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This face of the ampulla shows the two saints, George and Demetrios

The Arch of Galerius was built between 298 and 299 and dedicated in 303 to celebrate his victory at the Battle of Satala and the capture of Ctesiphon. In this detail, Galerius (at left) is shown attacking Narseh (or Narses, at right). Narseh was the…

A hand basin showing the arms of the Latin Kings of Jerusalem.

This object is often discussed and debated by scholars, and is one of the most famous items brought to Venice after the sack of Constantinople in 1204. The seven medallions show figures from mythology, and both the interior of the rim and the…

Vermeer, but better

This ornamental cup bears a Greek inscription reading: “and for years to come!” It was found in Brsljin, Slovenia.