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The Pazyryk Carpet is the world's oldest intact carpet. This 2,500-year-old carpet was found frozen in a Kurgan in the Altai Mountains.

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Parade shield depicting 'The Judgement of Paris' by Italian sculptor Leone Leoni, 15th century.

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Dish in the shape of a peacock with fanned tail. Japan, Edo period, late 17th century

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Ritual dagger (Phurbu) made from carved and painted wood, with gilding and ivory. Tibet, c.13-14C CE. From Ashmolean.

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2000 year-old Roman face cream/lotion. Dating back to II AD. Object was found in the temple complex dedicated to Mars. It's world's oldest cosmetic face cream and it has finger marks in the lid.

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