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Probably the oldest legal document in the Nordic countries: a 9th century CE iron ring fully carved with runes on both sides. From Forsa Church in Hälsingland, Sweden

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Probably the oldest legal document in the Nordic countries: a 9th century CE iron ring fully carved with runes on both sides. From Forsa Church in Hälsingland, Sweden

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Furniture element carved in the round with the head of a roaring lion, Assyrian, c. 9th–8th century BCE

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Furniture element carved in the round with the head of a roaring lion, Assyrian, c. 9th–8th century BCE

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Lid or bottom of a container made of wood found in the medieval city of Oslo, Norway, from either the 11th or 12th century. On it is carved the runes "Pitiar" which is the name Peter.

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Lid or bottom of a container made of wood found in the medieval city of Oslo, Norway, from either the 11th or 12th century. On it is carved the runes "Pitiar" which is the name Peter.

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The 12th century CE Suntak chair is one of the earliest pieces of furniture known from Sweden. It was found at Suntak's old church, and is now housed at the Västergötlands Museum

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The 12th century CE Suntak chair is one of the earliest pieces of furniture known from Sweden. It was found at Suntak's old church, and is now housed at the Västergötlands Museum

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A 14th century CE rune carving on a wooden stick, from Bryggen in Norway, which says: "Lovely is the pussy, may the prick fill it up!"

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A 14th century CE rune carving on a wooden stick, from Bryggen in Norway, which says: "Lovely is the pussy, may the prick fill it up!"

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The round tower, at the Kilmacduagh Monastery in Ireland, is notable both for being well-preserved but also because of its heavy lean, over half a metre from the vertical. The tower is over 30 metres tall, and probably dates from the 10th century CE

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The round tower, at the Kilmacduagh Monastery in Ireland, is notable both for being well-preserved but also because of its heavy lean, over half a metre from the vertical. The tower is over 30 metres tall, and probably dates from the 10th century CE

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Spoon. India, probably Mughal, 1st half 17th century. Carved from nephrite jade, inlaid with gold and set with rubies and emeralds. Loaned to LACMA from the al-Sabah collection, Kuwait

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Spoon. India, probably Mughal, 1st half 17th century. Carved from nephrite jade, inlaid with gold and set with rubies and emeralds. Loaned to LACMA from the al-Sabah collection, Kuwait

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Glass panel with Shiva and Parvati carved on it . Fixed in a pedestal, both sides carved with two rabbits on either side. Two holders animal shaped on sides early 20th century,india,salar jung museum india

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Glass panel with Shiva and Parvati carved on it . Fixed in a pedestal, both sides carved with two rabbits on either side. Two holders animal shaped on sides early 20th century,india,salar jung museum india

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St Wendreda is a 14th-century church featuring 120 carved carved angels, all made from oak, on the double-hammer beam roof

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St Wendreda is a 14th-century church featuring 120 carved carved angels, all made from oak, on the double-hammer beam roof

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A female mummy with children, from northern Chile. Her head is resting on a child mummy, while another one lies in the woman's lap. 11th-14th century CE

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A female mummy with children, from northern Chile. Her head is resting on a child mummy, while another one lies in the woman's lap. 11th-14th century CE

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The Bocksten Man, 14th Century CE. Found in a bog in Sweden, fully dressed, and had well preserved hair. The garments, having survived over 600 years, include tunic with cloak & hood, shoes andleg coverings, and a knife type object withstrap/belt.

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The Bocksten Man, 14th Century CE. Found in a bog in Sweden, fully dressed, and had well preserved hair. The garments, having survived over 600 years, include tunic with cloak & hood, shoes andleg coverings, and a knife type object withstrap/belt.

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Heraldic signet ring featuring a carnelian in the form of an openable book with biblical verses and rich decoration, gold and enamel, Germany, 19th century

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Heraldic signet ring featuring a carnelian in the form of an openable book with biblical verses and rich decoration, gold and enamel, Germany, 19th century

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A 1st century CE Roman gold ring with an engraved aquamarine depicting a nereid on a seahorse. From Petescia in Italy, now housed at the Altes Museum in Berlin

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A 1st century CE Roman gold ring with an engraved aquamarine depicting a nereid on a seahorse. From Petescia in Italy, now housed at the Altes Museum in Berlin

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Two tunics and a cross found in graves by Guddal church in Sunnfjord in Norway. The tunics date from the late 11th century.

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Two tunics and a cross found in graves by Guddal church in Sunnfjord in Norway. The tunics date from the late 11th century.

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Silver ring with a stone on which are carved two fish hanging from an anchor. Approximately third century AD.

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Silver ring with a stone on which are carved two fish hanging from an anchor. Approximately third century AD.

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Runestone in Krogsta, from the 6th century AD, with a human figure and an inscription. One of three known rune stones in Uppland carved with the elder rune alphabet, and the only one still in its original position

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Runestone in Krogsta, from the 6th century AD, with a human figure and an inscription. One of three known rune stones in Uppland carved with the elder rune alphabet, and the only one still in its original position

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Little Petra Tomb, Petra, Jordan, 1st century BC - 1st AD. The rock-cut tomb with classical façade stands on the right in front of the gate to the deep gorge known as Siq al-Barid . The chamber inside is unfinished, so probably never served as a burial place...

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Little Petra Tomb, Petra, Jordan, 1st century BC - 1st AD. The rock-cut tomb with classical façade stands on the right in front of the gate to the deep gorge known as Siq al-Barid . The chamber inside is unfinished, so probably never served as a burial place...

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A 19th century CE snake bridge on the Macclesfield Canal, in England, which allowed the towpath to cross the canal without the horse being unhitched from the narrowboat it was pulling

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A 19th century CE snake bridge on the Macclesfield Canal, in England, which allowed the towpath to cross the canal without the horse being unhitched from the narrowboat it was pulling

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