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Ceiling of Safdurjung Tomb delhi ,from Late 18th Century, one of the last Mughal Architecture,safdurjung was prime minister under mughal emperor mohommed shah rangeela

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Ceiling of Safdurjung Tomb delhi ,from Late 18th Century, one of the last Mughal Architecture,safdurjung was prime minister under mughal emperor mohommed shah rangeela

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Malachite carving of a luohan sitting under a tree with his assistant, with an incribed poem by the Jiaqing Emperor. China, Qing dynasty, 18th-19th century

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Malachite carving of a luohan sitting under a tree with his assistant, with an incribed poem by the Jiaqing Emperor. China, Qing dynasty, 18th-19th century

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sword of last mughal emperor, bahadur shah zaffar, steel and gold, early 19th century, on display at salar jung museum, hyderabad, India

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sword of last mughal emperor, bahadur shah zaffar, steel and gold, early 19th century, on display at salar jung museum, hyderabad, India

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Dagger dated16th Century inscription engraved in the 19th Century,belonged to one of prime minister of princely state of hyderabad salar jung,salar jung museum,india

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Dagger dated16th Century inscription engraved in the 19th Century,belonged to one of prime minister of princely state of hyderabad salar jung,salar jung museum,india

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A single emerald sculpted around a gold sleeve to be used as a ring. According to the Al Thani Collection, it was most probably used by one of the 16th century Mughal Emperors . India, 16th century

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A single emerald sculpted around a gold sleeve to be used as a ring. According to the Al Thani Collection, it was most probably used by one of the 16th century Mughal Emperors . India, 16th century

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This intricately sculpted ceiling of the Ranakpur Jain Temples captures the pinnacle of Māru-Gurjara architecture, where geometry meets spirituality. Built in the 15th century under the vision of Dharna Shah,Ranakpur Jain Temple Rajasthan, India

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This intricately sculpted ceiling of the Ranakpur Jain Temples captures the pinnacle of Māru-Gurjara architecture, where geometry meets spirituality. Built in the 15th century under the vision of Dharna Shah,Ranakpur Jain Temple Rajasthan, India

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The six segments of this bracelet feature miniature portraits of three Mughal emperors and their consorts. Indian artists adopted the technique of painting portrait miniatures on ivory with watercolors from British artists living and working in India during the 19th century. Walters

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The six segments of this bracelet feature miniature portraits of three Mughal emperors and their consorts. Indian artists adopted the technique of painting portrait miniatures on ivory with watercolors from British artists living and working in India during the 19th century. Walters

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Pichkari, a water syringe used to spray coloured water in the festival of Holi. India, late 18th century to mid 19th century.

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Pichkari, a water syringe used to spray coloured water in the festival of Holi. India, late 18th century to mid 19th century.

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Peshqabz dagger,belonged to 5th mughal emperor shah jahan,17th century ce,at display at salarjung museum india

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Peshqabz dagger,belonged to 5th mughal emperor shah jahan,17th century ce,at display at salarjung museum india

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The Timur Ruby a most curious lesson in misattribution as it was never Timur's property —nor even a ruby, it being a spinel. It was owned by the 17th century Mughal Emperors

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The Timur Ruby a most curious lesson in misattribution as it was never Timur's property —nor even a ruby, it being a spinel. It was owned by the 17th century Mughal Emperors

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Late-12th Century font from Lyngsjö, Sweden, depicting the murder of St Thomas Becket

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Late-12th Century font from Lyngsjö, Sweden, depicting the murder of St Thomas Becket

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Roman sapphire gemstone depicting the image of Emperor Caracalla. The object dates back to the 3rd century CE. The artifact is located in Marlborough , in the Walters Art Museum.

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Roman sapphire gemstone depicting the image of Emperor Caracalla. The object dates back to the 3rd century CE. The artifact is located in Marlborough , in the Walters Art Museum.

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A well-preserved Sassanid relief at Taq-e Bostan of Iran , showing Ardashir II receiving the diadem from Shapur II during his coronation, with Mithra standing to the left and the Roman emperor Julian under their feet.

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A well-preserved Sassanid relief at Taq-e Bostan of Iran , showing Ardashir II receiving the diadem from Shapur II during his coronation, with Mithra standing to the left and the Roman emperor Julian under their feet.

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2nd century CE Roman pipe burial from Wales. Within the tomb was a lead canister containing cremated bones and a piece of linen bearing traces of frankincense. Pipe burials are thought to have allowed relatives to pour blood or wine into the container to nourish the soul of the deceased

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2nd century CE Roman pipe burial from Wales. Within the tomb was a lead canister containing cremated bones and a piece of linen bearing traces of frankincense. Pipe burials are thought to have allowed relatives to pour blood or wine into the container to nourish the soul of the deceased

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The Yongzheng Emperor of the Qing Dynasty, dressed as a Frenchman, prepares to battle a tiger with a trident, 18th century, Qing Empire.

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The Yongzheng Emperor of the Qing Dynasty, dressed as a Frenchman, prepares to battle a tiger with a trident, 18th century, Qing Empire.

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The 18th century buildings of Arles share the urban landscape with a Roman amphitheater built in 90 aD. With the fall of the Western Empire, the amphitheatre was transformed into a fortress with four towers. The structure encircled more than 200 houses, becoming a real town...

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The 18th century buildings of Arles share the urban landscape with a Roman amphitheater built in 90 aD. With the fall of the Western Empire, the amphitheatre was transformed into a fortress with four towers. The structure encircled more than 200 houses, becoming a real town...

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The iconic Peacock Throne or the Takht-i-taus was the greatest accumulation of precious gemstones in the 17th Century. Mughal empire . Commissioned in 1628 by Shah Jahan

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The iconic Peacock Throne or the Takht-i-taus was the greatest accumulation of precious gemstones in the 17th Century. Mughal empire . Commissioned in 1628 by Shah Jahan

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Roman gold statuette probably of Faustina the Elder - wife of Emperor Antoninus Pius - who was deified after death. Object dated to the II century CE.

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Roman gold statuette probably of Faustina the Elder - wife of Emperor Antoninus Pius - who was deified after death. Object dated to the II century CE.

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Shah Jahan's jade Archery Ring inscribed in gold with 'Sahib E Qiran Sani 1040 H. salar jung musuem,hyderabad,india

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Shah Jahan's jade Archery Ring inscribed in gold with 'Sahib E Qiran Sani 1040 H. salar jung musuem,hyderabad,india

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The Roman curse tablets of Bath are the private prayers of 130 individuals seeking justice inscribed on small sheets of lead or pewter. They range in date from the 2nd to the late 4th century AD. Roman Baths Museum. Translation in comments

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The Roman curse tablets of Bath are the private prayers of 130 individuals seeking justice inscribed on small sheets of lead or pewter. They range in date from the 2nd to the late 4th century AD. Roman Baths Museum. Translation in comments

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