Armenian “bride’s doll” and its symbolism
The significance of dolls in Armenian culture is highlighted through their ritual roles, which include protection, punishment, fortune-telling, and serving as an "interlocutor." Within Armenian households, a variety of dolls crafted from materials like cloth, thread, dough, clay, wood, metal,
The inscription on the lintel of the 5th-century basilica – the earliest example of Armenian script in use
The Basilica of Saint Sarkis, also known as the Tekor Basilica, was a prominent 5th-century church situated in historical Armenia. It was located on a slope overlooking the village of Digor, previously known as Tekor, and was distinguished by its
The Mother Armenia monument integrates the concepts of motherhood and patriotism
Monuments are significant cultural representations and bearers of history. The story of "Mother Armenia" (Մայր Հայաստան) dates back to the 20th century and is a prominent example of such a monument. This hammered copper statue stands 22 meters tall and
The torn rug was restored as a testimony of the reunion of two Armenian sisters who survived the Genocide
The "Vahanagorg" rug, a century-and-a-half-old artifact from Western Armenia, has a unique history. During the Armenian Genocide, a period when Armenians were forced to flee their homes, the rug was separated into two parts. Its significance lies in the fact
An Armenian manuscript peculiar with its abundance of playful dragon figures
The Hill Museum & Manuscript Library, located in Minnesota, has recently released digitalized pages of an Armenian manuscript that showcases a variety of decorative initials and border images. This manuscript, which is both handwritten and illustrated, is accompanied by an
The general representation of Chinese people in an Armenian early- 20th century publication
by Ani Margaryan Several photographs have recently surfaced on social media platforms that depict pages extracted from an early 20th-century Armenian publication that was printed in Tiflis, the capital city of Georgia, where a thriving Armenian community was present during
The allegory of Armenia in the 16th-century English panel as an embodiment of female courage and dignity
Lambert Bernardi (c.1485–1567) was an English Renaissance painter who created a series of allegorical portraits that came to be known as the Amberley Panels. These panels, measuring 155 by 86 centimeters each, comprising eight extant oak wood panels painted in
A rare Chinese Han period lacquer vessel with dragon motifs
This rare Chinese vessel is raised on a tall, slightly flaring foot and uniformly coated in reddish-brown lacquer. It was primarily used as a wine container. The shoulder of the vessel features gracefully flowing lines and dragons resting with their
Chinese people welcome the God of Wealth and Prosperity
The Chinese culture celebrates the auspicious occasion of the Lunar New Year by welcoming the God of Wealth, Fortune, and Prosperity on the fifth day of the lunar calendar. The figure of Caishen has been identified as a mythological deity,
Dragon as a symbol of might and enlightenment in Chinese art
With the countdown to the Year of the Dragon underway, the anticipation for this revered occasion is palpable. The only mythical creature in the Chinese zodiac, the Year of the Dragon, is believed to be associated with vitality, good fortune,
