EditorialNapkin with the history of the Lost Son, Napkin of linen damask with the history of the Lost Son. Midfield: the symmetrically doubled pattern shows six scenes from bottom to top: 1 The father addresses the eldest son in the court, 2 The father says goo...
EditorialMy field plundered.... my horse taken away.... my money stolen.... and this is what they call patriotism!..., from 'News of the day, ' published in Le Charivari, August 5, 1870.
EditorialMy field plundered.... my horse taken away.... my money stolen.... and this is what they call patriotism!..., from 'News of the day, ' published in Le Charivari, August 5, 1870.
EditorialHumayun restoring the baggage of a plundered caravan to its owners during the siege of Kabul (1547). By Miskina. Akbarnama, vol. 1, by Abu'1-Fazl ibn Mubarak, from the beginnings of the dynasty up to 1555. 1603 - 1604. Source: Or.12988 f.120v. Language...
EditorialSacco di Roma,1527. In the war between Emperor Karl V and King Francois I of France,the Pope sided with France. Imperial troops under the Connetable de Bourbon took Rome and plundered the town during several months. Faience plate from the Servizio Rido...
EditorialMy field plundered.... my horse taken away.... my money stolen.... and this is what they call patriotism!..., from 'News of the day, ' published in Le Charivari, August 5, 1870.
EditorialRelief scene from the tomb of Queen Neferu: fragments from two registers showing male and female attendants moving to the right, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 11, ca. 2051?2030 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb of Neferu (TT 319,), 1...
EditorialRelief fragments from procession of attendants, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 11, ca. 2051?2030 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb of Neferu (TT 319,), 1930?31, Limestone, paint, Neferu was most likely the first queen and perhaps also...
EditorialString of amulets and ring beads, Late Middle Kingdom?Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 12, late?17, ca. 1850?1550 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Tomb, pit in portico, 1912?13, Carnelian, amethyst, lapis lazuli, turquoise, faience, si...
EditorialCoffin of Prince Amenemhat, Late New Kingdom to early Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 20?21, ca. 1186?945 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Southern Asasif, Meketre Valley, burial of Prince Amenemhat near Cliff Tomb (), inside coffin, 1918?19, ...
EditorialBead Necklace, Late Middle Kingdom?Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 12, late?17, ca. 1850?1550 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Tomb, pit in portico, 1913?14, Amethyst, L. 64.5 cm (25 3/8 in.), This necklace was found with other pieces...
EditorialFalcon wearing a Double Crown, Late Middle Kingdom?Second Intermediate Period, late Dynasty 12?Dynasty 17, ca. 1850?1550 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Tomb, pit in portico, 1912?13, Electrum over plaster, H. 8.7 x Th. 0.5 cm (3 7/16 x ...
EditorialGirdle with Cowrie Shells, Late Middle Kingdom?Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 12, late?17, ca. 1850?1550 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Tomb, pit in portico, 1912?13, Electrum over plaster, carnelian, amethyst, L. 66 cm (26 in.); L...
EditorialNine Taweret Amulets, Late Middle Kingdom?Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 12, late?17, ca. 1850?1550 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Tomb, pit in portico, 1912?13, Electrum, plaster, Average of each H. 1.3 cm (1/2 in.); W. 0.7 cm (1/...
EditorialRiots in London: the home of William Laud is plundered and the Tower is stormed by the people to liberate prisoners, 1640, Magdeburg conquered by Tilly while defenseless civilians are massacred, 1631.
EditorialSacco di Roma,1527. In the war between Emperor Karl V and King Francois I of France,the Pope sided with France. Imperial troops under the Connetable de Bourbon took Rome and plundered the town during several months. Faience plate from the Servizio Rido...
EditorialIvory plaque depicting a winged sphinx, Phoenician, found at Fort Shalmaneser, Nimrud (ancient Kalhu), northern Iraq, 9th-8th century BC. Fort Shalmaneser consisted of a palace, storerooms and arsenal for the Assyrian army. This openwork ivory plaque m...