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12th Century Bc Collection (#3)

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Background image12th Century Bc Collection: Bow hold (fu), Shang dynasty, ca. 1600-1050 BCE. Creator: Unknown

Bow hold (fu), Shang dynasty, ca. 1600-1050 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Bow hold (fu), Shang dynasty, ca. 1600-1050 BCE

Background image12th Century Bc Collection: Fragment of a vessel, Shang dynasty, ca. 1600-1050 BCE. Creator: Unknown

Fragment of a vessel, Shang dynasty, ca. 1600-1050 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Fragment of a vessel, Shang dynasty, ca. 1600-1050 BCE

Background image12th Century Bc Collection: Ritual wine vessel (gu), Shang dynasty, ca. 12th century BCE. Creator: Unknown

Ritual wine vessel (gu), Shang dynasty, ca. 12th century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Ritual wine vessel (gu), Shang dynasty, ca. 12th century BCE

Background image12th Century Bc Collection: Axe (fu ?), Shang dynasty, ca. 1600-1050 BCE. Creator: Unknown

Axe (fu ?), Shang dynasty, ca. 1600-1050 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Axe (fu ?), Shang dynasty, ca. 1600-1050 BCE

Background image12th Century Bc Collection: Ornament, Shang dynasty, ca. 1600-1050 BCE. Creator: Unknown

Ornament, Shang dynasty, ca. 1600-1050 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Ornament, Shang dynasty, ca. 1600-1050 BCE

Background image12th Century Bc Collection: Possible chariot fitting, Shang dynasty, ca. 1600-1050 BCE. Creator: Unknown

Possible chariot fitting, Shang dynasty, ca. 1600-1050 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Possible chariot fitting, Shang dynasty, ca. 1600-1050 BCE

Background image12th Century Bc Collection: Chariot fitting: axle cap, Shang dynasty, ca. 1600-1050 BCE. Creator: Unknown

Chariot fitting: axle cap, Shang dynasty, ca. 1600-1050 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Chariot fitting: axle cap, Shang dynasty, ca. 1600-1050 BCE

Background image12th Century Bc Collection: Disk (bi), Shang dynasty, ca. 1600-1050 BCE. Creator: Unknown

Disk (bi), Shang dynasty, ca. 1600-1050 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Disk (bi), Shang dynasty, ca. 1600-1050 BCE

Background image12th Century Bc Collection: Straight chisel (gui), Shang dynasty, ca. 1600-1050 BCE. Creator: Unknown

Straight chisel (gui), Shang dynasty, ca. 1600-1050 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Straight chisel (gui), Shang dynasty, ca. 1600-1050 BCE

Background image12th Century Bc Collection: Broad chisel, Shang dynasty, ca. 12th-11th century BCE. Creator: Unknown

Broad chisel, Shang dynasty, ca. 12th-11th century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Broad chisel, Shang dynasty, ca. 12th-11th century BCE

Background image12th Century Bc Collection: Fragment, Shang dynasty, ca. 1600-1050 BCE. Creator: Unknown

Fragment, Shang dynasty, ca. 1600-1050 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Fragment, Shang dynasty, ca. 1600-1050 BCE

Background image12th Century Bc Collection: Dagger-axe (ge ?), Shang dynasty, ca. 1600-ca. 1050 BCE. Creator: Unknown

Dagger-axe (ge ?), Shang dynasty, ca. 1600-ca. 1050 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Dagger-axe (ge ?), Shang dynasty, ca. 1600-ca. 1050 BCE

Background image12th Century Bc Collection: Disk (bi ?), Probably Shang dynasty, ca. 1600-ca. 1050 BCE. Creator: Unknown

Disk (bi ?), Probably Shang dynasty, ca. 1600-ca. 1050 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Disk (bi ?), Probably Shang dynasty, ca. 1600-ca. 1050 BCE

Background image12th Century Bc Collection: Pendant in the form of a coiled dragon, Late Shang dynasty, ca. 1300-ca. 1050 BCE

Pendant in the form of a coiled dragon, Late Shang dynasty, ca. 1300-ca. 1050 BCE

Background image12th Century Bc Collection: Pendant in the form of a reptile, Late Shang dynasty, ca. 1300-ca. 1050 BCE

Pendant in the form of a reptile, Late Shang dynasty, ca. 1300-ca. 1050 BCE

Background image12th Century Bc Collection: Axe (yue ?), made from a collared disk, Late Shang dynasty, ca. 1300-ca. 1050 BCE

Axe (yue ?), made from a collared disk, Late Shang dynasty, ca. 1300-ca. 1050 BCE

Background image12th Century Bc Collection: Miniature hafted dagger-axe (ge ?), Late Shang dynasty, ca. 1300-ca. 1050 BCE

Miniature hafted dagger-axe (ge ?), Late Shang dynasty, ca. 1300-ca. 1050 BCE

Background image12th Century Bc Collection: Axe (yue ?), probably reworked from a collared disk, Late Shang dynasty, ca. 1300-ca

Axe (yue ?), probably reworked from a collared disk, Late Shang dynasty, ca. 1300-ca. 1050 BCE

Background image12th Century Bc Collection: Dagger-axe (ge ?), fragment, Late Shang dynasty, ca. 1300-ca. 1050 BCE. Creator: Unknown

Dagger-axe (ge ?), fragment, Late Shang dynasty, ca. 1300-ca. 1050 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Dagger-axe (ge ?), fragment, Late Shang dynasty, ca. 1300-ca. 1050 BCE

Background image12th Century Bc Collection: Pendant in the form of a bird, Late Shang dynasty, ca. 1300-ca. 1050 BCE

Pendant in the form of a bird, Late Shang dynasty, ca. 1300-ca. 1050 BCE

Background image12th Century Bc Collection: Ancestor tablet, Late Shang dynasty, ca. 1300-ca. 1050 BCE. Creator: Unknown

Ancestor tablet, Late Shang dynasty, ca. 1300-ca. 1050 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Ancestor tablet, Late Shang dynasty, ca. 1300-ca. 1050 BCE

Background image12th Century Bc Collection: Pendant in the form of a dragon, Late Shang dynasty, ca. 1300-ca. 1050 BCE

Pendant in the form of a dragon, Late Shang dynasty, ca. 1300-ca. 1050 BCE

Background image12th Century Bc Collection: Pair of slide fittings in the form of monkeys, Late Shang dynasty or early Western Zhou

Pair of slide fittings in the form of monkeys, Late Shang dynasty or early Western Zhou dynasty, ca. 1100-900 BCE

Background image12th Century Bc Collection: Lid of a container (possibly a pou), Shang dynasty, ca. 1200-1100 BCE. Creator: Unknown

Lid of a container (possibly a pou), Shang dynasty, ca. 1200-1100 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Lid of a container (possibly a pou), Shang dynasty, ca. 1200-1100 BCE

Background image12th Century Bc Collection: Pendant in the form of a fish, Late Shang dynasty, ca. 1300-ca. 1050 BCE

Pendant in the form of a fish, Late Shang dynasty, ca. 1300-ca. 1050 BCE

Background image12th Century Bc Collection: Pendant in the form of a fish with an ear cleaner, Late Shang dynasty, ca. 1300-ca

Pendant in the form of a fish with an ear cleaner, Late Shang dynasty, ca. 1300-ca. 1050 BCE

Background image12th Century Bc Collection: Pendant in the form of a buffalo head, Late Shang dynasty, ca. 1300-ca. 1050 BCE

Pendant in the form of a buffalo head, Late Shang dynasty, ca. 1300-ca. 1050 BCE

Background image12th Century Bc Collection: Pendant in the form of a tiger, Late Shang dynasty, ca. 1300-ca. 1050 BCE

Pendant in the form of a tiger, Late Shang dynasty, ca. 1300-ca. 1050 BCE

Background image12th Century Bc Collection: Chariot rein guide with elephants and rattles, Late Shang dynasty, ca. 1300-1050 BCE

Chariot rein guide with elephants and rattles, Late Shang dynasty, ca. 1300-1050 BCE

Background image12th Century Bc Collection: Ritual grain server (gui), Late Shang dynasty, ca. 1200-1050 BCE. Creator: Unknown

Ritual grain server (gui), Late Shang dynasty, ca. 1200-1050 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Ritual grain server (gui), Late Shang dynasty, ca. 1200-1050 BCE

Background image12th Century Bc Collection: Knife blade, Late Shang dynasty, ca. 1300-1200 BCE. Creator: Unknown

Knife blade, Late Shang dynasty, ca. 1300-1200 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Knife blade, Late Shang dynasty, ca. 1300-1200 BCE

Background image12th Century Bc Collection: Yoke rattle, Late Shang dynasty, ca. 1300-950 BCE. Creator: Unknown

Yoke rattle, Late Shang dynasty, ca. 1300-950 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Yoke rattle, Late Shang dynasty, ca. 1300-950 BCE

Background image12th Century Bc Collection: Inscribed bone fragment ('oracle bone'), Late Shang dynasty, ca. 1300-1050 BCE

Inscribed bone fragment ("oracle bone"), Late Shang dynasty, ca. 1300-1050 BCE
Inscribed bone fragment (" oracle bone" ), Late Shang dynasty, ca. 1300-1050 BCE

Background image12th Century Bc Collection: Dagger-axe (ge), Late Shang dynasty, ca. 12th-11th century BCE. Creator: Unknown

Dagger-axe (ge), Late Shang dynasty, ca. 12th-11th century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Dagger-axe (ge), Late Shang dynasty, ca. 12th-11th century BCE

Background image12th Century Bc Collection: Ritual wine cup (gu) with taotie and dragons, Late Shang dynasty, ca

Ritual wine cup (gu) with taotie and dragons, Late Shang dynasty, ca. 12th-11th century BCE

Background image12th Century Bc Collection: Lidded ritual wine container (you) with taotie and dragons, Late Shang dynasty

Lidded ritual wine container (you) with taotie and dragons, Late Shang dynasty, ca. 1200-1100 BCE

Background image12th Century Bc Collection: Ritual wine container (zun) with taotie and dragons, Late Shang dynasty, ca

Ritual wine container (zun) with taotie and dragons, Late Shang dynasty, ca. 1100-1050 BCE

Background image12th Century Bc Collection: Ritual wine container (pou), Late Shang dynasty, ca. 1200-1100 BCE. Creator: Unknown

Ritual wine container (pou), Late Shang dynasty, ca. 1200-1100 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Ritual wine container (pou), Late Shang dynasty, ca. 1200-1100 BCE

Background image12th Century Bc Collection: Lidded ritual vessel (hu) with birds and snake, Late Shang dynasty, ca. 1300-1200 BCE

Lidded ritual vessel (hu) with birds and snake, Late Shang dynasty, ca. 1300-1200 BCE

Background image12th Century Bc Collection: Ritual wine cup (gu), Late Shang dynasty, ca. 1200-1100 BCE. Creator: Unknown

Ritual wine cup (gu), Late Shang dynasty, ca. 1200-1100 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Ritual wine cup (gu), Late Shang dynasty, ca. 1200-1100 BCE

Background image12th Century Bc Collection: Ritual wine container (hu) with masks and dragons, Late Shang dynasty, ca

Ritual wine container (hu) with masks and dragons, Late Shang dynasty, ca. 12th century BCE

Background image12th Century Bc Collection: Square lidded ritual wine container with lid (fangyi), Late Shang dynasty, ca

Square lidded ritual wine container with lid (fangyi), Late Shang dynasty, ca. 1200-1050 BCE

Background image12th Century Bc Collection: Small and thin adze (p en) 12th-11th century BC (jade)

Small and thin adze (p en) 12th-11th century BC (jade)
FSG325207 Small and thin adze (p en) 12th-11th century BC (jade) by Chinese School, Shang Dynasty (1766-1050 BC); 6.5x5.5 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; Freer Gallery of Art

Background image12th Century Bc Collection: The Pyramid of Gaius Cestius, from Vedute di Roma (Roman Views), ca. 1756

The Pyramid of Gaius Cestius, from Vedute di Roma (Roman Views), ca. 1756

Background image12th Century Bc Collection: Bouquet capital, Thebes, Egypt, (1928). Creator: Unknown

Bouquet capital, Thebes, Egypt, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Bouquet capital, Thebes, Egypt, (1928). So-called bouquet capitals (papyrus clusters, lilies, nymphaea) as depicted on wall paintings

Background image12th Century Bc Collection: Detail of ceiling painting in the tomb of Aichesi, Thebes, Egypt, (1928). Creator: Unknown

Detail of ceiling painting in the tomb of Aichesi, Thebes, Egypt, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Detail of ceiling painting in the tomb of Aichesi, Thebes, Egypt, (1928). 1120 B.C. After Prisse D Avennes. Plate XIII, fig 38

Background image12th Century Bc Collection: The Site of Troy, 1890. Creator: Unknown

The Site of Troy, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Site of Troy, 1890. The ancient site of Troy setting of the Trojan Wars c1194-1184 BC. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

Background image12th Century Bc Collection: Tiglath-Pileser I directed by Ninib, 1916. Artist: Evelyn Paul

Tiglath-Pileser I directed by Ninib, 1916. Artist: Evelyn Paul
Tiglath-Pileser I directed by Ninib, 1916. Ninib was a war-god and god of the Sun and Moon. Tiglath-Pileser I, King of Assyria from 1114 until 1076 BC, praised Ninib as the mighty one of the gods




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"Exploring the Riches of the 12th Century BC: From Egypt to Babylon and Beyond" Step back in time to the 12th century BC, a period filled with captivating artifacts that offer glimpses into ancient civilizations. In Deir el-Medina, Egypt, marvel at the exquisite statuary group representing Pharaoh Ramesses II and his wife Nefertari. These masterpieces transport us to a bygone era when their reign flourished between circa 1279-1213 B. C. Delve deeper into Egyptian history as you encounter a schist statue of Ramses IV from around 1165 B. C. , showcasing the artistic prowess of this era. Nearby, an intriguing wine vessel known as KU takes us on a journey spanning from the 12th to the 3rd century BC, revealing how libations played a significant role in ancient rituals. Venturing beyond Egypt's borders, discover an Egyptian Shabti-Box adorned with depictions of Anubis, Thoth, and Osiris. This treasure hails from New Kingdom's vibrant period during the 20th Dynasty (c1189 BC-1077BC), serving as guardians for eternity. Traveling further eastward brings us to Babylon where we encounter a kudurru or boundary-stone dating back to King Nebuchadnezzar I's reign (c1125-1104 BC). This artifact offers insights into land ownership practices and religious beliefs prevalent during this time. Returning once again to Egypt but shifting our focus towards historical events depicted in artistry; witness Pharaoh Ramses III triumphantly returning with prisoners captured around ca. 1180 BC at Mediet Habu temple complex—an awe-inspiring testament to military might. Transitioning now towards decorative objects from different regions within this timeframe; admire an enigmatic bowl crafted during Late Bronze Age (about1450-1200 BCE), its creator lost to the sands of time.