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Bronze Korean Coin, Goryeo Dynasty
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Bronze Korean Coin, Goryeo Dynasty

A bronze coin of the Korean Goryeo Dynasty, 1097-1105. The legend reads: Haedong tongbo meaning 'Coin of the Land East of the Sea' (Korea). The British Musem, London.
Arms of the Hohenstaufen Dynasty
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Arms of the Hohenstaufen Dynasty

The coat of arms of the Hohenstaufen Dynasty of Swabia that ruled over the Holy Roman Empire from 1135 to 1268 CE.
Wei Dynasty Buddhist Stele
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Wei Dynasty Buddhist Stele

This stele is carved with representations of events in the Lotus Sutra, one of the most important texts in early Chinese Buddhism. The Lotus Sutra is reconstructed as a magnificent drama, during which the historical Buddha Shakyamuni is revealed...
Jurchen Jin Dynasty Vase
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Jurchen Jin Dynasty Vase

A green glazed vase with floral design, Jurchen Jin dynasty, 1115-1234 CE. (British Museum, London)
Qi Dynasty Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara
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Qi Dynasty Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara

Bodhisattvas are enlighted beings who have chosen to stay in the world to help others achieve Buddhahood. Avalokitesvara is the Bodhisattva of Compassion, known in Chinese as Guanyin. Guanyin is short for Guanshiyin, "he who listens to the...
Gupta Dynasty India, 320 - c. 550 CE
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Gupta Dynasty India, 320 - c. 550 CE - From Magadha to Empire: Culture and Conquest in Classical India

This map illustrates the rise and territorial expansion of the Gupta Empire in India between 320 and circa 550 CE, showcasing a period often regarded as a golden age of Indian civilization. Originating from the Magadha region (modern Bihar...
The Family Tree of the Kuru Dynasty in the Mahabharata
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The Family Tree of the Kuru Dynasty in the Mahabharata

Family Tree of the Kuru Dynasty of Hastinapur, according to the epic Indian poem the Mahabharata showing the line of royal and family succession. I would like to thank Atita-guna (@atitaguna108) for letting me use pictures of her beautiful...
Family Tree of the Ptolemaic Dynasty of Egypt (305-30 BCE)
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Family Tree of the Ptolemaic Dynasty of Egypt (305-30 BCE)

An illustration following the evolution of the Ptolemaic Dynasty (also called Lagides, for Lagos, the father of Ptolemy I Soter) in Egypt during the Hellenistic period. This family tree reveals one of the most important distinguishing features...
Yuan Dynasty Bank Note & Plate
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Yuan Dynasty Bank Note & Plate

A 13th century CE wooden printing plate and paper bank note from the Chinese Yuan dynasty (1271-1368 CE). (Tokyo Currency Museum)
Ming Dynasty Blue-and-White Porcelain
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Ming Dynasty Blue-and-White Porcelain

A selection of Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 CE) blue-and-white porcelain. From Chenghua reign, 1465-1487 CE. (British Museum, London)
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