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National Museum of China (中国国家博物馆)
Beijing, China
The Shang Dynasty (Chinese: 商朝; pinyin: shāng cháo) or Yin Dynasty (殷代; pinyin: yīn dài), according to traditional historiography, ruled in the Yellow River valley in the second millennium BC, succeeding the Xia Dynasty and followed by the Zhou Dynasty. (wikipedia)
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Seated hollow bronze four armed Manjusri, with a serene meditative expression, on a lotus base wearing a close-fitting dhoti covered with garland and jewelry. The face has a small bow shaped mouth, long straight nose, heavy-lidded almond shaped eyes and relief arched eyebrows. Dark green patina. 1700’s AD (8” x 5”)
A lorica segmentata-clad Roman legionary in the midst of the melee on the Portonaccio Battle Sarcophagus (AD 180-190). Palazzo Massimo, Rome. Photographed in 1998 with a Ricoh R1.
I love his art work on the card - Coyote is one of the Artist at Ancient Art Tattoo studio in Hampton, Virginia.
Hidden away in the hills of Northwest India, some 200 miles from the busy streets of Mumbai, emerge a magnificent jewel of art and religion: the Ajanta Caves. There are about 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 or 650 CE. The Ajanta cave paintings and rock cut sculptures are described as among the finest surviving examples of ancient Indian art, particularly expressive painting that present emotion through gesture, pose and form. According to UNESCO, these are masterpieces of Buddhist religious art that influenced Indian art that followed. The caves were built in two phases, the first group starting around the 2nd century BC, while the second group of caves built around 400–650 AD according to older accounts, or all in a brief period of 460 to 480 according to Walter M. Spink.
Mural paintings survive from both the earlier and later groups of caves. Several fragments of murals preserved from the earlier caves (Caves 9 and 11) are effectively unique survivals of ancient painting in India from this period, and “show that by Sātavāhana times, if not earlier, the Indian painter had mastered an easy and fluent naturalistic style, dealing with large groups of people in a manner comparable to the reliefs of the Sāñcī toraņa crossbars”. Four of the later caves have large and relatively well-preserved mural paintings which, states James Harle, “have come to represent Indian mural painting to the non-specialist”, and represent “the great glories not only of Gupta but of all Indian art”. They fall into two stylistic groups, with the most famous in Caves 16 and 17, and apparently later paintings in Caves 1 and 2. The Ajanta frescos are classical paintings and the work of confident artists, without cliches, rich and full. They are luxurious, sensuous and celebrate physical beauty, aspects that early Western observers felt were shockingly out of place in these caves presumed to be meant for religious worship and ascetic monastic life.
The main colours used were red ochre, yellow ochre, brown ochre, lamp black, white and lapis lazuli which was imported from Northern India, central Asia and Persia. The green was made by mixing this lapis lazuli with Indian yellow ochre. In the pictorial cycles, all the characters are bright and multi-coloured but are never repeated, a fundamental concept in Indian art. Ceilings, walls and pilasters are all covered with overlapping figures, brought to life by the artists with strong and contrasting colours. The painting techniques at Ajanta are similar to European fresco technique. The primary difference is that the layer of plaster was dry when it was painted. First, a rough plaster of clay, cow dung, and rice husks were pressed on to the rough cave walls. This was then coated with lime juice in order to create a smooth working surface.
Source: www.openart.in/history/ajanta-cave-paintings-brief-note/
Laocoonte y sus hijos. Vaciado en yeso (XVII) de original griego helenístico atribuido a Hagesandro, Polidoro y Atenodoro del grupo escultórico de Rodas (s I a.C.).
El vaciado de la academia se montó de una manera diferente, elevando el brazo de Laocoonte cuando en la original está doblado.
Exposición "Pintar con Velázquez"
Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando.
The first stop in Italy was in a small town known as Ostia, a suburb near Rome. In it's day, Ostia was a harbor city for ancient rome and today it holds a large archeological site where visitors can see a number of ancient buildings, frescoes, and mosaics.
It is remarkable to me that we can learn about ancient civilizations through their beautiful art. It seems the parents are playing a game with their children here. Is that LaCrosse?
Glazed brick animals from the Ishtar Gate, Babylon.
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Laocoonte y sus hijos. Vaciado en yeso (XVII) de original griego helenístico atribuido a Hagesandro, Polidoro y Atenodoro del grupo escultórico de Rodas (s I a.C.).
El vaciado de la academia se montó de una manera diferente, elevando el brazo de Laocoonte cuando en la original está doblado.
Exposición "Pintar con Velázquez"
Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando.
Beautiful and ornate piece of art. A late Inca tupu pin in silver worn by a higher status noblewomen. Used to fasten cloaks worn around their shoulders and also served as Andean jewelry. Each unique with intricate scroll work. Measures 15.88 cm. Excellent condition. Peru 16th to 18th century.
Riding on the a lotus flower, possibly a fertility figure.
Taken at the Glyptoteket in Copenhagen, Denmark.
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This ancient coin is from 218 AD and is part of my personal collection. It was shot as a raw coin. I love the texture and little cracks along the outer edge. I’ve been told that 75% of collectable coins are uncertified. Does that number seem high or low to you?
Athens, National Museum 126. © E. Brundige 2005.
Illustration for my travel blog, Ancient Greece Odyssey: A Traveller's Journal.
You never know what you'll find when you're doing a few repairs! This massive marble relief was flipped upside down on the threshold of a Christian church at the ancient site of Eleusis, Greece, where the mysteries of the grain goddess Demeter and her daughter Persephone were held for centuries. This image shows the two goddesses giving grain and teaching the arts of agriculture to the legendary boy Triptolemos.
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Back pieces all in place - now to decide if I want a background added.
Created with fd's Flickr Toys
El dios Apolo. Copia de época romana del siglo II d. C. de un original griego de Leocares. Patio octogonal. Museo Pío-Clementino. Museos Vaticanos. es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apolo_de_Belvedere
The Zhou Dynasty (1046–256 BC) was a Chinese dynasty that followed the Shang Dynasty and preceded the Qin Dynasty. Although the Zhou Dynasty lasted longer than any other dynasty in Chinese history, the actual political and military control of China by the Ji family lasted only until 771 BC, a period known as the Western Zhou.
During the Zhou Dynasty, the use of iron was introduced to China, though this period of Chinese history produced what many consider the zenith of Chinese bronze-ware making. The dynasty also spans the period in which the written script evolved into its modern form with the use of an archaic clerical script that emerged during the late Warring States period. – Wikipedia
National Museum of China
Beijing
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This relief features a female figure inside a laurel wreath, with individual facial features of a certain person. Next to the lady, stands a winged angel in full frontal posture, which suggests that this relief was decorating a tomb of a Christian. The lady's right-hand gesture alludes to a very antiquated Greek and Roman tradition in representations of the matrons of aristocratic families.
Limestone
Byzantine Period, 4th Century AD
Provenance Bahnasa (Ancient Oxyrhynchus), Minia
Coptic Art in the Graeco-Roman Museum
Alexandria Egypt
Villa Boscoreale is an ancient Roman villa located in the town of Boscoreale, about one and a half kilometers north of Pompeii, southeast of Vesuvius, in Campania, southern Italy
Greek,made in Athens, 520-510 BC
On the shoulder: Herakles and the Nemean Lion. Herakles' face is largely hidden as he wrestles the lion to the ground. Behind Herakles, Athena with shield and spear, and Iolaos with bow and club. To the right of the lion, Hermes. Suspended above Herakles and the lion are Herakles' sword (in its scabbard), quiver and drapery.
On the body: Herakles and Apollo struggling for the tripod. Herakles (in chiton and lionskin) walks to the right, looking back at Apollo (nude with quiver and bow; tattoo on inner right thigh) who pursues him, with one hand on a tripod leg, the other upwards in exclamation. Behind Apollo, Artemis (polos, bow, quiver, gesturing with left hand). At far right, Athena, with spear, and gesturing with her right hand.The names of the figures are inscribed in the genitive case.
Ornament: above the shoulder frieze, tongues; on the shoulder, battlement meander; either side of the main panel, ivy leaves; below, predella of upright lotus buds; rays below. White ground survives on edge of torus lip and foot. Three red circles at upper attachment of vertical handle (within the mouth) in imitation of rivets.
Ajrak (Sindhi: اجرڪ) is a name given to a unique form of blockprinted shawls and tiles found in Sindh, Pakistan. These shawls display special designs and patterns made using block printing by stamps. Common colours used while making these patterns may include but are not limited to blue, red, black, yellow and green. Over the years, ajraks have become a symbol of the Sindhi culture and traditions.
From wikipedia.
AD. 136-161 Marble Lykonpolis, Egypt Neues Museum, Berlin
According to the inscription, it was created during the reign of the emperor Antoninus Pius to be displayed in a sanctuary consecrated to Serapis.
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Obv: Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Roma facing left. Legend around - VRBS ROMA
See the reverse side here: www.flickr.com/photos/188245917@N03/49846606916/in/datepo... Rev: Lupa Romana standing left, suckling twins Romulus and Remus; two stars above. Legend below - • ASIS •
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Obverse
Crown inside inner circle, legend around.
Lettering: BIRMINGHAM & WARWICKSHIRE
Reverse
Denomination and date inside inner circle, legend around.
Lettering:
ONE
PENNY
1812
FOR GENERAL CIRCULATION
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Aphrodite, dite Vénus de Milo
Vers 100 avant J.-C.
Île de Mélos (Cyclades, Grèce)
H. : 2,02 m.
image complète :
Fragmento de un sarcófago con escena de caza. Adquirido durante el pontificado de Pío VI (1775-1799). En la parte central una figura femenina, identificada como Virtus (el valor militar) anima a un caballero a arrojar la lanza contra el león. Patio octogonal. Museo Pío-Clementino. Museos Vaticanos.
Ancient Greek. Terracotta vessel in the shape of a kneeling ram with curled horns, the single back handle connects to the spout, traces of black and red. Earthen patina. 400 BC (7 1/4" x 7").
Beautifully sculptured work of art in volcanic stone. Seated on a small platform in near choice condition. Front of both feet slightly damaged during antiquity. Guapiles region, Costa Rica. 1000/1500AD. Measures just under 5" tall.
The famous ancient indian rock art known as "Tsagaglalal" or "She Who Watches" located in the Columbia Hills State Park in Washington as part of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. There are several legends of "Tsagaglalal"
Quoted from Wikipedia 6/6/08 "There are several versions of the legend, but the one told by the Wishram people is as follows:
A woman had a house where the village of Nixluidix was later built. She was chief of all who lived in the region. That was a long time before Coyote came up the river and changed things and people were not yet real people. After a time Coyote in his travels came to this place and asked the inhabitants if they were living well or ill. They sent him to their chief who lived up on the rocks, where she could look down on the village and know what was going on.
Coyote climbed up to the house on the rocks and asked "What kind of living do you give these people? Do you treat them well or are you one of those evil women?" "I am teaching them to live well and build good houses," she said.
"Soon the world will change," said Coyote, "and women will no longer be chiefs." Then he changed her into a rock with the command, "You shall stay here and watch over the people who live here."
All the people know that Tsagaglalae sees all things, for whenever they are looking at her those large eyes are watching them."
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Dutch Republic 1 Duit 1634
Obverse
Shield of arms on floral long cross Reverse
TRA/IEC/TVM/(date) in wreath Country
Dutch Republic (Utrecht) (Netherlands)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1617-1654
Value 1 Duit (1/160)
Currency Gulden (1581-1795)
Composition Copper
Weight 2.0000 g
Diameter 20 mm
Shape Round (Irregular)
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
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