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Pillar of Ashoka Fragment
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Pillar of Ashoka Fragment

A 3rd century BCE Brahmi inscription incised on a fragment of one of the Ashokan Pillars. This piece is currently kept at the British Museum.
Periander
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Periander

A marble bust of Corinthian tyrant Periander, 627–587 BCE. Roman copy of a 4th century BCE Greek original. (Vatican Museums, Rome)
Jinul
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Jinul

A portrait of the Korean Buddhist monk Jinul (Chinul), 1158-1210 CE. Jinul's unifying and inclusive form of Buddhism is known as Jogye Buddhism and it became the official state religion of Korea. (18th century CE painting in Songgwangsa Temple...
Uicheon
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Uicheon

A portrait of the Korean Buddhist monk Uicheon, 1055-1101 CE. He tried to reconcile the two Son and Kyo sects of Buddhism which stressed the importance of meditation and scriptures respectively.
Jajang
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Jajang

A portrait of the Korean Buddhist monk Jajang (Chajang), 590-658. In 643 he founded the Vinaya school of Buddhism, one of the Five Schools (Ogyo) and the most important school of Kyo Buddhism in ancient Korea.
Memorial Dedicated to Titus Flavius Fruendus
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Memorial Dedicated to Titus Flavius Fruendus

Memorial dedicated to Titus Flavius Fruendus by his heirs. Titus Flavius Fruendus and his three heirs were frumentarii (literally, corn-officers) in the 8th and 22nd legions. They served on detached duty and were employed on various missions...
Memorial to a Roman Soldier
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Memorial to a Roman Soldier

Marble memorial to a soldier named Ares, who died at the age of 29 years. Both figures may represent Ares. On the left, he wears a military tunic and cloak, and makes offerings to Ares (the god of war) to bring victory. On the right he wears...
Ancient Egyptian Mirror
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Ancient Egyptian Mirror

Bronze mirror from the Middle Kingdom of Egypt with a handle surmounted by two falcons.
Traditional Calligraphy Brushes
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Traditional Calligraphy Brushes

Traditional Asian calligraphy brushes and ink stone.
Roman Soldier Guards a Captured Gaul
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Roman Soldier Guards a Captured Gaul

This is a terracotta relief. Captured weapons and a cloak hang on a tree as a trophy (symbol of victory). The stamped inscription M(arcus) Anton(ius) Epaphra(s) refers to the workshop producing the plaque. Made in Rome, circa 1-20 CE. From...
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