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Egyptian Capitals. Illustration for a Handbook of Colored Ornament in the Historic Styles, (Batsford, c.1880).

Title: Incense Burner in Form of a Praying Mantis Date: 19th century Culture: Japan Medium: Iron, gold, lining of silver Size: H. 3 1/3 in. (8.9 cm); L. 6 in. (15.2 cm) Source: The MET

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Cao Hui aka 曹晖 (Chinese, b. 1968, Kunming, Yunan Province, China) - If I Were, 2011-2012  Sculptures: Resin, Fiber, Acrylics, Composite Materials

Scientific illustration of pond life, 1911.

The Riace Warriors, two full-size Greek bronzes of naked bearded warriors, cast about 460–450 BC and found in the sea off Calabria

Roman, ca. 50 BC

Laocoön and his Sons, 40-30 BCE

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St Pancratius skeleton in armor. Church of St Nikolaus, Switzerland. 16-19th century

Franz Kafka, from Diaries (via violentwavesofemotion)