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Chinese Mural Tile, Han Dynasty

Chinese Mural Tile, Han Dynasty

Accession Number: 13.151.2 Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220) Public domain photograph of Han China archaeological object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Hook with Raptor-Headed Ungulate

Hook with Raptor-Headed Ungulate

A bronze figure of a monkey, late ming dynasty, ca, China, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

The Nine Songs: Illustrations to the poems of Qu Yuan (343–277 B.C.)

The Nine Songs: Illustrations to the poems of Qu Yuan (343–277 B.C.)

Unidentified Artist Chinese Yuan dynasty (1271–1368) (?) Public domain photograph of Chinese silk textile, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

One of a Pair of Incense Burners

One of a Pair of Incense Burners

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Roman Glass perfume bottle - Public domain museum image. A vase that is sitting on a table

Roman Glass perfume bottle - Public domain museum image. A vase that i...

Glass objects, Roman Empire. Public domain photograph of archaeological object, Roman Empire, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Roman Bone pin, 4th century - Public domain museum image. A wooden stick with a carved head on top of it

Roman Bone pin, 4th century - Public domain museum image. A wooden sti...

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Archaic Greek Carnelian scarab, Greece

Archaic Greek Carnelian scarab, Greece

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Chinese Wine Vessel, bronze, China

Chinese Wine Vessel, bronze, China

Accession Number: 1978.264.5 Shang dynasty (?) (ca. 1600–1046 B.C.) Public domain photograph of bronze archaeological object, China, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Bowl, Egypt, 11th century BCE - Public domain museum image. A green bowl with writing on it

Bowl, Egypt, 11th century BCE - Public domain museum image. A green bo...

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Magical Water Jar of Sithathoryunet with Lid

Magical Water Jar of Sithathoryunet with Lid

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Kohl Jar from Amenemhat's Burial

Kohl Jar from Amenemhat's Burial

From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Tomb of Neferkhawet (MMA 729), east chamber, Burial of Amenemhat (V), inside coffin by head, MMA excavations, 1934–35 New Kingdom

銛頭|Harpoon head - Public domain museum image. A piece of wood with writing on it

銛頭|Harpoon head - Public domain museum image. A piece of wood with wri...

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銛頭|Harpoon head - Public domain museum image. A piece of pottery with writing on it

銛頭|Harpoon head - Public domain museum image. A piece of pottery with ...

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Appliqué in the Form of a Dragon

Appliqué in the Form of a Dragon

Shang dynasty (ca. 1600–1046 B.C.) Public domain photograph of bronze archaeological object, China, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Ointment jar, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 2040 – 1640 BC

Ointment jar, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 2040 – 1640 BC

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Model Ointment Jar from a Foundation Deposit

Model Ointment Jar from a Foundation Deposit

From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes; Probably from Valley of the Kings, Tomb of Merytre-Hatshepsut (KV 42), foundation deposit New Kingdom

Ritual Wine Container (Jia), bronze

Ritual Wine Container (Jia), bronze

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Chinese Comb - Public domain museum image. A gold comb with ornate designs on it

Chinese Comb - Public domain museum image. A gold comb with ornate des...

Accession Number: 2004.322 Eastern Han dynasty (25–220) Public domain photograph of Eastern Han Dynasty archaeological object, China, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Chinese Seal, Han Dynasty - Public domain museum image. A black and white photo of a pair of salt and pepper shakers

Chinese Seal, Han Dynasty - Public domain museum image. A black and wh...

Accession Number: 02.18.333 Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220) Public domain photograph of Han China archaeological object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

One of a Pair of Incense Burners

One of a Pair of Incense Burners

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"Opening of the Mouth" vessel of Perneb

"Opening of the Mouth" vessel of Perneb

A white marble vase, ming dynasty, ca, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Writing board, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 2040 – 1640 BC

Writing board, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 2040 – 1640 BC

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Chinese Vase, bronze, China - Public domain museum image. A metal vase sitting on top of a table

Chinese Vase, bronze, China - Public domain museum image. A metal vase...

Accession Number: 2014.449 Yuan dynasty (1271–1368) Public domain photograph of bronze archaeological object, China, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Chinese Seated Guanyin (?), bronze, China

Chinese Seated Guanyin (?), bronze, China

Accession Number: 1971.180.223 style of Tang dynasty (618–907) Public domain photograph of bronze archaeological object, China, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Chinese Disc (Bi) - Public domain museum image. A green circular object with dots on it

Chinese Disc (Bi) - Public domain museum image. A green circular objec...

A green glass tube with a hole in the center, China, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Bronze handle of a hydria (water jar)

Bronze handle of a hydria (water jar)

Horizontal handle from a hydria. Classical Public domain photograph of ancient Greek artifact, archaeological object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public domain photograph... More

商  青銅瓿|Wine Container (Pou) - Public domain museum image. A large bronze urn with carvings on it

商 青銅瓿|Wine Container (Pou) - Public domain museum image. A large bron...

A bronze - clad dragon - shaped vessel, late qing dynasty, late qing dynasty, China, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Coptic Bowl, 7th century, Egypt

Coptic Bowl, 7th century, Egypt

Public domain photo of a ceramic bowl, Coptic, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Bronze handle of a hydria (water jar)

Bronze handle of a hydria (water jar)

Vertical handle from a hydria. Classical Public domain photograph of ancient Greek artifact, archaeological object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public domain photograph o... More

Mirror, bronze, Korea, Goryeo dynasty

Mirror, bronze, Korea, Goryeo dynasty

Accession Number: 12.39.1 Goryeo dynasty (918–1392) Public domain photograph of archaeological object, copper alloy metal, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Greek Terracotta phiale (libation bowl)

Greek Terracotta phiale (libation bowl)

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东周 青銅鼎|Ritual Tripod Cauldron with Cover (Ding), Eastern Zhou dynasty

东周 青銅鼎|Ritual Tripod Cauldron with Cover (Ding), Eastern Zhou dynasty

A bronze tripod censer, late ming dynasty, China, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Bronze handle of a hydria (water jar)

Bronze handle of a hydria (water jar)

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Greek Terracotta stemmed dish, Classical period

Greek Terracotta stemmed dish, Classical period

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Chinese Bridle Cheekpiece, bronze, China

Chinese Bridle Cheekpiece, bronze, China

Western Zhou dynasty (1046–771 B.C.) Public domain photograph of bronze archaeological object, China, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Chinese Architectural Unit, bronze, China

Chinese Architectural Unit, bronze, China

Accession Number: 45.154.2 mid-Zhou dynasty (1046–256 B.C.) Public domain photograph of bronze archaeological object, China, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Wine Vase (Zun), bronze, China - Public domain museum image. A green vase with a design on it

Wine Vase (Zun), bronze, China - Public domain museum image. A green v...

A single character (clan sign) is cast on the interior of the vessel. Shang dynasty (ca. 1600–1046 B.C.)

Chinese Altar Set, bronze, China

Chinese Altar Set, bronze, China

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Roman Glass pyxis with lid - Public domain museum image. A stone box with a lid sitting on a table

Roman Glass pyxis with lid - Public domain museum image. A stone box w...

A large, glazed, terracotta vase with a design of a cross and a cross, ancient Greek or Roman free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Roman Glass cylindrical beaker - Public domain museum image. A blue vase sitting on top of a table

Roman Glass cylindrical beaker - Public domain museum image. A blue va...

Glass objects, Roman Empire. Public domain photograph of Italian artifact, archaeological object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public domain photograph of Italian art, obj... More

Chest (?) of Akhenaten, Amarna Period, Ancient Egypt

Chest (?) of Akhenaten, Amarna Period, Ancient Egypt

From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Amarna (Akhetaten), Great Temple of the Aten, pit outside southern wall, Petrie/Carter excavations, 1891–92 New Kingdom, Amarna Period

Canopic jar, uninscribed, Egypt, Late Period (712-323 BC)

Canopic jar, uninscribed, Egypt, Late Period (712-323 BC)

From Egypt First Persian Period–Late Period Public domain photograph of an archaeological object, Ancient Egyptian, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Greek Terracotta hydria (water jar)

Greek Terracotta hydria (water jar)

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Bottle (Florero), 5th century - Public domain museum image. A couple of vases sitting next to each other

Bottle (Florero), 5th century - Public domain museum image. A couple o...

Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Base with floral decoration, bronze

Base with floral decoration, bronze

Accession Number: 23.160.84 Public domain photograph of archaeological object, copper alloy metal, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

商 青銅方鼎及俎蓋|Rectangular Cauldron (Fangding) with Lid (Zu)

商 青銅方鼎及俎蓋|Rectangular Cauldron (Fangding) with Lid (Zu)

A bronze - clad dragon - shaped object, late ming dynasty, ca, China, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Shell pendant or bead, Predynastic Egypt, 6000 - 3150 BC

Shell pendant or bead, Predynastic Egypt, 6000 - 3150 BC

From Egypt Predynastic Period Public domain photograph of an archaeological object, Ancient Egyptian, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

small Cylindrical Jar, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550  -1070 BC

small Cylindrical Jar, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550 -1070 BC

From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Tomb of Neferkhawet (MMA 729), east chamber, Burial of Baki (III), outside coffin at head, MMA excavations, 1934–35 New Kingdom

Roman Bone pin, 4th century - Public domain museum image. A wooden stick with a carved head on it

Roman Bone pin, 4th century - Public domain museum image. A wooden sti...

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Model Jar from a Foundation Deposit

Model Jar from a Foundation Deposit

From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes; Probably from Valley of the Kings, Tomb of Merytre-Hatshepsut (KV 42), foundation deposit New Kingdom

銛頭|Harpoon head - Public domain museum image. A piece of stone with writing on it

銛頭|Harpoon head - Public domain museum image. A piece of stone with wr...

Public domain photo of a 3d object, Japan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Archaic Chariot fragments, S-shaped braces

Archaic Chariot fragments, S-shaped braces

Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Handle in the Form of a Dragon's Head

Handle in the Form of a Dragon's Head

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Ointment Bowl with Two Monkeys in Relief

Ointment Bowl with Two Monkeys in Relief

A white marble ball with a red dot on it, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Chinese Food Container (Kui) - Public domain museum image. A black and white photo of a bowl

Chinese Food Container (Kui) - Public domain museum image. A black and...

Eastern Han dynasty (25–220) Public domain photograph of Eastern Han Dynasty archaeological object, China, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Chinese Vase (Hu), bronze, China

Chinese Vase (Hu), bronze, China

Accession Number: 13.100.9 Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220) Public domain photograph of bronze archaeological object, China, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Mask of a Tiger, bronze - Public domain museum image. A close up of a ring on a white surface

Mask of a Tiger, bronze - Public domain museum image. A close up of a ...

Accession Number: 18.43.1 Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220) (?) Public domain photograph of bronze archaeological object, China, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Chinese Finial Ornament, bronze, China, Eastern Zhou dynasty

Chinese Finial Ornament, bronze, China, Eastern Zhou dynasty

A bronze head with a floral motif, ming dynasty, China, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

商至西周 青銅盉|Spouted Wine Vessel (He)

商至西周 青銅盉|Spouted Wine Vessel (He)

A bronze teapot with a lid, late ming dynasty, China, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

MIrror, bronze, Korea, Goryeo dynasty

MIrror, bronze, Korea, Goryeo dynasty

Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Covered Ritual Wine Bucket, bronze

Covered Ritual Wine Bucket, bronze

Western Zhou dynasty (1046–771 B.C.) Public domain photograph of bronze archaeological object, China, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Flat Bangle, bronze, Thailand - Public domain museum image. A close up of a bracelet on a table

Flat Bangle, bronze, Thailand - Public domain museum image. A close up...

A green bracelet with a small hole in the middle, Thailand, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Wine Container (Pou), bronze, China

Wine Container (Pou), bronze, China

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Faience flask, Greek and Roman art

Faience flask, Greek and Roman art

A chinese green - glazed pottery vase, late ming dynasty, ancient Greek or Roman free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Shell pendant or bead, Predynastic Egypt, 6000 - 3150 BC

Shell pendant or bead, Predynastic Egypt, 6000 - 3150 BC

From Egypt Predynastic Period Public domain photograph of an archaeological object, Ancient Egyptian, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Chinese Dish with Antiquities, Qing Dynasty

Chinese Dish with Antiquities, Qing Dynasty

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Rectangular Cauldron (Fangding), bronze, China

Rectangular Cauldron (Fangding), bronze, China

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Serpentine blossom bowl, Greece, Metropolitan Museum of Art

Serpentine blossom bowl, Greece, Metropolitan Museum of Art

A black stone bowl with a gold - colored base, ancient Greek or Roman free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Covered Wine Cup, bronze, China

Covered Wine Cup, bronze, China

Accession Number: 43.24.1a, b Shang dynasty (ca. 1600–1046 B.C.) Public domain photograph of bronze archaeological object, China, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Spool, Egypt, 11th century BCE - Public domain museum image. A close up of a sink drain with holes in it

Spool, Egypt, 11th century BCE - Public domain museum image. A close u...

Public domain photo of a 3d object, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Senwosret (?), Oil jar, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 2040 – 1640 BC

Senwosret (?), Oil jar, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 2040 – 1640 BC

From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, mastaba west of Senwosretankh, Pit 3, Burial chamber of owner, MMA excavations, 1933–34 Middle Kingdom

西周 青銅觚|Ritual Wine Beaker (Gu) - Public domain museum image. A green vase sitting on top of a table

西周 青銅觚|Ritual Wine Beaker (Gu) - Public domain museum image. A green v...

A bronze vase with a design on the base, China, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Archaic Greek Terracotta stemmed dish

Archaic Greek Terracotta stemmed dish

Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Serpentine blossom bowl, Greece, Metropolitan Museum of Art

Serpentine blossom bowl, Greece, Metropolitan Museum of Art

A chinese vase from the late ancient Greek or Roman free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Coin, bronze, China, Han dynasty

Coin, bronze, China, Han dynasty

A chinese silver brooch, with a dragon motif, ca. China, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Food Vessel (Li), bronze, China

Food Vessel (Li), bronze, China

A bronze vessel with a pointed top, probably from the people's republic of china, China, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Spouted Wine Vessel (He), bronze

Spouted Wine Vessel (He), bronze

Seven characters are cast on the body of the vessel beneath the handle: "Ya-X [clan sign] [I have had] a vessel made for Zhong Zi Xin [personal name]." Shang dynasty (ca. 1600–1046 B.C.)

Short Sword with Ornate Handle - Public domain museum image. A close up of a metal object on a white surface

Short Sword with Ornate Handle - Public domain museum image. A close u...

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Canopic Jar Inscribed for King Nesibanebdjedet (Smendes)

Canopic Jar Inscribed for King Nesibanebdjedet (Smendes)

Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Model Vase from a Foundation Deposit

Model Vase from a Foundation Deposit

A rare, early 20th century vase, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

東周 青銅敦|Grain Serving Vessel (Dui), Eastern Zhou dynasty

東周 青銅敦|Grain Serving Vessel (Dui), Eastern Zhou dynasty

A bronze pot with a lid, China, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Chinese Incomplete Ring, Han Dynasty

Chinese Incomplete Ring, Han Dynasty

Accession Number: 25.145.1 Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220) Public domain photograph of Han China archaeological object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Small Drum, bronze, Vietnam - Public domain museum image. A green vase with handles on a white surface

Small Drum, bronze, Vietnam - Public domain museum image. A green vase...

A bronze vessel, late ming dynasty, ca, Vietnam, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Miniature Ointment jar, Egypt, Second Intermediate Period (1782 - 1570 BCE)

Miniature Ointment jar, Egypt, Second Intermediate Period (1782 - 1570...

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Harpoon head, Japan, final Jomon period

Harpoon head, Japan, final Jomon period

Public domain photo of a 3d object, Japan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Chinese Chair Strip with Antiquities, Qing Dynasty

Chinese Chair Strip with Antiquities, Qing Dynasty

Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Greek Terracotta phiale (libation bowl)

Greek Terracotta phiale (libation bowl)

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Roman Glass mosaic dish - Public domain museum image. A brown and black plate sitting on top of a table

Roman Glass mosaic dish - Public domain museum image. A brown and blac...

Glass objects, Roman Empire. Public domain photograph of archaeological object, Roman Empire, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Finial in the Form of a Bird, Eastern Zhou dynasty

Finial in the Form of a Bird, Eastern Zhou dynasty

A chinese silver and green dragon's tail, qing dynasty, China, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Model Vase from a Foundation Deposit

Model Vase from a Foundation Deposit

A large, early 20th century, ivory vase, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Mesoamerican Stone Temple Model, Metropolitan Museum of Art

Mesoamerican Stone Temple Model, Metropolitan Museum of Art

Mexico, Mesoamerica, Guerrero, Balsas River region Public domain photograph of stone archaeological object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Archaic Chariot fragments, sockets, bronze, Etruscan

Archaic Chariot fragments, sockets, bronze, Etruscan

Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Piriform storage jar, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550  -1070 BC

Piriform storage jar, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550 -1070 BC

A black pottery vase with a white and gold decoration, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Chinese Scabbard slide - Public domain museum image. A piece of carved ivory on a wall

Chinese Scabbard slide - Public domain museum image. A piece of carved...

Eastern Zhou–Western Han dynasty (770 B.C.–A.D. 9) Public domain photograph of archaeological object, Zhou dynasty, China, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Inscriptions on the Stone Drums (Eastern Zhou dynasty, 5th century B.C.)

Inscriptions on the Stone Drums (Eastern Zhou dynasty, 5th century B.C...

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西周 青銅尊|Ritual Wine Container (Zun)

西周 青銅尊|Ritual Wine Container (Zun)

A chinese bronze table with a matching top, late ming dynasty, ca, China, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

西漢 雲氣紋彩繪陶壺|Covered Jar (Hu) - Public domain museum image. A vase with a lid sitting on a table

西漢 雲氣紋彩繪陶壺|Covered Jar (Hu) - Public domain museum image. A vase with ...

A large vase with a design on it, China, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Chinese Molded Flask, Han Dynasty

Chinese Molded Flask, Han Dynasty

Accession Number: 1994.605.135 Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220) Public domain photograph of Han China archaeological object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Bronze lamp holder, bronze, cypro archaic

Bronze lamp holder, bronze, cypro archaic

Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Harpoon head, Japan, final Jomon period

Harpoon head, Japan, final Jomon period

Public domain photo of a 3d object, Japan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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