Gilt Microscope (1745-1765 CE)
Crafted c. 1745–1765, this French microscope with gilt bronze mounts blends science and rococo elegance.
Luxury
Showcasing the opulent craftsmanship and rare materials prized by elite societies across history.
Jar With Dragon Design (1700s CE)
Painted c. 1700s, this Joseon porcelain jar from Korea shows a dragon chasing a cintamani pearl.
Raft Cup (1345 CE)
Hammered in 1345 CE, this Yuan dynasty silver raft cup from China depicts Zhang Qian with a loom stone.
Plate With Winged Griffin (400s-600s CE)
Hammered c. 500–600s CE, this Soghdian silver plate from Central Asia depicts a griffin in relief.
Gilt Candelabrum (c.1750 CE)
Cast c. 1750, this French gilt bronze candelabrum blends Rococo curves with early Neoclassical lines.
Twelve-Sided Ewer (1300-1350 CE)
Made between 1300 and 1350 CE, this brass ewer from Iran’s Ilkhanid period bears silver-inlaid sphinxes and human-headed script.
Nautilus Cup (1607 CE)
Crafted in 1607, this Dutch silver-gilt and nautilus shell cup by van der Burch features a sea monster head.
The Travelling Companions (1862 CE)
Depicting two elegantly dressed travelling companions, the artwork masterfully blends Victorian realism with subtle moral undertones, offering a glimpse into the opulent world of 19th-century British travelers.