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Artifacts, the tangible remnants of our past, hold within them a wealth of stories and details that unravel the mysteries of ancient civilizations

Background imageArtifacts Collection: The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Queen Elizabeth's prayer-book, 1862. Creator: Unknown

The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Queen Elizabeth's prayer-book, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. 'Queen Elizabeth's Prayer-book, bound in gold and enamelled, the workmanship of George Heriot

Background imageArtifacts Collection: The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Missal of Claude, Queen of Francis I., 1862. Creator: Unknown

The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Missal of Claude, Queen of Francis I., 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. 'A magnificent missal, painted on vellum, with illuminated capitals, and whole leaves painted with illustrations from Scripture history

Background imageArtifacts Collection: The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Pen-case of Henry VI., 1862. Creator: Unknown

The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Pen-case of Henry VI., 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. 'The pencase of King Henry VI. This pencase, of leather, or cuir bouilli, ornamented with gilt roses and crowns, was left by King Henry VI

Background imageArtifacts Collection: The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Hemispherical cat's-eye, 1862. Creator: Unknown

The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Hemispherical cat's-eye, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. 'Large hemispherical cat's-eye (supposed to. be the largest known). It is mounted in massive pure gold

Background imageArtifacts Collection: The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Sevigné-gold open filigree-work set with pearls, 1862

The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Sevigné-gold open filigree-work set with pearls, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. 'Sevigne [brooch] of gold open filigree scrolls, set with pearls. Spanish work, seventeenth century. Rev. J. Beck'

Background imageArtifacts Collection: The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Largest known pearl, 1862. Creator: Unknown

The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Largest known pearl, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. 'A very large pearl, straight-sided, widening towards the lower part, which has a dark opalised tint

Background imageArtifacts Collection: The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Stag's horn ewer, 1862. Creator: Unknown

The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Stag's horn ewer, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. 'Ewer, in stag's horn, mounted and inlaid with ivory, most elaborately

Background imageArtifacts Collection: Ancient Celtic rings found in the Hebrides, 1864. Creator: Unknown

Ancient Celtic rings found in the Hebrides, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Ancient Celtic rings found in the Hebrides, 1864. 'Our Engraving represents some remarkable ancient relics, probably belonging to the early Celtic period

Background imageArtifacts Collection: The International Exhibition: ornamental centrepiece by George Jackson and Sons... 1862

The International Exhibition: ornamental centrepiece by George Jackson and Sons... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: ornamental centrepiece by George Jackson and Sons, Rathbone-place, 1862. This work...is of simple construction and pure design

Background imageArtifacts Collection: The International Exhibition: Spencer's patent magnetic purifying-filter, 1862. Creator: Unknown

The International Exhibition: Spencer's patent magnetic purifying-filter, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Spencer's patent magnetic purifying-filter, 1862. This filter has secured for its inventor, Mr

Background imageArtifacts Collection: The International Exhibition: vase by M. Poilleux, 1862. Creator: Unknown

The International Exhibition: vase by M. Poilleux, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: vase by M. Poilleux, 1862. The art-workmen of Paris, amongst whom we may reckon the house of Poilleux

Background imageArtifacts Collection: Roman leaden coffin found in Bethnal-Green, 1862. Creator: Unknown

Roman leaden coffin found in Bethnal-Green, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Roman leaden coffin found in Bethnal-Green, [east London], 1862. As Mr. Buckmaster, weaver...was digging in a corner of his garden...he uncovered a leaden coffin about 4ft. from the surface

Background imageArtifacts Collection: Oceanographic Museum of Monaco, Monte Carlo, Monaco

Oceanographic Museum of Monaco, Monte Carlo, Monaco

Background imageArtifacts Collection: USA, Missouri, Route 66, near Carthage, Red Oak II, Rescued Route 66 artifacts

USA, Missouri, Route 66, near Carthage, Red Oak II, Rescued Route 66 artifacts in part museum, part work of art, part residence

Background imageArtifacts Collection: Syria, Hama Surroundings, Al ma arra Museum

Syria, Hama Surroundings, Al ma arra Museum

Background imageArtifacts Collection: Romania, Bucharest, Museum of the Romanian Peasant, Romanian Orthodox church altar

Romania, Bucharest, Museum of the Romanian Peasant, Romanian Orthodox church altar, religious paintings of Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ

Background imageArtifacts Collection: The New Acropolis Museum, Plaka District, Athens, Greece

The New Acropolis Museum, Plaka District, Athens, Greece

Background imageArtifacts Collection: Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt

Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt

Background imageArtifacts Collection: Treasures of Tutankhamun, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt

Treasures of Tutankhamun, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt

Background imageArtifacts Collection: Colombia, Bogota, Gold musuem, Museo Del Oro, Gold artifact

Colombia, Bogota, Gold musuem, Museo Del Oro, Gold artifact

Background imageArtifacts Collection: Stone Age Tools engraving 1895

Stone Age Tools engraving 1895
Meyers Konversations-Lexikon. Ein Nachschlagewerk des allgemeinen Wissens, 5th edition 17 volumes Bibliographisches Institut - Leipzig 1895-1897

Background imageArtifacts Collection: Italy Pompeii artifacts pre-1900

Italy Pompeii artifacts pre-1900

Background imageArtifacts Collection: Pompeii artifacts, Italy

Pompeii artifacts, Italy

Background imageArtifacts Collection: Reconstruction of helmet elements from the Staffordshire Hoard (gold & silver)

Reconstruction of helmet elements from the Staffordshire Hoard (gold & silver)
6182365 Reconstruction of helmet elements from the Staffordshire Hoard (gold & silver) by Anglo-Saxon; Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; (add.info)

Background imageArtifacts Collection: Reconstruction of helmet elements from the Staffordshire Hoard (gold & silver)

Reconstruction of helmet elements from the Staffordshire Hoard (gold & silver)
6182366 Reconstruction of helmet elements from the Staffordshire Hoard (gold & silver) by Anglo-Saxon; Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; (add.info)

Background imageArtifacts Collection: Water pipe in the form of a seated female figure, late 19th or early 20th century (wood, hide)

Water pipe in the form of a seated female figure, late 19th or early 20th century (wood, hide)
1068131 Water pipe in the form of a seated female figure, late 19th or early 20th century (wood, hide, plant fibre & glass beads) by African School; 39.7x13.7x10.3 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Background imageArtifacts Collection: Helmet mask (kifwebe) and costume, late 19th to early 20th century (wood, paint, fibre, cane & gut)

Helmet mask (kifwebe) and costume, late 19th to early 20th century (wood, paint, fibre, cane & gut)
1068337 Helmet mask (kifwebe) and costume, late 19th to early 20th century (wood, paint, fibre, cane & gut) by African School; 34.6x22.3x19.1 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Background imageArtifacts Collection: Group of figures (wood)

Group of figures (wood)
956820 Group of figures (wood) by African School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Left, Suku female figure pendant, Congolese, brown-red patina, 13.5cm high ETH200606189 01 Centre)

Background imageArtifacts Collection: One of a pair of horned helmets from the marsh of Brons Mose at Vikso (Vekso)

One of a pair of horned helmets from the marsh of Brons Mose at Vikso (Vekso), early first millennium BC (bronze)
KND177105 One of a pair of horned helmets from the marsh of Brons Mose at Vikso (Vekso), early first millennium BC (bronze) by Nordic Bronze Age (c.1700-500 BC); Nationalmuseet, Copenhagen

Background imageArtifacts Collection: Dragon emblem, National Libary, Bhutan 2001

Dragon emblem, National Libary, Bhutan 2001

Background imageArtifacts Collection: Madura. The Great Pagoda Jewels. January-February 1858. Creator: Captain Linnaeus Tripe

Madura. The Great Pagoda Jewels. January-February 1858. Creator: Captain Linnaeus Tripe
Madura. The Great Pagoda Jewels. January-February 1858

Background imageArtifacts Collection: Central Museum Madras: Group 27, May-June 1858. Creator: Captain Linnaeus Tripe

Central Museum Madras: Group 27, May-June 1858. Creator: Captain Linnaeus Tripe
Central Museum Madras: Group 27, May-June 1858

Background imageArtifacts Collection: Puget Sound Baskets, 1912. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Puget Sound Baskets, 1912. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Puget Sound Baskets, 1912. [Baskets woven by Native American people of the northwest United States]. Photogravure, plate 309 from " The North American Indian, volume 9" (1913)

Background imageArtifacts Collection: Three cups, 664-30 BC, Late - Ptolemaic Period (faience)

Three cups, 664-30 BC, Late - Ptolemaic Period (faience)
CH396553 Three cups, 664-30 BC, Late - Ptolemaic Period (faience) by Egyptian 26th Dynasty (664-525 BC); height: 4.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Egyptian, out of copyright

Background imageArtifacts Collection: Mosaic fish tile fragments, c. 1st century BC - 1st century AD (glass) (see also 619149)

Mosaic fish tile fragments, c. 1st century BC - 1st century AD (glass) (see also 619149)
619150 Mosaic fish tile fragments, c.1st century BC - 1st century AD (glass) (see also 619149) by Roman; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageArtifacts Collection: Various kinds of instruments, utensils &c of the inhabitants of New Zealand

Various kinds of instruments, utensils &c of the inhabitants of New Zealand
3610748 Various kinds of instruments, utensils &c of the inhabitants of New Zealand, illustration from A journal of a voyage to the South Seas : in His Majestys ship, the Endeavour

Background imageArtifacts Collection: Mummies in the Bristol Institution, c. 1834 (w / c & pencil on paper)

Mummies in the Bristol Institution, c. 1834 (w / c & pencil on paper)
3900197 Mummies in the Bristol Institution, c.1834 (w/c & pencil on paper) by Prout, John Skinner (1806-76); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageArtifacts Collection: Perspective (interior) view of Sir Ashton Levers Museum (Leicester Square

Perspective (interior) view of Sir Ashton Levers Museum (Leicester Square
3744533 Perspective (interior) view of Sir Ashton Levers Museum (Leicester Square, London) March 30, 1785 (w/c on paper) by Stone, Sarah (1760-1844); 34.5x39 cm; Mitchell Library

Background imageArtifacts Collection: Cong, c. 3000-2500 BC (jade)

Cong, c. 3000-2500 BC (jade)
5905874 Cong, c.3000-2500 BC (jade) by Liangzhu culture (3400-2250 BC); width: 6.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The cong is of square cross section with rounded square corners)

Background imageArtifacts Collection: Relics of Captain Cook (engraving)

Relics of Captain Cook (engraving)
1046131 Relics of Captain Cook (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Relics of Captain Cook, collected by him during the Voyage of the " Endeavour)

Background imageArtifacts Collection: Cylindrical vessel with ball game scene, Late Classic period, c. 682-701 (ceramic)

Cylindrical vessel with ball game scene, Late Classic period, c. 682-701 (ceramic)
1068991 Cylindrical vessel with ball game scene, Late Classic period, c.682-701 (ceramic) by Mayan; 20.5x15.9x15.9 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; gift of Patsy R. and Raymond D

Background imageArtifacts Collection: Mask: The Bad Spirit of the Mountain, late 19th century (wood, paint & feathers)

Mask: The Bad Spirit of the Mountain, late 19th century (wood, paint & feathers)
1068970 Mask: The Bad Spirit of the Mountain, late 19th century (wood, paint & feathers) by Yupik culture (19th century); 21.1x14.6 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; gift of Elizabeth H

Background imageArtifacts Collection: Coin of King Totila, 541-52 (metal)

Coin of King Totila, 541-52 (metal)
703212 Coin of King Totila, 541-52 (metal) by Ostrogothic (6th century); Abbey of Monte Cassino, Cassino, Italy; (add.info.: Totila (d.552), original name Baduila, penultimate King of the Ostrogoths

Background imageArtifacts Collection: Krater of Dawn from Falerii (ceramic)

Krater of Dawn from Falerii (ceramic)
703288 Krater of Dawn from Falerii (ceramic) by Etruscan, (4th century BC); Museo Nazionale Etrusco, Villa Giulia, Rome, Lazio, Italy; Greek, out of copyright

Background imageArtifacts Collection: Relief from the area of the Temple of Apollo, Palatine Hill, Rome (terracotta)

Relief from the area of the Temple of Apollo, Palatine Hill, Rome (terracotta)
702382 Relief from the area of the Temple of Apollo, Palatine Hill, Rome (terracotta) by Roman; Antiquarium Palatino, Rome, Italy; out of copyright

Background imageArtifacts Collection: Cup with decorative handle and human figure (bronze)

Cup with decorative handle and human figure (bronze)
702376 Cup with decorative handle and human figure (bronze) by Etruscan, (8th century BC); Museo Nazionale Etrusco, Villa Giulia, Rome, Lazio, Italy; out of copyright



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Artifacts, the tangible remnants of our past, hold within them a wealth of stories and details that unravel the mysteries of ancient civilizations. From the iconic Rosetta Stone housed in the British Museum in London, England, to knapped flint tools that reveal early human ingenuity, these artifacts paint a vivid picture of our collective history. The Battersea Shield, an exquisite Celtic masterpiece from the first century AD, showcases intricate craftsmanship and symbolizes the Iron Age's artistic prowess. Meanwhile, Nancy Schon's "Make way for ducklings" sculpture in Boston Public Garden captures whimsy and joy through its playful depiction of nature. Venturing beyond Europe's borders lies Machu Picchu in Peru – a breathtaking archaeological wonder nestled amidst mist-covered mountains. This ancient Incan city stands as a testament to their advanced engineering skills and harmonious integration with nature. Traveling further eastward brings us to Tutankhamun's treasures at Cairo Museum in Egypt. The pharaoh's opulent burial mask steals one's breath away while Sekhmet freize on his shrine depicts power and divinity. Equally captivating are faience animals from ancient Egypt displayed at Louvre Museum in Paris – delicate yet resilient creations from over 3 millennia ago. Across continents lies Route 66 near Carthage where car number plates tell tales of American road trips etched into metal. And who can forget Bonaparte with savants in Egypt? A vibrant lithograph capturing Napoleon Bonaparte surrounded by scholars during his expedition to uncover Egypt’s hidden wonders. Intricately designed glasswork like Akhenaten or Nefertiti’s inlay transports us back to New Kingdom Armana period when art flourished under their rule. Lastly, we find ourselves drawn towards Cairo once again – this time beholding a canopic shrine housing Tutankhamun’s preserved organs; an eerie reminder of ancient Egyptian beliefs surrounding death and afterlife.