gustav Vasa of Sweden. The helmet is currently on display at the Royal Swedish Armoury Museum, which is located in the Royal Palace in Stockholm and is one of the oldest museums in the world. The museum houses historical artifacts from the Swedish royal family and military.
Barsanet-style steel helmet at Rida Hall Gate Church in Sweden

Barsanet-style steel helmet at Rida Hall Gate Church in Sweden

This helmet was made in Germany, around the middle of the 16th century. It was once mistaken for a relic of King Magnus Laduras of Sweden, who died in 1290. The helmet, together with a set of armor consisting of unrelated parts, was on display in the Church of Rida Hall, Sweden, until 1866. The church is the mausoleum of the Swedish royal family and one of the oldest churches in Sweden. It is a Basarnett-style helmet, the distinctive feature is that there is a sharp mouth protruding forward in front of the mask, the main function is to deflect frontal attacks. It was more popular in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries and was often used to equip heavily armored pistol cavalry.
British Museum Collection of Ming Dynasty Dragon Peony Glaze

British Museum Collection of Ming Dynasty Dragon Peony Glaze

This set of 20 exquisite tiles, originally used in two buildings, is made of coarse pottery and decorated with Fa Hua, showing the excellent craftsmanship of the 15th to 16th sessions of the Ming Dynasty. Each tile vividly depicts the three-claw dragon playing between lotus and peony, showing the unique charm of traditional Chinese art. These tiles once formed a screen, with a total of 20 pieces in four rows, showing a very artistic sense and exquisite craftsmanship. This series of tiles is a treasure of Chinese architectural art, witnessing the glorious history of architectural decoration in the Ming Dynasty
Plaster group images of the Garvalho Mountains in Austria

Plaster group images of the Garvalho Mountains in Austria

The group of statues was created by Johann Nikolaus Dona, a sculptor from Vienna known for his work in baroque churches and palaces. The group of statues includes Jesus and the two convicts on the cross, as well as the Virgin Mary, Saint John, Mary Madrienne and the Roman centurion under the cross. Mount Galvalho was built in 1685 by Paolo Esterhazi, an Austrian diplomat and military leader. Mount Galvalho was built to commemorate the destruction of the city of Fraunkishin by the Turks in 1683.
Ancient Greek Antique Bronze Art Binaural Vase

Ancient Greek Antique Bronze Art Binaural Vase

Furniture Designer Roberto Giovannini Wood Carvings Grey Hound Statue

Furniture Designer Roberto Giovannini Wood Carvings Grey Hound Statue

Marble statue of Mozart Monument in the Royal Gardens of Vienna, Austria

Marble statue of Mozart Monument in the Royal Gardens of Vienna, Austria

The statue is the Mozart Monument, which is located in the Royal Gardens of Vienna, Austria. Designed by architect Karl Connich and sculptor Victor Tilgner, the statue was unveiled in Albrechts Square in 1896 and moved to its current location in 1953. The statue commemorates the famous musician Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791), one of the representatives of classical music.
Marble statue of Hercules of FarNese at the National Archaeological Museum of Napoli, Italy

Marble statue of Hercules of FarNese at the National Archaeological Museum of Napoli, Italy

The original of the statue is bronze but has been lost, and the extant is a Roman-period marble replica, in several different sizes and versions. One of the most famous replicas is Farnessey Hercules, created in 212 by the sculptor Grikhon and now in the collection of the National Archaeological Museum of Napoli, Italy. The statue depicts Hercules, who has just completed his twelve drudgery, with a haggard face and melancholy eyes, showing his humanity and tragedy.
Marble statue of Armand-Jean-di Plessy de Richelieu in the city of Ambwaz, France

Marble statue of Armand-Jean-di Plessy de Richelieu in the city of Ambwaz, France

The statue was created by Henry Alua (1844-1929) and was completed in 1895. The statue is 3.5 meters high and depicts Richelieu standing on a base with four reliefs holding a book. His full name was Armand-Jean-di Plessy de Richelieu, also known simply as Richelieu, or Cardinal, because he was a cardinal and wore a red robe. He was the first Duke Richelieu of Bourbon and Prime Minister of Louis XIII. He had a great influence on the centralization and foreign policy of France.
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, Parliament Square, London

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, Parliament Square, London

The statue is funded by public donations and sponsors, supported by the Gandhi Statue Memorial Trust and a special advisory group set up by the government. The statue is 9 feet (about 2.7 meters) high and is made of bronze. Based on a 1931 photograph of Gandhi standing outside the office of Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald. The base of the statue is lower than that of other statues in Parliament Square, a deliberate choice by the Gandhi Statue Memorial Trust to embody Gandhi's spirit of humility and equality. The statue, designed by Ian Walters, was unveiled in 2014 to mark the 150 anniversary of Gandhi's birth.
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Modern Mexican Currency Peso 2 Mexican Peso

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Modern Mexican Currency Peso 5 Mexican Peso

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Modern Mexican Currency Peso 1 Mexican Peso

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Modern Mexican Currency Peso 10 Mexican Pesos

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Modern Mexican currency peso 50 cents

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Modern Mexican currency peso 20 cents

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Modern Mexican currency peso 10 cents

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Modern Mexican currency peso 5 cents

FIFA World Cup Trophy-Hercules Cup

FIFA World Cup Trophy-Hercules Cup

Medal of the Orchestral Club "Joseph Haydn" of the 1910 s

Medal of the Orchestral Club "Joseph Haydn" of the 1910 s