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Folio from an Akbarnama of Abu’l Fazl from 1590 of Mughal ruler Humayun defeating the Afghans before reconquering India

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Folio from an Akbarnama of Abu’l Fazl from 1590 of Mughal ruler Humayun defeating the Afghans before reconquering India

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The large wooden coffin of the ancient Chinese noblewoman Xin Zhui . Western Han dynasty, now housed at the Hunan Museum in China

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The large wooden coffin of the ancient Chinese noblewoman Xin Zhui . Western Han dynasty, now housed at the Hunan Museum in China

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Armor of Satake Yoshishige, daimyo of Hitachi Province from 1562 to 1589 CE. Renowned for his ferocity in battle; he was also known by the nickname of "Ogre Yoshishige" . The armor is now housed at the Satake Historical Museum in Japan

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Armor of Satake Yoshishige, daimyo of Hitachi Province from 1562 to 1589 CE. Renowned for his ferocity in battle; he was also known by the nickname of "Ogre Yoshishige" . The armor is now housed at the Satake Historical Museum in Japan

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This Olmec jadeite pendant, from Mexico, is a miniature mask of the fat god, a poorly understood being found among the Maya and other early cultures of Mesoamerica. Middle Formative Period , now housed at the Dumbarton Oaks Museum in Washington, D.C.

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This Olmec jadeite pendant, from Mexico, is a miniature mask of the fat god, a poorly understood being found among the Maya and other early cultures of Mesoamerica. Middle Formative Period , now housed at the Dumbarton Oaks Museum in Washington, D.C.

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This sword, made in Milan in 1560 CE, is one of the most remarkable achievements of Italian armourers. Its elaborate handle, virtuously cut in iron, suggests motion: The guard ends in triton figures, sea creatures form the guard ring and cover the hilt and pommel in flat relief

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This sword, made in Milan in 1560 CE, is one of the most remarkable achievements of Italian armourers. Its elaborate handle, virtuously cut in iron, suggests motion: The guard ends in triton figures, sea creatures form the guard ring and cover the hilt and pommel in flat relief

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The Netherlands have returned 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, nearly 130 years after they were looted by British colonial troops. The official handover ceremony takes place on June 21 at the National Museum in Lagos, in the presence of representatives from both nations

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The Netherlands have returned 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, nearly 130 years after they were looted by British colonial troops. The official handover ceremony takes place on June 21 at the National Museum in Lagos, in the presence of representatives from both nations

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A Collection of Various Saint's Body Parts, Looted from Constantinople by the Latin Crusaders in 1204 AD. From the Treasury of St Mark's Basilica, Venice Italy

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A Collection of Various Saint's Body Parts, Looted from Constantinople by the Latin Crusaders in 1204 AD. From the Treasury of St Mark's Basilica, Venice Italy

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