History isn’t just written in books — it’s buried in the artifacts we’ve lost. Across centuries, priceless treasures, sacred relics, and scientific wonders have vanished without a trace, swallowed by ...

Everyday objects feel neutral because time has sanded down their edges, not because their beginnings were harmless. Many were ...

An umbrella from early 20 th century Japan. A wine glass from Belgium, circa 1825. Three teapots: one from early 20 th century China, one from late 19 th century England and one from late 19 th ...

Unresolved colonial histories and collective traumas continue to shape relations in East Asia through significant historical objects. A 14th-century gilt bronze statue of Kanzeon Bodhisattva was ...

Fine Objects Society, a members’ club, doesn’t want to be dusty. Kaveh Bahar found the community he was searching for in the Fine Objects Society, a members-only club for a new generation of antiques ...