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The single remaining standing column from the Temple of Hera in the Heraion of Samos. 6th century BCE. The temple once had 155 columns and was one of the largest in Greece.

An Assyrian relief from King Sargon II's palace at Khorsabad showing a Phoenician ship transporting cedar logs. This type of vessel was probably used for coastal work and transporting goods to shore from larger cargo vessels. 8th century...

Gold hairpins dating from the Tang Dynasty to the 7th century CE.

In ancient China, the Lantern Festival was held on the 15th day of the first lunar month to conclude the New Year's celebration. This was a festival of light honoring the full moon when people would float lighted lanterns on ponds, lakes...

The Tea Ceremony is an elaborate ritual of respect in which people take tea together. The person who prepares the tea honors her guests through her preparations and presentation, and the guests pay her respect by participating properly.

6th-7th century CE Chinese shoe composed by two halves joined at the back of the heel and at the toe. The halves are made of superimposed layers of woolen and hemp textiles stitched together and bound with silk along the edges. The sole is...

Group of earthenware figures thought to be playing a game of "Liu Bo". Found in a Han Dynasty (1st-2nd century CE) burial.

Eastern Zhou Dynasty (c. 8th century BCE) bronze ding, used for cooking.

Colour woodblock print by Yoshitoshi from 19th century CE Japan, showing the Chinese woman Chang'e journeying to the moon, where she becomes the deity Xi Wang Mu, the "Queen Mother of the West".

Zao-Shen, the Kitchen God as depicted in Myths & Legends of China by Werner, E. T. C. (1922). New York: George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd.