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Stone relief that served as a shop sign in Ostia in the late 2nd century AD. The picture shows a saleswoman with pens of chickens and hares; baskets of fruit, one of which contains figs; a vat of snails, a delicacy; and two monkeys to attract and entertain customers. Museum of Ostia
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Gold and lapis lazuli ewer probably from Prague circa 1600. The lapis lazuli was likely imported w what is now Afghanistan. Cabinets of curiosities were popular at this time and thought to represent a microcosm of the world, featuring artwork and artefacts from all corners of the globe
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