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These limestone statues originate from Ain Ghazal in Jordan dating back to the Neolithic period between 7200 and 6250 BC. They represent some of the oldest known large-scale human sculptures globally. The figures were likely created for ritualistic purposes and provide invaluable insight into the be...
The Jericho Skull is a plaster reconstruction of a Neolithic human skull discovered at Tell es-Sultan (Jericho). Dating from approximately 8000 to 6000 BC, it represents an early example of portraiture in the Levant. The skull’s significance lies in its potential role within ritual practices and off...
In 1812, Viennese sculptor Franz Klein created a plaster life mask of the composer Ludwig van Beethoven. The process involved applying wet plaster directly to Beethoven's face to capture his exact facial structure and features. Although the original mask suffered damage, a repaired version survived...
Nanimarquina's Mélange is a wool rug collection designed by Spanish designer Sybilla for the Barcelona-based rug company founded by Nani Marquina. The collection combines geometric borders, checks, and blocks of color in compositions that draw on kilim weaving traditions. Nanimarquina has been produ...
The Deir Alla inscription is an Iron Age text painted in ink on plaster fragments discovered at Deir Alla in the Jordan Valley. Its surviving passages describe visions and pronouncements associated with Balaam son of Beor, a figure also named in the Hebrew Bible, while presenting him in a distinct l...
