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Compartmented stamp seal, copper alloy

Compartmented stamp seal, copper alloy

Bactria-Margiana Bronze Age Public domain photograph of archaeological object, bronze age, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Faience amulet in the form of the dwarf god Pataikos

Faience amulet in the form of the dwarf god Pataikos

Amulet, Ptah-seker. Third Intermediate Period Public domain photograph of an archaeological object, Ancient Egyptian, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Round Plaque, arts of africa oceania and the americas

Round Plaque, arts of africa oceania and the americas

Public domain photo of a golden object, Peru, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Arrowhead, bronze, Europe - Public domain museum image. A piece of stone with a brown pate on it

Arrowhead, bronze, Europe - Public domain museum image. A piece of sto...

A red indian arrow point with a blue background, Europe, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Gold ring with inscribed bezel - Public domain museum image. A close up of a gold ring on a white surface

Gold ring with inscribed bezel - Public domain museum image. A close u...

Imperial Public domain photograph of archaeological object, Roman Empire, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Round Plaque, arts of africa oceania and the americas

Round Plaque, arts of africa oceania and the americas

Public domain photo of a 3d object, Peru, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Mirror with a Lotus Handle Decorated with the Head of Bes

Mirror with a Lotus Handle Decorated with the Head of Bes

A close up of a wooden mirror, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Cat, Egypt, Late Period (525-332 BCE)

Cat, Egypt, Late Period (525-332 BCE)

Bronze statue of a cat, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Atum as a human-headed cobra surmounting a box for an animal mummy

Atum as a human-headed cobra surmounting a box for an animal mummy

A bronze figure of an egyptian pharaoh, ca, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Lime Vessel in the Form of a Cock

Lime Vessel in the Form of a Cock

A chinese bronze rooster with a hole in the middle, Indonesia, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Household ring, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550  -1070 BC

Household ring, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550 -1070 BC

A brown ring with a hole in it, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Necklace, North and Central America costume

Necklace, North and Central America costume

Public domain photo of a 3d object, North and Central America, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Openwork Barrel Bead, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550  -1070 BC

Openwork Barrel Bead, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550 -1070 BC

A gold tube with a hinged lid, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Statuette of Beset (Besis), Egypt, Late Period (525-332 BCE)

Statuette of Beset (Besis), Egypt, Late Period (525-332 BCE)

A bronze figure of a man standing on a wooden platform, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Square Plaque, arts of africa oceania and the americas

Square Plaque, arts of africa oceania and the americas

A chinese copper plate with a green patina, Peru, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Pendant, Egypt, 11th century BCE

Pendant, Egypt, 11th century BCE

A large bronze pendant with a central central medallion, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Bronze neck-amphora (jar) with lid and bail handle

Bronze neck-amphora (jar) with lid and bail handle

A large bronze vase with a handle, ancient Greek or Roman free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Mirror with Handle in the Form of a Hathor Emblem

Mirror with Handle in the Form of a Hathor Emblem

Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl Description.

Armor Scales, Late Perod, Ancient Egypt, 664 BC - 332 BC

Armor Scales, Late Perod, Ancient Egypt, 664 BC - 332 BC

A photo of a coin from the people of the world, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Bangle with Raised Decoration, bronze and iron age period

Bangle with Raised Decoration, bronze and iron age period

A photo of a ring found, Vietnam, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Ring set with a Mouse Design Amulet

Ring set with a Mouse Design Amulet

Public domain photo of a golden object, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Toe stall, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550  -1070 BC

Toe stall, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550 -1070 BC

From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Wadi Gabbanat el-Qurud, Wadi D, Tomb of the 3 Foreign Wives of Thutmose III New Kingdom

Sweret amulet, Late Perod, Ancient Egypt, 664 BC - 332 BC

Sweret amulet, Late Perod, Ancient Egypt, 664 BC - 332 BC

Public domain photo of a golden object, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

商 青銅爵|Wine Vessel (Jue) - Public domain museum image. A green vase with a bird on top of it

商 青銅爵|Wine Vessel (Jue) - Public domain museum image. A green vase wit...

A bronze vessel with a shield and a shield, China, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Small Drum, bronze and iron age period

Small Drum, bronze and iron age period

A bronze vase with a design on the top, Indonesia, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Cymbal, Egypt, Greco-Roman Period, 332 BCE – 642 CE

Cymbal, Egypt, Greco-Roman Period, 332 BCE – 642 CE

From Egypt Roman Period Public domain photograph of Roman Egyptian archaeological object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Cymbal, bronze - Public domain museum image. A piece of metal with a hole in it

Cymbal, bronze - Public domain museum image. A piece of metal with a h...

Accession Number: 74.51.5654 Public domain photograph of archaeological object, copper alloy metal, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Openwork rattle bell, bronze, Iran

Openwork rattle bell, bronze, Iran

Iran Iron Age Public domain photograph of archaeological object, bronze age, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Roman Bell, 1st century AD - Public domain museum image. A black and white photo of a bell

Roman Bell, 1st century AD - Public domain museum image. A black and w...

Rome?, Italy? Public domain photograph of Italian artifact, archaeological object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Roman Bell, bronze, Europe, Roman - musical instruments

Roman Bell, bronze, Europe, Roman - musical instruments

A stone bell shaped like a bell, Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sistrum of the Chantress Tapenu

Sistrum of the Chantress Tapenu

Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Hook with Raptor-Headed Ungulate

Hook with Raptor-Headed Ungulate

A bronze figure of a monkey, late ming dynasty, ca, China, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Greek Silver ring, Greece, Classical period

Greek Silver ring, Greece, Classical period

Public domain photo of a antique gem, ancient Greek or Roman free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Round Plaque, arts of africa oceania and the americas

Round Plaque, arts of africa oceania and the americas

A large round green disc with a large hole in the center, Peru, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Uninscribed Heart Scarab, Egypt, Third Intermediate Period (1070–664 BC)

Uninscribed Heart Scarab, Egypt, Third Intermediate Period (1070–664 B...

A green jade head of a lady with a long hair, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Silver skyphos (drinking cup), drinking vessel

Silver skyphos (drinking cup), drinking vessel

A silver cup with two handles on it, ancient Greek or Roman free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Belt Plaque with Fighting Horses, Xiongnu culture

Belt Plaque with Fighting Horses, Xiongnu culture

A bronze plated metal panel with a green patina, China, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Chisel, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550  -1070 BC

Chisel, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550 -1070 BC

A metal strip on the wall, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Archaic Silver cosmetic vessel, Greece

Archaic Silver cosmetic vessel, Greece

Public domain photo of a golden object, ancient Greek or Roman free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Falcon amulet, Late Perod, Ancient Egypt, 664 BC - 332 BC

Falcon amulet, Late Perod, Ancient Egypt, 664 BC - 332 BC

Public domain photo of a golden object, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Cosmetic Vessel in the Shape of a Cat

Cosmetic Vessel in the Shape of a Cat

A statue of a cat, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Archaic Bronze hoof, bronze, Cyprus

Archaic Bronze hoof, bronze, Cyprus

Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Archaic Relief of armed figure collapsing (Capaneus ?)

Archaic Relief of armed figure collapsing (Capaneus ?)

Bronze figurine of a man and woman, ancient Greek or Roman free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Toe stall, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550  -1070 BC

Toe stall, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550 -1070 BC

Gold statuette of a woman's head, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Wolf-Shaped Belt Buckle, bronze, Xiongnu culture

Wolf-Shaped Belt Buckle, bronze, Xiongnu culture

A bronze pendant with a lion's head, China, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Roman Lamp, hook, bronze, Roman

Roman Lamp, hook, bronze, Roman

A bronze anchor, possibly from the late 4th century, ancient Greek or Roman free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Gold spiral with double lion-griffin-head terminal

Gold spiral with double lion-griffin-head terminal

Gold ring with a dragon head, ancient Greek or Roman free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Parhian Drachm coin, Iran - Public domain museum image. A coin with an image of a man on it

Parhian Drachm coin, Iran - Public domain museum image. A coin with an...

A coin with a portrait of a warrior on it, Parthian, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

One from a Pair of Flaring Cuffs with Bone Remnants

One from a Pair of Flaring Cuffs with Bone Remnants

Late period Public domain photograph of archaeological object, copper alloy metal, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Knife with a Hand Holding an Orb

Knife with a Hand Holding an Orb

Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl Description.

Bronze sestertius of Alexander Severus

Bronze sestertius of Alexander Severus

IMP SEV ALEXANDER AVG, head of emperor/IOVI CONSERVATORI S C, Jupiter holding thunderbolt over small figure of emperorRome Late Imperial, Severan

Bracelet or torque, bronze - Public domain museum image. A close up of a metal object on a table

Bracelet or torque, bronze - Public domain museum image. A close up of...

Accession Number: 23.160.112 Public domain photograph of archaeological object, copper alloy metal, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Horus falcon in double crown - Public domain museum image. A statue of a bird sitting on top of a wooden block

Horus falcon in double crown - Public domain museum image. A statue of...

Public domain photo of Egyptian sculpture, ancient civilizations, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Greek Gold earring, gold - Public domain museum image. A gold ring with a face on it

Greek Gold earring, gold - Public domain museum image. A gold ring wit...

Classical or Hellenistic Public domain photograph of ancient Greek artifact, archaeological object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public domain photograph of ancient Greek ... More

Chinese Horse Mask, bronze, China

Chinese Horse Mask, bronze, China

Accession Number: 28.124.1 mid-Western Zhou dynasty (1046–771 B.C.) Public domain photograph of bronze archaeological object, China, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Object ?, bronze - Public domain museum image. A small metal object on a white surface

Object ?, bronze - Public domain museum image. A small metal object on...

Accession Number: 25.78.131 Public domain photograph of archaeological object, copper alloy metal, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Fibula, bronze, iron age - Public domain museum image. A close up of a metal object on a table

Fibula, bronze, iron age - Public domain museum image. A close up of a...

Phrygia Iron Age Public domain photograph of archaeological object, bronze age, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Bracelet, bronze, Iran, iron age ii

Bracelet, bronze, Iran, iron age ii

Iran, Hasanlu Iron Age II Public domain photograph of archaeological object, bronze age, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Strap End, bronze - Public domain museum image. A close up of a metal object on a gray surface

Strap End, bronze - Public domain museum image. A close up of a metal ...

Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Shoe Buckle, bronze - Public domain museum image. A black and white photo of a book and a lighter

Shoe Buckle, bronze - Public domain museum image. A black and white ph...

A picture of a case and a picture of a coat of arms, ancient civilizations, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Chinese Miniature Vase, bronze, China

Chinese Miniature Vase, bronze, China

Accession Number: 1985.214.15 Tang dynasty (618–907) Public domain photograph of vase-shaped vessel, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Fish amulet, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 2040 – 1640 BC

Fish amulet, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 2040 – 1640 BC

From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Tomb of Nakht (493), south cemetery, Pit 425, MMA excavations, 1913–14 Middle Kingdom

Leopard-Shaped Pectoral, bronze, China

Leopard-Shaped Pectoral, bronze, China

Eastern Zhou (770–256 B.C.) Public domain photograph of bronze archaeological object, China, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Assyrian Rosette - Public domain museum image. A black and white photo of a flower

Assyrian Rosette - Public domain museum image. A black and white photo...

Mesopotamia, Nimrud (ancient Kalhu) Neo-Assyrian Public domain photograph of Neo Assyrian object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Statuette of Isis nursing Horus (missing above the legs), inscribed for Hor son of Padihorresnet

Statuette of Isis nursing Horus (missing above the legs), inscribed fo...

Public domain photo of Egyptian sculpture, ancient civilizations, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Situla, Egypt, Greco-Roman Period, 332 BCE – 642 CE

Situla, Egypt, Greco-Roman Period, 332 BCE – 642 CE

From Egypt Roman Period ? Public domain photograph of Roman Egyptian archaeological object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Bronze statuette of a philosopher on a lamp stand

Bronze statuette of a philosopher on a lamp stand

Public domain photo of Roman sculpture, ancient civilizations, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Silver swivel ring with agate half-barrel

Silver swivel ring with agate half-barrel

Crane. Late Classical Public domain photograph of ancient Greek artifact, archaeological object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public domain photograph of ancient Greek art... More

Necklace, bronze, Iran, iron age ii

Necklace, bronze, Iran, iron age ii

Iran, Hasanlu Iron Age II Public domain photograph of archaeological object, bronze age, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Ornamented Tweezer, 7th century, Metropolitan Museum of Art

Ornamented Tweezer, 7th century, Metropolitan Museum of Art

Colombia Public domain photograph of Calima archaeological object, gold, Colombia, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Miniature cippus of Horus (magical stela)

Miniature cippus of Horus (magical stela)

Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Compartmented stamp seal, copper alloy

Compartmented stamp seal, copper alloy

Bactria-Margiana Bronze Age Public domain photograph of archaeological object, bronze age, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Libation Cup (Jüe), bronze, China

Libation Cup (Jüe), bronze, China

Accession Number: 13.100.10 Shang dynasty (ca. 1600–1046 B.C.) Public domain photograph of bronze archaeological object, China, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Mesoamerican Necklace, 7th century, Metropolitan Museum of Art

Mesoamerican Necklace, 7th century, Metropolitan Museum of Art

Colombia Public domain photograph of gold metal object, jewelry, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Bronze statuette of a youth - Public domain museum image. A statue of a man with a muscular body

Bronze statuette of a youth - Public domain museum image. A statue of ...

Public domain photo of bronze sculpture, ancient civilizations, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Covered Vessel (Ding), bronze, China

Covered Vessel (Ding), bronze, China

Accession Number: 13.100.6a, b late Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 B.C.)

Roundel with griffin heads - Public domain museum image. A metal plate with a picture of a cat and a bird on it

Roundel with griffin heads - Public domain museum image. A metal plate...

Eurasian steppes Public domain photograph of silverware object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Pin, bronze, Iran, iron age - Public domain museum image. A black and white photo of a silver object

Pin, bronze, Iran, iron age - Public domain museum image. A black and ...

Iran, Luristan, possibly from Surkh Dum Iron Age Public domain photograph of archaeological object, bronze age, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Scarab Finger Ring, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550  -1070 BC

Scarab Finger Ring, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550 -1070 BC

From Egypt New Kingdom, Ramesside Public domain photograph of an archaeological object, Ancient Egyptian, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Earring, delta-shaped with beads

Earring, delta-shaped with beads

Accession Number: 74.51.3929 Public domain photograph of gold metal object, jewelry, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Bronze handle from a cista (toiletries box)

Bronze handle from a cista (toiletries box)

Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Uraeus with red crown, Egypt, Late Period (525-332 BCE)

Uraeus with red crown, Egypt, Late Period (525-332 BCE)

From Egypt Late Period–Ptolemaic Period Public domain photograph of an archaeological object, Ancient Egyptian, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Figure: Leopard, bronze, Edo peoples, Nigeria

Figure: Leopard, bronze, Edo peoples, Nigeria

Nigeria, Court of Benin Public domain photograph of archaeological object, copper alloy metal, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Four Knot Clasps of Sithathoryunet

Four Knot Clasps of Sithathoryunet

From Egypt, Fayum Entrance Area, Lahun, Tomb of Sithathoryunet (BSA Tomb 8), BSAE excavations 1914 Middle Kingdom

Bronze as of Nero, bronze - Public domain museum image. A coin with a head of a man on it

Bronze as of Nero, bronze - Public domain museum image. A coin with a ...

NERO CAESAR AVG GERM IMP, head of emperor/S C, winged Victory holding shield inscribed SPQRRome Early Imperial, Neronian

Mirror, bronze, China, Han dynasty

Mirror, bronze, China, Han dynasty

Accession Number: 17.51.4 Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220) Public domain photograph of bronze archaeological object, China, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Basin, Old Kingdom, Egypt, 2575 - 2150 BC

Basin, Old Kingdom, Egypt, 2575 - 2150 BC

Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Bronze patera handle in the form of Lasa

Bronze patera handle in the form of Lasa

Public domain photo of bronze sculpture, ancient civilizations, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Bronze elliptical leaf, perhaps a waist ornament

Bronze elliptical leaf, perhaps a waist ornament

Leaf-like ornament with a small hole on the tip of each piece. Classical

Toe stall, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550  -1070 BC

Toe stall, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550 -1070 BC

From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Wadi Gabbanat el-Qurud, Wadi D, Tomb of the 3 Foreign Wives of Thutmose III New Kingdom

Greek Earring with Eros, gold - Public domain museum image. A small gold object on a white surface

Greek Earring with Eros, gold - Public domain museum image. A small go...

Public domain photo of a golden object, Greece free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Harness or bridle ornament or fitting (?)

Harness or bridle ornament or fitting (?)

Iran, Hasanlu Iron Age II Public domain photograph of archaeological object, bronze age, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Mirror, bronze, China, Tang dynasty

Mirror, bronze, China, Tang dynasty

Accession Number: 17.175.31 Tang dynasty (618–907) Public domain photograph of bronze archaeological object, China, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Archaic Bronze bull's head - Public domain museum image. A statue of a bull with horns on it's head

Archaic Bronze bull's head - Public domain museum image. A statue of a...

Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Greek Pair of gold roundels - Public domain museum image. A pair of brass candle holders on a gray surface

Greek Pair of gold roundels - Public domain museum image. A pair of br...

The function of these exquisite roundels, a type of Greek goldwork especially popular in southern Italy, is uncertain. They may have been used as stands for core-formed glass vessels or they may have served as ... More

Earring, baule type - Public domain museum image. A gold brooch with a bunch of balls on it

Earring, baule type - Public domain museum image. A gold brooch with a...

Public domain photo of a golden object, Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Toe stall, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550  -1070 BC

Toe stall, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550 -1070 BC

From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Wadi Gabbanat el-Qurud, Wadi D, Tomb of the 3 Foreign Wives of Thutmose III New Kingdom

Mirror, bronze, China, Tang dynasty

Mirror, bronze, China, Tang dynasty

Accession Number: 25.24 Tang dynasty (618–907) Public domain photograph of bronze archaeological object, China, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Harness or bridle fitting, bronze

Harness or bridle fitting, bronze

Western Asia Public domain photograph of archaeological object, copper alloy metal, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Toe stall, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550  -1070 BC

Toe stall, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550 -1070 BC

From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Wadi Gabbanat el-Qurud, Wadi D, Tomb of the 3 Foreign Wives of Thutmose III New Kingdom

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