Sculpture/Artifacts
Granite altar of the 26th Dynasty of Egypt "Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic altar"
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.
Exquisite bronze carved lion statue sculpture in front of the Chinese style door
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.
Athena's Shield in the Parthenon during the Roman Empire
This is a small marble statue from the Roman period, which is the Athena shield in the Parthenon temple. This artwork is currently housed in the British Museum in London. The statue was made between 100-150 AD. This shield showcases Athena's shield, which was originally part of the Parthenon temple.
Inscribed clay tablets from the Third Dynasty of Ur
The length of this mud board is 14.10 centimeters and the width is 2.80 centimeters. There are four columns of inscriptions on this clay tablet, which come from the Third Dynasty of Ur. The Third Dynasty of Ur, also known as the Neo Ur Empire, was established by the Sumerian city-state of Ur and ruled over the entire Mesopotamia from 2112-2004 BC. The two corners and left side of the mud board have been broken. This mudboard may have been found in the Umma area of Ur city. The inscription on this clay tablet may be related to the Shulgi of the Drehem calendar.
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 Roman Limestone Coffin from the Ancient Roman Empire Period
This Roman limestone sarcophagus was discovered in Hayden Square, London. It was made in the 4th century AD, during the period of the Roman Empire. This sarcophagus is now preserved in the British Museum in London.
Limestone reliefs from the ancient Etruscan civilization, titled 'Relief Tomb Inscription Base'
This artifact is a tombstone pedestal, discovered in Chios, Italy, and currently housed in the British Museum in London. It was made between 490 BC and 470 BC. The base is made of limestone, with a height of 44.45 centimeters, a length of 58.42 centimeters, and a width of 58.42 centimeters. The tombstone pedestal is a product of the Etruscan culture period, which was an important culture in ancient Italy and existed from the 8th century BC to the 3rd century BC. The art and architectural style of the Etruscans had a profound impact on later Roman culture.
The Limestone Coffin of Ancient Etruscan Civilization "Painted Etruscan Coffin"
This artifact is a stone Etruscan limestone coffin discovered in a painted cave in Italy, and is now housed in the British Museum in London. The production date of this coffin is between 325 BC and 250 BC. This coffin was once covered with white plaster and painted. The lid of the coffin was carved into the roof of a temple or house and decorated with curled patterns, lion and human faced beasts, snakes, female heads, and rows of tiles.
The Bronze Bell "Niu Zhong" from the Eastern Zhou Dynasty in China
This bronze bell is a cultural relic from the Eastern Zhou Dynasty in China, made in the 5th century BC. The name of this clock is "Niu Zhong", which was discovered in Henan Province, China. This clock is housed in the British Museum. During the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, bronze bells were a very important part. Clocks did not have bell tongues and needed to be struck with wooden hammers to produce sound. This type of clock has excellent quality in music, such as clear sound, fast attenuation, clear and focused tones. The height of the clock is 38.3 centimeters and the width is 24.4 centimeters. There are three rows of snake shaped decorations on each side, further divided by trapezoidal panels with faint dragon patterns.
Clay slabs from the Assyrian period in Babylon, titled 'Intentions of the Babylonian World'
This is a Babylonian clay tablet written in Akkadian. It was created no earlier than the 9th century BC (more likely in the 8th or late 7th century BC). This map is centered around the Euphrates River, flowing from the north to the south. The map is marked with "Babylon" and is located in the northern half of the map. The outlet of the Euphrates River is marked with "swamp" and "outflow outlet". Susa, the capital of Elam, is located in the south, with Urartu in the northeast,. Mesopotamia is surrounded by a circular "river" called the "Bitter River" or the ocean, with seven or eight "regions" depicted as triangular areas outside the ocean.
Ivory artifact "Louise Chess Queen" discovered on the island of Lewis in Scotland
The ceramic bottle "Pelik" from the classical period of ancient Greece
Pelik is a Greek container made of ceramic double ear bottles used for storing liquids. The cultural relic collected by the Krakow National Museum is made in the Kerch style, which is characterized by items produced in Athens in the 4th century BC and exported to cities in the northern Black Sea. The popular decorative theme of the Kerch style vessels comes from the cycle of Dionysius: on the belly of Pelik, depicting Dionysius' attendants. From the left dance pose, Dionysius' half man, half beast, Menard playing drums, and another half man, half beast. Menard tilted slightly backwards, attracting the attention of other participants amidst religious fervor.
The clay sculpture "Dog ū (Mia)" from the prehistoric Jomon period in Japan
Over the years, archaeologists have discovered many different types of clay sculptures - dog ū - dating back to the prehistoric Jomon period in Japan (1400-800 BC). Various forms have been unearthed in northeastern Japan, some sitting, some standing, some with almost no surface decoration, while others, like this example, are known as the "goggles" type, with unique large eyes adorned with colors and complex carved decorations. The popular theory suggests that they are talismans related to health and childbirth, and after use, they are intentionally destroyed and disposed of. They are now collected at the Minneapolis Institute of the Arts.
A horse catapult carved in 15000 BC
This artwork is a three-dimensional sculpture carved on reindeer bones, depicting a jumping horse. This work is believed to date back to around 15000 BC and is a representative work of the Palaiologist period and the Magdalen culture. This sculpture is considered to be a Baroque mobile art piece. This work was discovered at the Brunikel site and is currently located at the National Museum of Archaeology in France.
Ivory artifact "Louis Chess King" discovered on the island of Lewis in Scotland
The chess pieces are now collected in the British Museum and have been exhibited in multiple exhibitions. This chess piece is part of the Louis Chess, a medieval chess set made of ivory, including pieces for kings, queens, bishops, knights, castles, and soldiers. This is a bishop chess piece made of ivory, standing with a damaged sword on the knee, wearing a crown with crossed stripes on the head, and decorated with three vertical panels on the back of the throne, including clover, geometric interweaving, and wave scroll design.
Ivory artifact "Louis Chess Bishop" discovered on the island of Lewis in Scotland
The chess pieces are now collected in the British Museum and have been exhibited in multiple exhibitions. This chess piece is part of the Louis Chess, a medieval chess set made of ivory, including pieces for kings, queens, bishops, knights, castles, and soldiers. This is a bishop chess piece made of ivory, which is standing, wearing a vestment and shawl, wearing a bishop's crown with tassels on the head, holding a scepter and a book. The chess piece was made around 1150-1200 AD.
The magnificent marble double ear vase in Hyde Park, Italy
Coffin of Pharaoh Ramses II of ancient Egypt
Ramses II was a pharaoh of the 19th Dynasty of ancient Egypt, who ruled from 1279 BC to 1213 BC. This coffin was found in Tomb DB320 of the Royal Mummy Library, where the remains of Ramses II's mummy were discovered. Now this coffin is hidden in the Egyptian Museum.
The porcelain "Dionysus Ceramic Double Eared Vase" from the University Town of Paris in the 1922
Dionysus, also known as the Greek god of wine, is one of the twelve main gods of Olympus in ancient Greek mythology. Dionysus was the god of wine believed in by ancient Greeks and Thracians. Not only did he possess the intoxicating power of wine, but he also became a highly charismatic god at the time for his generosity, joy, and love. He promoted the civilization of ancient society, established laws, and maintained world peace.
The wooden carving of the Haida totem pole from the indigenous Haida civilization in Canada
The wooden carving depicts a beaver holding a chewing stick with crossed shadows on its tail. Beavers symbolize creativity, artistry, and determination, and were made around 1860. It is now a collection of the Cambridge Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. The homeland of the Haida people is located in the Queen Charlotte Islands off the Pacific coast of Canada, separated from the Black Carter Strait and the North American continent, and facing the Alexander Islands of Alaska across the Dixon Strait. It stretches nearly 300 kilometers along the province of Alberta in northwestern Canada. The Haida people did not have writing before, they recorded the stories and legends of their ancestors through carving totem poles.
The King in Lewis Chess
Lewis chess pieces, also known as Uig chess pieces, are a unique set of 12th century chess pieces, as well as other game chess pieces, mostly carved from walrus teeth. These chess pieces were discovered in 1831 in the Outer Hebrides of Lewis, Scotland. When discovered, this collection contained 93 items: 78 chess pieces, 14 tables, and a belt buckle. Now, 82 chess pieces are owned and usually exhibited by the British Museum in London, and the remaining 11 are at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh. This chess piece is now on display at the British Museum.
Korean Koryo period bronze clock "Buddhist temple bronze inscription ceremony clock"
This bronze ceremonial bell is a Korean artifact from the Koryo period (918-1392). Its name is "Buddhist temple bronze inscription ritual bell". The decoration of this bell is very fine, made of cast bronze with engraved inscriptions, the bell was made in the 1200 AD generation. Once used as part of a Buddhist indoor ritual, the bell hangs in a Buddhist temple with a cast dragon on top and a vertical tube to amplify the sound. The inscription indicates that it was cast in the Year of the Dragon, took three years to make, and is now in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Joseon Dynasty Scroll Box "Painted Wood Dragon and Phoenix Scroll Box"
This set of scroll boxes is a Korean cultural relic from the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), and its name is "Painted Wood Dragon and Phoenix Scroll Box". The scroll box is very finely decorated. The scroll is printed with gorgeous dragon and phoenix patterns, mother-of-pearl inlaid on lacquered wood and twisted brass and copper wires. This scroll box is used by the royal family to keep scrolls or important documents. It measures 11.5 x 11.6 x 87cm (the scroll box was made from the 1700 s to the 1800 s) and is in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Tibetan silver vase during the Tang Dynasty "Tibetan gold-plated silver vase"
This vase is a cultural relic of the early 8th century AD from Tibet. Its name is "gold-plated silver vase". The decoration of this vase is very fine, mainly with Central Asian elements, including grape vines, bead edges and heart patterns. Sogite craftsmen are known to be adept at using gilded foil to set off silver relief designs. The form of the animal head-shaped drinking utensils and the use of silver are derived from Persian origins, while the rich, luxurious texture of the design and the form of the lion and the curly dragon on the side of the vase show an understanding of the Chinese form, which is proved in the early stage of political unity and integration in Tibet. This vase is now in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Korean Dynasty blue and white porcelain "dragon blue and white porcelain jar"
This porcelain is a Korean artifact from the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). Its name is "dragon pattern blue and white porcelain jar". The decoration of this jar is very fine, including the underglaze blue dragon design. This jar was probably used as a vase in an official courtyard ceremony. It has an overall height of 39.5cm and a bottom diameter of 14.7cm. This jar was made in the 1700 s and is now in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
The porcelain of the Joseon Dynasty "Carved Pollen Celadon"
This vase was classified as pink celadon, which flourished during the 1400s-1500s. Pink celadon is pottery decorated with iron-containing clay and white slippery clay. The fish pattern on this vase was made using the technique of engraving and scratching, which was very common in ceramic making during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). The bottle is now in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Ink Cake "Panlong Ink Cake" during Jiaqing Period of Qing Dynasty
This piece of ink cake is from China during the Jiaqing period (1795-1820) of the Qing Dynasty. The ink cake was green and shaped like a spiralling dragon. Ink cake (also called ink block) is dissolved in water and then ground into liquid ink on the surface of a square stone, which is used in painting and calligraphy. However, this precious piece of ink cake has never been used. the inscription on the side of the blue ink cake says that this set of ink cake was commissioned by governor chen huai of jiangxi province. This inset box is now in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Qing Dynasty Ivory Sitting Pier "Small Ivory Characters Embroidered Pier"
The work is from the Qianlong period (1736-95) of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). At the age of the Qing dynasty, luxury goods became more popular and affordable, including merchants and literati in unofficial positions. The growing urban population has encouraged the consumption of luxury goods and local crafts. This piece of ivory carved and painted to imitate a small garden chair shows the exquisite skills of the talented craftsmen of the Qing Dynasty, the craft of embroidering figure patterns, which combines embroidery and furniture making, showing the unique charm of traditional Chinese handicrafts. This sill is currently in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
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.
Nepal Blue Handmade Clay Sculpture Tribal 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.
Ancient Greek Antique Bronze Art Binaural Vase
19th Century British Antique Ceramic Vase
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