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Illustration depicting blood rain as an apocalyptic sign, from the Psautier manuscript, Augsburg, circa 1485. Collection: Basel Universitätsbibliothek.

Illustration depicting blood rain as an apocalyptic sign, from the Psautier manuscript, Augsburg, circa 1485. Collection: Basel Universitätsbibliothek.
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"Cave Canem" ("Beware of the Dog") mosaic from the Casa di Orfeo in Pompeii, Roman period, made of small tesserae; currently in the collection of the Naples National Archaeological Museum. Photo: Stock/Dreamstime.

"Cave Canem" ("Beware of the Dog") mosaic from the Casa di Orfeo in Pompeii, Roman period, made of small tesserae; currently in the collection of the Naples National Archaeological Museum. Photo: Stock/Dreamstime.
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Baboon statuette carved from pale turquoise faience on a limestone base, Late Period to Greco-Roman Egypt (380–30 BC), currently in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. This statuette depicts a Papio hamadryas baboon seated on its haunches, hands resting firmly upon

Baboon statuette carved from pale turquoise faience on a limestone base, Late Period to Greco-Roman Egypt (380–30 BC), currently in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

This statuette depicts a Papio hamadryas baboon seated on its haunches, hands resting firmly upon
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Iron articulated sculpture of a carp (carpedo), crafted from finely hammered iron plates with shakudo and gilt embellishments, signed Kiyoaki, Meiji Period (19th century AD). Courtesy: Christie's.

Iron articulated sculpture of a carp (carpedo), crafted from finely hammered iron plates with shakudo and gilt embellishments, signed Kiyoaki, Meiji Period (19th century AD). Courtesy: Christie's.
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Statue of a roaring panther, made of chlorite with bone inlays, originating from Western Asia, 3rd millennium BC. Private Collection.

Statue of a roaring panther, made of chlorite with bone inlays, originating from Western Asia, 3rd millennium BC. Private Collection.
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"White Fox," a hanging scroll formerly attributed to Maruyama Ōkyo, created in 1779 using ink and light color on silk. Currently part of the collection at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

"White Fox," a hanging scroll formerly attributed to Maruyama Ōkyo, created in 1779 using ink and light color on silk. Currently part of the collection at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
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Painted wooden cippus depicting Horus standing on crocodiles beneath the head of Bes, Late Period (664–332 BC). Collection: British Museum.

Painted wooden cippus depicting Horus standing on crocodiles beneath the head of Bes, Late Period (664–332 BC). Collection: British Museum.
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Collection of Ancient Greek and Roman intaglios, intricately carved amethyst gemstones, dating from approximately the 4th century BC to the 2nd century AD. Amethyst held significant value in both Ancient Greek and Roman cultures, appreciated for its captivating purple hues and

Collection of Ancient Greek and Roman intaglios, intricately carved amethyst gemstones, dating from approximately the 4th century BC to the 2nd century AD.

Amethyst held significant value in both Ancient Greek and Roman cultures, appreciated for its captivating purple hues and
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Stirrup spout bottle shaped as a frog, from the Moche culture, Peru, 200–400 AD. Collection: The Dallas Museum of Art. The stirrup spout, a distinctive element of Moche ceramics, consists of two tubes merging into one vertical spout, designed to minimize evaporation and spillage,

Stirrup spout bottle shaped as a frog, from the Moche culture, Peru, 200–400 AD. Collection: The Dallas Museum of Art. The stirrup spout, a distinctive element of Moche ceramics, consists of two tubes merging into one vertical spout, designed to minimize evaporation and spillage,
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Mosaic plaque fragments made of colored glass, dating from the Late Roman Republic period. Currently housed in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum.

Mosaic plaque fragments made of colored glass, dating from the Late Roman Republic period. Currently housed in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum.