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26"x22" Since the Middle Ages, embroidery has been produced in Europe; in both historical and contemporary times, it has been recognized as an art ...

(1"x12"x12") This 17th-century German Alms dish is crafted from brass. The dish depicts a turning sun in the middle of the plate, which symbolizes ...

(22"x16") This 17th-century section of Spanish wallpaper is made of embossed and painted leather. The image, which has faded over time, depicts flo...

9.5"x3"x3.5" (each) The Qing Dynasty (1644–1912) was the last dynasty in China’s imperial history. The Imperial Porcelain factories produced a wide...

(16"x11"x12") This mechanism is a spit jack engine, dating from the late 17th century. The practice of cooking food over an open fire on a spit dat...

31"x37.5" This large reproductive print was made by Étienne Baudet (1638–1711) in the early 18th century. Baudet was an eminent French engraver who...

(1"x2"x13") 17th Century Dutch iron coal tongs used to get coal out of the fireplace. The Coal is then placed into a pot that fits in a foot warmer...

19"x21.5" These two portraits depict noteworthy artists of the 16th and 17th century respectively. On the left, is a depiction of Jacopo Robusti (1...

(30.5"x33.5") This beautiful 17th-century map of Belgium was made by Dutch engraver and cartographer Nicolaes Visscher I (1618–1679). Carrying on t...

25.5"x30" Born in Amsterdam in 1596, Joan Blaeu became a partner in his father’s book trade and printing business, en route to establishing himself...

(25.5"x30") This beautifully preserved map of the eastern Swedish province of Upland was created by famed cartographer Joan Blaeu (1596–1673). Afte...

(25.5"x30") This map of the Mediterranean made by Joan Blaeu (1596–1673) dates back to the 17th century and remains in excellent condition, boastin...

(25.5"x30") 17th century map of Valentia, made by renowned cartographer Joan Blaeu(1596-1673). His name is written in Latin on the map, Arud Guilje...

7.5"x5"x12" (each) Pair of 17th century Spanish wrought iron fire pot holders. The rear spike is designed to be driven into a kitchen post or beam,...