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Some of the 46 bronze geese discovered in a single pit at the mausoleum of the 1st Emperor of China . The pit also yielded 15 terracotta figures, likely representing musicians, who together with the birds recreated a scene of leisure and entertainment in the imperial garden

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Some of the 46 bronze geese discovered in a single pit at the mausoleum of the 1st Emperor of China . The pit also yielded 15 terracotta figures, likely representing musicians, who together with the birds recreated a scene of leisure and entertainment in the imperial garden

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A Viking-era burial garment, with the name “Ali” appearing repeatedly alongside “Allah”. Discovered in Viking graves at Gamla Uppsala of Sweden, the patterns are woven with silk and silver thread, with both names written in mirrored lettering.

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A Viking-era burial garment, with the name “Ali” appearing repeatedly alongside “Allah”. Discovered in Viking graves at Gamla Uppsala of Sweden, the patterns are woven with silk and silver thread, with both names written in mirrored lettering.

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Temple Door curtain embroidered in zari representing flying gods and Vishnu on either side. Two winged figures & lions head in the center embroidered in zari, stones at places,early 20th century,deccan,salar jung museum,hyderabad india

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Temple Door curtain embroidered in zari representing flying gods and Vishnu on either side. Two winged figures & lions head in the center embroidered in zari, stones at places,early 20th century,deccan,salar jung museum,hyderabad india

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A porcelain bowl ordered for ritual use by the Chinese Ming emperor Xuande . Sacrificial red monochrome-glazed porcelain of the Yongle and Xuande era represents the peak of technical achievement at Jingdezhen Imperial Kiln. British Museum

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A porcelain bowl ordered for ritual use by the Chinese Ming emperor Xuande . Sacrificial red monochrome-glazed porcelain of the Yongle and Xuande era represents the peak of technical achievement at Jingdezhen Imperial Kiln. British Museum

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Silver figurine known as the "Odin from Lejre," C.900 C.E.depicting a figure on a throne, likely representing Odin on his throne Hliðskjálf.The figure is flanked by two birds and two animal heads.Discovered in 2009 near Lejre, Denmark.Roskilde Museum.

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Silver figurine known as the "Odin from Lejre," C.900 C.E.depicting a figure on a throne, likely representing Odin on his throne Hliðskjálf.The figure is flanked by two birds and two animal heads.Discovered in 2009 near Lejre, Denmark.Roskilde Museum.

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Terracotta bell krater with Hermes and Hekate leading Persephone from the underworld to her mother Demeter. Greek, Attic, ca. 440 BC. Red-figure decoration attributed to the Persephone painter. See link in comments for reverse with libation scene. Metropolitan Museum of Art collection

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Terracotta bell krater with Hermes and Hekate leading Persephone from the underworld to her mother Demeter. Greek, Attic, ca. 440 BC. Red-figure decoration attributed to the Persephone painter. See link in comments for reverse with libation scene. Metropolitan Museum of Art collection

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In 1982, a bronze music pavilion was discovered in the niche of Tomb No. 306 at Shikanzi Mountain, China. 6 figures are depicted inside, variously beating drums, playing the qin, blowing the sheng, and chanting. Spring and Autumn period , Zhejiang Provincial Museum

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In 1982, a bronze music pavilion was discovered in the niche of Tomb No. 306 at Shikanzi Mountain, China. 6 figures are depicted inside, variously beating drums, playing the qin, blowing the sheng, and chanting. Spring and Autumn period , Zhejiang Provincial Museum

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Red figure calyx krater with a young warrior likely about to leave to war, and a woman passing his helmet to him over an altar. Decoration attributed to the Altamura Painter, Greek, Attic, ca. 470-460 BC. Terracotta. Walters Art Museum collection

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Red figure calyx krater with a young warrior likely about to leave to war, and a woman passing his helmet to him over an altar. Decoration attributed to the Altamura Painter, Greek, Attic, ca. 470-460 BC. Terracotta. Walters Art Museum collection

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Terracotta red-figure kylix . Greek, Attic, decoration attributed to the vase painter Douris, ca. 470 BC. Metropolitan Museum of Art collection. See exterior with women and youths in museum link in comments

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Terracotta red-figure kylix . Greek, Attic, decoration attributed to the vase painter Douris, ca. 470 BC. Metropolitan Museum of Art collection. See exterior with women and youths in museum link in comments

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Bronze face mask from a Roman parade helmet, late 1st century AD. Discovered at the fort of Trimontium along with two others in southern Scotland.

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Bronze face mask from a Roman parade helmet, late 1st century AD. Discovered at the fort of Trimontium along with two others in southern Scotland.

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Equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius, Rome, 176 AD. One of the greatest surviving works of Roman imperial art, it is the only large bronze imperial equestrian statue to survive, largely because M. A. was confused with Christian emperor Constantine and escaped being melted down...

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Equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius, Rome, 176 AD. One of the greatest surviving works of Roman imperial art, it is the only large bronze imperial equestrian statue to survive, largely because M. A. was confused with Christian emperor Constantine and escaped being melted down...

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A bronze crane with worm in its beak, unearthed from the Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang. Ca. 221–206 CE, now housed at the Museum of the Terracotta Warriors in Lintong, China

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A bronze crane with worm in its beak, unearthed from the Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang. Ca. 221–206 CE, now housed at the Museum of the Terracotta Warriors in Lintong, China

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A Persian royal rhyton crafted from pure gold, widely regarded as the best-preserved example from the ancient world. Dating back to the Achaemenid Empire , it was discovered in Hamadan and is housed at the National Museum of Iran.

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A Persian royal rhyton crafted from pure gold, widely regarded as the best-preserved example from the ancient world. Dating back to the Achaemenid Empire , it was discovered in Hamadan and is housed at the National Museum of Iran.

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A 3-meter-high “Silver Ingot Mountain,” displayed at Jiangkou Chenyin Museum in China, made from thousands of silver ingots recovered from the Jiangkou Chenyin Site, recognized as the 1646 battle site where rebel leader Zhang Xianzhong’s fleet, laden with treasure, was ambushed and sunk

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A 3-meter-high “Silver Ingot Mountain,” displayed at Jiangkou Chenyin Museum in China, made from thousands of silver ingots recovered from the Jiangkou Chenyin Site, recognized as the 1646 battle site where rebel leader Zhang Xianzhong’s fleet, laden with treasure, was ambushed and sunk

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13th-century limestone portrait bust representing Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor , also known as the King of Sicily and Jerusalem. Held at the Museo Civico di Barletta inside Barletta Castle in Puglia, Italy.

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13th-century limestone portrait bust representing Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor , also known as the King of Sicily and Jerusalem. Held at the Museo Civico di Barletta inside Barletta Castle in Puglia, Italy.

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8,000-year-old flute made of migratory bird bone, one of the world's oldest known musical instruments. With four main holes and one at the end, its a testament to early humans' sophisticated skill in making musical instruments. Discovered in Shahrud, its housed at National Museum of Iran.

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8,000-year-old flute made of migratory bird bone, one of the world's oldest known musical instruments. With four main holes and one at the end, its a testament to early humans' sophisticated skill in making musical instruments. Discovered in Shahrud, its housed at National Museum of Iran.

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Egyptian necklace with 24 amulets, either made of gemstones or hammered from gold sheet. The Udjat eye is the most common. Figures of gods, cosmic phenomena , and floral elements are also represented 1500-1200 BC

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Egyptian necklace with 24 amulets, either made of gemstones or hammered from gold sheet. The Udjat eye is the most common. Figures of gods, cosmic phenomena , and floral elements are also represented 1500-1200 BC

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A bronze disc-armor with human figures and fantastic animals, found in the Picene necropolis of Pitino di San Severino in Italy. 6th-5th century BCE, now housed at the National Archaeological Museum of the Marche

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A bronze disc-armor with human figures and fantastic animals, found in the Picene necropolis of Pitino di San Severino in Italy. 6th-5th century BCE, now housed at the National Archaeological Museum of the Marche

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2nd century CE Roman leather shoes for a man, woman and child, recovered from the Bar Hill Fort in the centre of the Antonine Wall. Now housed at the Hunterian Museum in Glasgow, Scotland

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2nd century CE Roman leather shoes for a man, woman and child, recovered from the Bar Hill Fort in the centre of the Antonine Wall. Now housed at the Hunterian Museum in Glasgow, Scotland

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