A museum in Japan that showcases various naturally formed rocks with faces on them.⁠ @CuriosMuseum #rocks #museums

National gallery Guided Meditation. Warmth in Frederic Edwin Church’s “River of Light”. Immerse yourself in the lush, tropical landscape of Frederic Edwin Church’s “El Rio de Luz” through this 3-minute, guided meditation

With its extraordinary vibrance, this green-glazed jar could have come out of the kiln yesterday, but it is well over a thousand years old. It was made in China in the 8th century. This type of brightly glazed #ceramic was made for only about fifty years, during the reign of emperor Minghuang – who ruled from 712 to 756 – when the #Tang dynasty was at its height. At the time, the capital city Chang'an (modern Xian) was one of the most populous and cosmopolitan in the world. @AshmoleanMuseum

✨🌏The Netherlands has returned 288 cultural artifacts to Indonesia, including sacred sculptures and jewellery taken during the colonial era #repatriation #culture #indonesia #netherlands @UK_ICOM

This remarkable marble sculpture, meticulously carved from a single block, is the creation of Monica Angel Rain, an esteemed figure in the realm of hyper-realistic sculpture. The artwork showcases an impressive array of intricate details, from the finely woven headdress to the tranquil expression on the face, exemplifying Rain's exceptional craftsmanship. Currently exhibited at the Sheung Yiu Folk Museum in China. Source: Uncover This

Alien Proof 🤣 Source: TudorIntruders

Best #Halloween decoration ever! 🎃💀👏

Pearlescent shell of the nautilus ~ a tentacled marine mollusc related to the octopus ~ delicately carved with floral tendrils by Cornelis Bellekin in late 17th century.

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Nautilusschelp van parelmoer gesneden met bloemenranken

Cornelis Bellekin. Nautilusschelp met bloemranken en dolfijnen. Amsterdam, ca. 1660-1700.

@artinsociety #shells #museums #nautilus #Mollusc

Discover the Mysteries of Italy’s Park of Monsters, a 16th-Century Garden Filled With Strange, Colossal Stone Creatures. The Sacro Bosco’s meaning is the subject of debate, with scholars alternatively describing the sprawling complex as a memorial, an allegorical site or a tribute to ancient civilizations https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/discover-the-mysteries-of-italys-park-of-monsters-a-16th-century-garden-filled-with-strange-colossal-stone-creatures-180985318/ #Italy

From A Cannabis Plant Up Close To Animal Brain Tumor Cells, Here Are This Year's Nikon Small World Winners https://digg.com/photos/link/nikon-small-world-2024-winners/?encoded_id=9RrJQ&utm_source=GlobalMuseum #photography #animals #plants #macrophotography