The Farnese Cup
The Farnese Cup, or Tazza Farnese, is made of sardonyx agate and dates back to the late 2nd century BC. Many believe this Hellenistic glyptic was created in Alexandria, Egypt,…
The Farnese Cup, or Tazza Farnese, is made of sardonyx agate and dates back to the late 2nd century BC. Many believe this Hellenistic glyptic was created in Alexandria, Egypt,…
Bahādur Shāh Ẓafar Like other Mughal Indian emperors, Bahādur Shāh Ẓafar is said to be a direct descendent of Mongol rulers such as Genghis Khan and Timur. With his death,…