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A mortar and pestle set from 14th century Italy, made of a metal, most likely iron. Artist unknown. The set is notable for having both of its original pieces (a rarity for medieval mortars), but otherwise quite typical of mid- to late medieval…

The Deesis portrays Christ in what appears to be a throne, surrounded by Saints and Mother Mary. The piece is tempera on panel, and is Russian in origin, dating back to the mid 15th century AD. It is very symmetrical in terms of the layout of the…

A mortar and pestle set from 14th century Italy, made of a metal, most likely iron. Artist unknown. The set is notable for having both of its original pieces (a rarity for medieval mortars), but otherwise quite typical of mid- to late medieval…

This is a silver bracelet fastened with a clasp, hinge, and pin with four griffons and four lions on each side and covered with niello decoration

This is a history of Scottish and English royalty, as written by John Hardyng and presented to King Edward IV. Notably, the history is in verse, and also includes maps of Scotland, geneological trees, and letters exchanged between members of the…

This item does not have a detailed provenance, and its creator is unknown. The style typifies that of the Palaiologan Dynasty. The gilding sets this icon apart from common icons, and has been fairly well preserved.

This is a Viking key made of steel. It would have been used with a padlock. The design is originally Roman, and the key was made before the wealth and conquest of the Viking Age.

This is a Romanesque architectural frieze that was likely once part of a church or cathedral in Burgundy, France. This piece is particularly interesting, as it has elements of both Romanesque and Gothic styles, and was carved during the transitional…

There really aren't many decorations on the censer. It is used for burning incense, and it is made during the Fatimid period of Egypt. Egypt is undergone rapid change at the time, and started to become one of the center of Islamic world. While other…

11th century Lusterware bowl sherd with two painted peacocks from the Fatimid Era. Most like from Africa, this sherd is light blue with painted peacocks and other ambiguous patterns in brown/red paint. Given its detail, the sherd probably was not…