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The oldest throne in Europe at the heart of the Bronze Age palace of Knossos, Crete, circa 15th century BC

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The oldest throne in Europe at the heart of the Bronze Age palace of Knossos, Crete, circa 15th century BC

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The Throne Room at the very heart of the Palace of Knossos, considered the oldest throne room in Europe. Crete, 15th century BC.

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The Throne Room at the very heart of the Palace of Knossos, considered the oldest throne room in Europe. Crete, 15th century BC.

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Minoan snake goddess figurine excavated in 1903 in the Minoan palace at Knossos in the Greek island of Crete. c 1600 BCE, Heraklion Archaeological Museum

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Minoan snake goddess figurine excavated in 1903 in the Minoan palace at Knossos in the Greek island of Crete. c 1600 BCE, Heraklion Archaeological Museum

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Bronze parts of a tent. China, Han dynasty, 2nd-1st century BC

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Bronze parts of a tent. China, Han dynasty, 2nd-1st century BC

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Bronze heads of Buddha. Thailand, Ayutthaya period, 15th-17th century

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Bronze heads of Buddha. Thailand, Ayutthaya period, 15th-17th century

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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 sculpture of Bhudevi, goddess of the earth. Tamil Nadu, India, 13th century

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Bronze sculpture of Bhudevi, goddess of the earth. Tamil Nadu, India, 13th century

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Bronze Thracian Helmet, 4th century BC

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Bronze Thracian Helmet, 4th century BC

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An 18th Century CE "Moulin à Parfums" made of gilded bronze and green opaline. Now part of the Courtoy Collection

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An 18th Century CE "Moulin à Parfums" made of gilded bronze and green opaline. Now part of the Courtoy Collection

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One of the catacomb saints of Europe, St.Felix of Gars am Inn, Germany, 16th-17th century

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One of the catacomb saints of Europe, St.Felix of Gars am Inn, Germany, 16th-17th century

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Figurine of a nude man with a tall helmet, bronze, Italy, 5th century BC

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Figurine of a nude man with a tall helmet, bronze, Italy, 5th century BC

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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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The ornate carved top of a 15th century CE stone aztec box, known as tepetlacalli, with a depiction of the God Tlaltecuhtli. Now housed at the Cortes Palace Museum in Mexico

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The ornate carved top of a 15th century CE stone aztec box, known as tepetlacalli, with a depiction of the God Tlaltecuhtli. Now housed at the Cortes Palace Museum in Mexico

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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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A bronze openwork box lid from Cornalaragh in Ireland. La Tène culture, 1st century BCE, now housed at the National Museum of Ireland

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A bronze openwork box lid from Cornalaragh in Ireland. La Tène culture, 1st century BCE, now housed at the National Museum of Ireland

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Bronze relief of Buddha in a niche. Thailand, 12th-13th century

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Bronze relief of Buddha in a niche. Thailand, 12th-13th century

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The bronze tip of a cult staff used in ritual ceremonies. 6th-5th century BCE, now housed at the State Historical Museum in Moscow

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The bronze tip of a cult staff used in ritual ceremonies. 6th-5th century BCE, now housed at the State Historical Museum in Moscow

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A remarkable coin of Knossos, Crete showing the famed Labyrinth of Knossos, home of the Minotaur

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A remarkable coin of Knossos, Crete showing the famed Labyrinth of Knossos, home of the Minotaur

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