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Wreath & Ossuary of Brasidas
The silver ossuary and the golden wreath of the Spartan strategos (military general) Brasidas. 5th Century BCE - Brasidas died at the Battle of Amphipolis in 422 BCE, during the Peloponnesian war. (Archaeological Museum of Amphipolis, Greece...
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Greek Ceramic Toys
Artefacts of the ancient city of Amphipolis displayed in the Museum. Children's toys.
Location: Amphipolis, Macedonia, Greece. 1st Century BCE - 1 Century CE
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Chinese Warring States, 3rd century BCE
A map showing the principle state of the Warring States Period in China c. 260 BCE.
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Chinese Tea Bowl & Stand
Left: A Chinese tea bowl of black glazed stone ware, Song Dynasty, 960-1279 CE.
Right: A Chinese lacquered bowl stand, Yuan Dynasty, 13th century CE.
(British Museum, London)
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Tea House at Koishikawa by Hokusai
An illustration by Hokusai: the Tea House at Koishikawa from '36 Views of Mount Fuji.' 1830 CE.
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Japanese Tea Ceremony
The Japanese Tea Ceremony.
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Chinese Qin Chariot
A Qin chariot from the 'terracotta army'. Tomb of Shi Huangdi, 259-210 BCE, Shaanxi Province, China.
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Roman Cistern
Part of the water supply system of the Acropolis building complex.
Construction: 1st - 2nd Century CE
Location: Athens, Greece
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Lion Pediment, Parthenon
A lion from the pediment of the Parthenon in the Museum of the Acropolis. Construction: 447-432 BCE
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Lyceum of Aristotle
The Lyceum of Aristotle, one of the centres of ancient Greek Philosophy.
Founded: 334 BCE
Location: Athens, Greece
