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Ancient Cultural Artifacts

A range of historical sculptures and amulets from different cultures, showcasing unique designs and materials used in ancient artistry.

Artifact from Muisca Culture, Colombia, Bogota, Museo del Oro, Pre-Columbian Art
Artifact from Muisca Culture, Colombia, Bogota, Museo del Oro, Pre-Columbian Art
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Inca silver figurine of a Llama 1350-1532 AD, Peru or BoliviaCeltic bronze head on bucket, Aylesford, Kent, England, c1st century BC. Artist: UnknownInner coffin of The Singer of Amun, Anresenmes. Dimensions: W. 49.5 x D. 47 x L. 172 cm (19 1/2 x 18 1/2 x 67 11/16 in.). Dynasty: Dynasty 21. Date: ca. 1070-945 B.C..The inscriptions on this painted wooden coffin are mainly protective spells spoken by funerary deities. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Kneeling Male Figure. Culture: Aztec. Dimensions: Overall: 11 1/8 x 3 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. (28.26 x 8.89 x 16.51 cm)Other: 3 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. (8.89 x 16.51 cm). Date: 15th-early 16th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Mayan Clay Figurines c.700-1000 A.D. Campeche, Mexico Pre-Columbian Collection of The Museum of Contemporary Art, Jacksonville, FloridaPair of candlesticks late 16th or early 17th century Style of Niccolò Roccatagliata Italian. Pair of candlesticks. Style of Niccolò Roccatagliata (Italian, born Genoa, active 1593-1636). Italian, Venice. late 16th or early 17th century. Bronze with dark brown patina. Sculpture-Bronzevessel, Chimu culture, Andean area, Peru, 1000-1470, clay, Anthropology National Museum, Madrid, Spain.Bust of woman, France, Paris, Musee du LouvreArmor (Gusoku). Culture: Japanese. Date: 18th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Stone Mother and Child Figure Inuit ca. 1900Kero-shaped Vessel (modern version of a Wari-style vessel), before 1955. Peru, modern, 20th century. Pottery; overall: 14.7 x 10.4 cm (5 13/16 x 4 1/8 in.).Egypt. Sarcophagus cover, The priestly from Deir-el Bahri, near Luxor. Priest. 21st Dynasty. Third Intermediate Period. Decorated: crossed arms, false beard, painting on a yellow background, lacquer. Historical Museum. Oslo. Norway.Pre-Inca wooden idols, from Chincha Islands, Peru, 12th CenturyNapoleon I (1769-1821), s. d. (Dummy title) Anonymous. Napoleon I (1769-1821) (Apers).Terracotta head of a woman late 4th-early 3rd century B.C. Greek, Cypriot The head is mold-made and solid. The back is handmade and rounded. The head and neck are preserved; the bun is missing from the coiffure at the back.. Terracotta head of a woman 241070No Mask for the Role of Yase onna, Yukan, c. 1600 - in or before 1652 No-mask for the role of Yase Onna. At the bottom of the nose three sloping incisions, the secret brand of Yukan. Japan wood (plant material). dye No-mask for the role of Yase Onna. At the bottom of the nose three sloping incisions, the secret brand of Yukan. Japan wood (plant material). dyeShabti and Coffin of the King's Son Wahneferhotep ca. 1981-1640 B.C. Middle Kingdom The miniature coffin is inscribed with funerary spells as if it were an actual Middle Kingdom coffin. Inside was the shabti wearing a modified nemes, a type of head covering worn by the king. The standard spell on the shabti enabled the owner to avoid the burden of labor in the afterlife. These objects were usually placed in tombs, but this set was found near the pyramid of Senwosret I, likely as a kind of votive offering.. Shabti and Coffin of the King's Son Wahneferhotep 544366Epingle with a carved head in the shape of a crowned Sainte or Queen bust. Carved bone. Paris, Carnavalet museum. 78026-2 Archeology Medievale, bust, crown, Epingle a head, woman, ieme millennaire, medium-aged, sculpt, queen, saint, sculpt, faceLuohan (Arhat). Culture: China. Dimensions: H. 4 11/16 in. (11.9 cm); W. 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm); D. 2 11/16 in. (6.9 cm). Date: 18th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Bottle: Owl. Culture: Cupisnique. Dimensions: H x W x D: 7 7/8 x 4 15/16 x 5 1/16 in. (20 x 12.5 x 12.9 cm). Date: 12th-5th century B.C.. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.