Copy of Stone of Tizoc (1481-1486 CE)
This small-scale model in the collections of the Museum of World Culture in Gothenburg is a faithful miniature of the monumental Stone of Tizoc (Piedra de Tízoc). Known also as the Sacrificial Stone.
Tag Royalty
Items associated with kings, queens, and nobility, from crowns to regal portraits. This category showcases the splendor and authority of royal figures across history.
Plaster Cast Bust of Nefertiti (1920s CE)
This is no ordinary bust. It is a 20th-century plaster cast of one of the most famous faces in the world—the Egyptian queen Nefertiti, whose original sculpture was unearthed from the sands of Amarna in 1912.
Queen From The Lewis Chess Pieces (1100s CE)
The piece belongs to the famous Lewis Chessmen, a group of medieval gaming pieces that has fascinated scholars, artists and the public for nearly two centuries.
Yaxchilan Lintel No.25 (723–726 CE)
Yaxchilán Lintel 25 is one of the most compelling works of Classic Maya art. Carved in limestone, it shows Queen Lady K’abal Xook (also called Lady Xoc) kneeling in a trance-like state after a bloodletting ritual.
King Attalus I of Pergamon (200–150 BCE)
Larger-than-life portrait of king, Attalus I or Eumenes II. For more than a century this has been the face most often used for Attalus I Soter, the first Attalid to call himself king.
Head of a Ptolemaic Queen (3rd century BCE)
The Head of a Ptolemaic Queen is one of those fragments that still carries enormous presence despite its incomplete state. Carved in marble in the 3rd century BCE, this larger-than-life female head was found in the theatre of Ephesus.
Portable Altar of Countess Gertrude (c. 1045 CE)
The portable altar was commissioned by Countess Gertrude of Brunswick, a member of the powerful Guelph dynasty, one of the most influential noble families in the medieval Holy Roman Empire.
Ceremonial Chair or Throne (1800s CE)
This elaborate wooden chairserved as a powerful symbol of authority for Chokwe supreme chiefs. What makes this particular example especially remarkable is its extraordinary decoration: over 40 intricately carved figures arranged in complex scenes.
The Queen of Sheba In Front of King Solomon (1435 CE)
Set against a shimmering golden background, the painting portrays a moment of intellectual exchange and cultural dialogue, rendered with Witz’s distinctive blend of Gothic stylization and early Renaissance realism.
Prince Shotoku at Age Two (1300s CE)
This wooden statue, adorned with lacquer and rock-crystal inlaid eyes depicts Prince Shōtoku Taishi at age two.
The Death of Cleopatra (1890 CE)
The Death of Cleopatra (1890) is a grand oil painting depicting Cleopatra VII’s tragic demise in the Great Temple at Philae.
Dish With King Hormizd II (400s-500s CE)
This 5th–6th century CE Sasanian silver-gilt dish, depicting a royal lion hunt possibly of King Hormizd II, showcases intricate metalwork and symbolizes kingship and divine order.
Royal Crown (c.1850-1900s CE)
This ceremonial crown from late Joseon Korea was part of the formal "Myeonbok" attire worn by kings and high officials during major state rituals.
Crossbow of Elector Augustus I of Saxony (1553-1573 CE)
Crafted c. 1553–1573, this Saxon crossbow with bone inlays and etched steel reflects Renaissance artistry.
The National Costume of Sweden (1778 CE)
Designed in 1778 under Gustav III, this uncut brown velvet national costume from France features sequin and metal foil embroidery, worn by the king to mark Swedish identity.