10th Century Bc Collection

Map of ancient Palestine kingdoms of Judah and Israel
Map of Phoenicia and Judea in the time of King Solomon, 10th century BC. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Stone monument recording the sale of an estate
3330402 Stone monument recording the sale of an estate; (add.info.: Stone monument recording the sale of an estate with a goddess depicted helping with negotiations)

Stone monument recording the sale of an estate
3330376 Stone monument recording the sale of an estate; (add.info.: Stone monument recording the sale of an estate with a goddess depicted helping with negotiations)

The rebuilding of King Solomon's temple. From The Children's Bible, published c. 1883
3039818 The rebuilding of King Solomon's temple. From The Children's Bible, published c. 1883; Private Collection.

Ulemas, or Ulamas, teaching in a madrasa., c. 10th century (painting)
7086364 Ulemas, or Ulamas, teaching in a madrasa., c. 10th century (painting); (add.info.: Ulemas, or Ulamas, scholars and experts in Islamic religion and law)

Ancient amulet used to ward off ghosts
3330383 Ancient amulet used to ward off ghosts; (add.info.: Ancient amulet used to ward off ghost. From Iraq. Dated 10th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A sample of Bryozoa
3507396 A sample of Bryozoa; (add.info.: A sample of Bryozoa, a phylum of aquatic invertebrate animals that are filter feeders that sieve food particles out of the water)

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Shiva as Lord of the Dance, Madhya Pradesh, Ujjain; India 9th-10th Century AD
3523564 Shiva as Lord of the Dance, Madhya Pradesh, Ujjain; India 9th-10th Century AD; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Horned Male Figure, between c.1000 and c.650 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Horned Male Figure, between c.1000 and c.650 B.C

Relief Fragment of Two Divine Figures, Third Intermediate Period (1081-711 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Relief Fragment of Two Divine Figures, Third Intermediate Period (1081-711 BCE)

Figurine of the God Bes, Third Intermediate Period (1081-711 B.C.). Creator: Unknown
Figurine of the God Bes, Third Intermediate Period (1081-711 B.C.)

Plaque Inscribed by a High Priest of Amen, 21st Dynasty (1055-931 BCE) or later. Creator: Unknown
Plaque Inscribed by a High Priest of Amen, 21st Dynasty (1055-931 BCE) or later

Dogu, between c.1000 and c.250 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Dogu, between c.1000 and c.250 B.C

Mummiform Falcon with Inscribed Menat, Third Intermediate Period (1070-712 B.C.). Creator: Unknown
Mummiform Falcon with Inscribed Menat, Third Intermediate Period (1070-712 B.C.)

Horned Female Figure, between c.1000 and c.650 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Horned Female Figure, between c.1000 and c.650 B.C

Fitting (Shi) in the Form of a Feline Head, between c.1100 and c.950 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Fitting (Shi) in the Form of a Feline Head, between c.1100 and c.950 B.C

Double Ram Protome, between c.1350 and c.800 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Double Ram Protome, between c.1350 and c.800 B.C

Female Figure, between c.1350 and c.800 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Female Figure, between c.1350 and c.800 B.C

Decorated Tube, between c.1000 and c.650 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Decorated Tube, between c.1000 and c.650 B.C

Disk, between c.1000 and c.650 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Disk, between c.1000 and c.650 B.C

Woman, 1350-800 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Woman, 1350-800 B.C

Bull, 1350-800 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Bull, 1350-800 B.C

Figure of a Man with Horns, 1000-650 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Figure of a Man with Horns, 1000-650 B.C

Seated Female, 1400-950 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Seated Female, 1400-950 B.C

Ancient Ship recently discovered at Brigg, Lincolnshire, 1886. Creator: Unknown
Ancient Ship recently discovered at Brigg, Lincolnshire, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

King David, plate five from The Nine Worthies, 1594. Creator: Nicolaes de Bruyn
King David, plate five from The Nine Worthies, 1594

Figure of Narasimha, North India, Kashmir or Chamba, 10th-11th century (bronze)
8615161 Figure of Narasimha, North India, Kashmir or Chamba, 10th-11th century (bronze) by Indian School, (10th-11th century); height: 16.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

Figure of Narasimha, North India, Kashmir or Chamba, 10th-11th century (bronze)
8615162 Figure of Narasimha, North India, Kashmir or Chamba, 10th-11th century (bronze) by Indian School, (10th-11th century); height: 16.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

Medical plate from Kitab Al Qanun fi Page from the Canon of Medicine by Avicenna (Ibn Sina) (980-1037)
LRI4672438 Medical plate from Kitab Al Qanun fi Page from the Canon of Medicine by Avicenna (Ibn Sina) (980-1037), 14th century (vellum)-Tibb (Al Tibb) by Avicenna by Islamic School

Coffin of Nesi-pa-her-hat, Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 21 (about 1069 -945 BCE)

Ancient Egyptian papyrus, 11th-10th century BC. Detail from a funerary papyrus dating from the 21st Dynasty. Four figures in a boat

Egyptian Hieratic Book of the Dead of Padiamenet, early 22nd Dynasty, c945BC-900BC. Chief Baker of the Domain of Amun

Gold Dress-Fastener, Late Bronze Age, Irish, c1400BC-600 BC
Gold Dress-Fastener, Late Bronze Age, Irish, c1400-600 BC

Bucket with Swing Handle, Western Zhou dynasty ( 1046-771 BC ), 1000 / 950 BCdd
Bucket with Swing Handle, Western Zhou dynasty ( 1046-771 BC ), 1000/950 BCdd

Pot with Spout, c. 1000-300 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Pot with Spout, c. 1000-300 B.C

Female Figurine with Topknot, c. 1000-300 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Female Figurine with Topknot, c. 1000-300 B.C

Handle in the Form of an Animal Head, c. 1000-300 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Handle in the Form of an Animal Head, c. 1000-300 B.C

Partial Figure of a Pregnant Women, c. 1000-300 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Partial Figure of a Pregnant Women, c. 1000-300 B.C

Smiling Figurine, c. 1000-300 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Smiling Figurine, c. 1000-300 B.C

Deep Pot, c. 2000-1000 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Deep Pot, c. 2000-1000 B.C

Covered Food Container, Western Zhou dynasty ( 1046-771 BC ), mid-10th century BC

Plaque with Dragon Design, Western Zhou period, 11th / 10th century B. C. Creator: Unknown
Plaque with Dragon Design, Western Zhou period, 11th/10th century B.C

Pendant Disc, Western Zhou period, 10th / 9th century B. C. Creator: Unknown
Pendant Disc, Western Zhou period, 10th/9th century B.C

Plaque with Coiled Dragon, Western Zhou period, 10th / 9th century B. C. Creator: Unknown
Plaque with Coiled Dragon, Western Zhou period, 10th/9th century B.C

Trapezoidal Plaque, Western Zhou period, 10th / 8th century B. C. Creator: Unknown
Trapezoidal Plaque, Western Zhou period, 10th/8th century B.C

Handle-Shaped Jade, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC), 11th-10th century B. C
Handle-Shaped Jade, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC), 11th-10th century B.C

Round Handle-Shaped Jade, Western Zhou period, 11th / 10th century B. C. Creator: Unknown
Round Handle-Shaped Jade, Western Zhou period, 11th/10th century B.C

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"Exploring the Riches of the 10th Century BC: From Ancient Palestine to Egypt and Beyond" Step into a time long gone, as we journey back to the 10th century BC. This captivating era unveils a tapestry of civilizations, each leaving behind remarkable artifacts that tell their unique stories. Let's begin our adventure with a map showcasing the ancient kingdoms of Judah and Israel in Palestine. Witness how these lands were divided, shaping history for centuries to come. Next, we delve into the mysteries of Ancient Egypt during its Third Intermediate Period. Behold the exquisite coffin of Nesi-pa-her-hat, an artifact that encapsulates the grandeur and spirituality of this ancient civilization. Moving on, we encounter relics from China's Western Zhou dynasty. A bucket with a swing handle takes us back to this period's innovative craftsmanship while offering insights into daily life over 3, 000 years ago. The pot with spout invites contemplation about its purpose and origin—a testament to human ingenuity transcending time and space. Alongside it stands a female figurine adorned with an elegant topknot—an enigmatic representation waiting for interpretation. Our exploration continues as we stumble upon a handle shaped like an animal head—perhaps symbolizing strength or protection? Nearby lies a partial figure depicting pregnancy—a poignant reminder of life's eternal cycle. A smiling figurine captures our attention next—its jovial expression hinting at joyous moments shared by people who lived thousands of years before us. Meanwhile, deep pots reveal culinary traditions passed down through generations across cultures worldwide. Intriguingly covered food containers from China's Western Zhou dynasty offer glimpses into feasts enjoyed during mid-10th century BC—their contents lost but their beauty preserved throughout millennia. As our journey nears its end, we uncover two extraordinary pieces: a plaque intricately designed with dragons—a symbol often associated with power—and a pendant disc, both hailing from the Western Zhou period.