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Fragment of a vessel with animals in relief, joined to a cast of another fragment from the same bowl

Unrecorded maker

ca. 3300–2900 BCE · Limestone

Fragment From Decorated Bowl

Unrecorded maker

ca. 1290–1224 BCE · Black bronze with gold, silver, and copper inlays

Limestone Fragment from a Frieze with a Lion Attacking an Ibex

Unrecorded maker

6th–7th century · Limestone; carved in relief

Ceramic Fragment

Unrecorded maker

9th–10th century · Earthenware; yellowish brown glaze over reddish body

Tiraz Fragment

Unrecorded maker

11th century · Silk; tapestry weave

Textile Fragment from the Shrine of San Librada, Sigüenza Cathedral, Spain

Unrecorded maker

first half 12th century · Silk, metal wrapped thread; lampas

Textile Fragment with Addorsed Parrots and Griffins

Unrecorded maker

early 13th century · Silk; lampas

Fragment from the Backplate of an Icon

Unrecorded maker

16th century · Gilt copper alloy

Fragment of a Carpet with Cartouche Border

Unrecorded maker

late 16th century · Silk (warp and weft), wool (pile); asymmetrically knotted pile

Fragment of an Animal Carpet

Unrecorded maker

late 16th century · Cotton (warp and weft), wool (pile); asymmetrically knotted pile

Fragment from Balustrade of the Temple of Athena Nike, Acropolis, Athens

William James Stillman (d. 1901)

ca. 1882 · Albumen silver print from glass negative

Raised Relief Fragment with Two Wild Felines

Unrecorded maker

ca. 2649–2100 BCE · Limestone, paint