Avalokiteshvara, Bronze sculpture, China, 10th century ( kbin.social ) Location: China, Yunnan, Dali Kingdom (937-1253), 10th century... Avalokitesvara statue, with many arms, sitting cross-legged in prayer. The bronze sculpture is dramatically lit from the top. The many hands holds symbols of Buddhist ideals, with eyes closed, two front hands held together in prayer. The statue has many detailed patterns. ALT
Ancient Roman payslip for an auxiliary cavalryman, found at (and dated to) the Siege of Masada, 72-73 AD ( media.kbin.social )
13th century Byzantine map of the world, based on now-lost 2nd century Graeco-Roman original ( media.kbin.social )
15th century communion chalice (restored 19th century), Turku Cathedral, Finland ( media.kbin.social )
Birch bark document used for practice by child, 13th century, Novgorod Republic ( media.kbin.social )
Me: "I know I have non-Roman stuff to share in my folders..." Also me: "Oh shit is that a 3rd century AD Roman pectorale? Gotta share that!" ( media.kbin.social )
Silly moment: amateur replica of a Graeco-Roman pancake (the artifact was subsequently devoured) ( media.kbin.social )