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All things Archaeology, History and Art๐บ โข Greece & Rome ๐๏ธ โข Former Archaeologist โข History MA โข Trainee Teacher โข Formerly The Classical Compendium
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An exquisite Egyptian broad collar, worn by one of the three wives of Pharaoh Thutmose III. Dating to the New Kingdom (c. 1,479 โ 1,425 BCE), it is made of gold, carnelian and obsidian, and adorned with falcon-headed terminals. ๐๏ธThe Metropolitan Museum of Art #Ancient #Egypt #History #Art
A bizarrely bent ancient bronze sword from Oss in the Netherlands. Found in the urn burial of a 'prince', it dates to c. 800 - 500 BCE. It may have been bent to deter graverobbers, or simply to fit in the urn. ๐๏ธRijksmuseum van Oudheden #Celtic #Netherlands #Art #History #Archaeology
This beautiful #Roman enamelled copper alloy flask in hexagonal shape was found in Welzheim at the Limes, the Roman frontier. The small vessel was a product of a workshop in Britain or Gaul and was presumably used to hold perfume. #romanarchaeology Photo: Archรคologisches Landesmuseum Baden-Wรผrttemberg
Given the popularity of the fantastic #baldursgate, here's a D20 from 2,200 years ago! This greenstone die is inscribed with the Greek alphabet, from alpha to upsilon. Whilst its purpose is unknown, it may relate to board games or religious divination. ๐๏ธThe Metropolitan Museum of Art #History
An adorable gold Roman ring featuring a hippocamp riding the waves. Dated to c. 1st - 2nd century CE. ๐๏ธThe Cleveland Museum of Art #Roman #Art #History #Classics
An adorable ancient Egyptian otter statue! Dating to c. 640 - 30 BCE, it depicts a bronze otter on its hindlegs, forepaws raised in praise of the sun. The solar disc of Ra rests upon its head. ๐๏ธThe Metropolitan Museum of Art #Egypt #Archaeology #Art #Classics #History