Raft Cup (1345 CE)
Hammered in 1345 CE, this Yuan dynasty silver raft cup from China depicts Zhang Qian with a loom stone.
Silver
Items crafted from silver, a metal valued for its luster and malleability. This category includes jewelry, vessels, and decorative works showcasing silver’s elegance in craftsmanship.
Portrait of Dharmakirti (c.1400s-1500s CE)
Cast c. 1400s–1500s, this Tibetan silver-copper sculpture shows Dharmakirti on a lotus pedestal.
Monstrance With a Relic of St Sebastian (1484 CE)
Crafted in 1484, this Brunswick monstrance of gilded silver and crystal encases Saint Sebastian’s relic.
Plate With Winged Griffin (400s-600s CE)
Hammered c. 500–600s CE, this Soghdian silver plate from Central Asia depicts a griffin in relief.
Beth Misona Treasure Chalice (c.500-700 CE)
The Beth Misona chalice was forged c. 500–700 CE, this Byzantine silver chalice from Syria shows portraits of saints and Christ.
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.
Head of Tanit-Persephone Tetradrachm (350-320 BCE)
A silver coin from 350–320 BC, displaying Tanit-Persephone’s head on the obverse and a horse on the reverse, struck with detailed engravings.
Artemis Silver Tetradrachm (158 – 150 BCE)
Struck between 158 and 150 BC, this silver coin from Amphipolis sets Artemis’ head in a shield on one side and a club in a wreath on the other.