Matasha Mazis @mattyhari@qoto.org

An adorable #medieval leather boot, made for a #baby too young to walk.
From Constance, dating 14th-
15th century.

On display at Archäologisches Landesmuseum Baden-Württemberg, Konstanz

#archaeology

Göbekli Tepe and Neolithic Malta and Sardinia. Explorations of ancient megaliths across the Mediterranean

https://cascoly-images.com/gobekli-tepe-and-neolithic-malta-and-sardinia

https://fineartamerica.com/featured/1-neolithic-temples-of-hagar-qim-ayearforart-steve-estvanik.html

#history #jigsawpuzzles
#BuyIntoArt #AYearForArt #Art #ArtMatters #MastoArt #FediGiftShop
#SpringIntoArt
#ancienthistory #archaeology #architecture

* checks closet for old "replicas" *

WRITER FUEL: A “replica” sword that has been part of the collection at the Field Museum in Chicago for nearly a century is actually a 3,000-year-old artifact from the Bronze Age.

https://www.limfic.com/2023/03/06/writer-fuel-replica-sword-turns-out-to-be-real-and-3000-years-old/

#history #archaeology #BronzeAge #sword #warrior #Turkey #FieldMuseum #WriterFuel

EVIDENCE OF STEEL TOOLS BEING USED IN EUROPE DURING LATE BRONZE AGE

#archaeology #archaeologist #archeology #archaeologist

https://www.heritagedaily.com/2023/02/evidence-of-steel-tools-being-used-in-europe-during-late-bronze-age/146314

A marvellous scene of daily life for #ReliefWednesday: A #Roman funerary relief depicting the transport of two (wine?) barrels on a four wheeled chariot pulled by two oxen. A #dog, probably the driver's beloved companion, is sitting on the barrels.
Found in Augsburg (Augusta Vindelicum), dating early 3rd century AD. Römisches Museum Augsburg

Photo: http://lupa.at/6477?query=1363223283

#RomanArchaeology #archaeology

This is well worth a watch if you like gold and want to know more about its use in prehistory/history.

https://www.arte.tv/en/videos/102992-001-A/gold-metal-of-kings-and-gods-1-2/

#Archaeology #Prehistory

Mandan jar with paddle marks & buckskin handle from the Dakotas (Holmes 1903, Plate 175b). Holmes says that dried mush was caked in the bottom. Ceramic vessels in the Plains region are interesting because a lot of them have thick bodies, stout rims with many loop handles & often reinforced collars for the hardships of a mobile society. #ceramics #archaeology