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Brooch presented in 1967 to Lady Bird Johnson representing the natural beauty and mineral resources of each state. A gold eagle with a diamond-encrusted head sits atop the map, serving as a patriotic crest.Housed at the Smithsonian.

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Brooch presented in 1967 to Lady Bird Johnson representing the natural beauty and mineral resources of each state. A gold eagle with a diamond-encrusted head sits atop the map, serving as a patriotic crest.Housed at the Smithsonian.

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C.1874 gold brooch representing the Heart of holy Mary. It contains 1 diamond, 6 pearls, 11 emeralds and 4 pieces of glass.

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C.1874 gold brooch representing the Heart of holy Mary. It contains 1 diamond, 6 pearls, 11 emeralds and 4 pieces of glass.

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Silver axe head with gold foil of the Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex which existed in Central Asia c. 2250–1700 BCE. A double-headed, human-eagle hybrid combats with a Bactrian dragon and a boar representing dominance over hostile forces, a common theme in art of urban cultures.

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Silver axe head with gold foil of the Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex which existed in Central Asia c. 2250–1700 BCE. A double-headed, human-eagle hybrid combats with a Bactrian dragon and a boar representing dominance over hostile forces, a common theme in art of urban cultures.

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A gold, enamel and gem-set brooch in the form of a salamander, part of the Cheapside Hoard that was found in London in 1912. The sinuous body is fashioned from 10 cabochon emeralds flanked by diamonds . Late 16th century-early 17th century CE, now housed at the London Museum

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A gold, enamel and gem-set brooch in the form of a salamander, part of the Cheapside Hoard that was found in London in 1912. The sinuous body is fashioned from 10 cabochon emeralds flanked by diamonds . Late 16th century-early 17th century CE, now housed at the London Museum

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A Persian royal rhyton crafted from pure gold, widely regarded as the best-preserved example from the ancient world. Dating back to the Achaemenid Empire , it was discovered in Hamadan and is housed at the National Museum of Iran.

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A Persian royal rhyton crafted from pure gold, widely regarded as the best-preserved example from the ancient world. Dating back to the Achaemenid Empire , it was discovered in Hamadan and is housed at the National Museum of Iran.

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A limestone Roman funerary stele depicting a seated woman with necklaces and earrings. From Athienou in Cyprus, end of 1st century CE, now housed at the Louvre museum in Paris

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A limestone Roman funerary stele depicting a seated woman with necklaces and earrings. From Athienou in Cyprus, end of 1st century CE, now housed at the Louvre museum in Paris

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Gold trophy head, depicting a decapitated high status enemy. These heads would have been attached to ceremonial swords. State of Asante in present day Ghana, ca. 18th Century

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Gold trophy head, depicting a decapitated high status enemy. These heads would have been attached to ceremonial swords. State of Asante in present day Ghana, ca. 18th Century

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Ring with bust figure holding a wine cup, 1st century CE. Gold inset with a semi-precious stone. From Gandhara , now housed at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford

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Ring with bust figure holding a wine cup, 1st century CE. Gold inset with a semi-precious stone. From Gandhara , now housed at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford

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Roman mosaic panel representing a wounded equine. The inscription in Latin "THEBA" may suggest a connection with city Thebes, the name of a horse or a hunter. Dated back to III-IV century CE.

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Roman mosaic panel representing a wounded equine. The inscription in Latin "THEBA" may suggest a connection with city Thebes, the name of a horse or a hunter. Dated back to III-IV century CE.

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Ivory statue of a lady holding a pot,based on the painting title "kerala beauty"by celebrated indian painter and lithographer ravi verma,salar jung museum,indua

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Ivory statue of a lady holding a pot,based on the painting title "kerala beauty"by celebrated indian painter and lithographer ravi verma,salar jung museum,indua

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The Patent Office Model Gallery at the Smithsonian Institution, preserving thousands of miniature working models submitted by inventors with US patent applications between 1790 and 1880.

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The Patent Office Model Gallery at the Smithsonian Institution, preserving thousands of miniature working models submitted by inventors with US patent applications between 1790 and 1880.

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House or hut shaped Jewellery box with lid,two bronze fittings on the top and with metallic locker resting on four bronze legs.Painted panels represented floral designs,cupids and standing ladies,men,wines.19th century ce,naples italy,porcelain,salarjung museum,india

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House or hut shaped Jewellery box with lid,two bronze fittings on the top and with metallic locker resting on four bronze legs.Painted panels represented floral designs,cupids and standing ladies,men,wines.19th century ce,naples italy,porcelain,salarjung museum,india

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8,000-year-old flute made of migratory bird bone, one of the world's oldest known musical instruments. With four main holes and one at the end, its a testament to early humans' sophisticated skill in making musical instruments. Discovered in Shahrud, its housed at National Museum of Iran.

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8,000-year-old flute made of migratory bird bone, one of the world's oldest known musical instruments. With four main holes and one at the end, its a testament to early humans' sophisticated skill in making musical instruments. Discovered in Shahrud, its housed at National Museum of Iran.

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Enameled Hookah set with diamonds in floral designs. Gold chains with pearls and carved emerald beads inlaid with diamonds hang from the cover. Presented to Edward VII, Prince of Wales, during his tour of India in 1875-76 by Ranbir Singh, Maharaja of Kashmir

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Enameled Hookah set with diamonds in floral designs. Gold chains with pearls and carved emerald beads inlaid with diamonds hang from the cover. Presented to Edward VII, Prince of Wales, during his tour of India in 1875-76 by Ranbir Singh, Maharaja of Kashmir

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This is an Elamite Ibex statue dating back to the 2nd Millennium BC of ancient Iran, a significant artifact because of its materials and intricate design. Made of gold and silver, the statue represents wealth in Elamite culture, and its kept at the National Museum of Iran.

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This is an Elamite Ibex statue dating back to the 2nd Millennium BC of ancient Iran, a significant artifact because of its materials and intricate design. Made of gold and silver, the statue represents wealth in Elamite culture, and its kept at the National Museum of Iran.

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Opal cameo of a profile head of a helmeted warrior, probably Minerva, set in enamelled gold with a border of dots and fretwork pattern in white and blue enamel, flanked by silver leaves set with diamonds, c. 1900. British Museum

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Opal cameo of a profile head of a helmeted warrior, probably Minerva, set in enamelled gold with a border of dots and fretwork pattern in white and blue enamel, flanked by silver leaves set with diamonds, c. 1900. British Museum

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A bronze Roman coin minted in the ancient city of Nicomedia, in Turkey, depicting the laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of the emperor Caracalla, and on the reverse, the serpent god Glycon coiled to left, with human head and long hair. 198-217 CE

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A bronze Roman coin minted in the ancient city of Nicomedia, in Turkey, depicting the laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of the emperor Caracalla, and on the reverse, the serpent god Glycon coiled to left, with human head and long hair. 198-217 CE

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A gold ewer decorated with a dragon and lion playing with a ball, Ming dynasty, 1601 CE, now housed at the Qujiang Museum of Fine Arts in Xian, China

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A gold ewer decorated with a dragon and lion playing with a ball, Ming dynasty, 1601 CE, now housed at the Qujiang Museum of Fine Arts in Xian, China

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"Dante and Beatrice before the eagle of Justice" painted by the Italian painter Giovanni di Paolo di Grazia. From the Yates Thompson MS 36 of Dante's Divine Comedy, 1444-1450 CE, now housed at the British Library in London

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"Dante and Beatrice before the eagle of Justice" painted by the Italian painter Giovanni di Paolo di Grazia. From the Yates Thompson MS 36 of Dante's Divine Comedy, 1444-1450 CE, now housed at the British Library in London

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