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Can you see what this little bunny is eating? It’s a bunch of grapes! The motif of a hare eating grapes is rare in Chinese art, but it does appear sometimes in Roman mosaics and sarcophagi. Curators at speculate that this Chinese export porcelain figurine may be a reference to such Roman funerary works. The bunny is one of a pair, both glazed in a distinctive peacock blue.

Hare eating grapes, Porcelain with turquoise glaze, Qing Dynasty (c. 1644-1911/12),

Not all exquisite decorative book bindings are made of lush materials like gold and tooled leather. This elegant example from Iran is crafted from painted and lacquered papier-mâché. Delicate, floral designs made using this technique were popular in 19th century Iran.

Book binding, Painted and lacquered papier-mâché, Qajar dynasty, c. 1701-1900.

The inaugural exhibition in the newest gallery at the questions the definition of “American art.” Check the link below to read all about it!

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Boots designed by Christian Louboutin (1963–), beaded by Jamie Okuma (Luiseño/ Shoshone-Bannock; 1977–), c. 2013–2014. Peabody Essex Museum, commission with support from many generous donors; photograph by Walter Silver.

This rolling armchair is work-from-home ! It was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for the administrative offices of a soap manufacturer in Buffalo, New York. With its window-pane backing, it exemplifies Wright’s architectural take on furniture.

Frank Lloyd Wright (designer), Van Dorn Iron Works Company (maker), Armchair, Steel, leather, horsehair, c. 1904.

Here’s Colonial American air conditioning at its finest. In 1787, George Washington purchased a fan chair, like this one, which was invented in 1786 by John Cram, a maker of musical instruments. The foot pedals between the two front legs operate a large fan above the sitter’s head.

John Cram (designer), Fan Chair, Pine, hickory, chestnut, maple, paint, pasteboard, leather, and paper, c. 1786-1800.

So the $35 sculpture you got at an Austin Goodwill was looted from a museum during WWII. Now what? Laura Young thought she had gotten a deal. She then grew attached to the marble bust while she tried to figure out how to return it.

The Mint Julep is the drink of choice for many attendees at the annual Kentucky Derby horse race. Originally believed to be medicinal, the Mint Julep gained popularity throughout the 1930s and ultimately became the official drink of the Derby. Silver cups, like the one pictured here, allow ice to form on the outside of the glass, keeping your cocktail at a cool temperature. The cup is designed to be held at the upper or lower bands to keep your hands from heating the beverage.

Check our curated collection of Derby essentials ending 4/30.

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The jewelry of Bernhard Hertz was the epitome of turn-of-the-20th-century art nouveau fashion. This silver-adorned hair comb is no exception. Hertz founded his silver company in Copenhagen in 1858. It merged in 1985 with

Bernhard Hertz (manufacturer), Comb, Cast plastic with silver decoration and ground, polished semi-precious stones, c. 1900.

Check the link below to read the story of the Worcester Art Museum's Higgins Arms and Armor Collection, as it embarks on a national tour.

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Corinthian helmet, possibly from the Greek colonies in southern France, c. 600–550 bc. Bronze; height 8, width 7 ½, depth 10 1/2 inches. Worcester Art Museum, Massachusetts, John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection.

In 18th-century China, upper-class homes used metal-lined ice chests to help keep interiors cold. An alternate theory, advanced by curators, is that this chest may actually have been an incense burner. This is an example of an extremely ornate copper chest with cloisonné enamel work.

Chest, cloisonné enamel on copper with gilding, c. 1736-1795.

Imagine finding something worth investigating at a thrift store.

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8 Multi-Million-Dollar Masterpieces Found in Unexpected Places How eight lucky people found work by famous artists.

You never know what you might have….

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Here's How Much These Iconic Antiques From the Past 30 Years Are Worth Now Do you have any of these valuable items hiding in your attic?

🍀Happy St. Patrick’s Day🍀

In Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day is a sacred holiday, celebrating the island nation’s patron saint, who is known in the Irish language as Pádraig (pronounced: ˈpˠaːd̪ˠɾˠəɟ). The holds several relics of St. Patrick, including this bell, which is perhaps the best-known.

Bell of St. Patrick, iron and bronze, c. 700-800 AD.

I had the pleasure to appraise several items for a client. This piece in particular had the most intrigue. All my client knew is that her mother brought it here from Denmark. This was a lovely piece to research. Luckily, during my inspection I discovered a date. A hand painted date that is in the center of the crown that was only visible under a blacklight. This is a hand painted Scandanavian cupboarded dated 1776 all in original condition. Over the years I have restored very few pieces from the 18th century so seeing an item of this scale never touched by a restores hand was quite spectacular.

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