ancient Roman bronze double-action water pump with one barrel and a semicircular bracket, around 3rd century AD. Excavated in Bolsena, Italy. Now housed in the British Museum.jpg (351.42 КБ) 652 просмотра
A jasper cylinder seal from Iraq, Uruk Period, 4100–3000 BCE. This early seal depicts lion-headed eagles and two Serpopards (mythical long-necked lion beasts). Now housed at the Louvre Museum.jpg (96.71 КБ) 652 просмотра
Nehebkau, the primordial snake god, shown on Spell 87 from the Egyptian Book of The Dead, dated 1292 BC–1189 BC, 19th dynasty.jpg (142.49 КБ) 631 просмотр
A gold bracelet showing two ducks, from the 19th dyansty of Egypt (c. 1279-1213 B.C.) that once belonged to King Ramesses II.jpg (173.4 КБ) 630 просмотров
Кольцо Карвилио - 'голограмма' времен I в.н. э. Под линзой из горного хрусталя находится мини-бюст, границы изображения размыты и теряются в темноте.jpg (59.04 КБ) 612 просмотров
A strongbox found at Villa B, Oplontis which was destroyed by the AD 79 eruption. It contained 200 coins as well as jewellery.jpg (156.92 КБ) 600 просмотров