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16th century German ring that unfolds into an astronomical sphere

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16th century German ring that unfolds into an astronomical sphere

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A 16th century german ring that unfolds into a miniature astronomical map

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A 16th century german ring that unfolds into a miniature astronomical map

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Box with little animals that move when shaken. Germany, 16th century

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Box with little animals that move when shaken. Germany, 16th century

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Astronomical clock - c. Germany, 1625 to 1635 A.D., by Wolfgang Hager.

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Astronomical clock - c. Germany, 1625 to 1635 A.D., by Wolfgang Hager.

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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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Ivory telescope and writing set. Germany, 17th century

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Ivory telescope and writing set. Germany, 17th century

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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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Armillary sphere and astronomical clock, made by the astronomer Song I-yeong. Korea, Joseon dynasty, 1669

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Armillary sphere and astronomical clock, made by the astronomer Song I-yeong. Korea, Joseon dynasty, 1669

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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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Jousting armor, 15th-16th century, iron, created in Germany, Museum of Gdańsk.

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Jousting armor, 15th-16th century, iron, created in Germany, Museum of Gdańsk.

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Shah Jahan's gold archery ring, with diamonds and rubies. India, Mughal Empire, 17th century

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Shah Jahan's gold archery ring, with diamonds and rubies. India, Mughal Empire, 17th century

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Sleeping Hermaphroditus: A Roman carving lying on a Mattress carved in the 16th century. Louvre Museum.

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Sleeping Hermaphroditus: A Roman carving lying on a Mattress carved in the 16th century. Louvre Museum.

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An ivory erotic gambling dice produced in Germany, dating to the early 18th century CE. Sold at Christies in 2016

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An ivory erotic gambling dice produced in Germany, dating to the early 18th century CE. Sold at Christies in 2016

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South Indian Tanjore Pata 16th Century

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South Indian Tanjore Pata 16th Century

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Deccan south India Painting Of a Buraq 16th century

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Deccan south India Painting Of a Buraq 16th century

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22k Gold Momento Mori Ring 15th-18th Century

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22k Gold Momento Mori Ring 15th-18th Century

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Roman mosaic of water birds, uncovered in Trier . Dated back to 4th century CE.

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Roman mosaic of water birds, uncovered in Trier . Dated back to 4th century CE.

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Spiral gold earring. Indonesia, 8th-9th century AD

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Spiral gold earring. Indonesia, 8th-9th century AD

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Figurine of Hercules fighting the Hydra. Germany, 18th century

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Figurine of Hercules fighting the Hydra. Germany, 18th century

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Roman gold ring, showing the serpent and "knot of Hercules". The object dates to the 1st century CE.

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Roman gold ring, showing the serpent and "knot of Hercules". The object dates to the 1st century CE.

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