The 'Knife Angel' sculpture is made from knives collected by police across England and Wales [1250x657]5yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/SculpturePorn
Armor with the features of a tengu, by Kiyotoshi, Munekiyo, and Ryusuiken, late Edo period, 1854. [564x1438]8yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
Jinete Sword of Boabdil (Muhammad XII) Last Nasarid Emir of Granada, c. 1400 (more info in comment) [961x1200]7yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/SWORDS
The Erdapfel is a terrestrial globe produced by Martin Behaim from 1490–1492. The Erdapfel is the oldest surviving terrestrial globe. It is constructed of a laminated linen ball in two halves, reinforced with wood and overlaid with a map painted by Georg Glockendon. [900x1200]5yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
The top row of casts shows the first step in the process as these were molded from the soldiers’ disfigured faces.The bottom row of casts shows the molds with restorative work sculpted by Anna Coleman Ladd. (World War I)7yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/interestingasfuck
Indian (Maratha), top (helmet), Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg, Russia. [1806x3187]8yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
Iron cuirass with gold detail from the Tomb of Philip at Vergina, 4th century BC, Thessaloniki, Archaeological Museum. [1162x1600]9yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
The “Vainqueur a’ Austerlitz” Sword. The Last Original Napoleon Bonaparte Sword (Source in comment)[4974x2028]6yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
The sword, scabbard from the Bronze Age - the treasure found in Scotland during the work on the construction of two football fields. (Source in comment) [1024x683]7yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
The runes are shaken in the upper part of a human skull. The inscription is made around the year 725 - 800. The amulet is now in the museum Ribes Vikinger. [1000x1000]7yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
Small bronze statue - the second image of a female gladiator known to exist, now in a museum in Germany, as being a depiction of a female gladiator. She is shown raising a small curved sword, known as a sica, in victory, and looking down at the ground, presumably at her fallen opponent.5yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/interestingasfuck
A 155-year-old Victorian mouse trap on display at a museum sprung into action again to claim its latest victim. (source in comment) [1024x576]8yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
Stone armor suit on display in the National Geographic Museum, USA. [1365x2048]9yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
A very rare superimposed load German wheel-lock belt pistol dated 1609 [1280x552]9yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
This globe dates to AD 1285-86 in Iran, and is the sixth oldest surviving globe in all history. Besides being ornate and geometrically proportional, it charts the position of 1,024 stars in silver inlays. It was made by Muhammad ibn Mahmud ibn ‘Ali al-Tabari al-Asturlabi [602x639]9yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
Rami Magdy works on the restoration of a chariot from Tutankhamun's tomb at the Wood Laboratory in the Grand Egyptian Museum's conservation center. The first phase of the GEM will open the end of this year and will feature a special display of treasures from Tutankhamun's Tomb [727x485]6yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
Bronze Age Boat. The world's oldest known seagoing boat - Dover Museum, UK [1024x647]9yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
Spectacular images of a recently discovered horse and chariot burial in China. It's circa 2400 years old. (source in comment) [900x555]6yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/interestingasfuck
Peloponissos, Mycenae, The Lions Gate to Agamemnon's palace, Greece [681x1024]9yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
A trail of footprints probably left by Australopithecus afarensis individuals some 3.5 million years ago, at Laetoli, northern Tanzania [1110x1600]10yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
Cow skull, which was used as a target for ballistae and archers. Found in the camp of the Roman -Vindolanda - in Britain. [960x717]8yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
The Enco shoes - immediate differentiating factor is the compression-spring shock absorbers on either side [1050x1654]6yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/DesignPorn
Ancient Roman folding multi-tool device. The tool features a knife, a spoon, a three-tined fork, a spike, a spatula, and a small pick.2nd century AD. (Reconstruction in comment)5yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/interestingasfuck
Bronze figure of goddess Bastet, c. 1069-664 B.C.E., geographiccal origin unknown. At the McManus Gallery and Museum, Dundee. [382x810]9yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
Roman Cavalry mask found in Gotland,Sweden eyes were added in 4th-5th century [571x800]8yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
Fifteenth-century drinking horn with a Latin inscription, ‘Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews,’ from Elingard, Onsøy, Østfold, displayed in the Historisk Museum, Oslo. [960x1280]8yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
Horse-drawn chariot carved onto the mandapam of Airavateswarar temple, Darasuram, c. 12th century AD (left). The chariot and its wheel (right) are sculpted with fine details. [2288x1712]9yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
Horse standing by the grave of his owner, Jerzy Bakowski, Polish platoon-leader of the 2nd Regiment of Grochow Uhlans. Photo taken during the Polish-Soviet war in Korosten -Ukraine, autumn 1920. [500x365]9yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/HistoryPorn
This ball was found and retrieved in 1862 in Shiloh, in southwestern Tennessee, on the grounds of one of the Civil War’s bloodiest battles. The ball is inscribed: “Picked Up on the Battle Field at Shiloh by G.F. Hellum.” [920x881]10yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/baseball
Spectacular images of a recently discovered horse and chariot burial in China. It's circa 2400 years old. (source in comment) [900x555]6yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
Cast iron dental articulator skull, 19th century (1800s). These were used as medical training tools for dentists. [700X1119]9yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
Yves “Jetman” Rossy flies in formation alongside the Breitling Wingwalkers [1996x3000]8yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/AdrenalinePorn
This champagne-pattern knife features a Stanhope with a portrait of Adolphus Busch, circa 1890s. Photos courtesy Rob Niederman. [780x783]9yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
Dagger made of rock crystal, handle made of ivory. Found during archaeological work in the municipality of Valencina de la Concepcion, Andalusia, Spain. [456x614]8yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
Latticework-reinforced door, Chepstow Castle These data from 1190 CE, or before. They are the oldest known castle doors in Europe - Wales [2770x3894]7yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
Ballachulish Wooden Figure - Scotland,Edinburgh. This wooden figure is female and probably represents a goddess. The item was found in a bog, covered by the remains of a wickerwork structure. The location of the bog, overlooking the entrance of a sea loch, was probably a sacred place[756x1920]5yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
Laced bike created by Mariola Wojtas. The artist comes from the village of Koniakow in southern Poland, which is known for its tradition of intricate lace-making. [1200x900]9yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/DesignPorn
200 year old extraordinary ring in the entomological collection of the London Natural History Museum [400x369]9yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
Emerald green glass boat, ground from a mould-pressed blank, with wheel-cut bands on each side and four triangular feet. c. 25-50 AD. Excavated at Pompeii. (British Museum) [750x459]8yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
Japanese cannons at the open-air Vilu War Museum at Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands [962x719]7yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
These three enormous flak towers guarded a German Marine base near Angers, France. Each tower would have been armed with several large caliber and small caliber anti-aircraft guns. They were destroyed by Allied air attacks as General Patton’s 3rd Army advanced East [800x627]9yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/HistoryPorn
A floating replica of Manhattan's road infrastructure by Columbia University architecture students for the Experiments in Motion Exhibition10yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/pics
Bronze sword hilt with gold and silver inlay from the Isle of Eigg, Scotland, 800-900 AD. [800x796]7yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
Hand brand, for use on felons or deserters, England, 1642-1649 [800x1202]10yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
This 102-foot-long Roman barge from the first century A.D. was lifted in 2011 from the Rhone River in Arles, France. It was virtually intact after two millennia in the mud. [810x540]9yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
Ukrainian designers HoleRoll have created a unique window blinds that double as spectacular works of shadow art.7yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/interestingasfuck
Greek, Boeotian Jointed doll, ca. mid-5th century B.C. Terracotta [535x1024]9yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
Iberian falcata and soliferreum, from the ancient Iberian settlement of Bastida de les Alcuses, in Moixent (Valencia). Prehistory Museum of Valencia. [1280x960]8yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
The oldest known purse was found with Otzi the Iceman who lived around 3,300 BC. [800x525]8yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
The Shoebill Stork is a threatened species whose chicks are often at risk of being stolen for sale in the black market. When a chick is rescued, human contact must be limited to prevent imprinting. A simple grey sheet and sock puppet will be worn during feeding in order to hide the human form.6yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/interestingasfuck
Moving of the Oseberg ship from the University garden to the Viking Ship Museum in 1926. (more photos in comment) [900x675]6yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/HistoryPorn
Very elaborate and well-preserved iron sword with open ring griffin head pommel, double bar handle and hand guard with incised design to replicate wire wrapping. Handle has several incised decorations and is identical on both sides. Blade features a full-length double line groove [736x580]7yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
This pocket globe, from around 1715, is less than three inches across. The inside of the leather case is lined with a celestial map. The terrestrial globe opens up to reveal a hollow armillary sphere with a ring depicting the zodiac signs and a tiny Sun at its center. [1400x1050]9yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
Roman graffiti - Located in the Villa of Mysteries, Pompeii. The subject/ victim of this caricature is portrayed with a pointy chin, laurel wreath, and a rather large nose. The Latin text above the figure reads ‘Rufus est’ (This is Rufus) [1024X768]10yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
''Holzbahn'' - Wooden rail and railway from the 16th century, German Museum of Technology -Berlin [3456x2592]7yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
Cemetery of military equipment: the remains of the “Panhard” 178В and tank M5 “Stuart” on the shore of the island Heron (Djibouti). These machines were used 15th breeschoten of Marines to quell the unrest in Djibouti in 1960. [1890X1320]7yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
The Giambologna Neptune Fountain at Bologna protected against aerial bombardment - Italy, WWII [1280x1853]9yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/HistoryPorn
Iron tips of Roman catapult projectiles. From the Battle at Harzhorn in the early 3rd century between Germanic and Roman troops. Lower Saxony, Germany.[3888x2592]9yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
An Egyptian rock crystal scarab. Late Period, circa 664-332 B.C. [736X1635]9yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
“Papal” Ring with the name of Pope Paul II, mid-1400s. Despite the name, rings like this were not usually worn by popes, but were used as symbols of authenticity. In fact, they were usually too large for a person to comfortably wear for an extended period of time. [1500x1520]7yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
The ruins of ancient Karnak in Egypt, circa 1858, photographed by Francis Frith. [968x755]7yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/HistoryPorn
Iron battle axe with gold inlay in the Scandinavian Ringerike style of the 11th century. The axe was found at Botnhamn in northen Norway. [940x756]9yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
An ivory handled and engraved Lefaucheux pinfire revolver with matching bowie knife bayonet. Mid 19th century [1121X837]10yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
The wreck of a US World War Two fighter plane at the Vilu War Museum at Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands9yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/pics
The bronze hand features a gold cuff, and was found in the 3,500-year-old burial of a man along with, from left, a bronze pin used to secure a cloak, fragments from the gold cuff, a bronze spiral hair ornament and a dagger. [676x506]5yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
This globe dates to AD 1285-86 in Iran, and is the sixth oldest surviving globe in all history. Besides being ornate and geometrically proportional, it charts the position of 1,024 stars in silver inlays. It was made by Muhammad ibn Mahmud ibn ‘Ali al-Tabari al-Asturlabi9yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/interestingasfuck
Antique cylinders used to deliver rolled up handwritten letters [600x800]9yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
An Islamic Gold Hinged Bracelet, Seljuk Period, 11th-12th Century [1000x800]7yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
Instead, CeramicSpeed’s new DrivEn drivetrain concept — developed in cooperation with a student research team at the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado — uses a novel shaft-drive design that the company says eliminates sliding friction almost entirely.6yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/interestingasfuck
Gimmel rings (made of 2 or 3 hoops or links that fit together to form one complete ring) were often used as betrothal rings in the 16th and 17th century [408x936]8yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
Hussars helmet, Poland, late 17th century, formed of a skull fitted at its front with a separate peak. Recessed borders height: 54.5 cm, width: 30.0 cm, depth: 32.5 cm, weight: 3.87 kg. Fitzwilliam Museum [542X800]8yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
Natural gas storage tanks burn at a facility in Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo [1259x1889]7yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/FirePorn
These two large Moai were never completed and remain attached to the underlying rock. Most of the carving of a moai was done in place with the figure horizontal, then the statue would be undercut into a keel, then finally separated from the rock below. Rano Raraku (Moai Quarry) [2048x1536]7yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/interestingasfuck
Crocodile skin suit of armour - Roman, 3rd century AD. From near Manfalut, Egypt [600x600]10yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
Discarded rockets of the Apollo 11 voyage found at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean [1536X1025]9yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
300 year old abacus ring. The ring's Zhusuan, or China's abacus, has seven rods with seven beads on each rod. Despite its small size, the rings still works as a counting tool. [736x442]10yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
Zhivopisny Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge that spans Moskva River in north-western Moscow, Russia. [1360x906]9yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/InfrastructurePorn
The UK rider writes a new chapter in snowboard history by landing a Backside 1800 Quadruple Cork [799X517]9yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/AdrenalinePorn
16th century musical instruments recovered from the Tudor warship Mary Rose [736X1073]9yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
A Bronze Age axe and the leather sheath it was found in. Circa 3000 years old, it is was discovered in a peat bog in Co. Kildare, Ireland. [540x435]9yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
Roman key rings, courtesy of the Roman-Germanic Museum, Cologne - Germany [736x552]10yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
Here is a special collection of 88 Roman gems discovered by archaeologists at the Caerleon Roman Baths site in south Wales. The gems are engraved with detailed pictures of gods and different symbols that were important to the Romans. [610X761]10yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
Surface and underground views of the Wieliczka Salt Mine. Composite of illustrations to a series of maps of the town and mines of Wieliczka engraved in 1645 by Willem Hondius. [11184x8698]9yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ThingsCutInHalfPorn
In 2002 remains of a wooden wheel with axle were found in the area called Stare Gmajne. The wheel turned out to be the oldest one yet discovered - old as 5,200 years (source in comment) [5999x3374]7yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
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