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Selected Works Remarkable Enigmas
This selection features artworks that hold secrets or are enigmatic for curators. “What was the purpose of that object?”, “Who was it for?” and “What really lies behind this painting?” are just a few of the questions their peculiarities raise. And what do you think?
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Decorative Arts
Charles-Nicolas DODIN
"Vessel" Pot Pourri
Vers 1760
Chambre à coucher de Madame de Pompadour,...
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Greek, Etruscan, and Roman Antiquities
Attis
1st-2nd century AD
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Near Eastern Antiquities
Capital of a column from the...
Epoque achéménideRègne de Darius Ier, vers 510 avant J.-C.
Suse, Palais de Darius Ier
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Greek, Etruscan, and Roman Antiquities
Groupe de la Coupe de Phineus
Chalcidian black-figure cup
Vers 530 avant J.-C.
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Egyptian Antiquities
Cubit rod (rule) of Maya,...
1336 - 1327 avant J.-C. (18e dynastie)
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Egyptian Antiquities
Detachable headrest
Nouvel Empire, 1550 - 1069 avant J.-C.
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Decorative Arts
Diamond, known as the...
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Decorative Arts
Florence
Dwarf with Snail
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Near Eastern Antiquities
Eye Idol
Chalcolithique (vers 3500 avant J.-C.)
Syrie du Nord
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Egyptian Antiquities
Foundation deposit from the temple...
1479 - 1457 avant J.-C., règne de Hatchepsout (18e...