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Two silver seals, one with a turtle and one with a mythical beast, Ming Dynasty China, sometime between 1368 AD - 1644 AD
Wager bowl in the shape of a woman holding a basket, gilded silver, Germany, ~1605 AD
Steel knuckleduster, India, 18th century AD
Leather shield decorated with Islamic themes, Central India, ~1701 AD
Statue of the Emperor Titus, partyboy and bicon, Roman Empire, late 1st century AD
War elephant figurine, gilded silver, Germany, ~1600 AD
Gourd ewer, Austria, 1732 AD
Zimbabwe Bird at Great Zimbabwe, southeastern Zimbabwe, 1000-1300CE
Context: These birds were found in the ruins of Great Zimbabwe.
These birds are the national emblem of Zimbabwe, and are visible on the flag.
Drinking cup in the shape of a vineyard worker with basket, silver and gilding, Poland, ~1580 AD
Sculpture of a Roman soldier with an ushnisha topknot, possibly implying conversion to Buddhism, 2nd century AD
Sculpture of a salamander, rock crystal, Roman Gaul, ~1st century AD?
Dec 10 2025
The Daily Dread
Yesterday
Photo by Fabio Lange on Pexels.com
her approach found me
bemused befuddled bewitched
left in that order
Eventually
Obsess plus focus drew you
To my influence
It was cow country
Artificial football turf stops
Cheerleaders grazing
Young Prince Charles bewitched
By watching Camillia
Obsess while grazing
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