The modern museum traces its origins to the “kunstkammer” literally an “art room” that stored and displayed works of art. Another word for it was “wunderkammer” or “room of wonders.” ...

Beyond their function, firearms embody unique stories, ranging from the refined elegance of custom rifles to the bold ...

Late scholar Philippe Gilles Rene Missillier spent more than 50 years amassing one of the world’s most impressive collections ...

sulfur and pepper for rice and ivory. Japanese samurai and soldiers from the Mogul empire guarded the Royal Palace. The king held court in a hall decorated with carved and gilded teak pillars ...

Carved from elephant ivory, this extraordinary piece dates back to the reign of Amenhotep III (1390–1352 B.C.), making it over 3,400 years old. Now housed at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, this rare ...

Among the pieces still in existence from this period are those from the famous Lewis chessmen hoard – the cache of 12th or 13th century walrus ivory carvings that now chiefly ... They are now very ...

to honour the tree for its sacrifice in helping the group learn this rare traditional art form. Each student was given a log and through careful, deliberate carving, the masks gradually took shape.

The other two ivory sculptures discovered at Hohle Fels at the same time included a carved head of a horse or cave bear and a part human, part lion standing figure. Together, the three objects ...

to honour the tree for its sacrifice in helping the group learn this rare traditional art form. Each student was given a log and through careful, deliberate carving, the masks gradually took shape.