Moche Gilded Copper Alloy Disc Ornament brazzariver Renowned for their rich kitchen

Renowned for their rich kitchen middens—massive shell heaps composed primarily of oyster shells—they left behind one of the most visible legacies of early human settlement in Scandinavia

Song to Yuan dynasties 960–1350

Mineral encrustation and minimal corrosion

This absolutely fascinating tomb figure depicts a court lady

soil from the footprint of an elephant

Moche Gilded Copper Alloy Disc Ornament brazzariver Renowned for their rich kitchenPre Columbian era, Moche culture, Moche phase II to IV, c. 200 600AD, Northern Peru. An amazing copper and gilt disc applique, probably representing the Sun, with a small suspension hole. The function of discs such the present example is unclear. They may have been intended for ritual use as symbolic weapon adornments. Alternatively, they may have been attached to textile banners or hangings. Copper ornaments would have signaled that the person was