Egypt (Thebes)

Dynasty 22, 945–712 BC

Painted wood

Gift of Theodore M. Davis 

Harvard  Museum of the Ancient Near East 1902.50.9

Ankh-khonsu was a doorkeeper in the Temple of Amun-Re at Karnak. He inherited his position from his father Ankh-en-amun. His brightly painted coffin lid is covered with images of protective deities. Particularly prominent are winged scarab (dung) beetles, symbols of rebirth. One sits on Ankh-khonsu’s head and encircles his face with its wings. A second scarab covers his chest. Both scarabs hold a shen hieroglyph, symbol of eternity, with their hind legs in place of a dung ball. Offering spells including Ankhkhonsu’s name are written on the outside of his coffin. Traces of resins (now black) and water poured over it during his funeral are visible on the top and sides of the coffin.

Photogrammetry by Peter Der Manuelian

3D modeling by Mohamed Abdelaziz, Indiana University, Egyptology

This model is for educational, non-commercial use only

Coffin of Ankh-Khonsu

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This little Sudovodoo will be my tree for the weekly challenge.
Please note: Might contain traces of stone.

[Sudowoodo sounds kinda wild, in Germany we call it Mogelbaum] ^^'

Model: Blender
Texture: Substance Painter

From Sketchfab Weekly Challenge Prompt
#2 - Tree

Pokemon Sudowoodo - Tree

This is the iconic footprint left in 1969 by "Buzz" Aldrin on the Moon. You can see an article about this and other traces left in the moon surface here:

Half a century after the first bootprint on the lunar surface: The ichnological side of the Moon. Earth Science Reviews.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0012825220304980
 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.earscirev.2020.103452

Moon footprint

The sculpture depicts St Olaf, the patron saint of Norway. It originally stood in [Bunge church](https://bit.ly/3kRRJxG) on the Swedish island of Gotland. It is dated to the early 14th century. A number of sculptures from the same period are assumed to be from the same artisan, called the Bunge Master.

The sculpture is carved in oak. Religious sculptures in Gothic style have extravagant dresses with many folds. In the deep folds of the St Olaf sculpture traces of red, green and blue paint as well as gilding are visible.
[St Olaf (Olaf Haraldsson)](https://bit.ly/3yGw6VO) was a Norwegian King living between 995 and 1030. He introduced Christianity in Norway, in the same way his father-in-law [Olof Skötkonung](https://bit.ly/3talcGT) did in Sweden.

Online Collections: [93962_HST](https://bit.ly/3BAVhuU)

St Olaf, the Patron Saint of Norway

Bodhisattva, Shanxi Province, Jin Dynasty, c. 1200, Cassia wood, traces of polychromy, rock crystal. Musée du Cinquantenaire (Brussels, Belgium). Made with ReMake and ReCap from AutoDesk.

A bodhisattva is a "promised enlightenment," but delays its entrance into nirvana to help all living beings to attain illumination. The crystalline pupils are made of rock crystal. Such care is justified by the fact that the consecration of a Buddhist statue consisted in opening his eyes ritually. This ceremony gave him a soul and made it an object of worship. The tiara in her hair, the necklace on her chest, the drapery retained at the waist by an elaborate belt are the image of the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni. The bodhisattva originally stood in a temple next to a larger Buddha. The present presentation at the museum aims to restore the oblique angle of vision under which it appeared to the visitor in the Chinese sanctuary.

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Bodhisattva

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*Pair of Guardian Figures (Zuishin)*, c. 1560–1625. Japan, Muromachi period (1392-1573) to Edo period (1615-1868). Japanese cypress (hinoki) with traces of color; crystal; 68.5 x 71.4 cm (26 15/16 x 28 1/8 in.); 70.2 x 70.5 cm (27 5/8 x 27 3/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 2020.215

Learn more on The Cleveland Museum of Art’s Collection Online: https://www.clevelandart.org/art/2020.215

2020.215 Pair of Guardian Figures (Zuishin)

**Triceratops ignifrons: A Landmark Ceratopsid Discovery in Alberta**

In 2022, paleontologist Dr. Miriam Solano uncovered a striking ceratopsid specimen in the Horseshoe Canyon Formation of Alberta, Canada. Named *Triceratops ignifrons*—“Fire-Frilled Three-Horned Face”—this quadrupedal herbivore measured over 9 meters in length and featured an unusually elaborate frill with spiked margins and preserved pigment structures.

Spectroscopic analysis revealed traces of structural coloration, suggesting vivid blue, orange, and red hues across its frill and flanks. This challenges prior assumptions that ceratopsids relied solely on size and horn morphology for display. The discovery of *T. ignifrons* provides compelling evidence for visual signaling in herbivorous dinosaurs and deepens our understanding of social behavior and predator deterrence in Late Cretaceous ecosystems.

Fire-Frilled Three-Horned Face - dinosaur

Recumbent graveslab (L. 1.89m x top Wth 0.71m/base Wth 0.71m x T 0.1m) with Latin cross and fleur-de-lis terminals, in the chancel of Portumna Dominican Friary Church (GA127-019----), Co. Galway. One of five recumbent graveslabs in the chancel of the Dominican Friary Church. Faint traces of an inscription either side of the shaft of the floriated -cross.

Portumna Abbey Graveslab

Anthropomorphic pectoral with prominent arched eyebrows, open eyes, a flat nose, and an open mouth with pronounced lips. Traces of hematite remain on the surface.

 IDAEH Cultural Property No. 1.2.144.1297
 
www.fundacionrutamaya.org

Special thanks to the staff of La Ruta Maya Foundation for their hard work on this project.

3D model made using Artec Space Spider

Anthropomorphic Pectoral

**My Room, My Story: NYC Memories & Daily Rituals**

This 3D model captures my personal space as a canvas of my dual journey, daily routines and NYC adventures. The comfort nook with my bed, fairy lights, and stuffed toys reveals my love for cozy retreats amid design hustle.

The left wall holds my NYC narrative: clipped photos and objects marking cherished memories, places visited, and paths traveled through the city. Each item traces my story across Manhattan's streets and hidden gems.

On the right wall, post-its form my workspace brain dump brainstorming sessions, task trackers, and routine anchors that keep my creative process grounded.

This room isn't just shelter, it's a spatial diary where physical artifacts map my growth as a designer navigating life in New York! Together, they reveal my personality and the stories that shape me.

Mehak Kumar_room

Astra Lumen is built to put humans at ease: a soft digital face with bright, expressive eyes, a compact helmet-like head, and a posture that reads attentive rather than imposing. Her chassis is sleek white with warm rose-metal panels and thin cyan light traces that imply quiet power moving under the surface. The torso core glows like a heartbeat, while the segmented limbs and articulated hands suggest precise dexterity—equal parts helper, guide, and field technician. She fits naturally into clean futurist interiors, spaceship corridors, XR demos, or stylized game worlds where you want “advanced” to feel approachable.

Astra Lumen, a friendly sci-fi companion android

Mask composed of jade fragments assembled using mosaic technique, forming the face of a supernatural being. It features square eyes, a prominent nose, and a semi-open mouth revealing three conical teeth—an unusual detail that may result from an incorrect restoration. The ears are decorated with shell inlays and square earspools with central perforations. Atop the head rises a trilobed element resembling a diadem, possibly associated with symbols of power or divinity. Traces of hematite are preserved at the joints of the mosaic.
 IDAEH Cultural Property No. 1.2.144.0605
www.fundacionrutamaya.org

Special thanks to the staff of La Ruta Maya Foundation for their hard work on this project.

3D model made in RealityScan; Total # of images: 332

Mosaic Jade Mask

Rectangular, vertically oriented flask or small "poison" bottle with a neck and flat base. It features two standing anthropomorphic figures, richly attired with headdresses, necklaces, earspools, and a skirt with a tail, knotted at the front, and possibly footwear. Each figure holds a staff with scroll motifs and a celestial bird at the upper end. Traces of hematite are preserved.

 IDAEH Cultural Property No.1.2.144.0230
 
www.fundacionrutamaya.org

Special thanks to the staff of La Ruta Maya Foundation for their hard work on this project.

3D model made in RealityScan; Total # of images: 217

"Poison" bottle/ flask

Dans la bibliothèque aux murs penchés,
où les livres soupirent sans jamais tomber,
trois chiens vêtus d’anciens mystères
gardent le silence des chimères.
Leurs habits cousus de poussière et d’encre
racontent des mondes qu’on ne peut atteindre,
et leurs yeux, brillants d’une sagesse étrange,
suivent des phrases que personne n’arrange.
Le pupitre veille un livre entrouvert,
comme une bouche prête à dire l’envers,
tandis que les parchemins roulés
rêvent d’histoires jamais révélées.
Une chaise oubliée grince tout bas,
comme si quelqu’un revenait déjà…
mais ce ne sont que les heures qui passent,
en laissant des traces dans l’espace.
Et dans ce théâtre de savoir fragile,
où même l’absurde devient docile,
les chiens attendent, sages et liés…
qu’un rêveur ose les réveiller.

la bibliothèque aux murs penchés

Tripod mushroom-shaped stone sculpture with conical supports, vertical stem (stipe), and flattened cap (pileus). A grooved face is visible on the midsection of the body. Traces of blue pigment remain on the supports and the cap, indicating the sculpture’s original painted decoration.
 IDAEH Cultural Property No.1.2.144.0002
www.fundacionrutamaya.org

Special thanks to the staff of La Ruta Maya Foundation for their hard work on this project.

3D model made using Artec Leo

Mushroom Stone with Grooved Face

**Collection:** Prehistory and Historical Archeology Dept.

**Inv.-No.:** [UF-19868.1837.1](https://www.online.landessammlungen-noe.at/objects/1247299)

**Material:** Ceramic

**Dimensions:** 5,00x7,45cm

**Dating:** 4500-4301 BCE

The ceramic rim piece shows only minor signs of weathering. The rim is semi-oval in shape and slopes inwards around the circumference. The surface is evenly smoothed both inside and outside. The clay is characterised by a fine, slightly rough and hard texture. The colour of the artefact is a light orange-brown, with traces of red paint visible on both the interior and exterior surfaces.The outer edge of the object features an appliqué in the shape of a flat, triangular goat’s head. This is positioned at a slight angle and has slit-like eyes and forward-facing ears.

This object was digitized through the ‘Kulturerbe digital’ program of the Federal Ministry for Arts, Culture, Public Service and Sport.

Pottery piece with a zoomorphic applique

Ceramic mushroom with a pedestal base, showing traces of orange paint. The upper surface is eroded, and there are losses along the rim/base.
 IDAEH Cultural Property No. Pending. Current code: GLM 0084
www.fundacionrutamaya.org

Special thanks to the staff of La Ruta Maya Foundation for their hard work on this project.

3D model made in RealityScan; Total # of images: 316

Ceramic Mushroom

**Collection:** Prehistory and Historical Archeology Dept.

**Inv.-No.:** [UF-19868.1837.2](https://www.online.landessammlungen-noe.at/objects/1247300)

**Material:** Ceramic

**Dimensions:** 5,79 x 4,73 cm

**Dating:** 4500-4301 BCE

The ceramic rim piece shows only minor signs of weathering. The rim is semi-oval in shape and slopes inwards around the circumference. The surface is evenly smoothed both inside and outside. The clay is characterised by a fine, slightly rough and hard texture. The colour of the artefact is a light orange-brown, with traces of red paint visible on both the interior and exterior surfaces.The outer edge of the object features an appliqué in the shape of a flat, triangular goat's head. This is positioned at a slight angle and has slit-like eyes and forward-facing ears.

This object was digitized through the ‘Kulturerbe digital’ program of the Federal Ministry for Arts, Culture, Public Service and Sport.

Small tripod bowl with an anthropomorphic head applied to the rim, conical spike decoration on the body, and incised designs on the base. Traces of blue pigment and stucco are preserved.
 IDAEH Cultural Property No. 16.2.5.0122
www.fundacionrutamaya.org

Special thanks to the staff of La Ruta Maya Foundation for their hard work on this project.

3D model made in RealityScan; Total # of images: 265

Bowl

Urn or incense burner lid in Teotihuacan style with an anthropomorphic handle. The lid is truncated-conical in shape, and surmounted by a male figure blowing what appears to be the base of a blowgun, which he holds with both hands. The right leg is bent beneath the left, which hangs forward. He wears a cap or helmet, round earspools, and a loincloth. Traces of red pigment are present. This style is frequently found in the Tiquisate or La Gomera area, Escuintla, and at other sites along the  Pacific Coast of Guatemala.

 IDAEH Cultural Property No. 1.2.179.0162
 
www.fundacionrutamaya.org

Special thanks to the staff of La Ruta Maya Foundation for their hard work on this project.

3D model made in RealityScan; Total # of images: 432

Incense Burner Lid w/ Figure w/ Blowgun

Anthropomorphic mask in the form of a figure with a slightly open mouth and wearing a textile cap. Traces of red pigment remain on the face, and white pigment on the cap.

 IDAEH Cultural Property No. 1.2.179.0016
 
www.fundacionrutamaya.org

Special thanks to the staff of La Ruta Maya Foundation for their hard work on this project.

3D model made in RealityScan; Total # of images: 415

Mask

Anthropomorphic whistle in the shape of a standing male figure, wearing a turban-shaped headdress with a disc diadem. He is dressed in a mantle and loincloth, and adorned with earspools, a necklace of spherical beads, and feathers across the chest. Based on his attire, the figure is inferred to represent a noble individual. Traces of blue paint remain on the feathers, garments, and jewelry.

 IDAEH Cultural Property No. 16.2.5.0909
 
www.fundacionrutamaya.org

Special thanks to the staff of La Ruta Maya Foundation for their hard work on this project.

3D model made using Artec Space Spider

Noble Individual

A cylindrical stone seal with grooved decoration across its entire surface. It features two concentric cruciform designs, possibly the KAN symbol, on opposite sides. At each end is a conical tenon, used to hold and roll the seal. Traces of white, black, and red paint remain. Possibly originating from Verapaces region and southern Petén.

 IDAEH Cultural Property No. 1.2.144.1459
 
www.fundacionrutamaya.org

Special thanks to the staff of La Ruta Maya Foundation for their hard work on this project.

3D model made in RealityScan; Total # of images: 247

Cylindrical seal made of stone and decorated

Clay mask with feline features, possibly of a jaguar. It has round, hollowed-out eyes; round ears that taper slightly to a point; and a blunt nose with two round protuberances. The snout is closed with a protruding upper lip, visible teeth, and fangs protruding on each side. The skin shows traces of black, white, and red paint. A fissure runs transversely across the middle of the mask.

 IDAEH Cultural Property No. 1.2.179.0044
 
www.fundacionrutamaya.org

Special thanks to the staff of La Ruta Maya Foundation for their hard work on this project.

3D model made using Artec Space Spider"

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