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Model of Kyoto
A model of Kyoto (Heiankyo), made capital of Japan by Emperor Kammu in 794 CE during the Heian Period. In the foreground is the imperial palace.
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Egyptian Perfume Bottle
Cosmetics jar, c. 1479-1425 BCE, Found in Thebes, Egypt.
Pharaoh exhibit - Cleveland Museum of Art
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Cosmetic Box of Kemeni
Cedar cosmetic box, with ebony and ivory veneer and silver mounting, of the Cupbearer Kemeni, Middle Kingdom of Egypt, 12th Dynasty, reign of Amenemhat IV, c. 1814-1805 BCE. Metropolitan Vanities: The History of the Dressing Table Exhibition...
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Shionjiyama Kofun Model
A model of Shionjiyama kofun in Yao, Osaka, Japan. 3rd-7th century CE.
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Shionjiyama Kofun
Shionjiyama kofun in Yao, Osaka, Japan. 3rd-7th century CE.
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Detail of Setna II
Demotic text of Setna II, 1st century CE, Aswan, Egypt.
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Setna II
Demotic text of Tale of Setna II, 1st century CE, Aswan, Egypt.
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Japanese Imperial Regalia
An aritst's impression of three items from the unseen Japanese imperial regalia. In Japanese mythology the sun goddess Amaterasu gave her son Ninigi three gifts to aid his rule on earth: the Yasakani, a fabulous jewel (or pearls or magatama...
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Canopic Jar
Canopic Jar, 22nd Dynasty, about 945-715 BCE. Provenance unknown. The British Museum, (photo taken at The Powerhouse Museum, Sydney Australia)
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Canopic Jars Of Djedbastetiuefankh
Canopic Jars Of Djedbastetiuefankh. Dynasty, about 380-343 BCE. Hawara, Egypt Limestone. Once removed from the chest and abdomen, the organs were embalmed separately and placed in canopic jars. There were usually four organ bundles, each...
