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The Dunstable Swan Jewel a gold and enamel brooch given as a livery badge. The probable recipient was the future Henry V of England — 15th century

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The Dunstable Swan Jewel a gold and enamel brooch given as a livery badge. The probable recipient was the future Henry V of England — 15th century

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Dunstable Swan Jewel brooch probably given by the future Henry V of England as Livery Badge to his supporters.C1400.British Museum.

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Dunstable Swan Jewel brooch probably given by the future Henry V of England as Livery Badge to his supporters.C1400.British Museum.

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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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Relief of the seven historical Buddhas and Maitreya, the Buddha of the future. Swat Valley, Pakistan, 4th century AD

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Relief of the seven historical Buddhas and Maitreya, the Buddha of the future. Swat Valley, Pakistan, 4th century AD

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The Vyne Ring , a 4th-century Roman gold ring inscribed with a Latin curse. Found in Hampshire, England in 1785.

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The Vyne Ring , a 4th-century Roman gold ring inscribed with a Latin curse. Found in Hampshire, England in 1785.

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The tomb of the Lord of Sipán , and how he looked like wearing the silver and gold jewelry and ornaments that were found in his tomb . The lord was an ancient Moche ruler from the 3rd century CE, and his tomb was found at Huaca Rajada in Peru

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The tomb of the Lord of Sipán , and how he looked like wearing the silver and gold jewelry and ornaments that were found in his tomb . The lord was an ancient Moche ruler from the 3rd century CE, and his tomb was found at Huaca Rajada in Peru

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Glassware made in the Roman Empire. Excavated at Hwangnamdaechong, the royal burial of the kings of Silla, in modern day South Korea. 5th Century CE. The gold wire on the ewer handle was probably added later to repair a crack.

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Glassware made in the Roman Empire. Excavated at Hwangnamdaechong, the royal burial of the kings of Silla, in modern day South Korea. 5th Century CE. The gold wire on the ewer handle was probably added later to repair a crack.

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A Mamluk gilded and enamelled glass footed bowl. Probably from Syria, 14th century CE, sold recently at Christie's

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A Mamluk gilded and enamelled glass footed bowl. Probably from Syria, 14th century CE, sold recently at Christie's

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Bonbonnière made of agate and gold, with the phrase "Eloignez de vous rien n'est agreable" along the edge. England, 1755

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Bonbonnière made of agate and gold, with the phrase "Eloignez de vous rien n'est agreable" along the edge. England, 1755

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Egyptian Priestly Headdress crafted from cartonnage, paint, and gold leaf from the Roman Period, probably 1st century A.D.

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Egyptian Priestly Headdress crafted from cartonnage, paint, and gold leaf from the Roman Period, probably 1st century A.D.

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The “Ryazan Barmy treasure” discovered in 1822 in Ryazan, Russia. Made of gold, cloisonné enamel, precious stones, and pearls. 12th-13th century CE, now housed at Moscow Kremlin Museums

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The “Ryazan Barmy treasure” discovered in 1822 in Ryazan, Russia. Made of gold, cloisonné enamel, precious stones, and pearls. 12th-13th century CE, now housed at Moscow Kremlin Museums

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Marble funerary altar of a child named Anthus- The altar was set up by his father, Lucius Iulius Gamus. The deceased is referred to as, “his sweetest son" and a personal touch is given to the relief by showing Anthus with his pet dog.

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Marble funerary altar of a child named Anthus- The altar was set up by his father, Lucius Iulius Gamus. The deceased is referred to as, “his sweetest son" and a personal touch is given to the relief by showing Anthus with his pet dog.

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Bronze statue of a young man. The figure shown is in the middle of a prayer - hence its name "Praying Boy". The object was found in Rhodes, and is dated to the 3rd century BCE.

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Bronze statue of a young man. The figure shown is in the middle of a prayer - hence its name "Praying Boy". The object was found in Rhodes, and is dated to the 3rd century BCE.

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Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward, England, third quarter of the 19th century

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Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward, England, third quarter of the 19th century

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Roman figurine showing a dog with a protruding tongue. The finding is dating back to 4-5th century CE and it's made of copper. This was found in Gloucestershire .

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Roman figurine showing a dog with a protruding tongue. The finding is dating back to 4-5th century CE and it's made of copper. This was found in Gloucestershire .

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A decorated Roman vessel that was discovered in 2003 in the village of Ilam . The object is dated to the 2nd century CE and it's made of bronze.

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A decorated Roman vessel that was discovered in 2003 in the village of Ilam . The object is dated to the 2nd century CE and it's made of bronze.

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A decorated Roman vessel that was discovered in 2003 in the village of Ilam . The object is dated to the 2nd century CE and it's made of bronze.

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A decorated Roman vessel that was discovered in 2003 in the village of Ilam . The object is dated to the 2nd century CE and it's made of bronze.

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Gold brooch with enameled beetle. England, around 1880

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Gold brooch with enameled beetle. England, around 1880

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