EditorialGold Coin of the Parisii, last quarter 2nd century B.C., Made in Paris, Celtic, Gold, 13/16 ? 7/8 ? 1/16 in., 0.2oz. (2.1 ? 2.3 ? 0.2 cm, 6.8g), Coins, The Celts probably began striking coins in the 200s b.c. after receiving gold and silver pieces from...
EditorialGold Coin of the Veneti or Namneti, mid-2nd century B.C., Celtic, Gold, 3/4 ? 13/16 ? 1/8 in., 0.3oz. (1.9 ? 2.1 ? 0.3 cm, 7.9g), Coins, The Celts probably began striking coins in the 200s b.c. after receiving gold and silver pieces from Hellenistic ki...
Editorialdragon and phoenix ornament, Eastern Zhou dynasty, Eastern Zhou dynasty, 200s B.C.E., jade, 15/16 x 2-11/16 x 3/16 in., 2.4 x 6.8 x 0.5 cm., Asian Art.
Editorialdragon and phoenix ornament, Eastern Zhou dynasty, Eastern Zhou dynasty, 200s B.C.E., jade, 15/16 x 2-11/16 x 3/16 in., 2.4 x 6.8 x 0.5 cm., Asian Art.
EditorialHead of Kubera, 200s. Northern India, Mathura, Kushan period (c. 80-320). Spotted red sandstone; overall: 16 x 14 x 14 cm (6 5/16 x 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.); block: 24.5 x 10.2 x 8.3 cm (9 5/8 x 4 x 3 1/4 in.).
EditorialStorage Jar with Loop Handles, 200s-300s. Korea, Kaya Period (42-562). Earthenware with impressed adn incised designs; diameter: 34.3 cm (13 1/2 in.); overall: 32.1 cm (12 5/8 in.).
EditorialJar with Horn-shaped Handles, 200s-400s. Korea, Silla period (57 BC-AD 676). Earthenware with incised decoration and color; overall: 23.5 cm (9 1/4 in.); diameter of mouth: 15.9 cm (6 1/4 in.); diameter with handles: 16.5 cm (6 1/2 in.).
EditorialBird with Human Head, possibly Hermes, c. 200s-300s. Pakistan, Gandhara, Kushan Period (1st century-320). Bronze; overall: 5 cm (1 15/16 in.).
EditorialFunerary Urn (Hunping), late 200s. China, Western Jin dynasty (265-316). Green-glazed stoneware with molded and sculpted decoration; diameter: 28.8 cm (11 5/16 in.); overall: 52.1 cm (20 1/2 in.).
EditorialDuck's Head from a Large Curtain, 200s. Egypt, Byzantine period, 4th Century. Tapestry weave: wool; overall: 17.2 x 24.2 cm (6 3/4 x 9 1/2 in.).
EditorialVeneration of the Buddha as a Fiery Piller, late 100s-200s. Southern India, Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati, Satavahana Period (c. 100 BC - c. AD 200). Limestone; overall: 59 cm (23 1/4 in.).
EditorialGold 'Basket' Earring, 6th century, Made in Northern France, Byzantine, Gold, Overall: 1 x 9/16 in. (2.5 x 1.5 cm), Metalwork-Gold, Opus interrasile was a technique used by goldsmiths to make elegant jewelry from the 200s through the 600s. Designs were...
EditorialGold Half Moon-Shaped Earring with Peacocks, late 6th?7th century, Byzantine, Gold, Overall: 2 3/16 x 1 15/16 x 1/8 in. (5.5 x 4.9 x 0.3 cm), Metalwork-Gold, Opus interrasile was a technique used by goldsmiths to make elegant jewelry from the 200s thro...
EditorialGold Coin of the Parisii, last quarter 2nd century B.C., Made in Paris, Celtic, Gold, 13/16 ? 7/8 ? 1/16 in., 0.2oz. (2.1 ? 2.3 ? 0.2 cm, 6.8g), Coins, The Celts probably began striking coins in the 200s b.c. after receiving gold and silver pieces from...
EditorialGold Coin of the Veneti or Namneti, mid-2nd century B.C., Celtic, Gold, 3/4 ? 13/16 ? 1/8 in., 0.3oz. (1.9 ? 2.1 ? 0.3 cm, 7.9g), Coins, The Celts probably began striking coins in the 200s b.c. after receiving gold and silver pieces from Hellenistic ki...