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Greek terracotta scent bottle in the shape of a gorgons head made in RhodesTerracotta scent bottle in the shape of a gorgons head made in Rhodes. From the British Museums collection
William Bowman, English anatomist, surgeon and ophthalmologist, 1884. Artist: Edward Linley SambourneWilliam Bowman, English anatomist, surgeon and ophthalmologist, 1884. Bowman (1816-1892) was born at Nantwich, Cheshire. After five years at Birmingham General Hospital
Wooden figure from New Ireland, Melanesia. British Museum
Oruro Mask, Bolivia. Mask from the Oruro region of Bolivia. La Diablada or Oruro Diablada is a typical Andean masked dance to appease the evil spirits
Roman mosaic of a Roman warship, c. 2nd century BCRoman mosaic of a Roman warship, in Sousse Museum. Note the ram at the prow, and the eye for good luck, c.2nd century BC
Gold Thraco-Getic helmet, 4th century BCGold Thraco-Getic helmet from Cotofenesti, Romania. Now in the National Museum of Antiquities in Bucharest, 4th century BC
Red terracotta Eye Idol, Tell Brak, N. Syria, Chalcolithic period, 3300 -3000 BCRed terracotta Eye Idol, Tell Brak, N.Syria, Chalcolithic period, 3300-3000 BC. Now in The Louvre
Odin (Wotan), Norse god, c19th centuryOdin (Wotan, earlier form of name), one of principal gods of Norse mythology, c19th century. The god of war: Valhalla seeks wisdom from Odin to make him all-powerful. For this he sacrifices one eye
The Schoolmaster of the Future, 1887. Artist: Joseph SwainThe Schoolmaster of the Future, 1887. The British workman has come into school to take the boy away in order to teach him a trade that will be more useful to him in life than Trigonometry or Geology
Two eyes and two heads, 1644-52. Creator: Wenceslaus HollarTwo eyes and two heads, 1644-52
Venus and Nymphs Bathing, 1543. Creator: Antonio FantuzziVenus and Nymphs Bathing, 1543