In 1955, a 600-year-old plaster Buddha statue was dropped, revealing it was actually made of solid gold underneath.[2000×3000] by okhahmm
September 15, 2024Gold Ring with a Layered Onyx Cameo Depicting a Crouching Cat in a ‘Roman’ Setting, Possibly made in England, ca. 1825. [304 x 303]
September 15, 2024Pomegranate-shaped vase. China, Qing dynasty, ca. 1821-50. Porcelain with underglaze white slip design. Philadelphia Museum of Art collection [2814×2848]
September 15, 2024Gustav Vasa of Sweden two swords of state, older upper and younger lower, the older from somtime before 1541 and younger from 1541. Housed in the royal treasury. [850×853]