The monumental Spanish gothic high altar of Toledo Cathedral, Spain (1504), depicting scenes from the New Testament modelled in gilded and painted larch wood, with gold ornamentation www.catedralprimada.es/en/the-cathe...

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The fascinating story of sophistication in the United States, from the founding to the present. American Sophistication by Ross Posnock is now available worldwide! Learn more: buff.ly/gPIKQoe #CulturalHistory #History

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Very excited to be speaking at @ihrscb.bsky.social seminar on 26 November about eighteenth-century cheesemakers. Looking forward to discussing dairywomen, dolphin cheese and much more! Sign up with the link below 👇🏻

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spooky skull with multiple functions 💀 Here, Matthew Winterbottom, Curator of Late-19th-century British sculpture and decorative arts, speaks to Prof. Suzannah Lipscomb about these eerie skull watches.

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An extraordinary antique opal bracelet by Marcus & Co with garnet and sapphires. Isn't this one breathtaking? And in its original box! Seen at Lauren DeYoung during NYCJAOS: diamondsinthelibrary.com/spring-nycja...

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