We tend to think that we are at the height of development and, because of that, we sometimes even forget about the wonders created by our ancestors. From colossal pyramids to small decorative items, the masters of old certainly had the sole objective of achieving “the beautiful”, and with that they ended up creating gems that still enchant us with their shape, originality and richness in details.
we, from awesome.club, we were impressed by the mastery of our ancestors, responsible for creating masterpieces that continue to impress us to this day. And at the end of the article, you still see a 4,000-year-old scale weight. Follow up!
This wooden sculpture is 4,500 years old. It represents the image of the priest Kaaper and was made by ancient Egyptian masters around 2500 BC. The eyes are made of copper and quartz — and they look real!
A small container being held by a woman swimming. The lid, which is shaped like an antelope’s head, could be opened, and the inner compartment was used to store cosmetics. Egypt, 1390 — 1352 BC
Silver rhyton with the head of a wildcat carved on the tip. Dated to the 1st century BC
Gold bracelet with a Hercules knot. In the past, it was believed that this knot could heal wounds and even protect from harm. Ancient Greece, made between the 3rd and 2nd centuries BC
Gold earrings made in Ancient Greece, around the 3rd century BC
Fibulas: the first are dated to the 6th century BC, and the second was created between the 3rd and 2nd centuries BC These metal pins used to fasten clothing existed for 5,000 years until the invention of buttons
When a cat died, the ancient Egyptians shaved their eyebrows as a sign of mourning. Furthermore, they believed that if they placed the mummy of the old pet in a figurine like this one, the pet would accompany them into the afterlife. Object made in bronze, dating from the 3rd century BC
Blue glass vase made in Ancient Rome between the 1st and 1st centuries BC. The method of its manufacture has not been fully understood until today.
Gold bracelet dating from the 4th century, from the Byzantine Empire
Gold ornaments for the ear region. Moche Culture, Peru, dated between the 4th and 7th century AD
This jar has a handle in the shape of a cat, as if he were watching birds inside the container. 7th century AD
The gomil was a container used to wash hands. This piece is a representation of Samson tearing apart a Lion’s mouth. Date 14th century AD
This piece of tapestry depicting a unicorn in a garden appeared in the movie Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, and was made between the 14th and 15th centuries AD in France and the Netherlands.
In 1512, Emperor Maximilian I of the Holy Roman Empire commissioned this gold and silver armor for his 12-year-old grandson. However, the order took years to complete, and the gift ended up being too small to use.
A cup made from the shell of a nautiloid. Netherlands, 16th century AD
Bed of King Louis XIV of France. It was used by him between the 16th – 17th centuries AD
Cannon in the shape of a tiger. India, 18th century AD
Ivory fan, made in China in the 18th century AD
Silver tea set: coffee table with removable top, burner and kettle. Dated to the early 18th century AD
Incense burner in the shape of a rooster. China, 18th century AD
Napoleon Bonaparte’s Toothbrush, 18th Century AD
Marble sculpture of a woman under a veil. Raffaelo Monti, Italy, 19th Century AD
Turkmen girls used to wear crowns like this daily until their wedding. The piece is made of silver, turquoise and carnelian, was made in Central Asia or Iran, and is dated to the late 19th – early 20th century.
“Crystal salt shaker cut in the shape of a boat found in France. It is believed to be a real French table object dating back to the 13th century. It is composed of gold, crystal, emerald, pearls and rubies.”
If you had a time machine, what century would you go to? What souvenir would you bring home from that time? Tell us in the comments section.
Note: This article was updated in September 2021 to correct source material and/or factual inaccuracies.
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