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Phoenix Hall, Byodo-in
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Phoenix Hall, Byodo-in

The Phoenix Hall of Byodo-in, Uji, founded in 1052 CE by Fujiwara no Yorimichi during the Heian Period. A Buddhist temple site dedicated to Amida. South of Kyoto, Japan.
Model of Kyoto
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Model of Kyoto

A model of Kyoto (Heiankyo), made capital of Japan by Emperor Kammu in 794 CE during the Heian Period. In the foreground is the imperial palace.
Egyptian Perfume Bottle
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Egyptian Perfume Bottle

Cosmetics jar, c. 1479-1425 BCE, Found in Thebes, Egypt. Pharaoh exhibit - Cleveland Museum of Art
Cosmetic Box of Kemeni
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Cosmetic Box of Kemeni

Cedar cosmetic box, with ebony and ivory veneer and silver mounting, of the Cupbearer Kemeni, Middle Kingdom of Egypt, 12th Dynasty, reign of Amenemhat IV, c. 1814-1805 BCE. Metropolitan Vanities: The History of the Dressing Table...
Shionjiyama Kofun Model
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Shionjiyama Kofun Model

A model of Shionjiyama kofun in Yao, Osaka, Japan. 3rd-7th century CE.
Shionjiyama Kofun
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Shionjiyama Kofun

Shionjiyama kofun in Yao, Osaka, Japan. 3rd-7th century CE.
Detail of Setna II
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Detail of Setna II

Demotic text of Setna II, 1st century CE, Aswan, Egypt.
Setna II
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Setna II

Demotic text of Tale of Setna II, 1st century CE, Aswan, Egypt.
Japanese Imperial Regalia
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Japanese Imperial Regalia

An aritst's impression of three items from the unseen Japanese imperial regalia. In Japanese mythology the sun goddess Amaterasu gave her son Ninigi three gifts to aid his rule on earth: the Yasakani, a fabulous jewel (or pearls or magatama...
Canopic Jar
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Canopic Jar

Canopic Jar, 22nd Dynasty, about 945-715 BCE. Provenance unknown. The British Museum, (photo taken at The Powerhouse Museum, Sydney Australia)
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