Objects from the ancient world — Egypt, Rome, Persia, the Near East and beyond.

Six Quimbaya Terracotta Spindle Whorls

Quimbaya · 1st–7th century AD

Three Chimú Dolls

Chimú · 12th–14th century AD

Maya Jade Pendant

Maya · c. 500–800 AD

Chimú Stirrup-Spout Vessel

Chimú · c. 1000–1470 AD

Terracotta Effigy-Handled Pot

Pot

Tairona Pottery Bowl

Tairona · Pre-Columbian