antiquity
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But what he really wants is the katana recognised not as an antiquity but as a "masterpiece" of contemporary art.
From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026
In 1274, the Roman Catholic Church questioned the order's legitimacy because it had been founded after 1215 and lacked a continuous presence dating back to late antiquity.
From Science Daily • Feb. 2, 2026
The overtones of Roman sculpture probably owe something to Bellini’s close relationship with his brother-in-law Andrea Mantegna, known for sharply drawn images, informed by his study of antiquity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026
Crystals within the Manhattan schist of New York City link urban modernity to deep antiquity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026
Though long-distance travel in antiquity was never a trivial undertaking, a summer voyage to Egypt would have been a pleasant journey.
From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro
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