[1674×1080] Specially constructed Army shoe for David M. Dotson, 37th Tennessee Regiment, CSA, who lost his foot in the Battle of Franklin. The shoe was specifically designed to accommodate him. Circa 1864.October 17, 2024
Remains of wall painting in church of Sant Climent de Pal in Andorra. It was built in the 11th or 12th century and then again in the 17th or 18th century [3696 × 2448]October 17, 2024
Fresco of St. Christopher Carrying Baby Jesus on His Shoulder, Trent Cathedral [1920×1080]October 17, 2024
Tomb of Sheikh Shebeli, a Sufi mystic. Iran, Samanid Empire, 12th century AD [2500×3222]October 17, 2024
Diorite mortar shaped like a feline. Ecuador, Chorrera culture, 1500-600 BC [3600×2840]October 17, 2024
Gold plate with embossed dragons around a flaming jewel. China, Yuan dynasty, 13th century AD [1400×1400]October 17, 2024
A coin from the reign of Eadbald of Kent circa 620. This is probably the earliest ever contemporary depiction of a UK Monarch. [791×388]October 17, 2024
Sheath-style inro (gold lacquer on wood) by Koma Yasuaki (d 1715). Outer box with herringbone design; inner box front side with Murisaki Shikibu at her desk; back side with moon. Ivory netsuke and stone ojime. See Yale University Art Gallery link in comments for assembled form [2500×1980]October 17, 2024
A road in Pompeii, built prior to AD79. The small white stones were designed to reflect moonlight making the road easier to see at night [526 x 658]October 17, 2024
Roman tombstone of Marcus Antonius Trophimus and his wife. The images of the deceased couple were placed on the stone. The man was a merchant in woolen coats and belonged to the Augustales college, which honored the memory of Emperor Augustus. [1200×1600]October 17, 2024
