An ancient Greek terracotta statue of a woman baking. 5th century BCE, now housed at the Brooklyn Museum [1536×1152] by Fuckoff555
October 10, 2024This is from a series of erotic engravings produced after the reign of Tiberius, and published in the 1770s. They’re a wild ride and seriously NOT SAFE FOR WORK! I’ve linked to the rest of them in the comments (600×603)
October 10, 2024Writing Casket, workshop of Severo da Ravenna, 16th Century, bronze, 16 x 21.3 x 14 cm (6 5/16 x 8 3/8 x 5 1/2 in.) [3609 x 2555]
October 10, 2024The Ketef Hinnom amulet, found in Old Jerusalem, dated to around 600 BC; is the oldest record of a biblical text ever found, in this case the priestly blessing of Numbers 6:24–26:[324×476]
saltnotsugar on October 10, 2024 6:15 pm There is something so wonderful about seeing everyday activities captured in ancient art. It’s like there is this strong connection between me and this person from so long ago, just because we both bake bread.
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Is she baking, or playing Overcooked?
There is something so wonderful about seeing everyday activities captured in ancient art. It’s like there is this strong connection between me and this person from so long ago, just because we both bake bread.