Nina Willburger

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Archaeologist | Permanent Representative of the Director, Archäologisches Landesmuseum Baden-Württemberg | Adjunct lecturer State Academy of Fine Arts Stuttgart | Private account, views are mine 🖖

Roman terracotta oil lamp shaped like a sandaled foot, with a rounded fill hole near the top, a second opening at the toe end for the wick, and molded strap details across the instep, shown against a plain light background.
A beaded bracelet made of alternating cube-shaped stones in turquoise green and deep blue, arranged in a circle on a dark textured surface.
A bronze fitting.featuring a cupid riding a dolphin.
Three textured balls of bright blue pigment rest on a solid red surface, creating a vivid color contrast.
An ivory figurine with a weathered surface, shown in a museum setting, with exaggerated breasts, rounded hips, short limbs, and a small ring-like loop at the top where the head would be.
Three-part bone comb set: a narrow, ornamented central case with dense ring-and-dot decoration, flanked by two single-row combs with very fine, partly broken teeth, all hanging vertically from a simple round metal suspension ring against a dark background.
A green stone bust of a woman displayed in a museum. The sculpture features an elaborate hairdo and a solemn expression. The bust is mounted on a clear stand, with a blurred background showcasing other artifacts in the exhibition.
A corroded metal arrowhead displayed upright on a thin stand. The triangular point is heavily weathered and rough, with two short side barbs extending from the base. Its surface shows a mottled texture of rust and mineral deposits, giving it an uneven, pitted appearance
A close-up of a die made of bone. It is completely preserved.Its surface is porous, yet the detail is clear. Four pips are visible on the top face, one on the front, and five on the side.
A tall concrete watchtower stands in a grassy field with a large tree to the left and a metal fence in the foreground on the right, beneath a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.
Deep blue glass vessel shaped like a stylized animal with four legs, a pointed snout, and decorative ridges along its back, resembling a whimsical pig.
An aerial view of the extensive ruins of a Roman town, showing a well-preserved grid layout with stone foundations, streets, and colonnades. Visible landmarks include a large amphitheater, a central forum surrounded by columns, and monumental arches, all set within a geometric network of buildings and thoroughfares.
A photo of rock cut tombs discovered in the Marina el-Alamein site.
Close-up of bright blue swimming pool water with wavy reflections over a tiled grid pattern.
A Roman marble portrait of a man strapped into a black car seat with two seatbelts crossing over it.
A bright Roman style atrium (open central court with tall white-and-red columns, a skylit ceiling, and a sgallow basin with a small bronze statue at the center.
Six neolithic flint dagger blades from Lake Constance showing skilled pressure flaking and varying colors. They are displayed against a dark background.
A circular red-figured fish plate features three marine creatures depicted in red against a black glazed background: a squid and two fish.
A detail of a Greek fish plate, with a red squid on a black background. The squid looks a bit grumpy.
A wide view from a hillside lookout over a patchwork of green fields, forested hills, and distant farmland under a cloudy sky, with a basalt field and wildflowers in the foreground.
The picture shows a yellow pitcher. The handle is decorated with a blue glass thread that terminates in an appliqué with a woman's head.
A close-up of four decorative balls featuring chipped and faded geometric designs in blue, orange, and beige, displayed in a museum exhibit.
A highly decorated helmet made, featuring intricate reliefs of animals such as a lion and an eagle, ornate patterns along the crest, and detailed engravings on the cheek guard, displayed against a neutral background
A large necklace made of polished amber beads in various shades from deep brown to golden yellow, strung in a gradient from small to large and back. The central beads are the largest and most vibrant, featuring natural inclusions and striations. The necklace hangs against a warm brown background.
Wooden disc wheel with a central hole, made from weathered wooden planks reinforced by three horizontal beams, partially broken and displayed on a circular light blue platform.
The image shows a house with a steeply pitched roof, set within a well-maintained garden and framed by mature vegetation under a blue sky. The building features large windows, dark roof cladding, and a wooden balcony, creating a strong architectural presence, while the surrounding greenery lends the scene a calm and balanced character.
The photo was taken underwater. It shows a partially uncovered mosaic on the ground of the sea and a fish swimming above it
Fish-shaped glass vessel with translucent with somewhat yellowish body, wide open mouth, round eyes, and blue accents on fins, crest, and tail
A small amber cup with a single handle displayed in a museum exhibit. The cup features warm reddish-orange tones and fine horizontal grooves around the upper rim. Light shining through the amber highlights its natural patterns and rich glow.
A translucent greenish glass jug with a long neck, a wide base, and a single handle, containing a smaller, almost identical jug sealed inside it. The outer jug shows signs of age with visible cracks and scratches.
A detailed bronze sculpture of a cobra with its hood flared and body coiled, displayed on a lit surface in a museum setting. The snake’s scales and posture are intricately crafted, giving it a lifelike and striking appearance.
A satirical office-style scene shows a bearded therapist on the left taking notes while Donald Trump reclines on a couch on the right. A speech bubble asks, “Are the Reflecting Pool vandals in the room now?”.
A large accumulation of amphorae scattered across the sandy ocean floor. The amphorae are densely clustered, with many partially buried in the seabed, forming the distinct shape of a ship. The scene is illuminated by dim, bluish underwater light.
The picture shows a flask in the shape of a fish made of translucent light green glass. The vessel is decorated with spiral thread in the same colour.
Cartoon titled “Schrödinger’s Christmas Present”: a man offers a wrapped gift to a woman and a child, while the woman says, “It’s not another dead kitten, is it?”
The picture shows a detail of a mosaic depicting female figure in a chariot pulled by two horses. The goddess holds the reins in one hand and a whip in the other.
A photo depicting a mosaic found during the excavations
A mammoth figurine carved from ivory, its surface weathered with age. The shape captures the essence of the animal, with a prominent trunk and sloping back. The figure is displayed on a metal stand against a dark background
A photo of the Washington Monument and the Reflecting Pool with green water seen from above, and a blue sky, divided by a grid overlay, with the instruction “Select all squares that are blue” at the top.
A stylized marble figurine, depicting a standing, nude human figure with arms folded across the chest. The figure has a flat, abstract form with minimal facial features except for a prominent nose, and stands with legs together and feet pointed downward.
Mosaic with a central framed panel showing a reclining figure among plants, surrounded by a geometric border of triangles and circular motifs.
A slender, elongated carved stone object displayed on a museum stand, with a smooth surface and incised lines.