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A bronze fountain gargoyle in the shape of a deer, from Islamic-era Spain, 10th century

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A bronze fountain gargoyle in the shape of a deer, from Islamic-era Spain, 10th century

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Made of bronze, Roman lamp in the shape of a griffin. The object is dated to the 4th century CE and was found in Serbia.

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Made of bronze, Roman lamp in the shape of a griffin. The object is dated to the 4th century CE and was found in Serbia.

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ISLAMIC BRONZE INCENSE BURNER IN THE FORM OF A FELINE, CE 1100-1300. Barakat Gallery, London.

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ISLAMIC BRONZE INCENSE BURNER IN THE FORM OF A FELINE, CE 1100-1300. Barakat Gallery, London.

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Bronze statuette of Aphrodite with silver eyes from the Hellenistic era, 3rd–1st century BCE

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Bronze statuette of Aphrodite with silver eyes from the Hellenistic era, 3rd–1st century BCE

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Bronze statuette of a veiled yet nearly nude dancer from the Hellenistic era, 3rd–2nd century B.C.

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Bronze statuette of a veiled yet nearly nude dancer from the Hellenistic era, 3rd–2nd century B.C.

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Covered Censer in the Form of a Lion Dog, bronze with gilding, Chinese, 14th century

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Covered Censer in the Form of a Lion Dog, bronze with gilding, Chinese, 14th century

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5th century BCE silver and bronze coins from the ancient Greek city of Akragas in Sicily, Italy

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5th century BCE silver and bronze coins from the ancient Greek city of Akragas in Sicily, Italy

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A blue and white water dropper in the shape of a fish. Lê dynasty, 15th century.

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A blue and white water dropper in the shape of a fish. Lê dynasty, 15th century.

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A stone penis used to sharpen weapons. Found in the ruins of Torre de Meira, Spain, 14th century

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A stone penis used to sharpen weapons. Found in the ruins of Torre de Meira, Spain, 14th century

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Container for Lime in the Shape of a Frog, c. 600–1000 Bolivia

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Container for Lime in the Shape of a Frog, c. 600–1000 Bolivia

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A 7th century CE bronze ewer with a feline-shaped handle, from Iran, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum

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A 7th century CE bronze ewer with a feline-shaped handle, from Iran, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum

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Silver gilded scent bottle from the Taifa of Albarracin

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Silver gilded scent bottle from the Taifa of Albarracin

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Alcohol Vase in the Shape of a Feline, Shang Dynasty, 12th century

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Alcohol Vase in the Shape of a Feline, Shang Dynasty, 12th century

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incense burner, made of bronze, from the Gandhara region, 1st century CE, with swastikas on the top portion

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incense burner, made of bronze, from the Gandhara region, 1st century CE, with swastikas on the top portion

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Spice cellar in the shape of a ship. Germany or the Netherlands, 15th century

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Spice cellar in the shape of a ship. Germany or the Netherlands, 15th century

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Bronze brush rest shaped like a mountain. China, Ming dynasty, 16th century

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Bronze brush rest shaped like a mountain. China, Ming dynasty, 16th century

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Roman poison ring in the shape of an oil lamp, 4th century, gold

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Roman poison ring in the shape of an oil lamp, 4th century, gold

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Bronze chariot shaft fitting in the form of a dragon head. China, Warring States, 4th century BC

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Bronze chariot shaft fitting in the form of a dragon head. China, Warring States, 4th century BC

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Bronze toy elephant. India, 10th century AD

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Bronze toy elephant. India, 10th century AD

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Bronze hand from a Buddha statue. Thailand, Kingdom of Sukhothai, 14th-15th century

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Bronze hand from a Buddha statue. Thailand, Kingdom of Sukhothai, 14th-15th century

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