8th Century Bc Collection

PERU: CHAVIN STELE. Drawing of the Raimondi stele, portraying a chieftain wearing an elaborate crown. Chavin culture of ancient Peru, 9th to 2nd century B.C

HOMER: THE ODYSSEY. Odysseus shipwrecked. Drawing, c1918, by Willy Pogany

Ornament with Romulus, Remus, and the Capotoline Wolf
illustration of a Ornament with Romulus, Remus, and the Capotoline Wolf

Assyrian residential complex, visual reconstruction
Illustration of a Assyrian residential complex, visual reconstruction

Relief with scene of flight from city besieged by Ashurbanipal, from ancient Nimrud, Calah, Iraq
Assyrian civilization, 8th century b.C. Relief with a scene of flight from a city besieged by Ashurbanipal. From Nimrud (Calah, Iraq). Detail, fugitives swimming across a river

Ceramic cylindrical polychrome vessel
5305163 Ceramic cylindrical polychrome vessel.; (add.info.: Ceramic cylindrical polychrome vessel from Honduras. Dated 8th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Ceramic cylindrical polychrome vessel
5305164 Ceramic cylindrical polychrome vessel.; (add.info.: Ceramic cylindrical polychrome vessel from Honduras. Dated 8th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Pair of Horses, Geometric Period (last quarter of 8th century B.C.. Creator: Unknown)
Pair of Horses, Geometric Period (last quarter of 8th century B.C

Standing Male Figure, between c.700 and c.600 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Standing Male Figure, between c.700 and c.600 B.C

Standing Osiris Statue, New Kingdom-Third Intermediate Period (1504-711 BCE) or modern. Creator: Unknown
Standing Osiris Statue, New Kingdom-Third Intermediate Period (1504-711 BCE) or modern

Figure of Horus as a Falcon, 711 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Figure of Horus as a Falcon, 711 B.C

Head of a Cat, 712-332 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Head of a Cat, 712-332 B.C

Nubian Female Figure, Egypt, Late Period, 25th Dynasty (711 - 600 BCE) or later. Creator: Unknown
Nubian Female Figure, Egypt, Late Period, 25th Dynasty (711 - 600 BCE) or later

Painted Plume with Sun Disk Containing Winged Kheper Beetle, 24th-30th Dynasty (724-343 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Painted Plume with Sun Disk Containing Winged Kheper Beetle, 24th-30th Dynasty (724-343 BCE)

Face from a Coffin, Late Period 25th-30th Dynasties (712-332 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Face from a Coffin, Late Period 25th-30th Dynasties (712-332 BCE)

Sarcophagus Cover (Head Portion), Late Period (724-333 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Sarcophagus Cover (Head Portion), Late Period (724-333 BCE)

Horned Male Figure, between c.1000 and c.650 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Horned Male Figure, between c.1000 and c.650 B.C

Isis Suckling Horus, Egypt, Third Intermediate Period circa 24th Dynasty. Creator: Unknown
Isis Suckling Horus, Egypt, Third Intermediate Period circa 24th Dynasty

Ibex (image 2 of 2), late 9th century - early 8th century BCE Creator: Unknown
Ibex (image 2 of 2). Mannaean, late 9th century - early 8th century BCE

Ibex (image 1 of 2), late 9th century - early 8th century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Ibex (image 1 of 2). Mannaean, late 9th century - early 8th century BCE

Horned Female Figure, between c.1000 and c.650 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Horned Female Figure, between c.1000 and c.650 B.C

Stag, c.750 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Stag, c.750 B.C

Decorated Tube, between c.1000 and c.650 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Decorated Tube, between c.1000 and c.650 B.C

Disk, between c.1000 and c.650 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Disk, between c.1000 and c.650 B.C

Figure of a Man with Horns, 1000-650 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Figure of a Man with Horns, 1000-650 B.C

Figure Undergoing Transformation, 900-300 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Figure Undergoing Transformation, 900-300 B.C

Dancer with Snakes, 1000-500 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Dancer with Snakes, Mexico, Guerrero, Xochipala, 1000-500 BCE

Map of Assyria, Chaldea and Adjacent Countries, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Map of Assyria, Chaldea and Adjacent Countries, 1890. Assyria was a Mesopotamian kingdom from 25th century BC to 612 BC- 609 BC

Greek Athlete Throwing the Discus, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Greek Athlete Throwing the Discus, 1890. The Discus was one of the events of the ancient Greek pentathlon, dating back to at least 708 BC. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

Stela of Menalaus and Helen (of Troy), Archaic Greek, c8th century BC-c5th century BC. In Greek mythology, Menelaus was a legendary king of Mycenaean Sparta, the husband of Helen

Nineveh on the Tigris, capital of ancient Assyria
Assyrian royal palace at Nineveh on the Tigris River, before its destruction in 612 BC. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Lebes (Stemmed Bowl with Lid), 725-700 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Lebes (Stemmed Bowl with Lid), 725-700 BCE

Trapezoidal Plaque, Western Zhou period, 10th / 8th century B. C. Creator: Unknown
Trapezoidal Plaque, Western Zhou period, 10th/8th century B.C

Water Container (Pan), Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1050-771 B. C)
Water Container (Pan), Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1050-771 B.C.), late 8th/early 7th century B.C

Plaque with Dragons Design, Eastern Zhou period, 8th / 7th century B. C. Creator: Unknown
Plaque with Dragons Design, Eastern Zhou period, 8th/7th century B.C

Plaque with Dragon Design, Eastern Zhou period, 8th / 7th century B. C. Creator: Unknown
Plaque with Dragon Design, Eastern Zhou period, 8th/7th century B.C

Pair of Jars, Western Zhou dynasty ( 1046-771 BC ), late 9th / 8th century BC
Pair of Jars, Western Zhou dynasty ( 1046-771 BC ), late 9th/8th century BC

Pair of Jars, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC ), late 9th / 8th BC. Creator: Unknown
Pair of Jars, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC ), late 9th/8th BC

Bell, Geometric Period (800-600 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Bell, Geometric Period (800-600 BCE)

Biconical Bead with Bird, Geometric Period (800-700 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Biconical Bead with Bird, Geometric Period (800-700 BCE)

Fibula Fragment, Geometric Period (800-600 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Fibula Fragment, Geometric Period (800-600 BCE)

Harness Ring with Quadruped, Geometric Period (800-600 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Harness Ring with Quadruped, Geometric Period (800-600 BCE)

Bird on Pole on Stand, Geometric Period (800-600 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Bird on Pole on Stand, Geometric Period (800-600 BCE)

Seal with Bird, Geometric Period (750-700 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Seal with Bird, Geometric Period (750-700 BCE)

Bird Fragment, Geometric Period (800-600 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Bird Fragment, Geometric Period (800-600 BCE)

Biconical Bead Necklace, Geometric Period (800-600 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Biconical Bead Necklace, Geometric Period (800-600 BCE)

Oinochoe (Pitcher), 800-700 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Oinochoe (Pitcher), 800-700 BCE

Double Birds on Knobbed Pole, Geometric Period (800-600 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Double Birds on Knobbed Pole, Geometric Period (800-600 BCE)

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In the 8th century BC, civilizations across the globe were flourishing and leaving behind remarkable artifacts that still captivate us today. In Peru, the Chavin Stele showcases a chieftain adorned in regal attire, offering a glimpse into their rich culture. Meanwhile, Homer's epic tale, The Odyssey, takes us on an adventure with Odysseus as he faces shipwrecks and mythical creatures. Moving to ancient Rome, an ornamental piece featuring Romulus and Remus alongside the Capitoline Wolf reminds us of the city's legendary foundation. Across continents in Assyria, a reconstructed residential complex reveals their advanced architectural techniques while a relief depicts citizens fleeing from Ashurbanipal's besieged city. The grandeur of Assyrian kings is showcased through intricate reliefs like one depicting King Ashurbanipal on his chariot at Nineveh. From Egypt comes Ditamenpaankh's Shawabty Box; its painted wood tells tales of life beyond our time. Maps help us understand these ancient worlds better; an 1890 map shows Assyria and Chaldea along with neighboring lands. Greek athleticism shines through a depiction of an athlete throwing the discus - showcasing physical prowess even centuries ago. Delving deeper into history brings us to China during the Western Zhou period. A Lebes bowl with lid displays exquisite craftsmanship while a trapezoidal plaque offers insights into this era's artistry. Lastly, we encounter a water container from the Western Zhou dynasty - reminding us that even everyday objects hold stories waiting to be discovered.