A woman’s “memorial poesy ring” from 1592, made of gold and rock crystal. On the ring’s inner surface is inscribed, “The cruel seas, remember, took him in November.” pic.twitter.com/WoxfW9BlfO— Sardonicus (@RealSardonicus) December 29, 2017
sixteenth century samurai really didn't beat around the bushido pic.twitter.com/7bV7S76KFx— cs (@cszabla) December 31, 2017
just found out this is how you weigh a frog pic.twitter.com/8kHqdXKP1i— jini maxwell 💌 (@astroblob) December 30, 2017
This fearsome sword and helmet harness the power of two revered marine creatures – the shark and the puffer fish. Made in #Kiribati in the 1800s, they show the islanders’ strong connection to the sea. pic.twitter.com/kkcJwIquQe— British Museum (@britishmuseum) December 18, 2017