30 ancient cultural relics that are extremely rare have broadened your views!
Crossing the boundaries of time and space, cultural relics, as witnesses of history, carry countless stories and secrets. Each precious collection solidifies the memory of time and reproduces the glory and vicissitudes of human civilization. Today, let's step into the world of these cultural relics together and explore the unknown stories behind them.
1. In the 19th century, the British brought back a precious national treasure from Xizang, that is, the statue of the giant roc golden winged bird Jialouluo.
A beautiful phoenix crown, originating from the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, now lies quietly in the collection of the British Museum.
3. At the archaeological site of Okhelinkus in ancient Egypt, a golden tongue was found in a mummy, which is speculated to have originated from the third century AD.
4. The legendary Holy Grail may be Otto; Mayer's masterpiece is meticulously crafted from gold, enamel, and gemstones, with German inscriptions engraved on it.
Archaeologists have discovered a silver helmet in the Peretu region of Romania, which is believed to date back to the 4th century BC.
6. The Ten Character Spear, with the signature of Zheng Ji, is a product of the Muromachi period in Japan, made around the 16th century.
7. Two pairs of ancient earrings, carrying the historical memory of Korea in the 5th and 6th centuries AD.
A blue glazed ceramic toad, an artwork from the Qing Dynasty in China, was made around 1662-1722.
In Kyburg, Zurich, Switzerland, archaeologists discovered a pair of medieval gloves on a construction site. After their careful restoration, the gloves were able to regain their former glory.
A 13th century belt buckle, now collected by the Hungarian National Museum, showcases the unique style of that era to people.
11. In the Basque region of northern Spain, Elorio discovered an early Christian stone tablet carved with pre Christian patterns, including elements such as the sun, cross, and concentric circles. It is speculated that this may have been made between the 7th and 9th centuries.
12. A 17th century painting was discovered at the San Dominic Monastery in Cusco, Peru, depicting the scene of the Virgin Mary presenting a portrait of San Dominic to a plea from the Dominican people.
13. A knife and its scabbard, both adorned with a silver base, are handicrafts from 19th century India.
14. The bronze statue of Manjusri Bodhisattva, riding a lion and standing on four lotus flowers, is an artwork from the Song or Jin dynasties in China, made around 1150 AD; 1300 years.
15. Dragon and Bird Head Pot, made of green and white jade with brown markings, is an artwork from the Qing Dynasty in China and is now collected by the Cleveland Museum of Art.
16. The world's oldest fragment of the Quran, preserved by the University of Birmingham, was dated to approximately 568-645 AD through radiocarbon dating.
In archaeological sites in northern Mexico, a 2300 kilogram iron meteorite was discovered, carefully wrapped in linen and buried in a tomb of an ancient temple. It is a relic of the Mogolon culture, and it is speculated that the settlement of this site began in 1130 AD and was abandoned around 1450 AD.
This ring was made around 1620 AD and is now collected by Albion Art. Its characteristic is a miniature scene of suffering made entirely of ivory, and it is speculated that it may have been made in France or Spain.
This wheelchair was made between 1850-1890 AD and is now housed in the Science Museum in London, showcasing the technology and art of that era.
20. RadiThor is an energy drink containing radium, rumored to be made by industrialist Eben; McBurney&Middot; Biles once drank 1400 bottles to relieve pain in his back and joints, but this ultimately led to his teeth falling out and bone tissue breaking down.
21. A Corinthian aryballos (perfume rack) in the shape of an owl was made in about 630 BC and is now collected by Munich's National Antique Collection.
22. “ The Polish Pyramid; It is a group of giant stone tombs discovered in Vizihovice, Poland. These slender mounds can reach a length of 150 meters and a height of 2-3 meters, possibly belonging to the funnel cup culture. It is speculated that the production time of these tombs was around 4000 BC.
23. A copper bear, a work of art from the Western Han Dynasty in China, was made approximately between 206 BC and 25 AD.
The armor of King Henry II of France, made in 1555, is now collected by the Metropolitan Museum and showcases the war and glory of that era.
25. A dress made of cotton fine cloth, gold-plated metal wire, and Indian gemstone beetle, made approximately between 1868-1869. The dress is decorated with over 5000 beetle wings or parts of wings and is now in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
The Karshid style helmet discovered in Ukraine was made around 500 BC and showcases the warfare and defense of that era.
A pair of high heels made of lambskin, dating back to approximately 1660-1700, was a fashion symbol of that era in Italy.
The Dunhuang murals in China were cut and taken away by Stein after learning about the location of the Dunhuang scripture cave from a Taoist priest. He took away 24 boxes of scriptures and five boxes of silk embroidery paintings. These collections were later collected by the British Museum and became important exhibits in the museum.
29. The Three Colorful Arhat of the Liao Dynasty is a group of precious Arhat, which was smuggled and sold from local officials by a foreign businessman named Beltsky in 1912. Now these Arhat are scattered in museums around the world, of which the British Museum has the most complete collection.
30. The British Museum is one of the largest, most exhibited, and oldest comprehensive museums in the world, with 23000 cultural relics recorded in clear literature. In order to specifically display Chinese cultural relics, the museum has also built a "; Exhibition Hall 33;, For tourists from all over the world to visit and appreciate.