#antiquities — Public Fediverse posts

The Vietnam Binh Chau (Chau Tan) Late Tang Wreck

https://www.koh-antique.com/client/tangwreck/tangwreck.html

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#HackerNews #Vietnam #Binh #Chau #Tang #Wreck #archaeology #maritime #history #shipwrecks #antiquities

Bottoms up: vast Roman shipwreck filled with ancient wine amphoras discovered near Sicily – The Art Newspaper

A sensational discovery of…
#dining #cooking #diet #food #ItalianWine #MediterraneanWine #Antiquities&Archaeology #Archaeology #discoveries #heritage #Italianwine #italy #Museums&Heritage #Shipwrecks #underwater #UnderwaterArchaeology #Wine
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2766161/bottoms-up-vast-roman-shipwreck-filled-with-ancient-wine-amphoras-discovered-near-sicily-the-art-newspaper/

Bottoms up: vast Roman shipwreck filled with ancient wine amphoras discovered near Sicily – The Art Newspaper https://www.diningandcooking.com/2766161/bottoms-up-vast-roman-shipwreck-filled-with-ancient-wine-amphoras-discovered-near-sicily-the-art-newspaper/ #Antiquities&Archaeology #Archaeology #discoveries #heritage #ItalianWine #italy #Museums&Heritage #Shipwrecks #underwater #UnderwaterArchaeology #Wine

Facsimile of the Codex Borgia, ca. 16th century (1831–48) by Agostino Aglio, from Antiquities of Mexico.

Source: Smithsonian Libraries and Archives / Internet Archive

Available to buy as a print.

https://pdimagearchive.org/images/28cfc67c-3b46-4115-9941-5e6954f5988d

#mayans #circles #mexico #aztec #symbolism #human-animal-hybrid #antiquities #colonialism #art #publicdomain

Zendaya’s earrings at the *Odyssey* London photocall have reignited debate over who should own ancient artefacts—reportedly gold from Iran’s Ziwiye hoard. Academics and activists urge Barron London to disclose full provenance and legality. 🌍🏛️ #Antiquities #CulturalHeritage #Provenance #TheOdyssey https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/jul/25/treasure-as-trinkets-zendayas-earrings-renew-debate-on-ownership-of-ancient-artefacts

Who is the antiquities dealer behind looted artifacts at dozens of museums across the United States? #culture #looting #antiquities

https://hyperallergic.com/edward-church-peter-hujar-looted-art/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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The Trade in Looted Antiquities Endures for One Reason: Demand

https://news.artnet.com/art-world/matt-campbell-cambodia-looted-antiquities-2779870

Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48882608

#HackerNews #lootedantiquities #artcrime #antiquities #demand #culturalheritage #illicittrade

#1332 George Fox Tregelles (ed) - Penzance Natural History and Antiquarian Society, Report and Transactions, 1892-93. Penzance Natural History and Antiquarian Society, Penzance, 1893.

#Penzance #Cornwall #Antiquities #Archaeology #NaturalHistory #InscribedStones #BookOfTheDay

Phoenix Ancient Art funneled objects of shaky provenance into dozens of museums. Why are many of them still there? #culture #antiquities #looting

https://hyperallergic.com/a-convicted-antiquities-dealers-web/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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Why Do So Many Museums Hold a Convicted Antiquity Dealer’s Treasures?
Erin L. Thompson: https://hyperallergic.com/why-do-so-many-museums-hold-a-convicted-antiquity-dealers-treasures/

#antiquities #smuggling #Geneva #Syria #Lebanon

✨ Bronzeplastik des Gottes Osiris ✨

#Osiris #AltesÄgypten #ÄgyptischeKunst #Bronzeplastik #Archäologie #Antike #Kunstgeschichte #Sammlerstück #MuseumQuality #AncientEgypt #EgyptianArt #BronzeSculpture #Archaeology #AncientArt #HistoryLovers #CulturalHeritage #CollectorsItem #MuseumPiece #ArtCollector #Antiquities

#Osiris #ÉgypteAncienne #ArtÉgyptien #SculptureEnBronze #Archéologie #ArtAntique #PatrimoineCulturel #HistoireAncienne #Collectionneur #ObjetHistorique
https://www.auktionen-in-heidelberg.de/produkt/1065-bronzeplastik-des-gottes-osiris-aegypten-spaetzeit-ca-ca-664-332-v-chr/

Facsimile of the Codex Vindobonensis, ca. late 15th or early 16th century (1831–48) by Agostino Aglio, from Antiquities of Mexico.

Source: Smithsonian Libraries and Archives / Internet Archive

Available to buy as a print.

https://pdimagearchive.org/images/3e7ec028-0841-4362-907e-c73c10b3272a

#animals #mayans #buildings #mexico #aztec #symbolism #human-animal-hybrid #antiquities #colonialism #art #publicdomain

God in an alcove, Villa Borghese Gardens, Roma. 2018.
#SilentSunday #Roma #Antiquities #Photography

#Frankfurt's #Archaeological #Museum offers a fascinating glimpse into the #AncientWorld through its collection of #antiquities. From #Luristan bronzes to #Achaemenid metalwork, the exhibition highlights the interconnectedness of #ancient cultures and the material traces of human life, practice, and exchange. I've summarized my visit in this blog post:

🌍 https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2026/2026-05-23_frankfurt_archaeologisches_museum/

#WeekendStories #History #Archaeology #CulturalExchange

Facsimile of the Codex Ríos, ca. after 1566 (1831–48) by Agostino Aglio, from Antiquities of Mexico.

Source: Smithsonian Libraries and Archives / Internet Archive

Available to buy as a print.

https://pdimagearchive.org/images/9c312a21-1a86-4e68-8d12-1913062329c5

#pyramids #mayans #costumes #mexico #aztec #symbolism #antiquities #colonialism #hats #art #publicdomain

#1232 George Fox Tregelles (ed) - Penzance Natural History and Antiquarian Society, Report and Transactions, 1891-92. Penzance Natural History and Antiquarian Society, Penzance, 1892.

#Penzance #Cornwall #Antiquities #Archaeology #NaturalHistory #AncientCrosses #BookOfTheDay

Baseera Khan, “Jingle Johnny Processional Stand Pink” (from “Law of Antiquities”), 2021 ★ USA/Indian/Afghani ★ https://www.cincypeople.com/culture-blog/2022/2/16/ahead-of-the-curve ⦾ https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%91%D1%83%D0%BD%D1%87%D1%83%D0%BA_(%D0%BC%D1%83%D0%B7%D1%8B%D0%BA%D0%B0%D0%BB%D1%8C%D0%BD%D1%8B%D0%B9_%D0%B8%D0%BD%D1%81%D1%82%D1%80%D1%83%D0%BC%D0%B5%D0%BD%D1%82) #BaseeraKhan #queerartists #feministartists #boncuk #Turkishcrescent #jinglingjohnny #idiophones #percussion #musicalinstruments #procession #antiquities #nonbinaryartists #QueerMuslims #Afghaniartists #Indianartists #2020s

Ring shaped gem depicting a hybrid figure, a mix of a butterfly and a male youth. (1778) by Filippo Palizzi, from Alcuni monumenti del Museo Carrafa.

Source: The Getty / Internet Archive

https://pdimagearchive.org/images/db44a7b0-4300-4bd8-84e4-b1875f0e4093

#insects #naples #butterflies #hybrid-figures #antiquities #italy #mythology #art #publicdomain

Epstein Files Reveal Links Between Leon Black and Possibly Looted Antiquities
A one-page document contained in the Department of Justice’s release of files related to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein connects billionaire art collector Leon Black with potentially looted Cambodian art and artifacts
#Cambodia #CambodianArt #LootedAntiquities #Antiquities #EpsteinFiles #ArtCollectors
https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/epstein-files-leon-black-indicted-dealer-douglas-latchford-1234774047/

Colonel Matthew Bogdanos receives the 2026 Marica Vilcek Prize in #ArtHistory for his extraordinary career at the unique intersection of military service, criminal prosecution, and #CulturalPreservation
https://vilcek.org/prizes/prize-recipients/matthew-bogdanos/
#CulturalHeritage #ClassicalStudies #Antiquities #Terrorism

Carved gem stone the Siren, thought to hail from ancient Naples. (1778) by Filippo Palizzi, from Alcuni monumenti del Museo Carrafa.

Source: The Getty / Internet Archive

https://pdimagearchive.org/images/629e7777-0656-45ca-830a-a24d88c7f3d7

#feet #wings #chickens #naples #hybrid-figures #antiquities #italy #mythology #trumpets #art #publicdomain

Arts/Culture Round-Up Zuhur MENA News 18 Jan. ‘26 on #Art #Photography #Cinema #Libya #Architecture #Egypt #Antiquities #Design #Turkiye #Music #Morocco #Artists #UAE #SaudiArabia #Lebanon #Qatar #SouthKorea #France Please consider subscribing. #press
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#1149 John Buller - Statistical Account of the Parish of St. Just, in Penwith, in the County of Cornwall: With some Notice of its Ecclesiastical and Druidical Antiquities. Dyllansow Truran, Redruth, 1983, 1st Dyllansow edition, facsimile reprint of 1842 edition.

#JohnBuller #StJust #StJustInPenwith #Cornwall #Archaeology #Ecclesiology #Antiquities #BookOfTheDay

#1132 George Fox Tregelles (ed) - Penzance Natural History and Antiquarian Society, Report and Transactions, 1890-91. Penzance Natural History and Antiquarian Society, Penzance, 1891.

#Penzance #Cornwall #Antiquities #Archaeology #NaturalHistory #Insects #BookOfTheDay

Facsimile of the Codex Mendoza, ca. 1541–1650 (1831–48) by Agostino Aglio, from Antiquities of Mexico.

Source: Smithsonian Libraries and Archives / Internet Archive

Available to buy as a print.

https://pdimagearchive.org/images/b77a3c0a-c2fc-46e0-b2d6-51e90a8777cd

#rowboats #mayans #severed-heads #mexico #aztec #symbolism #antiquities #colonialism #art #publicdomain

A Europe-wide operation breaks up an antiquities trafficking network.

A criminal network that trafficked stolen artefacts worth nearly €1 billion across Europe has been dismantled, resulting in 35 arrests and the recovery of 3 000 items.

https://mediafaro.org/article/20251121-a-europe-wide-operation-breaks-up-an-antiquities-trafficking-network?mf_channel=mastodon&action=forward

#Antiquities #Crime #Bulgaria #Police #Albania #Bulgaria #France #Germany #Greece #Italy #UK #Balkans #Europol #Archaeology

Facsimile of the Dresden Codex, ca. 1200–1250 (1831–48) by Agostino Aglio, from Antiquities of Mexico.

Source: Smithsonian Libraries and Archives / Internet Archive

Available to buy as a print.

https://pdimagearchive.org/images/759ff4af-a4b0-4363-9040-fdd81a8ab6fb

#mayans #mexico #aztec #symbolism #human-animal-hybrid #antiquities #colonialism #art #publicdomain

#1032 George Fox Tregelles (ed) - Penzance Natural History and Antiquarian Society, Report and Transactions, 1889-90. Penzance Natural History and Antiquarian Society, Penzance, 1890.

#Penzance #Cornwall #Antiquities #Archaeology #NaturalHistory #Botany #BookOfTheDay

Uh oh. More loot at the #Metropolitan #Museum of #Art

#Artnews reports:

The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Repatriation Problem Is Only Getting Bigger

‘concern about Kossak’s relationship with colleague Martin Lerner…

Last year, the New York Times documented the business relationship between #Lerner and Douglas #Latchford, an #antiquities collector who was indicted in 2019 by New York officials for illegally #trafficking artifacts from #Cambodia’

https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/metropolitan-museum-of-arts-repatriation-news-1234654313/