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2018Photographer Sam Gregg shoots the true face of Naples
2018
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2023Eman Ali calmly guides us through the streets of Oman in a touching hometown revisit
2023
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2018Leonardo Pellegrino's soft and delicate graphic designs are inspired by his Italian roots
2018
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2019Join Cachetejack and Dropbox for a collaborative workshop at OFFF Barcelona
2019
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2016Barcelona-based illustrator Nicolás Valencia’s intimate depictions of voluptuous forms
2016
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2014Illustration: Checking back in with Italian illustrator Sarah Mazzetti
2014
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2016The classical and the crude combine to represent the multiple facets of The Arab City
2016
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2021Behind the mascot, the poster and kits: How the 1990 Italian World Cup flagged a new era for football
2021
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2015Michael Bierut creates graphics for USA Expo Milan 2015 pavilion
2015
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2015Smart, cute GIFs from Barcelona-based illustrator Luis Mazón
2015
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2014Photography: Alexis Vasilikos photographs opulent houses left behind by the Greek crisis
2014
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2013Studio Lievito design some very handsome kitchen accessories, Italian style
2013
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2013Art: Escif's wall terrorists have been spotted somersaulting across Spain
2013
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2015Tasty record sleeves from Barcelona's own Arnau Pi
2015
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2015Bologna but not as we know it, thanks to designer Francesco Delrosso
2015
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2017SO-IL builds “breathing” house for MINI in Milan, exploring the future of urban living
2017
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2014Etnia Barcelona's new eyewear range inspired by the floral world
2014
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2018Friday Mixtape: Anthony Naples takes us from the party to the after party
2018
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2016Rome-based Andrea Chronopoulos’ illustrations are quirky and a little bit cheeky
2016
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2015There's a great line-up for the Internet Age Media Weekend in Barcelona
2015
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2014Product Design: ECAL students create bizarre smart home objects in Milan
2014
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2015Portuguese Royal Studio makes Adobe tutorials look good (and simple!)
2015
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2018Rita Matos attempts to bridge the gap between Lisbon's art and design circles
2018
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2020The founders of Porto Rocha on making work that “has a presence”
2020
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2013Bokja's crafty Arab Spring inspired textiles are oddly compelling
2013
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2016The Italian ideas factory: Fabrica through the eyes of its alumni
2016
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2021Nestled away in the mountains of Italy, Studio Mut’s designs still manage an impressively far reaching impact
2021
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2014Introducing: Martina Corà from Milan on her fantastic conceptual photography
2014
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2012The brilliant Barcelona studio Forma & Co in our first ABSOLUT Network showcase
2012
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2021The personal is political: Haitham Haddad’s journey to bring Arabic back to public spaces in Palestine
2021
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2017Naranjo — Etxeberria design the Spanish Advertising Annual
2017
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2016A pick of the events at the 55th Milan Salone
2016
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2013Graphic Design: Beautifully understated graphic design from Cyprus' Pin
2013
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2026Spark 2026 puts creative production front and centre at ISE Barcelona
2026
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1600Miniature tabard
1600
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1075Center Panel of a Triptych with the Crucifixion and the Entombment
1075
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1084Plaque with God Creating the Animals
1084
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1500Pendant with Portuguese equestrian
1500
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1400Spoon
1400
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1700Bracelet with Portuguese Heads and Mudfish
1700
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1500Bracelet with Portuguese heads and mudfish
1500
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1800Box with Portuguese Horseman
1800
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1815Pair of chiefly bracelets with Portuguese and Edo figures
1815
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1700Seated Portuguese figure
1700
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1500Altar bell with Portuguese heads
1500
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1540Plaque with Portuguese Traders and Manillas
1540
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1500Hip ornament with Portuguese head
1500
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1500Lidded Box with Portuguese Face
1500
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1540Plaque with Two Portuguese Merchants
1540
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1520Saltcellar with Portuguese Figures
1520
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1815Pair of chiefly bracelets with Portuguese and Edo figures
1815
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1701Sword (Saif) with Scabbard
1701
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Fiat 600 Multipla 1956-69 & Scout Scarab 1936 (Early MPVs-People Carriers from Italy & USA) (17019261322)
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Museu da Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian - Lisboa - Portugal 🇵🇹 (54762870492)
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Alcântara - Lisboa - Portugal 🇵🇹 (54663633606)
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1701Spear
1701
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1100Earring, One of a Pair
1100
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1875Guenbri
1875
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1875Rebab
1875
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1875Gumuri
1875
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1875Guenbri
1875
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1800Earring, One of a Pair
1800
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1080Tip of a Pointer
1080
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1095Panel from a Cover for an Icon of the Virgin
1095
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1095Double-Sided Pendant Icon with the Virgin and Christ Pantokrator
1095
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575Bracelet with Grapevine Pattern
575
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1100Medallion with Christ from an Icon Frame
1100
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900Casket with Warriors and Mythological Figures
900
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1300Portable Icon with the Virgin Eleousa
1300
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575Bracelet with Grapevine Pattern
575
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364Gold Solidus of Valentinian I (364–75)
364
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500The Antioch "Chalice"
500
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900Panel with Byzantine Ivory Carving of the Crucifixion
900
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654Gold Solidus of Constans II (641–68)
654
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900Panel from an Ivory Casket with Scenes of the Story of Joshua
900
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1100Medallion with the Virgin from an Icon Frame
1100
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692Solidus of Justinian II (685-95)
692
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1042Histamenon of Constantine IX Monomachos (1042-55)
1042
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950Reliquary Casket with the Deesis, Archangels, and the Twelve Apostles
950
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1100Medallion with Saint Peter from an Icon Frame
1100
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1200Two-Sided Pendant with the Archangel Michael and Daniel in the Lion’s Den
1200
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500Hanging Lamp with a Hand Holding a Cross
500
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1042Histamenon of Constantine IX Monomachos (1042-55)
1042
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1100Medallion with Saint John the Baptist from an Icon Frame
1100
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629Plate with David's Confrontation with Eliab
629
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1095Cross
1095
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1000Base for a Cross
1000
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629Plate with the Arming of David
629
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950Icon with Saint Demetrios
950
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900Panel from an Ivory Casket with the Story of Adam and Eve
900
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950Icon with the Koimesis
950
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-300Snaffle Bit
-300
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629Plate with the Presentation of David to Saul
629
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629Plate with David Anointed by Samuel
629
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521Panel of a Diptych Announcing the Consulship of Justinian
521
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582Censer with Six Holy Figures
582
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1100Medallion with Saint George from an Icon Frame
1100
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1000Base for a Cross
1000
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1100Medallion with Saint John the Evangelist from an Icon Frame
1100
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500Necklace with Pendant Crosses
500
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925Icon with the Crucifixion
925
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900Panels from an Ivory Casket with the Story of Adam and Eve
900
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1000Base for a Cross
1000
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629Plate with David Slaying a Lion
629
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970Wing of an Ivory Triptych with Scenes from the Life of Christ
970
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1080Temple Pendant and Stick
1080
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629Plate with the Battle of David and Goliath
629
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900Plaque with Scenes from the Story of Joshua
900
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521Panel of a Diptych Announcing the Consulship of Justinian
521
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1100Medallion with Saint Matthew from an Icon Frame
1100
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1000Casket with Warriors and Dancers
1000
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1100Medallion with Saint Paul from an Icon Frame
1100
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1100Medallion with Saint Luke from an Icon Frame
1100
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1000Right Wing of a Triptych with Saints Nicholas and Theodore
1000
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950Icon with the Deesis
950
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1000Cross Fragment with Saint John the Theologian
1000
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950Icon with the Virgin and Child
950
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1916Ūd
1916
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500Jeweled Bracelet (one of pair)
500
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1700Bell
1700
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1000Textile Fragment with Double-Headed Eagles
1000
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500Jeweled Bracelet (one of pair)
500
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1250Painted Copy of Deesis Mosaic
1250
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364Gold Solidus of Valentinian I (364–75)
364
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500Cross
500
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500Polycandelon
500
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500Censer
500
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1100Panel from a Cover for an Icon of the Virgin
1100
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1850Nay
1850
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361Gold Solidus of Julian (361–63)
361
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364Gold Solidus of Valens (364–78)
364
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1100Panel from a Choros (lighting frame)
1100
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1100Panel from a Cover for an Icon of the Virgin
1100
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1095Panel from a Cover for an Icon of the Virgin
1095
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900Cross Arm
900
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1000Lock
1000
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500Polycandelon
500
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900Casket Fragments
900
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638Solidus of Heraclius, Heraclius Constantine, and Heraclonas
638
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300Bowl with Beaded Rim
300
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500Cross
500
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500Intaglio
500
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800Cross
800
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361Gold Solidus of Julian (361–63)
361
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337Solidus
337
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600Buckle
600
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1095Panel from a Cover for an Icon of the Virgin
1095
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629Solidus of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine
629
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379Gold Solidus of Theodosius I (379–95)
379
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900Plaques with Scenes from the Story of Joshua
900
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491Solidus
491
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408Gold Solidus of Theodosius II (408–50)
408
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408Solidus
408
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900Casket Fragments
900
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1028Histamenon of Romanos III Argyros
1028
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538Gold Solidus of Justinian I (527–65)
538
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1100Panel from a Choros (lighting frame)
1100
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610Solidus
610
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Vase fragment
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Vase fragment
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1801Dagger with Sheath
1801
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Vase fragment
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Vase fragment
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Vase fragment
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1501Sword with Scabbard
1501
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Vase fragment
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Vase fragment
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Vase fragment
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800The Fieschi Morgan Staurotheke
800
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Vase fragment
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Vase fragment
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Vase fragment
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Vase fragment
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450Yellow-Green Hexagonal Glass Bottle with a Stylite Saint
450
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Chalice
500
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400Gold and Niello Bracelet
400
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Chalice
500
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Chalice
500
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Censer
500
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Censer
500
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Chalice
500
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Silver Dove
500
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500Plaque with Two Saints
500
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Wine Strainer
500
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500The Attarouthi Treasure
500
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Chalice
500
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Chalice
500
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Censer
500
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Chalice
500
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Chalice
500
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Chalice
500
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540Ivory Pyx with the Triumph of Dionysos in India
540
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500The Attarouthi Treasure - Chalice
500
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400Hanging Lamp in the Form of a Sandaled Right Foot
400
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400Standing Lamp with a Cross on a Pricket Stand
400
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400Spoon
400
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400Hanging Lamp in the Form of a Sandaled Right Foot
400
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500Censer Frame with Inhabited Vine Scroll
500
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400Standing Lamp with a Cross on a Pricket Stand
400
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-900Cylinder seal with chariot hunting scene and Old South Arabian inscription
-900
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1000Cross
1000
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550Plaque with Saint Paul
550
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1936Cyprus
1936
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1938Empire
1938
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1972Sandal
1972
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1983Gracieux Accueil (Gracious Reception)
1983
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1981Hilton
1981
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1600"Portuguese" Carpet with Maritime Scenes
1600
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900Part of Lamp or Incense Burner Inscribed in Arabic with Good Wishes
900
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1400Bracelet with Snake-Head Endings and Arabic Inscription, One of a Pair
1400
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1400Bracelet with Snake-Head Endings and Arabic Inscription, One of a Pair
1400
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1625Cope
1625
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610Solidus of Heraclius
610
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1000Long-Handled Spoon Inscribed in Arabic with Good Wishes
1000
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1600Finial with Arabic Inscription"Ya, Da'im" ("Oh, Everlasting!")
1600
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1100Rice Server Inscribed in Arabic with Good Wishes
1100
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1700Citron
1700
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1200Candlestick with Horsemen and Arabic Inscriptions Conveying Good Wishes and Blessings Upon the Sultan
1200
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2024Clock collection with an erotic pocket watch in the foreground (false 'Breguet et fils' signature), António Medeiros e Almeida Museum, Lisbon, Portugal julesvernex2
2024
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2013Magnificent retelling of Arabian Nights from the brilliant Noa Snir
2013
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2011The Milan Review (of Ghosts)
2011
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2015Bright, bold designs for an arts festival from Italian agency Studio Mut
2015
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2015Spanish studio Muokkaa creates these jazzy Memphis-inspired set of numbers
2015
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2017Barcelona studio Nice Shit animates Interpol’s Daniel Kessler’s music memories in this short
2017
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2020“Deadlines are a dagger in the heart, aren’t they?” Romina Malta’s “unresolved” practice
2020
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2017Fantastic Man’s unexpected cover story on the surfers and fisherman of Peniche, Portugal
2017
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2015John Radcliffe Studio photographs Italy's migrant crisis quietly and sincerely
2015
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2015The beautiful faces and spaces of Italy’s wild and radical late 60s discos
2015
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2014Introducing: Barcelona-based studio Querida tell us about their working day
2014
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2020Ryan Debolski spotlights the effects of immigration and globalisation in Oman
2020
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2012Super colourful new furniture set from Barcelona's lagranja design
2012
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2012Heineken's designed-from-scratch club opens in Milan
2012
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2017Dani Pujalte captures Spain's immense cultural centres suffering from a lack of use
2017
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2014Brilliantly vivid illustrations from Lisbon-born Goncalo Viana
2014
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2015Jacopo Benassi revisits the Italian transvestites of Lisetta Carmi's work
2015
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2017Italian photographer Luca Grottoli talks through his up and down relationship with the medium
2017
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2015Beautiful, clean designs from Portuguese studio AH-HA
2015
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2018Mohamad Abdouni on documenting an “important time in Arab queer culture”
2018
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2018Crystal Zapata's work joins the dots between radical Italian design and Chicago house
2018
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2021Figgins Double Pica Greek typeface, "1821" specimen leaf 72
2021