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Ink stone in the form of a turtle, China, 6th-7th century

from The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Sculpture with rooster head, was found in a tomb at Gaochang, a Tang city on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, 7th-10th century, Tang Dynasty, China.

RISD MUSEUM - Providence, RI

Prince Tottika, Kizil Cave 205, 6th century CE. Tottika (circa 550-600 CE) was a king of the Tarim Basin state of Kucha in the second half of the 6th century CE. He appears in a mural of the Maya Cave of the Kizil Caves, with his wife Svayamprabhā, accompanied by two monks and other attendants. The paintings were brought to Berlin by the Third Turfan expedition (1905-1907), but lost in World War II.

Ritual vessel with naga. Indonesia. 14th to 15th Century CE.

The Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art.

Traditional translucent horn combs featuring painted designs of a fish and various birds, crafted in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, once prepared as “Palace” combs for the Imperial Court and delivered in brocade boxes.

https://whatyoulookingatnow.blogspot.com/2025/02/traditional-translucent-horn-combs.html

Ancient Flasks: Chinese Bianhu Flasks

Chinese bianhu flasks (Chinese: 扁壺), also known as "flat vases" or "shoulder flasks," are a type of ceramic vessel that originated in ancient China. They were primarily produced during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) and were commonly used for storing and pouring liquids such as wine or oil.

Bianhu flasks are characterized by their flattened oval shape, resembling a pear or a gourd. They have a wide, flat body with sloping shoulders and a narrow neck. The mouth of the flask is typically small and may be fitted with a stopper or a lid. These flasks were often decorated with intricate patterns, motifs, and inscriptions, showcasing the artistic skills of the craftsmen.

One notable feature of bianhu flasks is the presence of lotus-shaped supports on their bases. These supports resemble the petals of a lotus flower and provide stability to the flask when it is placed on a flat surface. The lotus motif is significant in Chinese culture, symbolizing purity, enlightenment, and rebirth.

Bianhu flasks were not only functional vessels but also held cultural and symbolic importance. They were often used as prestigious items for ceremonial purposes and were sometimes buried in tombs as funerary objects.

Today, surviving examples of bianhu flasks provide valuable insights into the art, craftsmanship, and cultural practices of ancient China. They are highly regarded as artistic and historical treasures, representing the creativity and skill of Chinese ceramic artisans during the Tang Dynasty.

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[left: Palestinian woman holding key to home now under Isr*eli occupation]

[right: Keys hang from a tapestry at a school in Aralez, Armenia, representing the keys to homes left behind by the survivors of the Armenian Genocide]

we will return.

Image of a woman in an elephant headdress made from a single sheet of silver and gilded. It is thought to represent Cleopatra Selene, the only daughter and surviving child of Cleopatra VII and Mark Antony. Cleopatra Selene and her husband Juba II ruled the client kingdom of Mauretania.

bottle painted with trees and frogs | nubian | meroitic period

in the university of chicago institute for the study of ancient cultures' collection

head of a ram (pendant) | c. 1400s-1600s | owo kingdom (modern day nigeria)

in the nelson-atkins museum of art collection

Terracotta head, perhaps representing a king, from the Ife culture in the southwestern portion of present-day Nigeria. Artist unknown; 12th to 14th century. Now in the Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth, TX, USA.

TEACHING MOMENT 👇Awesome Facts- Ancient Africa..

1. Africa was called Alkebulan (mother of

mankind).

2. Africa ruled the world for 15,000 years.

3. Richest man in history is an African King

(Mansa Musa).

4. Africa civilized mankind.

5. Mining started in Africa 43,000 years ago, In

1964 a hematite mine was found in Swaziland at

Bomvu Ridge in the Ngwenya mountain range.

6. Africans were the first to organise fishing.

expeditions 90,000 years ago at Katanga, Congo.

7. Africans carved the world's first colossal

sculpture 7,000 years ago.

8. The ancient Egyptians had Afro combs.

9. African Kings ruled India.

10. Africa is a home to World's oldest University.

Dr Manaka

Artnet News

Rameses III Inscription Found Etched Into Jordanian Mountainside

The power of Ramses III spread over key routes and was marked by rock inscriptions in his name—one has been found in Wadi Rum, Jordan.

An extraordinary find.

Kilmainham Pennanular Brooch, 8th to 9th Century CE, Kilmainham, Co. Dublin, Eire, Kelvingrove Museum, Glasgow

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People forget that Kendrick isn't a hater of Drake for no reason.

Kendrick is defending the raping of Black American culture, calling out Drake for his mistreatment of Black American women specifically (Serena, Megan Thee Stallion, hood girls etc), calling out the weird alpha bro behavior where they basically describe wanting control over girls cuz grown women don't wanna date their misogynistic asses.

It's bigger than Drake. We have some former white rappers who turned country singers claiming rap/hip hop isn't a real art form while trying to gatekeep Beyonce from country. We have people using AAVE incorrectly and trying to correct Black Americans on their own dialect. We have anti Blackness skyrocketing during Black History Month via the hate spewed at the Black Grammy winners Beyonce, Doechii, and Kendrick.

Yes, the beef was entertaining to a lot, but to the Black American community the beef represented Kendrick fighting for our respect and using his hatred to protect another genre Black people created that would've been dubbed "vapid party music" due to Drake's colonizer mindset.

Ma babies 🩷🙂‍↕️

rocket sayin "that's my girl" whenever mantis gets a kill in marvel rivals

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Luigi wins by doing nothing except its now Daisuke wins by doing nothing

the Blasted Trio playing scrabble. don’t ask me how anya is managing but feel free to hedge your bets on who wins (if anyone)

jimblasted au belongs to @linkcharacter 💗

(roleswap au)

SWANSEA..

Also the crusty cat in Anyas picture is making me giggle

Morning!

Can you please reblog if your blog is a safe place for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, asexual, aromantic, pansexual, non binary, demisexual or any other kind of queer or questioning people? Because mine is.

Hes about to hit a MEAN juggle combo with that right hand reeled back..TOD

they liked this on twitter im thinking you would too

dionysus redesign cuz i was bored of my old one

what do you mean elon musk did a nazi salute on live tv at the united states presidential inauguration twice and is now erasing the evidence off the internet by replacing the footage with the crowd cheering instead?

would be a shame if people reblogged this, wouldn’t it?

fancy anya and curly save me

+ a rushed redraw

og by joetastic

Polle says: "Jimothy... I remember you're responsibilities."

(Version without textbox under the cut)

I put way too much effort into this shitpost. Woops.

Also, before someone corrects my use of "you're," it's a reference to this:

Gyaru Daisuke / Decora Curly / Jirai Kei Jimmy / Lolita Anya / Mori Kei Swansea. If you care.