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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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An Original Edo Period Woodblock depicting the Kami Fumi-E. The image is that of a decapitated Christian, and woodblock prints from this were printed throughout the 18th century onwards as anti-Christian propaganda to deter worshippers or would be worshippers in Japan

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An Original Edo Period Woodblock depicting the Kami Fumi-E. The image is that of a decapitated Christian, and woodblock prints from this were printed throughout the 18th century onwards as anti-Christian propaganda to deter worshippers or would be worshippers in Japan

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Sword of asaf jah 1st,first nizam and founder of hyderabad state,one of richest kingdom in 18th century india,this sword tho presented to him by aurangzeb when he was a general under him,17th century victoria memorial,india

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Sword of asaf jah 1st,first nizam and founder of hyderabad state,one of richest kingdom in 18th century india,this sword tho presented to him by aurangzeb when he was a general under him,17th century victoria memorial,india

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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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The pendant shows a man and woman kissing on the front and the reverse depicts clasped hands. The pendant dates to the late 3rd century AD and would have been given as a marriage gift. You can see this Vindolanda artefact on display at Roman Army Museum

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The pendant shows a man and woman kissing on the front and the reverse depicts clasped hands. The pendant dates to the late 3rd century AD and would have been given as a marriage gift. You can see this Vindolanda artefact on display at Roman Army Museum

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Mummy Mask of a Man. This mask would have covered the head of the mummy of a an Egyptian man. It is highly decorated with images of protective amulets and gods to aid in the journey towards becoming a glorified spirit in the afterlife.

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Mummy Mask of a Man. This mask would have covered the head of the mummy of a an Egyptian man. It is highly decorated with images of protective amulets and gods to aid in the journey towards becoming a glorified spirit in the afterlife.

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A Dagger Holder From Cirebon Sultanate in 18th Century. Depicting Ganapati/Batara Gana/Earthly Angle Holding a Dh'ulfiqar's Sword of Ali, the nephew of the Prophet. Collection of National Gallery of Australia

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A Dagger Holder From Cirebon Sultanate in 18th Century. Depicting Ganapati/Batara Gana/Earthly Angle Holding a Dh'ulfiqar's Sword of Ali, the nephew of the Prophet. Collection of National Gallery of Australia

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The bear as a hunter is one of the popular motifs of the "Inverted World". The prey animal becomes a hunter itself with a rifle attached. A drinking cup is hidden in the removable head, and there is a miniature game board in the stand plate. Circa 1580 from Augsburg and Munich

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The bear as a hunter is one of the popular motifs of the "Inverted World". The prey animal becomes a hunter itself with a rifle attached. A drinking cup is hidden in the removable head, and there is a miniature game board in the stand plate. Circa 1580 from Augsburg and Munich

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Wavy sword,belonged to rajas of kotah,a state in rajasthan,16th century ce,victoria memorial india

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Wavy sword,belonged to rajas of kotah,a state in rajasthan,16th century ce,victoria memorial india

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A 1st century CE Roman gold ring with an engraved aquamarine depicting a nereid on a seahorse. From Petescia in Italy, now housed at the Altes Museum in Berlin

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A 1st century CE Roman gold ring with an engraved aquamarine depicting a nereid on a seahorse. From Petescia in Italy, now housed at the Altes Museum in Berlin

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Two 8th century BCE bronze shields from Herzsprung, in Germany, with the depots from Kehmstedt and Bothenheilingen , as well as two sword casting moulds from Wennungen. These artifacts are now housed at the State Museum of Prehistory in Halle, Germany

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Two 8th century BCE bronze shields from Herzsprung, in Germany, with the depots from Kehmstedt and Bothenheilingen , as well as two sword casting moulds from Wennungen. These artifacts are now housed at the State Museum of Prehistory in Halle, Germany

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A cameo brooch sculpted in Cassis Rufa and framed in gold, depicting Eos and Selene as an allegory of the Day & Night. Italy, 19th century

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A cameo brooch sculpted in Cassis Rufa and framed in gold, depicting Eos and Selene as an allegory of the Day & Night. Italy, 19th century

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A late 19th century CE Japanese ivory netsuke depicting the final episode of the famous Chushingura story that tells how the 47 ronin avenged their dead master. Here we see the loyal ronin storming of the house of their dead master’s enemy. Now housed at the British Museum

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A late 19th century CE Japanese ivory netsuke depicting the final episode of the famous Chushingura story that tells how the 47 ronin avenged their dead master. Here we see the loyal ronin storming of the house of their dead master’s enemy. Now housed at the British Museum

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An illustration from the 16th century CE Codex Ríos, depicting the Toltecs dragging a dead giant that the god Tezcatlipoca had abandoned near the capital Tula. In Aztec mythology, the Quinametzin are a race of giants that were punished by the gods because they did not venerate them

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An illustration from the 16th century CE Codex Ríos, depicting the Toltecs dragging a dead giant that the god Tezcatlipoca had abandoned near the capital Tula. In Aztec mythology, the Quinametzin are a race of giants that were punished by the gods because they did not venerate them

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16th century banner, depicting a crucified Torii Suneemon who was taken prisoner during the siege of Nagashino, and ordered to shout to his comrades in the fortress that no help was coming. He instead encouraged them that Tokugawa's army was on the way, and that they should keep fighting

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16th century banner, depicting a crucified Torii Suneemon who was taken prisoner during the siege of Nagashino, and ordered to shout to his comrades in the fortress that no help was coming. He instead encouraged them that Tokugawa's army was on the way, and that they should keep fighting

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Roman mosaic depicts a man lying in bed and his partner standing. The object is dated to 1st BCE - 1st century CE.

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Roman mosaic depicts a man lying in bed and his partner standing. The object is dated to 1st BCE - 1st century CE.

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Gold sword hilt with sculptured figures of two recumbent elk and birds of prey on their heads, European Scythia/Ukraine, 6th century BC

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Gold sword hilt with sculptured figures of two recumbent elk and birds of prey on their heads, European Scythia/Ukraine, 6th century BC

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1,400 year old Silla crown found in a Gyeongju tomb. Along vertical gold extensions shaped like tree branches and deer antlers, the crown features tiny, heart-shaped perforations filled with jewel beetle wings. An illustration shows how the crown would have been worn in the 6th century

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1,400 year old Silla crown found in a Gyeongju tomb. Along vertical gold extensions shaped like tree branches and deer antlers, the crown features tiny, heart-shaped perforations filled with jewel beetle wings. An illustration shows how the crown would have been worn in the 6th century

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